STOCKHOLDERS' EQUITY - Components and activity of AOCL (Details) - USD ($) $ in Thousands	12 Months Ended
	Oct. 31, 2017	Oct. 31, 2016	Oct. 31, 2015
Components and activity of accumulated other comprehensive loss
Balance as of the beginning of the fiscal period	$ (550,035)	$ (462,165)	$ (408,727)
Net current period other comprehensive (income) loss	(14,316)	8,593	14,138
Balance as of the end of the fiscal period	(617,092)	(550,035)	(462,165)
Foreign Currency Translation Adjustments
Components and activity of accumulated other comprehensive loss
Balance as of the beginning of the fiscal period	31,430	24,328
Other comprehensive income before reclassifications	(10,127)	7,102
Net current period other comprehensive (income) loss	(10,127)	7,102
Balance as of the end of the fiscal period	21,303	31,430	24,328
Pension and Post-Retirement Benefits
Components and activity of accumulated other comprehensive loss
Balance as of the beginning of the fiscal period	6,359	5,386
Other comprehensive income before reclassifications	(4,347)	973
Amounts reclassified from AOCL		0
Net current period other comprehensive (income) loss	(4,347)	973
Balance as of the end of the fiscal period	2,012	6,359	5,386
Cash Flow Derivative Instruments
Components and activity of accumulated other comprehensive loss
Balance as of the beginning of the fiscal period	647	129
Other comprehensive income before reclassifications	(233)	1,116
Amounts reclassified from AOCL	391	(598)
Net current period other comprehensive (income) loss	158	518
Balance as of the end of the fiscal period	805	647	129
Accumulated Other Comprehensive Loss
Components and activity of accumulated other comprehensive loss
Balance as of the beginning of the fiscal period	38,436	29,843	15,705
Other comprehensive income before reclassifications	(14,707)	9,191
Amounts reclassified from AOCL	391	(598)
Net current period other comprehensive (income) loss	(14,316)	8,593	14,138
Balance as of the end of the fiscal period	$ 24,120	$ 38,436	$ 29,843