Goodwill (Tables)

12 Months Ended

Oct. 31, 2014

Goodwill And Intangible Assets Disclosure [Abstract]

Changes in Goodwill by Segment

The following table summarizes the changes in goodwill by segment for fiscal 2014 and 2013:

In Thousands	Avionics &			Sensors &			Advanced
	Controls			Systems			Materials			Total
Balance, October 26, 2012	$	456,092		$	428,420		$	214,450		$	1,098,962
Goodwill from acquisitions		21,640			-			-			21,640
Goodwill adjustments		-			2,904			-			2,904
Goodwill impairment		(3,454	)		-			-			(3,454	)
Foreign currency translation adjustment		(9,575	)		18,159			341			8,925
Balance, October 25, 2013		464,703			449,483			214,791			1,128,977
Goodwill from acquisitions		-			17,741			-			17,741
Goodwill adjustments		-			(1,427	)		-			(1,427	)
Goodwill write off on assets held for sale		(6,333	)		(8,702	)		(7,427	)		(22,462	)
Foreign currency translation adjustment		(18,355	)		(31,742	)		(946	)		(51,043	)
Balance, October 31, 2014	$	440,015		$	425,353		$	206,418		$	1,071,786