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Summary of Significant Accounting Policies (Tables)

12 Months Ended

Oct. 31, 2012

Inventories



October 31, (In thousands)	2012		2011
Raw materials	$	75,500	$	62,832
Work-in-process	10,142		15,440
Finished goods	234,557		175,312
	$	320,199	$	253,584

Schedule of Property, Plant and Equipment

Property, Plant and Equipment



October 31, (In thousands)	2012		2011
Land and improvements	$	10,168	$	6,614
Buildings and improvements	192,157		160,765
Machinery and equipment	766,885		671,661
Construction in progress	90,876		116,940
Less: Accumulated depreciation	419,831		346,775
	$	640,255	$	609,205

- Definition

Tabular disclosure of the useful life and salvage value of long-lived, physical assets that are used in the normal conduct of business to produce goods and services and not intended for resale. Examples include land, buildings, machinery and equipment, and other types of furniture and equipment including, but not limited to, office equipment, furniture and fixtures, and computer equipment and software.

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