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Inventories
9 Months Ended
Jul. 31, 2011
Inventories  
Inventories

Note 3. Inventories

 

(In thousands)

   July 31, 2011      October 31, 2010  

Raw materials

   $ 63,409       $ 47,411   

Work-in-process

     10,266         8,937   

Finished goods

     169,695         171,554   
  

 

 

    

 

 

 
   $ 243,370       $ 227,902   
  

 

 

    

 

 

 

Inventories are stated at the lower of cost or market. Cost is computed using standard cost that approximates actual cost, on a first-in, first-out basis.