Business Segment Information (Schedule of Net Sales To External Customers By Country Of Domicile) (Details) - USD ($) $ in Thousands	3 Months Ended		6 Months Ended
	Apr. 30, 2016	Apr. 30, 2015	Apr. 30, 2016	Apr. 30, 2015
Segment Reporting Information [Line Items]
Total net sales to external customers	$ 483,793	$ 434,676	$ 933,433	$ 879,847
United States [Member]
Segment Reporting Information [Line Items]
Total net sales to external customers	221,400	197,400	428,200	401,300
Europe [Member]
Segment Reporting Information [Line Items]
Total net sales to external customers	165,900	154,700	323,000	313,800
Rest Of World [Member]
Segment Reporting Information [Line Items]
Total net sales to external customers	$ 96,500	$ 82,600	$ 182,200	$ 164,700