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GUARANTEES AND PRODUCT WARRANTIES (Details) (USD $)
In Thousands, unless otherwise specified
12 Months Ended
Oct. 31, 2013
Oct. 31, 2012
Oct. 31, 2011
GUARANTEES AND PRODUCT WARRANTIES [Abstract]      
Number of outstanding third party payment guarantees 20    
Outstanding third party payment guarantees $ 1,600    
Term of warranties 1 year    
Reconciliation of the changes in our warranty reserve:      
Balance, beginning of year 1,623 1,725 1,591
Provision for warranties during the year 3,811 3,473 3,142
Charges to the accrual (3,670) (3,567) (2,993)
Impact of foreign currency translation 14 (8) (15)
Balance, end of year $ 1,778 $ 1,623 $ 1,725