SELECTED FINANCIAL STATEMENT INFORMATION (Details Textuals) - USD ($) $ in Millions	3 Months Ended
Jan. 31, 2017	Jan. 31, 2016	Oct. 31, 2016
Selected Financial Statement Information (Details) [Abstract]
Accrued customer rebates and credits	$ 13.9		$ 11.9
Total customer rebates and credits deducted within net sales	$ 2.4	$ 2.3

Carrying value as of the balance sheet date of accrued customer rebates and credits.

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