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INVENTORIES (Details) (USD $) In Thousands, unless otherwise specified	Oct. 31, 2013	Oct. 31, 2012
INVENTORIES [Abstract]
Purchased parts and sub-assemblies	$ 21,647	$ 18,780
Work-in-process	15,996	14,256
Finished goods	57,617	58,284
Inventories	95,260	91,320
Finished goods inventory consigned to distributors and agents	$ 6,100	$ 4,700

Carrying amount, net of reserves and adjustments, as of the balance sheet date of merchandise or goods which are partially completed. This inventory is generally comprised of raw materials, labor and factory overhead costs, which require further materials, labor and overhead to be converted into finished goods, and which generally require the use of estimates to determine percentage complete and pricing.

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