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Inventories (Schedule of Inventories) (Details) (USD $) In Thousands, unless otherwise specified	Apr. 30, 2014	Oct. 31, 2013
Inventory Disclosure [Abstract]
Raw materials	$ 77,959	$ 79,331
Work-in-process	12,387	10,515
Finished goods	255,470	249,071
Inventories, net	$ 345,816	$ 338,917

Carrying amount, net of reserves and adjustments, as of the balance sheet date of merchandise or goods which are partially completed. This inventory is generally comprised of raw materials, labor and factory overhead costs, which require further materials, labor and overhead to be converted into finished goods, and which generally require the use of estimates to determine percentage complete and pricing.

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