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Note 6 (Tables)
6 Months Ended
Apr. 30, 2013
Schedule of Product Warranty Liability [Table Text Block]
 

Three Months Ended April 30,

Six Months Ended April 30,

(In thousands)

2013

2012

2013

2012

                                 

Balance, beginning of period

  $ 121,135   $ 124,725   $ 121,149   $ 123,865

Additions – Selling, general and administrative

    4,217     4,268     8,406     6,924

Additions – Cost of sales

    3,516     4,224     6,311     10,158

Charges incurred during the period

    (3,594 )     (9,637

)

    (10,592

)

    (17,367

)

Changes to pre-existing reserves

    -     -     -     -

Balance, end of period

  $ 125,274   $ 123,580   $ 125,274   $ 123,580