Warranties (Tables)

12 Months Ended

Oct. 26, 2012

Changes In Product Warranty Reserve

The following table reconciles the changes in the product warranty reserve:

In thousands	2012			2011
Balance, beginning of year	$	82,737		$	62,351
Accrual for warranty expensed during the year		49,268			37,695
Settlements made during the year		(56,649	)		(32,593	)
Change in liability for pre-existing warranties during the year, including expirations		20,013			1,833
Effect of foreign currency translation		(520	)		170
Acquired warranty accrual		5,797			13,281
Balance, end of year	$	100,646		$	82,737