Accrued Liabilities (Detail) (USD $) In Thousands, unless otherwise specified	Oct. 25, 2013	Oct. 26, 2012	Oct. 28, 2011
Schedule of Accrued Liabilities [Line Items]
Payroll and other compensation	$ 119,677	$ 128,269
Commissions	4,786	5,776
Casualty and medical	13,738	12,971
Interest	6,707	7,091
Warranties	19,372	21,870	19,298
State and other tax accruals	6,536	6,136
Customer deposits	21,500	18,193
Deferred revenue	15,888	30,707
Contract reserves	12,737	12,553
Forward foreign exchange contracts	7,645	2,375
Litigation reserves	10,266	1,163
Environmental reserves	810	3,119
Rent and future lease obligations	1,357	2,258
Other	12,542	17,072
Total accrued liabilities	$ 253,561	$ 269,553