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Basis of Presentation and Summary of Significant Accounting Policies (Tables)

12 Months Ended

Oct. 31, 2013

Accounting Policies [Abstract]

Depreciation on Properties, Plants and Equipment

Properties, plants and equipment are stated at cost. Depreciation on properties, plants and equipment is provided on the straight-line method over the estimated useful lives of the assets as follows:

		Years
Buildings			30–45
Machinery and equipment			3–19

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