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COMMITMENTS AND CONTINGENCIES
 12 Months Ended
Oct. 31, 2024
Commitments and Contingencies Disclosure [Abstract]  
Commitments and Contingencies Disclosure [Text Block] COMMITMENTS AND CONTINGENCIES
    
Guarantees

    As of October 31, 2024, the Company has arranged for standby letters of credit aggregating $10.2 million, which are supported by its revolving credit facility and principally pertain to performance guarantees related to customer contracts entered into by certain of the Company's subsidiaries as well as payment guarantees related to potential workers' compensation claims.
Product Warranty

    Changes in the Company’s product warranty liability in fiscal 2024 and 2023 are as follows (in thousands):
Year ended October 31,
20242023
Balances as of beginning of year$3,847 $3,296 
Accruals for warranties2,711 2,565 
Acquired warranty liabilities244 498 
Warranty claims settled(2,766)(2,512)
Balance as of end of year$4,036 $3,847 

Litigation

The Company is involved in various legal actions arising in the normal course of business. Based upon the Company’s and its legal counsel’s evaluations of any claims or assessments, management is of the opinion that the outcome of these matters will not have a material adverse effect on the Company’s results of operations, financial position or cash flows.