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Business Segment Information (Schedule of Net Sales To External Customers By Country Of Domicile) (Details) - USD ($) $ in Thousands | 3 Months Ended
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Jan. 31, 2016 | Jan. 31, 2015
Segment Reporting Information [Line Items] |  |
Total net sales to external customers | $ 449,641 | $ 445,171
United States [Member] |  |
Segment Reporting Information [Line Items] |  |
Total net sales to external customers | 206,800 | 203,900
Europe [Member] |  |
Segment Reporting Information [Line Items] |  |
Total net sales to external customers | 157,000 | 159,100
Rest Of World [Member] |  |
Segment Reporting Information [Line Items] |  |
Total net sales to external customers | $ 85,800 | $ 82,200

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