Condensed Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows (unaudited) (USD $) In Thousands, unless otherwise specified	3 Months Ended
	Jan. 27, 2013	Jan. 29, 2012
Cash flows from operating activities:
Net income	$ 2,859	$ 4,841
Adjustments to reconcile net income to net cash provided by operating activities:
Depreciation and amortization	19,157	22,667
Consolidation, restructuring and related charges	0	232
Changes in assets and liabilities:
Accounts receivable	1,910	1,287
Inventories	(997)	383
Other current assets	(2,895)	(542)
Accounts payable, accrued liabilities and other	(1,369)	5,167
Net cash provided by operating activities	18,665	34,035
Cash flows from investing activities:
Purchases of property, plant and equipment	(15,539)	(18,127)
Investment in joint venture	0	(400)
Other	(1,043)	(1,602)
Net cash used in investing activities	(16,582)	(20,129)
Cash flows from financing activities:
Repurchase of common stock by subsidiary	(4,190)	(885)
Repayments of long-term borrowings	(1,655)	(999)
Proceeds from share-based arrangements	203	233
Net cash used in financing activities	(5,642)	(1,651)
Effect of exchange rate changes on cash	3,287	(383)
Net increase (decrease) in cash and cash equivalents	(272)	11,872
Cash and cash equivalents at beginning of period	218,043	189,928
Cash and cash equivalents at end of period	217,771	201,800
Supplemental disclosure of non-cash information:
Accrual for property, plant and equipment purchased during the period	$ 16,342	$ 10,447