Fair value measurements (Tables)

9 Months Ended

Jul. 31, 2011

Fair value measurements (Tables) [Abstract]

Schedule of assets and liabilities measured at fair value on recurring basis

	Total		Level 1		Level 2		Level 3
Assets:
Rabbi trust (a)	$	13,897	$	—	$	13,897	$	—
Forward exchange contracts (b)		3,986		—		3,986		—
Total assets at fair value	$	17,883	$	—	$	17,883	$	—
Liabilities:
Deferred compensation plans (c)	$	6,240	$	6,240	$	—	$	—
Forward exchange contracts (b)		416		—		416		—
Total liabilities at fair value	$	6,656	$	6,240	$	416	$	—