The cumulative amount of depreciation, depletion and amortization (related to property, plant and equipment, but not including land) that has been recognized in the income statement.

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Gross amount of long-lived physical assets used in the normal conduct of business and not intended for resale. Examples include, but are not limited to, land, buildings, machinery and equipment, office equipment, furniture and fixtures, and computer equipment.

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Amount, net of accumulated depreciation, depletion and amortization, of long-lived physical assets used in the normal conduct of business and not intended for resale. Examples include, but are not limited to, land, buildings, machinery and equipment, office equipment, furniture and fixtures, and computer equipment.

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Summary of Significant Accounting Policies (Schedule of Property Plant and Equipment) (Details) (USD $) In Thousands, unless otherwise specified	Oct. 31, 2012	Oct. 31, 2011	Oct. 31, 2010
Property, Plant and Equipment [Line Items]
Property, plant and equipment, gross	$ 1,060,086	$ 955,980
Less: accumulated depreciation and amortization	419,831	346,775
Property, plant and equipment, net	640,255	609,205	593,887
Land and improvements [Member]
Property, Plant and Equipment [Line Items]
Property, plant and equipment, gross	10,168	6,614
Building and improvements [Member]
Property, Plant and Equipment [Line Items]
Property, plant and equipment, gross	192,157	160,765
Machinery and equipment [Member]
Property, Plant and Equipment [Line Items]
Property, plant and equipment, gross	766,885	671,661
Construction in progress [Member]
Property, Plant and Equipment [Line Items]
Property, plant and equipment, gross	$ 90,876	$ 116,940