Consolidated Condensed Statements of Cash Flows (USD $) In Thousands, unless otherwise specified	6 Months Ended
	Apr. 30, 2014	Apr. 30, 2013
Cash flows from operating activities:
Net income	$ 151,901	$ 150,401
Depreciation and amortization	63,145	62,469
Decrease in operating capital	(52,504)	(73,532)
Other non-cash items	32,364	23,188
Net cash provided by operating activities	194,906	162,526
Cash flows from investing activities:
Purchases of property, plant and equipment	(122,176)	(67,490)
Acquisitions of businesses, net of cash acquired, and other	1,060	(8,130)
Insurance proceeds received	1,359	1,254
Net cash used in investing activities	(119,757)	(74,366)
Cash flows from financing activities:
Proceeds from long-term debt	935,300	651,400
Repayments of long-term debt	(935,421)	(708,201)
Net (repayments of) proceeds from short-term debt	(13,127)	8,550
Repurchase of common stock	(50,000)	(44,363)
Net (payments) proceeds related to share-based compensation awards	(11,287)	7,538
Excess tax benefit from share-based compensation awards	4,600	7,134
Purchase of Origio shares from noncontrolling interests	0	(2,641)
Dividends on common stock	(1,436)	(1,449)
Distributions to noncontrolling interests	(1,455)	(694)
Payment of contingent consideration	(3,322)	(3,600)
Proceeds from construction allowance	6,019	0
Net cash used in financing activities	(70,129)	(86,326)
Effect of exchange rate changes on cash and cash equivalents	246	(233)
Net increase in cash and cash equivalents	5,266	1,601
Cash and cash equivalents - beginning of period	77,393	12,840
Cash and cash equivalents - end of period	$ 82,659	$ 14,441