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INCOME TAXES (Schedule of Comparison of Income Tax Expense) (Details) (USD $)
In Thousands, unless otherwise specified
 12 Months Ended
Oct. 31, 2012
Oct. 31, 2011
Oct. 31, 2010
Income (Loss) before income taxes (in thousands):      
Domestic $ 12,432 $ 6,098 $ (12,504)
Foreign 9,432 9,521 3,645
Income (loss) before income taxes $ 21,864 $ 15,619 $ (8,859)
Tax rates:      
U.S. statutory rate 35.00% 35.00% 35.00%
Effect of tax rate of international jurisdictions different than U.S. statutory rates (5.50%) (4.90%) 2.60%
Valuation allowance 0.70% (0.90%) (9.50%)
State taxes 1.00% 0.90% 3.30%
Uncertain tax position statute expiration       5.60%
Other (2.70%) (1.30%) (1.80%)
Effective tax rate 28.50% 28.80% 35.20%