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GUARANTEES AND PRODUCT WARRANTIES (Details) (USD $)
In Thousands, unless otherwise specified
6 Months Ended
Apr. 30, 2014
Apr. 30, 2013
GUARANTEES AND WARRANTIES [Abstract]    
Number of outstanding third party payment guarantees 20  
Outstanding third party payment guarantees amount $ 1,600  
Reconciliation of the changes in our warranty reserve:    
Balance, beginning of period 1,778 1,623
Provision for warranties during the period 1,510 1,680
Charges to the reserve (1,510) (1,749)
Impact of foreign currency translation (3)   
Balance, end of period $ 1,775 $ 1,554