Condensed Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows (unaudited) (USD $) In Thousands, unless otherwise specified	3 Months Ended
	Jan. 29, 2012	Jan. 30, 2011
Cash flows from operating activities:
Net income	$ 4,841	$ 13,584
Adjustments to reconcile net income to net cash provided by operating activities:
Depreciation and amortization	22,667	23,189
Consolidation, restructuring and related charges	232	0
Changes in assets and liabilities:
Accounts receivable	1,287	4,139
Inventories	383	(5,299)
Other current assets	(542)	360
Accounts payable, accrued liabilities, and other	5,167	5,682
Net cash provided by operating activities	34,035	41,655
Cash flows from investing activities:
Purchases of property, plant and equipment	(18,127)	(19,120)
Investment in joint venture	(400)	(3,999)
Other	(1,602)	0
Net cash used in investing activities	(20,129)	(23,119)
Cash flows from financing activities:
Repayments of long-term borrowings	(999)	(24,346)
Repurchase of common stock by subsidiary	(885)	0
Proceeds from share-based payments	233	159
Proceeds from long-term borrowings	0	17,000
Net cash used in financing activities	(1,651)	(7,187)
Effect of exchange rate changes on cash	(383)	2,429
Net increase in cash and cash equivalents	11,872	13,778
Cash and cash equivalents at beginning of period	189,928	98,945
Cash and cash equivalents at end of period	201,800	112,723
Supplemental disclosure of cash flow information:
Change in accrual for purchases of property, plant and equipment	$ 5,159	$ 13,273