FINANCIAL INSTRUMENTS (Details 3) (USD $) In Thousands, unless otherwise specified	Oct. 31, 2012	Oct. 31, 2011
Liabilities:
Long-term debt with fixed interest rates	$ 262,458	$ 248,653
Carrying amount of long-term debt	226,858	228,735
Measured on a recurring basis | Fair Value
Assets:
Cash and cash equivalents	125,856	80,886
Forward currency contracts	995
Cross currency contracts	1,046
Total Assets	127,897	80,886
Liabilities:
Forward currency contracts	2,114	3,150
Deferred compensation liabilities	3,547	4,297
Total Liabilities	5,661	7,447
Measured on a recurring basis | Level 1
Assets:
Cash and cash equivalents	125,856	80,886
Total Assets	125,856	80,886
Measured on a recurring basis | Level 2
Assets:
Forward currency contracts	995
Cross currency contracts	1,046
Total Assets	2,041
Liabilities:
Forward currency contracts	2,114	3,150
Deferred compensation liabilities	3,547	4,297
Total Liabilities	$ 5,661	$ 7,447