Basis Of Presentation And Summary Of Significant Accounting Policies (Tables)

12 Months Ended

Oct. 31, 2012

Estimated Useful Lives of Property, Plant and Equipment

Depreciation and amortization is determined for financial reporting purposes by using the straight-line method over the following estimated useful lives:

	Years
Computer equipment and software	3-5
Machinery and other equipment	3-5
Buildings	25-40
Furniture and fixtures	5
Transportation equipment	1.5-5