Valspar 10-Q 10 Jun 15 2015 Q2 Quarterly report Financial data

Document_And_Entity_Informatio

Document And Entity Information	6 Months Ended
	1-May-15	Jun. 02, 2015	Oct. 31, 2014	Apr. 25, 2014
Document And Entity Information [Abstract]
Document Type	10-Q
Amendment Flag	FALSE
Document Period End Date	1-May-15
Document Fiscal Year Focus	2015
Document Fiscal Period Focus	Q2
Entity Filer Category	Large Accelerated Filer
Entity Registrant Name	VALSPAR CORP
Entity Central Index Key	102741
Current Fiscal Year End Date	-20
Entity Common Stock, Shares Outstanding		80,355,810
Shares Held in Treasury	37,873,936	38,086,814	36,229,538	34,677,821

Condensed_Consolidated_Balance

Condensed Consolidated Balance Sheets (USD $)	1-May-15	Oct. 31, 2014	Apr. 25, 2014
In Thousands, unless otherwise specified
CURRENT ASSETS:
Cash and cash equivalents	$146,279	$128,203	$116,503
Restricted cash	1,532	2,868	2,966
Accounts and notes receivable less allowance (5/1/15 - $10,851; 10/31/14 - $10,585; 4/25/14 - $14,694)	823,014	840,447	852,678
Inventories	494,355	486,262	497,579
Deferred income taxes	28,621	28,898	40,754
Prepaid expenses and other	105,333	90,579	112,018
TOTAL CURRENT ASSETS	1,599,134	1,577,257	1,622,498
GOODWILL	1,081,255	1,125,824	1,144,042
INTANGIBLES, NET	575,939	592,512	603,978
OTHER ASSETS	108,881	83,072	76,527
LONG-TERM DEFERRED INCOME TAXES	6,570	10,184	7,021
Property, plant and equipment, gross	1,536,419	1,629,753	1,679,475
Less accumulated depreciation	-929,338	-984,651	-1,041,379
PROPERTY, PLANT AND EQUIPMENT, NET	607,081	645,102	638,096
TOTAL ASSETS	3,978,860	4,033,951	4,092,162
CURRENT LIABILITIES:
Short-term debt	273,840	443,854	556,672
Current portion of long-term debt	162,502	162,502	0
Trade accounts payable	550,361	600,875	606,614
Income taxes payable	47,829	26,017	33,810
Other accrued liabilities	367,475	471,173	382,000
TOTAL CURRENT LIABILITIES	1,402,007	1,704,421	1,579,096
LONG-TERM DEBT, NET OF CURRENT PORTION	1,350,005	950,035	1,092,419
LONG-TERM DEFERRED INCOME TAXES	215,789	219,261	238,664
OTHER LIABILITIES	139,693	149,143	134,117
TOTAL LIABILITIES	3,107,494	3,022,860	3,044,296
STOCKHOLDERS' EQUITY:
Common stock (par value – $0.50; authorized – 250,000,000 shares; shares issued, including shares in treasury – 118,442,624)	59,220	59,220	59,220
Additional paid-in capital	459,130	458,409	442,087
Retained earnings	2,052,340	1,907,001	1,744,315
Accumulated other comprehensive income (loss)	-143,191	-19,670	49,687
Less cost of common stock in treasury (5/1/15 - 37,873,936 shares; 10/31/14 - 36,229,538 shares; 4/25/14 - 34,677,821 shares)	-1,556,133	-1,393,869	-1,247,443
TOTAL STOCKHOLDERS' EQUITY	871,366	1,011,091	1,047,866
TOTAL LIABILITIES AND STOCKHOLDERS' EQUITY	$3,978,860	$4,033,951	$4,092,162

Condensed_Consolidated_Balance1

Condensed Consolidated Balance Sheets (Parenthetical) (USD $)	1-May-15	Oct. 31, 2014	Apr. 25, 2014
In Thousands, except Share data, unless otherwise specified
Statement of Financial Position [Abstract]
Accounts and notes receivable, allowance	$10,851	$10,585	$14,694
Common stock, par value	$0.50	$0.50	$0.50
Common stock, shares authorized	250,000,000	250,000,000	250,000,000
Common stock, shares issued, including shares in treasury	118,442,624	118,442,624	118,442,624
Shares Held in Treasury	37,873,936	36,229,538	34,677,821

Condensed_Consolidated_Stateme

Condensed Consolidated Statements Of Operations (USD $)	3 Months Ended		6 Months Ended
In Thousands, except Share data, unless otherwise specified	1-May-15	Apr. 25, 2014	1-May-15	Apr. 25, 2014
Income Statement [Abstract]
Net sales	$1,079,289	$1,155,826	$2,093,958	$2,134,943
Cost of sales	684,856	766,799	1,361,384	1,420,757
Restructuring charges - cost of sales	1,230	8,269	6,079	14,375
Gross profit	393,203	380,758	726,495	699,811
Research and development	32,037	35,585	64,639	66,143
Selling, general and administrative	204,237	201,512	393,878	388,747
Restructuring charges	1,020	587	2,714	6,287
Operating expenses	237,294	237,684	461,231	461,177
Gain on sale of certain assets	0	0	48,001	0
Income (loss) from operations	155,909	143,074	313,265	238,634
Interest expense	20,241	15,756	36,556	31,688
Other (income)/expense - net	1,694	318	729	689
Income (loss) before income taxes	133,974	127,000	275,980	206,257
Income taxes	43,660	41,041	81,692	66,745
Net income (loss)	$90,314	$85,959	$194,288	$139,512
Net income (loss) per common share - basic	$1.12	$1.02	$2.39	$1.65
Net income (loss) per common share - diluted	$1.09	$0.99	$2.33	$1.60
Average number of common shares outstanding
- basic	80,826,518	84,161,922	81,275,572	84,654,825
- diluted	82,871,129	86,523,938	83,366,627	87,081,533
Dividends paid per common share	$0.30	$0.26	$0.60	$0.52

Condensed_Consolidated_Stateme1

Condensed Consolidated Statements Of Comprehensive Income (USD $)	3 Months Ended		6 Months Ended
In Thousands, unless otherwise specified	1-May-15	Apr. 25, 2014	1-May-15	Apr. 25, 2014
Statement of Comprehensive Income [Abstract]
Net income (loss)	$90,314	$85,959	$194,288	$139,512
Other comprehensive income (loss)	-70,955	-4,672	-123,521	-3,732
Comprehensive income (loss)	$19,359	$81,287	$70,767	$135,780

Condensed_Consolidated_Stateme2

Condensed Consolidated Statements Of Cash Flows (USD $)	6 Months Ended
In Thousands, unless otherwise specified	1-May-15	Apr. 25, 2014
OPERATING ACTIVITIES:
Net income (loss)	$194,288	$139,512
Adjustments to reconcile net income (loss) to net cash (used in)/provided by operating activities:
Depreciation	41,356	48,522
Amortization	4,136	4,112
Stock-based compensation	7,378	9,677
(Gain)/loss on asset divestitures	-51,447	-3,020
Changes in certain assets and liabilities:
(Increase)/decrease in accounts and notes receivable	-60,105	-84,361
(Increase)/decrease in inventories and other assets	-103,603	-89,808
Increase/(decrease) in trade accounts payable and other accrued liabilities	-67,144	-46,088
Increase/(decrease) in income taxes payable	18,211	20,890
Increase/(decrease) in other deferred liabilities	4,174	-7,565
Other	-4,931	-2,598
Net Cash (Used In)/Provided By Operating Activities	-17,687	-10,727
INVESTING ACTIVITIES:
Purchases of property, plant and equipment	-41,199	-50,621
Acquisition of businesses, net of cash acquired	-2,902	0
Divestiture of businesses	54,552	4,716
Cash proceeds on disposal of assets	5,641	1,525
(Increase)/decrease in restricted cash	1,335	585
Net Cash (Used In)/Provided By Investing Activities	17,427	-43,795
FINANCING ACTIVITIES:
Proceeds from issuance of debt	500,000	80,000
Payments of debt	-113,938	-24,950
Net change in borrowings	14,585	7,202
Net proceeds (repayments) of commercial paper	-157,946	103,422
Proceeds from stock options exercised	6,634	7,532
Treasury stock purchases	-176,041	-177,103
Excess tax benefit from stock-based compensation	9,543	8,835
Dividends paid	-48,951	-44,180
Net Cash (Used In)/Provided By Financing Activities	33,886	-39,242
Increase/(Decrease) in Cash and Cash Equivalents	33,626	-93,764
Effect of exchange rate changes on Cash and Cash Equivalents	-15,550	-5,883
Cash and Cash Equivalents at Beginning of Period	128,203	216,150
Cash and Cash Equivalents at End of Period	$146,279	$116,503

Basis_Of_Presentation

Basis Of Presentation	6 Months Ended
	1-May-15
Organization, Consolidation and Presentation of Financial Statements [Abstract]
Basis Of Presentation	NOTE 1 – BASIS OF PRESENTATION
	The accompanying unaudited condensed consolidated financial statements of The Valspar Corporation have been prepared in accordance with accounting principles generally accepted in the United States for interim financial information and with the instructions to Form 10-Q and Article 10 of Regulation S-X. Accordingly, they do not include all of the information and footnotes required by generally accepted accounting principles (GAAP) for complete financial statements. In the opinion of management, all adjustments (consisting of normal recurring accruals) considered necessary for a fair presentation have been included. Operating results for the quarter ended May 1, 2015 are not necessarily indicative of the results that may be expected for the year ending October 30, 2015.
	Certain amounts in the 2014 financial statements have been reclassified to conform to the 2015 presentation. In the first quarter of 2015, we changed our policy on the classification of freight costs on shipments to our customers to properly reflect such costs as cost of sales in the Condensed Consolidated Statements of Operations. This change is reflected in all periods presented and the effect on second quarter and year-to-date 2014 results was to increase both net sales and cost of sales by $25,648 and $48,646, respectively. Reclassifications had no effect on net income (loss), cash flows or stockholders’ equity as previously reported.
	The Condensed Consolidated Balance Sheet at October 31, 2014 has been derived from the audited consolidated financial statements at that date but does not include all of the information and footnotes required by GAAP for complete financial statements.
	For further information, refer to the consolidated financial statements and footnotes thereto included in our annual report on Form 10-K for the year ended October 31, 2014.

Acquisitions_and_Divestitures

Acquisitions and Divestitures	6 Months Ended
	1-May-15
Business Combinations [Abstract]
Acquisitions and Divestitures	NOTE 2 – ACQUISITIONS AND DIVESTITURES
	On June 1, 2015, subsequent to the end of our second quarter, we purchased the performance coating businesses of Quest Specialty Chemicals, which include automotive refinish, aerosol and related specialty paint products. This acquisition increases our presence in the automotive refinish market. The acquired businesses had net sales of approximately $190,000 in calendar year 2014. The businesses acquired will be recorded at fair value in our Paints segment in the third quarter of fiscal year 2015.
	On December 17, 2014, we completed the divestiture of a non-strategic specialty product offering in our Coatings segment. The divested assets consisted primarily of goodwill, working capital and intellectual property. We recorded the sale in the first quarter of fiscal year 2015 and recorded a pre-tax gain of $48,001 to income from operations.
	Pro forma results of operations for the divestiture noted above are not presented, as they were immaterial to the reported results.

Inventories

Inventories	6 Months Ended
	1-May-15
Inventory Disclosure [Abstract]
Inventories	NOTE 3 – INVENTORIES
	Our major classes of inventories consist of the following:
		May 1,		October 31,		April 25,
		2015		2014		2014
	Manufactured products	$	320,617	$	314,354	$	316,652
	Raw materials, supplies and work-in-progress	173,738		171,908		180,927
	Total Inventories	$	494,355	$	486,262	$	497,579
	Our international inventories are recorded using the first-in, first-out method. Domestic inventories are recorded using the last-in, first-out (LIFO) method. An actual valuation of inventory under the LIFO method can be made only at the end of the year based on inventory levels and costs at that time. Interim LIFO calculations are based on management reviews of price changes, as well as estimates of expected year-end inventory levels and costs, and are subject to the final year-end LIFO inventory valuation.

Goodwill_And_Other_Intangible_

Goodwill And Other Intangible Assets	6 Months Ended
	1-May-15
Goodwill and Intangible Assets Disclosure [Abstract]
Goodwill And Other Intangible Assets	NOTE 4 – GOODWILL AND OTHER INTANGIBLE ASSETS
	The carrying amount of goodwill as of May 1, 2015 is $1,081,255, a decrease of $44,569 from the end of fiscal year 2014. The decrease was primarily due to foreign currency translation and the divestiture of a non-strategic specialty product offering in our Coatings segment. See Note 2 in the Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements for further information on the divestiture.
	Total intangible asset amortization expense for the six months ended May 1, 2015 was $4,136, compared to $4,112 for the same period last year. Estimated annual amortization expense for each of the five succeeding fiscal years based on the intangible assets as of May 1, 2015 is expected to be approximately $9,000.

Guarantees_And_Contractual_Obl

Guarantees And Contractual Obligations	6 Months Ended
	1-May-15
Guarantees And Contractual Obligations [Abstract]
Guarantees And Contractual Obligations	NOTE 5 – GUARANTEES AND CONTRACTUAL OBLIGATIONS
	Furniture Protection Plans and Warranties: We sell extended furniture protection plans and offer warranties for certain products. In the U.S., revenue related to furniture protection plans is deferred and recognized over the contract life. Historical claims data is used to forecast claims payments over the contract period and revenue is recognized based on the forecasted claims payments. Actual claims costs are reflected in earnings in the period incurred. For product warranties, we estimate the costs that may be incurred under these warranties based on historical claims data and record a liability in the amount of such costs at the time revenue is recognized. Losses in excess of previous estimates are charged to earnings when identified.
	We periodically assess the adequacy of these recorded amounts and adjust as necessary. Provisions for estimated losses on uncompleted contracts are made in the period in which such losses can be estimated. The extended furniture protection plans that we enter into have fixed prices. To the extent the actual costs to complete contracts differ from the amounts estimated as of the date of the financial statements, gross margin would be affected in future periods when we revise our estimates.
	Changes in the recorded amounts included in other accrued liabilities and other long-term liabilities during the period are as follows:
		Six Months Ended
		May 1,			April 25,
		2015			2014
	Beginning balance	$	80,627		$	78,818
	Additional net deferred revenue/accrual made during the period	7,683			7,355
	Payments made during the period	(4,647		)	(2,677		)
	Ending Balance	$	83,663		$	83,496
	Contractual Purchase Commitments: We are obligated to make payments under contractual purchase commitments, including unconditional purchase obligations. The majority of our unconditional purchase obligations relates to contracts for the supply of raw materials with five-year initial terms. The contracts require the purchase of minimum quantities of raw materials at current market prices. We have estimated our payment obligations under existing contracts using current market prices and currently expect our purchases to exceed our minimum payment obligations. Payments for contracts with remaining terms in excess of one year are summarized below:
		May 1,
		2015
	Remainder of 2015	$	118
	2016	18,664
	2017	1,556
	2018	—
	2019	—
	Thereafter	—
	Total	$	20,338
	Total payments relating to unconditional purchase obligations were approximately $10,898 and $21,866 in the three and six months ended May 1, 2015, respectively, compared to $17,645 and $32,659 in the three and six months ended April 25, 2014, respectively.

Fair_Value_Measurement

Fair Value Measurement	6 Months Ended
	1-May-15
Fair Value Disclosures [Abstract]
Fair Value Measurement	NOTE 6 – FAIR VALUE MEASUREMENT
	We measure certain assets and liabilities at fair value and disclose the fair value of certain assets and liabilities recorded at cost in the Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements on both a recurring and non-recurring basis. Fair value is defined as an exit price, or the amount that would be received to sell an asset or paid to transfer a liability in an orderly transaction between market participants at the measurement date. The fair value accounting rules establish a hierarchy for inputs used in measuring fair value that maximizes the use of observable inputs and minimizes the use of unobservable inputs. Observable inputs must be used when available. Observable inputs are inputs that market participants would use in valuing the asset or liability based on market data obtained from independent sources. Unobservable inputs are inputs that reflect our assumptions about the factors market participants would use in valuing the asset or liability based upon the best information available. Assets and liabilities measured at fair value are to be categorized into one of the three hierarchy levels based on the inputs used in the valuation. We classify assets and liabilities in their entirety based on the lowest level of input significant to the fair value measurement. Transfers of instruments between levels are recorded based on end of period values. There were no transfers between levels for all periods presented. The three levels are defined as follows:
	•	Level 1: Observable inputs based on quoted prices (unadjusted) in active markets for identical assets or liabilities.
	•	Level 2: Observable inputs based on quoted prices for similar assets and liabilities in active markets, or quoted prices for identical assets and liabilities in inactive markets.
	•	Level 3: Unobservable inputs that reflect an entity’s own assumptions about what inputs a market participant would use in pricing the asset or liability based on the best information available in the circumstances.
	Recurring Fair Value Measurements
	The following tables provide information by level for assets and liabilities that are recorded at fair value on a recurring basis:
		Fair Value at May 1, 2015		Fair Value Measurements Using Inputs Considered as
				Level 1		Level 2		Level 3
	Assets
	Cash equivalents	$	3,560	$	3,560	$	—	$	—
	Restricted cash1	1,532		1,532		—		—
	Foreign currency contracts2	813		—		813		—
	Deferred compensation plan assets3	6,371		6,371		—		—
	Total Assets	$	12,276	$	11,463	$	813	$	—
		Fair Value at October 31, 2014		Fair Value Measurements Using Inputs Considered as
				Level 1		Level 2		Level 3
	Assets
	Cash equivalents	$	48,198	$	48,198	$	—	$	—
	Restricted cash1	2,868		2,868		—		—
	Foreign currency contracts2	455		—		455		—
	Total Assets	$	51,521	$	51,066	$	455	$	—
		Fair Value at April 25, 2014		Fair Value Measurements Using Inputs Considered as
				Level 1		Level 2		Level 3
	Assets
	Cash equivalents	$	2,334	$	2,334	$	—	$	—
	Restricted cash1	2,966		2,966		—		—
	Total Assets	$	5,300	$	5,300	$	—	$	—
	Liabilities
	Foreign currency contracts2	$	492	$	—	$	492	$	—
	Total Liabilities	$	492	$	—	$	492	$	—
	1 Restricted cash represents cash that is restricted from withdrawal for contractual or legal reasons.
	2 In the Condensed Consolidated Balance Sheets, foreign currency contracts are included in prepaid expenses and other when in an asset position and other accrued liabilities when in a liability position. The fair market value was estimated using observable market data for similar financial instruments. See Note 7 for additional information on derivative financial instruments.
	3 The Deferred Compensation Plan Assets consist of the investment funds maintained for the future payments under the Company's deferred compensation plan, which is structured as a rabbi trust. Investments held in the rabbi trust primarily consist of publicly-traded mutual funds. Rabbi trust assets are considered irrevocable, and may only be used to pay participant benefits under the plan. The only exception is the event of bankruptcy, in which case the assets in the rabbi trust would be subject to the claims of creditors of the corporation.
	The following tables provide information regarding the estimated fair value of our outstanding debt, which is recorded at carrying value in the Condensed Consolidated Balance Sheets:
		Fair Value at May 1, 2015		Fair Value Measurements Using Inputs Considered as
				Level 1		Level 2		Level 3
	Debt4
	Publicly traded debt	$	1,579,150	$	1,579,150	$	—	$	—
	Non-publicly traded debt	276,899		—		276,899		—
	Other5	9,283		—		9,283		—
	Total Debt	$	1,865,332	$	1,579,150	$	286,182	$	—
		Fair Value at October 31, 2014		Fair Value Measurements Using Inputs Considered as
				Level 1		Level 2		Level 3
	Debt4
	Publicly traded debt	$	1,099,695	$	1,099,695	$	—	$	—
	Non-publicly traded debt	532,397		—		532,397		—
	Other5	23,838		—		23,838		—
	Total Debt	$	1,655,930	$	1,099,695	$	556,235	$	—
		Fair Value at April 25, 2014		Fair Value Measurements Using Inputs Considered as
				Level 1		Level 2		Level 3
	Debt4
	Publicly traded debt	$	1,095,964	$	1,095,964	$	—	$	—
	Non-publicly traded debt	648,787		—		648,787		—
	Total Debt	$	1,744,751	$	1,095,964	$	648,787	$	—
	4 Debt is recorded at carrying value of $1,786,347, $1,556,391 and $1,649,091 on the Condensed Consolidated Balance Sheet as of May 1, 2015, October 31, 2014 and April 25, 2014, respectively. The fair value of our publicly traded debt is based on quoted prices (unadjusted) in active markets. The fair value of our non-publicly traded debt was estimated using a discounted cash flow analysis based on our current borrowing costs for debt with similar maturities. In addition, the carrying values of our commercial paper included in non-publicly traded debt approximate the financial instrument’s fair value as the maturities are less than three months. See Note 8 for additional information on debt.
	5 Other consists of bankers' acceptance drafts and commercial acceptance drafts from our customers that have been sold with recourse to financial institutions but have not yet matured. Refer to Note 8 for additional information.
	Nonrecurring Fair Value Measurements
	We measure certain assets at fair value on a nonrecurring basis. These assets primarily include assets acquired and liabilities assumed as part of a business acquisition, as well as property, plant and equipment that is impaired when the planned use of the asset changes. See Note 15 for additional information on restructuring.

Derivative_Financial_Instrumen

Derivative Financial Instruments	6 Months Ended
	1-May-15
Derivative Instruments and Hedging Activities Disclosure [Abstract]
Derivative Financial Instruments	NOTE 7 – DERIVATIVE FINANCIAL INSTRUMENTS
	We use derivative financial instruments to manage interest rate and foreign currency exchange risks. We enter into derivative financial instruments with high credit-quality counterparties and diversify our positions among such counterparties to reduce our exposure to credit losses. We do not have any credit-risk-related contingent features in our derivative contracts as of May 1, 2015.
	At May 1, 2015, we had foreign currency contracts maturing during fiscal years 2015 and 2016 with notional amounts of $14,086 and $2,274, respectively. These foreign currency contracts have been designated as cash flow hedges with unrealized gains or losses recorded in accumulated other comprehensive income (loss). Gains and losses are reclassified from accumulated other comprehensive income (loss) to other expense (income) in the Condensed Consolidated Statement of Operations when the underlying hedged item is realized. At April 25, 2014, we had foreign currency contracts with a notional amount of $16,289 maturing in fiscal year 2014. There was no material ineffectiveness related to these hedges during the quarters ended May 1, 2015 or April 25, 2014.
	At May 1, 2015 and April 25, 2014, we had no treasury lock contracts in place. The accumulated other comprehensive loss amount in our Condensed Consolidated Balance Sheets as of May 1, 2015 and April 25, 2014 represents the unamortized gains and losses, net of tax, from treasury lock contracts settled in previous periods. Unamortized gains and losses are reclassified ratably from accumulated other comprehensive income (loss) to interest expense in our Condensed Consolidated Statements of Operations over the term of the related debt. At May 1, 2015, the amount that will be recognized in interest expense in the next twelve months is $1,213.
	Our derivative assets and liabilities subject to fair value measurement (see Note 6) include the following:
		Fair Value at			Fair Value at				Fair Value at
		May 1, 2015			October 31, 2014				April 25, 2014
	Assets
	Prepaid expenses and other
	Foreign currency contracts	$	813		$	455			$	—
	Total Assets	$	813		$	455			$	—
	Liabilities
	Accrued liabilities other
	Foreign currency contracts	$	—		$	—			$	492
	Total Liabilities	$	—		$	—			$	492
	Derivative gains (losses) recognized in AOCI1 and on the Condensed Consolidated Statements of Operations for the three and six months ended May 1, 2015 and April 25, 2014, respectively, are as follows:
	Three Months Ended May 1, 2015	Amount of Gain			Statement of Operations		Gain (Loss) in
		(Loss)			Classification		Income
		recognized in
		AOCI1
	Derivatives designated as cash flow hedges
	Foreign currency contracts	$	(213	)	Other income / (expense), net		$	(444	)
	Treasury lock contracts	320			Interest expense		(320		)
	Total derivatives designated as cash flow hedges	$	107		Total		$	(764	)
	Three Months Ended April 25, 2014	Amount of Gain			Statement of Operations		Gain (Loss) in
		(Loss)			Classification		Income
		recognized in
		AOCI1
	Derivatives designated as cash flow hedges
	Foreign currency contracts	$	(94	)	Other income / (expense), net		$	(105	)
	Treasury lock contracts	319			Interest expense		(319		)
	Total derivatives designated as cash flow hedges	$	225		Total		$	(424	)
	Six Months Ended May 1, 2015	Amount of Gain			Statement of Operations		Gain (Loss) in
		(Loss)			Classification		Income
		recognized in
		AOCI1
	Derivatives designated as cash flow hedges
	Foreign currency contracts	$	358		Other income / (expense), net		$	(662	)
	Treasury lock contracts	638			Interest expense		(638		)
	Total derivatives designated as cash flow hedges	$	996		Total		$	(1,300	)
	Six Months Ended April 25, 2014	Amount of Gain			Statement of Operations		Gain (Loss) in
		(Loss)			Classification		Income
		recognized in
		AOCI1
	Derivatives designated as cash flow hedges
	Foreign currency contracts	$	(347	)	Other income / (expense), net		$	(221	)
	Treasury lock contracts	639			Interest expense		(639		)
	Total derivatives designated as cash flow hedges	$	292		Total		$	(860	)
	1 Accumulated other comprehensive income (loss) (AOCI) is included in the Condensed Consolidated Balance Sheets in the Stockholders’ Equity section and is reported net of tax. The amounts disclosed in the above table are reported pretax and represent the year-to-date derivative activity.

Debt

Debt	6 Months Ended
	1-May-15
Debt Disclosure [Abstract]
Debt	NOTE 8 – DEBT
	Debt consists of the following:
		May 1,		October 31,		April 25,
		2015		2014		2014
	Short-term debt	$	273,840	$	443,854	$	556,672
	Current portion of long-term debt	162,502		162,502		—
	Long-term debt	1,350,005		950,035		1,092,419
	Total Debt	$	1,786,347	$	1,556,391	$	1,649,091
	On May 29, 2015, we entered into a $350,000 term loan credit agreement with a syndicate of banks with a maturity date of November 29, 2016.  This facility will be used to provide initial funding for the acquisition of the performance coatings businesses of Quest Specialty Chemicals, which occurred subsequent to the end of our second quarter. See Note 2 in the Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements for further information on the acquisition.
	On January 21, 2015, we issued $250,000 of unsecured Senior Notes that mature on February 1, 2025 with a coupon rate of 3.30%, and $250,000 of unsecured Senior Notes that mature on February 1, 2045 with a coupon rate of 4.40%. The net proceeds of both issuances were approximately $491,955 in the aggregate. The public offering was made pursuant to a registration statement filed with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission. We used the net proceeds to repay short-term borrowings under our commercial paper program and credit facility in the first quarter of 2015.
	In certain geographies we accept bankers’ acceptance drafts and commercial acceptance drafts as payment from customers. When we sell these instruments with recourse to a financial institution we record them as short-term secured borrowings from the time they are sold until they reach maturity. These instruments are classified as short-term debt and the balance outstanding was $9,283 at May 1, 2015 and $23,838 at October 31, 2014, respectively.
	Our credit facilities have covenants that require us to maintain certain financial ratios. We were in compliance with these covenants as of May 1, 2015. Our debt covenants do not limit, nor are they reasonably likely to limit, our ability to obtain additional debt or equity financing.
	To ensure availability of funds, we maintain uncommitted bank lines of credit sufficient to cover outstanding short-term borrowings. These arrangements are reviewed periodically for renewal and modification.

StockBased_Compensation

Stock-Based Compensation	6 Months Ended
	1-May-15
Disclosure of Compensation Related Costs, Share-based Payments [Abstract]
Stock-Based Compensation	NOTE 9 – STOCK-BASED COMPENSATION
	Compensation expense associated with our stock-based compensation plans was $4,112 and $7,378 for the three and six months ended May 1, 2015, respectively, compared to $4,673 and $9,677 for the three and six months ended April 25, 2014, respectively.
	In January 2015, we granted stock-settled restricted stock units to certain officers and key employees. Stock-settled restricted stock units granted through our 2015 Omnibus Plan will reduce the pool of reserved shares at a multiple of 3.51 times the actual number of units awarded upon vesting, three years after the date of grant. The fair value of a stock-settled restricted stock unit is equal to the market value of a share of our stock on the date of grant. Certain units have time-based vesting features while other units have both time-based and performance-based vesting features. Time-based stock-settled restricted stock units vest over the three-year period following the date of grant, unless forfeited, and will be paid out in the form of stock at the end of the three-year vesting period. Performance-based stock-settled restricted stock units vest based on achieving specific annual performance targets for earnings per share growth over the three fiscal year-end periods following the date of grant. Unless forfeited, the performance-based stock-settled restricted stock units will be paid out in the form of stock at the end of the three-year performance period if the performance targets are achieved. If the performance targets are achieved, the amount paid for the awards may range from 50% to 250% of the original performance-based grant. Compensation expense associated with grants of stock-settled restricted stock units has been included in the statement of operations since the date of grant.

Pensions_And_Other_Postretirem

Pensions And Other Postretirement Benefits	6 Months Ended
	1-May-15
Compensation and Retirement Disclosure [Abstract]
Pensions And Other Postretirement Benefits	NOTE 10 – PENSIONS AND OTHER POSTRETIREMENT BENEFITS
	We sponsor a number of defined benefit pension plans for certain hourly and salaried employees. The benefits for most of these plans are generally based on stated amounts for each year of service.
	The net periodic benefit cost of our pension benefits is as follows:
		Three Months Ended						Six Months Ended
		May 1,			April 25,			May 1,			April 25,
		2015			2014			2015			2014
	Service cost	$	765		$	1,091		$	2,018		$	2,181
	Interest cost	3,491			3,711			7,079			7,411
	Expected return on plan assets	(4,886		)	(4,972		)	(9,838		)	(9,931		)
	Amortization of prior service cost	124			120			237			240
	Recognized actuarial (gain)/loss	1,644			1,548			3,316			3,091
	Curtailment (gain)/loss	—			—			(3,083		)	—
	Net Periodic Benefit (Gain)/Cost	$	1,138		$	1,498		$	(271	)	$	2,992
	The net periodic benefit cost of our post-retirement medical benefits is as follows:
		Three Months Ended						Six Months Ended
		May 1,			April 25,			May 1,			April 25,
		2015			2014			2015			2014
	Service cost	$	51		$	38		$	102		$	76
	Interest cost	92			95			184			190
	Amortization of prior service cost	(32		)	(32		)	(64		)	(64		)
	Recognized actuarial (gain)/loss	108			92			216			184
	Net Periodic Benefit Cost	$	219		$	193		$	438		$	386

Income_Taxes

Income Taxes	6 Months Ended
	1-May-15
Income Tax Disclosure [Abstract]
Income Taxes	NOTE 11 – INCOME TAXES
	Our effective income tax rates for the three and six months ended May 1, 2015 and April 25, 2014 are as follows:
		Three Months Ended				Six Months Ended
		May 1,		April 25,		May 1,		April 25,
		2015		2014		2015		2014
	Effective Tax Rate	32.6	%	32.3	%	29.6	%	32.4	%
	The slightly higher second quarter 2015 effective tax rate was primarily due to changes in discrete expenses and benefits recorded in each of those periods. The lower effective tax rate for the year-to-date period of 2015 was due to the sale of a specialty product offering in a foreign location (which is taxed at a lower rate than the U.S. federal statutory rate), and the retroactive extension of the U.S. Research and Development Tax Credit for calendar year 2014.
	The effective tax rate for the three and six months ended May 1, 2015 is lower than the U.S. federal statutory rate of 35.0% primarily due to earnings in foreign jurisdictions (which are taxed at rates lower than the U.S. federal statutory rate) and also the retroactive extension of the US Research and Development Tax Credit for calendar year 2014. The effective tax rate for the three and six months ended April 25, 2014 was lower than the U.S. federal statutory rate primarily due to earnings in foreign jurisdictions (which are taxed at rates lower than the U.S. federal statutory rate) and benefits related to foreign tax incentives.
	At October 31, 2014, we had a $18,766 liability recorded for gross unrecognized tax benefits (excluding interest and penalties). Of this total, $18,169 represents the amount of unrecognized tax benefits that, if recognized, would affect the effective tax rate. We recognize interest and penalties related to unrecognized tax benefits in income tax expense. As of October 31, 2014, we had accrued approximately $5,380 of interest and penalties relating to unrecognized tax benefits. There were no material adjustments to our recorded liability for unrecognized tax benefits or interest and penalties during the three and six months ended May 1, 2015 or April 25, 2014.

Net_Income_Loss_Per_Common_Sha

Net Income (Loss) Per Common Share	6 Months Ended
	1-May-15
Earnings Per Share [Abstract]
Net Income (Loss) Per Common Share	NOTE 12 – NET INCOME (LOSS) PER COMMON SHARE
	The following table presents the net income (loss) per common share calculations for the three and six months ended May 1, 2015 and April 25, 2014:
		Three Months Ended				Six Months Ended
		May 1,		April 25,		May 1,		April 25,
		2015		2014		2015		2014
	Basic
	Net income (loss)	$	90,314	$	85,959	$	194,288	$	139,512
	Weighted-average common shares outstanding – basic	80,826,518		84,161,922		81,275,572		84,654,825
	Net Income (Loss) per Common Share – Basic	$	1.12	$	1.02	$	2.39	$	1.65
	Diluted
	Net income (loss)	$	90,314	$	85,959	$	194,288	$	139,512
	Weighted-average common shares outstanding – basic	80,826,518		84,161,922		81,275,572		84,654,825
	Diluted effect of stock options and unvested restricted stock	2,044,611		2,362,016		2,091,055		2,426,708
	Equivalent average common shares outstanding – diluted	82,871,129		86,523,938		83,366,627		87,081,533
	Net Income (Loss) per Common Share – Diluted	$	1.09	$	0.99	$	2.33	$	1.6
	Basic earnings per share are based on the weighted-average number of common shares outstanding during each period. In computing diluted earnings per share, the number of common shares outstanding is increased by common stock options with exercise prices lower than the average market prices of common shares during each period and reduced by the number of shares assumed to have been purchased with proceeds from the exercised options. Potential common shares of 284,759 and 283,615 related to our outstanding stock options were excluded from the computation of diluted earnings per share for the three and six months ended May 1, 2015, respectively, as inclusion of these shares would have been antidilutive. Potential common shares of 264,238 and 283,504 related to our outstanding stock options were excluded from the computation of diluted earnings per share for the three and six months ended April 25, 2014, respectively, as inclusion of these shares would have been antidilutive.

Accumulated_Other_Comprehensiv

Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income (Loss)	6 Months Ended
	1-May-15
Other Comprehensive Income (Loss), Tax [Abstract]
Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income (Loss)	NOTE 13 – ACCUMULATED OTHER COMPREHENSIVE INCOME (LOSS)
	Accumulated other comprehensive income (loss), net of tax, consisted of the following for the three and six months ended May 1, 2015 and April 25, 2014:
	Three Months Ended May 1, 2015	Foreign Currency Translation1			Benefit Obligations2			Financial Instruments3			Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income (Loss)
	Balance, January 30, 2015	$	13,128		$	(78,043	)	$	(7,321	)	$	(72,236	)
	Other comprehensive income before reclassifications	(72,750		)	—			(657		)	(73,407		)
	Amounts reclassified from accumulated other comprehensive income to earnings	—			1,811			641			2,452
	Balance, May 1, 2015	$	(59,622	)	$	(76,232	)	$	(7,337	)	$	(143,191	)
	Three Months Ended April 25, 2014	Foreign Currency Translation1			Benefit Obligations2			Financial Instruments3			Accumulated
											Other
											Comprehensive
											Income (Loss)
	Balance, January 24, 2014	$	132,876		$	(69,217	)	$	(9,300	)	$	54,359
	Other comprehensive income before reclassifications	(6,502		)	—			(199		)	(6,701		)
	Amounts reclassified from accumulated other comprehensive income to earnings	—			1,728			301			2,029
	Balance, April 25, 2014	$	126,374		$	(67,489	)	$	(9,198	)	$	49,687
	Six Months Ended May 1, 2015	Foreign Currency Translation1			Benefit Obligations2			Financial Instruments3			Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income (Loss)
	Balance, October 31, 2014	$	70,820		$	(82,402	)	$	(8,088	)	$	(19,670	)
	Other comprehensive income before reclassifications	(130,442		)	—			(304		)	(130,746		)
	Amounts reclassified from accumulated other comprehensive income to earnings	—			6,170			1,055			7,225
	Balance, May 1, 2015	$	(59,622	)	$	(76,232	)	$	(7,337	)	$	(143,191	)
	Six Months Ended April 25, 2014	Foreign Currency Translation1			Benefit Obligations2			Financial Instruments3			Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income (Loss)
	Balance, October 25, 2013	$	133,603		$	(70,940	)	$	(9,244	)	$	53,419
	Other comprehensive income before reclassifications	(7,229		)	—			(568		)	(7,797		)
	Amounts reclassified from accumulated other comprehensive income to earnings	—			3,451			614			4,065
	Balance, April 25, 2014	$	126,374		$	(67,489	)	$	(9,198	)	$	49,687
	1 We deem our foreign investments to be permanent in nature and therefore do not provide for taxes on foreign currency translation adjustments.
	2 Taxes on benefit obligations are recorded in the fourth quarter of each fiscal year.
	3 Amounts reclassified from accumulated other comprehensive income for financial instruments were net of taxes of $123 and $245 for the three and six months ended May 1, 2015, respectively, and $123 and $246 for the three and six months ended April 25, 2014, respectively.
	Amounts related to financial instruments are reclassified from accumulated other comprehensive income (loss) to net income based on the nature of the instrument. Gains and losses on foreign currency contracts are reclassified to other expense (income) in the Condensed Consolidated Statement of Operations when the underlying hedged item is realized. Unamortized gains and losses on treasury lock contracts are reclassified ratably to interest expense in our Condensed Consolidated Statements of Operations over the term of the related debt. See Note 7 for further information on financial instrument reclassifications.
	Amounts related to pension and post-retirement medical adjustments are reclassified from accumulated other comprehensive income (loss) to pension cost, which is allocated to cost of sales and operating expenses based on salaries and wages, approximately as follows:
		Three Months Ended						Six Months Ended
		May 1,			April 25,			May 1,			April 25,
		2015			2014			2015			2014
	Cost of sales	$	757		$	668		$	2,366		$	1,341
	Research and Development	226			220			941			442
	Selling, General and Administrative	828			840			2,863			1,668
	Total Before Income Taxes	$	1,811		$	1,728		$	6,170		$	3,451

Segment_Information

Segment Information	6 Months Ended
	1-May-15
Segment Reporting [Abstract]
Segment Information	NOTE 14 – SEGMENT INFORMATION
	Based on the nature of our products, technology, manufacturing processes, customers and regulatory environment, we aggregate our operating segments into two reportable segments: Coatings and Paints. We are required to report segment information in the same way that management internally organizes its business for assessing performance and making decisions regarding allocation of resources. We evaluate the performance of operating segments based on profit or loss from operations before interest expense and taxes (EBIT).
	The Coatings segment aggregates our industrial product lines and our packaging product line. Industrial products include a broad range of decorative and protective coatings for metal, wood and plastic. Packaging products include both interior and exterior coatings used in metal packaging containers, principally food containers and beverage cans. The products of this segment are sold throughout the world.
	The Paints segment aggregates our consumer paints and automotive refinish product lines. Consumer paint products include interior and exterior decorative paints, stains, primers, varnishes, high performance floor paints and specialty decorative products, such as enamels, aerosols and faux finishes primarily distributed for the do-it-yourself and professional markets in Australia, China, Europe and North America. Automotive paint products include refinish paints and aerosol spray paints sold through automotive refinish distributors, body shops and automotive supply distributors and retailers in many countries around the world.
	Our remaining activities are included in Other and Administrative. These activities include specialty polymers and colorants that are used internally and sold to other coatings manufacturers, as well as related products and furniture protection plans. Also included within Other and Administrative are our corporate administrative expenses. The administrative expenses include expenses not directly allocated to any other reportable segment.
	In the following table, sales between segments are recorded at selling prices that are below market prices, generally intended to recover internal costs. Segment EBIT includes income realized on inter-segment sales. Comparative segment data for the three and six months ended May 1, 2015 and April 25, 2014 are as follows:
		Three Months Ended						Six Months Ended
		May 1,			April 25,			May 1,			April 25,
		2015			2014			2015			2014
	Net Sales
	Coatings	$	614,821		$	621,092		$	1,217,878		$	1,186,478
	Paints	402,979			476,594			765,502			842,381
	Other and Administrative	118,511			101,348			211,370			193,000
	Less Intersegment Sales	(57,022		)	(43,208		)	(100,792		)	(86,916		)
	Total Net Sales	$	1,079,289		$	1,155,826		$	2,093,958		$	2,134,943
	EBIT
	Coatings	$	108,022		$	98,047		$	243,631		$	168,022
	Paints	46,571			50,423			71,900			81,420
	Other and Administrative	(378		)	(5,714		)	(2,995		)	(11,497		)
	Total EBIT	154,215			142,756			312,536			237,945
	Interest Expense	20,241			15,756			36,556			31,688
	Income Before Income Taxes	$	133,974		$	127,000		$	275,980		$	206,257
	It is not practicable to obtain the information needed to disclose revenues attributable to each of our identified product lines within our reportable segments.

Restructuring

Restructuring	6 Months Ended
	1-May-15
Restructuring and Related Activities [Abstract]
Restructuring	NOTE 15 – RESTRUCTURING
	Restructuring charges in fiscal year 2015 included the following: (i) actions in the Coatings segment to rationalize manufacturing operations in the Australia region and other actions to consolidate administrative operations in the Europe region, and (ii) initiatives in the Paints segment to improve our North American cost structure through non-manufacturing headcount reductions and other activities to rationalize our manufacturing operations. These restructuring activities resulted in pre-tax charges of $2,250 and $8,793 in the three and six months ended May 1, 2015, respectively. Included in restructuring charges are non-cash asset impairment charges of $61 and $1,399 for the three and six months ended May 1, 2015, respectively.
	Restructuring charges in fiscal year 2014 related primarily to initiatives that began in fiscal year 2013, including the following: (i) actions in the Paints segment to consolidate manufacturing and distribution operations following the acquisition of Ace Hardware Corporation's paint manufacturing business and ongoing profit improvement plans in Australia, (ii) actions in our Coatings segment to consolidate manufacturing operations in Europe following the acquisition of the Inver Group and other actions to rationalize manufacturing operations and lower operating expenses, (iii) overall initiatives to improve our global cost structure, including non-manufacturing headcount reductions, and (iv) in the fourth quarter of 2014, activities initiated to rationalize manufacturing operations in the Coatings segment in the Australia region. These restructuring activities resulted in pre-tax charges of $8,856 and $20,662 in the three and six months ended April 25, 2014, respectively. Included in restructuring charges are non-cash asset impairment charges of $2,579 and $7,844 for the three and six months ended April 25, 2014, respectively. Restructuring charges were $41,139 for the full fiscal year 2014, including non-cash asset impairment charges of $11,141.
	The expenses comprising the above restructuring initiatives included severance and employee benefits, asset impairments, professional services and site clean-up.
	The following restructuring charges by segment were recorded in the 2015 and 2014 periods:
	Six Months Ended May 1, 2015	Liability Beginning Balance 10/31/2014			Expense			Payments and Other Activity			Liability Ending Balance 5/1/2015
	Coatings
	Severance and employee benefits	$	8,711		$	4,876		$	(6,484	)	$	7,103
	Exit costs (consulting/site clean-up)	4,437			33			(4,470		)	—
	Total Coatings	13,148			4,909			(10,954		)	7,103
	Paints
	Severance and employee benefits	803			1,278			(1,001		)	1,080
	Asset impairments	—			1,399			(1,399		)	—
	Exit costs (consulting/site clean-up)	1,901			1,216			(2,042		)	1,075
	Total Paints	2,704			3,893			(4,442		)	2,155
	Other and Administrative
	Severance and employee benefits	152			(9		)	(87		)	56
	Total Other and Administrative	152			(9		)	(87		)	56
	Total	$	16,004		$	8,793		$	(15,483	)	$	9,314
	Six Months Ended April 25, 2014	Liability Beginning Balance 10/25/2013			Expense			Payments and Other Activity			Liability Ending Balance 4/25/2014
	Coatings
	Severance and employee benefits	$	18,899		$	3,968		$	(7,756	)	$	15,111
	Asset impairments	—			6,373			(6,373		)	—
	Exit costs (consulting/site clean-up)	119			918			(920		)	117
	Total Coatings	19,018			11,259			(15,049		)	15,228
	Paints
	Severance and employee benefits	6,118			6,316			(4,297		)	8,137
	Asset impairments	—			1,471			(1,471		)	—
	Exit costs (consulting/site clean-up)	2,196			1,368			(1,377		)	2,187
	Total Paints	8,314			9,155			(7,145		)	10,324
	Other and Administrative
	Severance and employee benefits	1,791			248			(1,512		)	527
	Total Other and Administrative	1,791			248			(1,512		)	527
	Total	$	29,123		$	20,662		$	(23,706	)	$	26,079
	The ending liability balance at May 1, 2015 and April 25, 2014 is included in other accrued liabilities and other long-term liabilities on our Condensed Consolidated Balance Sheets. The restructuring reserve balances presented are considered adequate to cover committed restructuring actions.
	Restructuring charges were recorded in the Statement of Operations for the three and six months ended May 1, 2015 and April 25, 2014 approximately as follows:
		Three Months Ended						Six Months Ended
		1-May-15			25-Apr-14			1-May-15			25-Apr-14
	Cost of sales	$	1,230		$	8,269		$	6,079		$	14,375
	Research and Development	(16		)	15			536			15
	Selling, General and Administrative	1,036			572			2,178			6,272
	Total Restructuring Charges	$	2,250		$	8,856		$	8,793		$	20,662

Recently_Issued_Accounting_Sta

Recently Issued Accounting Standards	6 Months Ended
	1-May-15
New Accounting Pronouncements and Changes in Accounting Principles [Abstract]
Recently Issued Accounting Standards	NOTE 16 – RECENTLY ISSUED ACCOUNTING STANDARDS
	In April 2015, the Financial Accounting Standards Board (“FASB”) issued guidance that changes the presentation of debt issuance costs in financial statements. Under the new guidance, debt issuance costs will be presented as a direct deduction from the carrying value of the related debt liability, consistent with debt discounts. The guidance is effective for fiscal years, and interim periods within those years, beginning after December 15, 2015, which means the first quarter of our fiscal year 2017, and retrospective presentation is required. Adoption of this guidance will not have a material impact on our consolidated financial statements.
	In May 2014, the FASB issued revised guidance on revenue recognition. The standard provides a single revenue recognition model which is intended to improve comparability over a range of industries, companies and geographical boundaries and to enhance disclosures. The guidance is effective for fiscal years, and interim periods within those years, beginning after December 15, 2016, which means the first quarter of our fiscal year 2018. In March 2015, the FASB proposed a one-year deferral, but would allow early adoption as of the original date. Either full retrospective or modified retrospective adoption is permitted. We are currently reviewing the revised guidance and assessing the potential impact on our consolidated financial statements.
	In April 2014, the FASB issued guidance that changes the criteria for determining which disposals can be presented as discontinued operations, and modifies related disclosure requirements. Under the new guidance, a discontinued operation is defined as a component or group of components that is disposed of or is classified as held for sale and represents a strategic shift that has or will have a major effect on an entity’s operations and financial results. We adopted this guidance in the first quarter of 2015. Adoption of this guidance did not have an effect on our consolidated financial statements.
	In July 2013, the FASB issued guidance on classification of an unrecognized tax benefit. An unrecognized tax benefit should be presented as a reduction of a deferred tax asset for a net operating loss carry-forward or other tax credit carry-forward when settlement in this manner is available under the tax law. The change was effective for fiscal years, and interim periods within those years, beginning after December 15, 2013 and was to be applied prospectively. We adopted the new requirements in the first quarter of 2015. Adoption of this accounting guidance did not have an effect on our consolidated financial statements.
	In March 2013, the FASB issued guidance on a parent’s accounting for the cumulative translation adjustment (CTA) under certain circumstances. The new guidance requires a transfer from CTA into net income when a parent either sells a part or all of its investment in a foreign entity, or no longer holds a controlling financial interest in a subsidiary or group of assets that is a business. This update aims to resolve diversity in practice in accounting for the CTA transfer into net income. The change was effective for fiscal years, and interim reporting periods within those years, beginning after December 15, 2013 and was to be applied prospectively. We adopted the new requirements in the first quarter of 2015. Adoption of these updated disclosure requirements did not have an effect on our consolidated financial statements.
	We have determined that all other recently issued accounting standards will have no impact on our consolidated financial statements or do not apply to our operations.

Recently_Issued_Accounting_Sta1

Recently Issued Accounting Standards (Policies)	6 Months Ended
	1-May-15
New Accounting Pronouncements and Changes in Accounting Principles [Abstract]
Recently Issued Accounting Standards	RECENTLY ISSUED ACCOUNTING STANDARDS
	In April 2015, the Financial Accounting Standards Board (“FASB”) issued guidance that changes the presentation of debt issuance costs in financial statements. Under the new guidance, debt issuance costs will be presented as a direct deduction from the carrying value of the related debt liability, consistent with debt discounts. The guidance is effective for fiscal years, and interim periods within those years, beginning after December 15, 2015, which means the first quarter of our fiscal year 2017, and retrospective presentation is required. Adoption of this guidance will not have a material impact on our consolidated financial statements.
	In May 2014, the FASB issued revised guidance on revenue recognition. The standard provides a single revenue recognition model which is intended to improve comparability over a range of industries, companies and geographical boundaries and to enhance disclosures. The guidance is effective for fiscal years, and interim periods within those years, beginning after December 15, 2016, which means the first quarter of our fiscal year 2018. In March 2015, the FASB proposed a one-year deferral, but would allow early adoption as of the original date. Either full retrospective or modified retrospective adoption is permitted. We are currently reviewing the revised guidance and assessing the potential impact on our consolidated financial statements.
	In April 2014, the FASB issued guidance that changes the criteria for determining which disposals can be presented as discontinued operations, and modifies related disclosure requirements. Under the new guidance, a discontinued operation is defined as a component or group of components that is disposed of or is classified as held for sale and represents a strategic shift that has or will have a major effect on an entity’s operations and financial results. We adopted this guidance in the first quarter of 2015. Adoption of this guidance did not have an effect on our consolidated financial statements.
	In July 2013, the FASB issued guidance on classification of an unrecognized tax benefit. An unrecognized tax benefit should be presented as a reduction of a deferred tax asset for a net operating loss carry-forward or other tax credit carry-forward when settlement in this manner is available under the tax law. The change was effective for fiscal years, and interim periods within those years, beginning after December 15, 2013 and was to be applied prospectively. We adopted the new requirements in the first quarter of 2015. Adoption of this accounting guidance did not have an effect on our consolidated financial statements.
	In March 2013, the FASB issued guidance on a parent’s accounting for the cumulative translation adjustment (CTA) under certain circumstances. The new guidance requires a transfer from CTA into net income when a parent either sells a part or all of its investment in a foreign entity, or no longer holds a controlling financial interest in a subsidiary or group of assets that is a business. This update aims to resolve diversity in practice in accounting for the CTA transfer into net income. The change was effective for fiscal years, and interim reporting periods within those years, beginning after December 15, 2013 and was to be applied prospectively. We adopted the new requirements in the first quarter of 2015. Adoption of these updated disclosure requirements did not have an effect on our consolidated financial statements.

Inventories_Tables

Inventories (Tables)	6 Months Ended
	1-May-15
Inventory Disclosure [Abstract]
Schedule Of Inventories	Our major classes of inventories consist of the following:
		May 1,		October 31,		April 25,
		2015		2014		2014
	Manufactured products	$	320,617	$	314,354	$	316,652
	Raw materials, supplies and work-in-progress	173,738		171,908		180,927
	Total Inventories	$	494,355	$	486,262	$	497,579

Guarantees_And_Contractual_Obl1

Guarantees And Contractual Obligations (Tables)	6 Months Ended
	1-May-15
Guarantees And Contractual Obligations [Abstract]
Deferred Revenue And Warranties For Certain Products Disclosure	Changes in the recorded amounts included in other accrued liabilities and other long-term liabilities during the period are as follows:
		Six Months Ended
		May 1,			April 25,
		2015			2014
	Beginning balance	$	80,627		$	78,818
	Additional net deferred revenue/accrual made during the period	7,683			7,355
	Payments made during the period	(4,647		)	(2,677		)
	Ending Balance	$	83,663		$	83,496
Schedule Of Contractual Purchase Commitments	Payments for contracts with remaining terms in excess of one year are summarized below:
		May 1,
		2015
	Remainder of 2015	$	118
	2016	18,664
	2017	1,556
	2018	—
	2019	—
	Thereafter	—
	Total	$	20,338

Fair_Value_Measurement_Tables

Fair Value Measurement (Tables)	6 Months Ended
	1-May-15
Fair Value Disclosures [Abstract]
Schedule Of Fair Value Of Assets And Liabilities	The following tables provide information by level for assets and liabilities that are recorded at fair value on a recurring basis:
		Fair Value at May 1, 2015		Fair Value Measurements Using Inputs Considered as
				Level 1		Level 2		Level 3
	Assets
	Cash equivalents	$	3,560	$	3,560	$	—	$	—
	Restricted cash1	1,532		1,532		—		—
	Foreign currency contracts2	813		—		813		—
	Deferred compensation plan assets3	6,371		6,371		—		—
	Total Assets	$	12,276	$	11,463	$	813	$	—
		Fair Value at October 31, 2014		Fair Value Measurements Using Inputs Considered as
				Level 1		Level 2		Level 3
	Assets
	Cash equivalents	$	48,198	$	48,198	$	—	$	—
	Restricted cash1	2,868		2,868		—		—
	Foreign currency contracts2	455		—		455		—
	Total Assets	$	51,521	$	51,066	$	455	$	—
		Fair Value at April 25, 2014		Fair Value Measurements Using Inputs Considered as
				Level 1		Level 2		Level 3
	Assets
	Cash equivalents	$	2,334	$	2,334	$	—	$	—
	Restricted cash1	2,966		2,966		—		—
	Total Assets	$	5,300	$	5,300	$	—	$	—
	Liabilities
	Foreign currency contracts2	$	492	$	—	$	492	$	—
	Total Liabilities	$	492	$	—	$	492	$	—
	1 Restricted cash represents cash that is restricted from withdrawal for contractual or legal reasons.
	2 In the Condensed Consolidated Balance Sheets, foreign currency contracts are included in prepaid expenses and other when in an asset position and other accrued liabilities when in a liability position. The fair market value was estimated using observable market data for similar financial instruments. See Note 7 for additional information on derivative financial instruments.
	3 The Deferred Compensation Plan Assets consist of the investment funds maintained for the future payments under the Company's deferred compensation plan, which is structured as a rabbi trust. Investments held in the rabbi trust primarily consist of publicly-traded mutual funds. Rabbi trust assets are considered irrevocable, and may only be used to pay participant benefits under the plan. The only exception is the event of bankruptcy, in which case the assets in the rabbi trust would be subject to the claims of creditors of the corporation.
Schedule Of Fair Value Of Debt	The following tables provide information regarding the estimated fair value of our outstanding debt, which is recorded at carrying value in the Condensed Consolidated Balance Sheets:
		Fair Value at May 1, 2015		Fair Value Measurements Using Inputs Considered as
				Level 1		Level 2		Level 3
	Debt4
	Publicly traded debt	$	1,579,150	$	1,579,150	$	—	$	—
	Non-publicly traded debt	276,899		—		276,899		—
	Other5	9,283		—		9,283		—
	Total Debt	$	1,865,332	$	1,579,150	$	286,182	$	—
		Fair Value at October 31, 2014		Fair Value Measurements Using Inputs Considered as
				Level 1		Level 2		Level 3
	Debt4
	Publicly traded debt	$	1,099,695	$	1,099,695	$	—	$	—
	Non-publicly traded debt	532,397		—		532,397		—
	Other5	23,838		—		23,838		—
	Total Debt	$	1,655,930	$	1,099,695	$	556,235	$	—
		Fair Value at April 25, 2014		Fair Value Measurements Using Inputs Considered as
				Level 1		Level 2		Level 3
	Debt4
	Publicly traded debt	$	1,095,964	$	1,095,964	$	—	$	—
	Non-publicly traded debt	648,787		—		648,787		—
	Total Debt	$	1,744,751	$	1,095,964	$	648,787	$	—
	4 Debt is recorded at carrying value of $1,786,347, $1,556,391 and $1,649,091 on the Condensed Consolidated Balance Sheet as of May 1, 2015, October 31, 2014 and April 25, 2014, respectively. The fair value of our publicly traded debt is based on quoted prices (unadjusted) in active markets. The fair value of our non-publicly traded debt was estimated using a discounted cash flow analysis based on our current borrowing costs for debt with similar maturities. In addition, the carrying values of our commercial paper included in non-publicly traded debt approximate the financial instrument’s fair value as the maturities are less than three months. See Note 8 for additional information on debt.
	5 Other consists of bankers' acceptance drafts and commercial acceptance drafts from our customers that have been sold with recourse to financial institutions but have not yet matured. Refer to Note 8 for additional information.

Derivative_Financial_Instrumen1

Derivative Financial Instruments (Tables)	6 Months Ended
	1-May-15
Derivative Instruments and Hedging Activities Disclosure [Abstract]
Description Of Derivative Assets And Liabilities To Fair Value Measurement	Our derivative assets and liabilities subject to fair value measurement (see Note 6) include the following:
		Fair Value at			Fair Value at				Fair Value at
		May 1, 2015			October 31, 2014				April 25, 2014
	Assets
	Prepaid expenses and other
	Foreign currency contracts	$	813		$	455			$	—
	Total Assets	$	813		$	455			$	—
	Liabilities
	Accrued liabilities other
	Foreign currency contracts	$	—		$	—			$	492
	Total Liabilities	$	—		$	—			$	492
Derivative Gains (Losses) Recognized In Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income And Statement Of Income Classification	Derivative gains (losses) recognized in AOCI1 and on the Condensed Consolidated Statements of Operations for the three and six months ended May 1, 2015 and April 25, 2014, respectively, are as follows:
	Three Months Ended May 1, 2015	Amount of Gain			Statement of Operations		Gain (Loss) in
		(Loss)			Classification		Income
		recognized in
		AOCI1
	Derivatives designated as cash flow hedges
	Foreign currency contracts	$	(213	)	Other income / (expense), net		$	(444	)
	Treasury lock contracts	320			Interest expense		(320		)
	Total derivatives designated as cash flow hedges	$	107		Total		$	(764	)
	Three Months Ended April 25, 2014	Amount of Gain			Statement of Operations		Gain (Loss) in
		(Loss)			Classification		Income
		recognized in
		AOCI1
	Derivatives designated as cash flow hedges
	Foreign currency contracts	$	(94	)	Other income / (expense), net		$	(105	)
	Treasury lock contracts	319			Interest expense		(319		)
	Total derivatives designated as cash flow hedges	$	225		Total		$	(424	)
	Six Months Ended May 1, 2015	Amount of Gain			Statement of Operations		Gain (Loss) in
		(Loss)			Classification		Income
		recognized in
		AOCI1
	Derivatives designated as cash flow hedges
	Foreign currency contracts	$	358		Other income / (expense), net		$	(662	)
	Treasury lock contracts	638			Interest expense		(638		)
	Total derivatives designated as cash flow hedges	$	996		Total		$	(1,300	)
	Six Months Ended April 25, 2014	Amount of Gain			Statement of Operations		Gain (Loss) in
		(Loss)			Classification		Income
		recognized in
		AOCI1
	Derivatives designated as cash flow hedges
	Foreign currency contracts	$	(347	)	Other income / (expense), net		$	(221	)
	Treasury lock contracts	639			Interest expense		(639		)
	Total derivatives designated as cash flow hedges	$	292		Total		$	(860	)
	1 Accumulated other comprehensive income (loss) (AOCI) is included in the Condensed Consolidated Balance Sheets in the Stockholders’ Equity section and is reported net of tax. The amounts disclosed in the above table are reported pretax and represent the year-to-date derivative activity.

Debt_Tables

Debt (Tables)	6 Months Ended
	1-May-15
Debt Disclosure [Abstract]
Schedule Of Debt Instruments	Debt consists of the following:
		May 1,		October 31,		April 25,
		2015		2014		2014
	Short-term debt	$	273,840	$	443,854	$	556,672
	Current portion of long-term debt	162,502		162,502		—
	Long-term debt	1,350,005		950,035		1,092,419
	Total Debt	$	1,786,347	$	1,556,391	$	1,649,091

Pensions_And_Other_Postretirem1

Pensions And Other Postretirement Benefits (Tables)	6 Months Ended
	1-May-15
Compensation and Retirement Disclosure [Abstract]
Schedule Of Periodic Benefit Cost	The net periodic benefit cost of our pension benefits is as follows:
		Three Months Ended						Six Months Ended
		May 1,			April 25,			May 1,			April 25,
		2015			2014			2015			2014
	Service cost	$	765		$	1,091		$	2,018		$	2,181
	Interest cost	3,491			3,711			7,079			7,411
	Expected return on plan assets	(4,886		)	(4,972		)	(9,838		)	(9,931		)
	Amortization of prior service cost	124			120			237			240
	Recognized actuarial (gain)/loss	1,644			1,548			3,316			3,091
	Curtailment (gain)/loss	—			—			(3,083		)	—
	Net Periodic Benefit (Gain)/Cost	$	1,138		$	1,498		$	(271	)	$	2,992
	The net periodic benefit cost of our post-retirement medical benefits is as follows:
		Three Months Ended						Six Months Ended
		May 1,			April 25,			May 1,			April 25,
		2015			2014			2015			2014
	Service cost	$	51		$	38		$	102		$	76
	Interest cost	92			95			184			190
	Amortization of prior service cost	(32		)	(32		)	(64		)	(64		)
	Recognized actuarial (gain)/loss	108			92			216			184
	Net Periodic Benefit Cost	$	219		$	193		$	438		$	386

Income_Taxes_Income_Taxes_Tabl

Income Taxes Income Taxes (Tables)	6 Months Ended
	1-May-15
Income Tax Disclosure [Abstract]
Schedule of Effective Income Tax Rate Reconciliation [Table Text Block]	Our effective income tax rates for the three and six months ended May 1, 2015 and April 25, 2014 are as follows:
		Three Months Ended				Six Months Ended
		May 1,		April 25,		May 1,		April 25,
		2015		2014		2015		2014
	Effective Tax Rate	32.6	%	32.3	%	29.6	%	32.4	%

Net_Income_Loss_Per_Common_Sha1

Net Income (Loss) Per Common Share (Tables)	6 Months Ended
	1-May-15
Earnings Per Share [Abstract]
Schedule Of Calculations Of Net Income (Loss) Per Share	The following table presents the net income (loss) per common share calculations for the three and six months ended May 1, 2015 and April 25, 2014:
		Three Months Ended				Six Months Ended
		May 1,		April 25,		May 1,		April 25,
		2015		2014		2015		2014
	Basic
	Net income (loss)	$	90,314	$	85,959	$	194,288	$	139,512
	Weighted-average common shares outstanding – basic	80,826,518		84,161,922		81,275,572		84,654,825
	Net Income (Loss) per Common Share – Basic	$	1.12	$	1.02	$	2.39	$	1.65
	Diluted
	Net income (loss)	$	90,314	$	85,959	$	194,288	$	139,512
	Weighted-average common shares outstanding – basic	80,826,518		84,161,922		81,275,572		84,654,825
	Diluted effect of stock options and unvested restricted stock	2,044,611		2,362,016		2,091,055		2,426,708
	Equivalent average common shares outstanding – diluted	82,871,129		86,523,938		83,366,627		87,081,533
	Net Income (Loss) per Common Share – Diluted	$	1.09	$	0.99	$	2.33	$	1.6

Accumulated_Other_Comprehensiv1

Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income (Loss) (Tables)	6 Months Ended
	1-May-15
Other Comprehensive Income (Loss), Tax [Abstract]
Schedule Of Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income (Loss)	Accumulated other comprehensive income (loss), net of tax, consisted of the following for the three and six months ended May 1, 2015 and April 25, 2014:
	Three Months Ended May 1, 2015	Foreign Currency Translation1			Benefit Obligations2			Financial Instruments3			Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income (Loss)
	Balance, January 30, 2015	$	13,128		$	(78,043	)	$	(7,321	)	$	(72,236	)
	Other comprehensive income before reclassifications	(72,750		)	—			(657		)	(73,407		)
	Amounts reclassified from accumulated other comprehensive income to earnings	—			1,811			641			2,452
	Balance, May 1, 2015	$	(59,622	)	$	(76,232	)	$	(7,337	)	$	(143,191	)
	Three Months Ended April 25, 2014	Foreign Currency Translation1			Benefit Obligations2			Financial Instruments3			Accumulated
											Other
											Comprehensive
											Income (Loss)
	Balance, January 24, 2014	$	132,876		$	(69,217	)	$	(9,300	)	$	54,359
	Other comprehensive income before reclassifications	(6,502		)	—			(199		)	(6,701		)
	Amounts reclassified from accumulated other comprehensive income to earnings	—			1,728			301			2,029
	Balance, April 25, 2014	$	126,374		$	(67,489	)	$	(9,198	)	$	49,687
	Six Months Ended May 1, 2015	Foreign Currency Translation1			Benefit Obligations2			Financial Instruments3			Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income (Loss)
	Balance, October 31, 2014	$	70,820		$	(82,402	)	$	(8,088	)	$	(19,670	)
	Other comprehensive income before reclassifications	(130,442		)	—			(304		)	(130,746		)
	Amounts reclassified from accumulated other comprehensive income to earnings	—			6,170			1,055			7,225
	Balance, May 1, 2015	$	(59,622	)	$	(76,232	)	$	(7,337	)	$	(143,191	)
	Six Months Ended April 25, 2014	Foreign Currency Translation1			Benefit Obligations2			Financial Instruments3			Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income (Loss)
	Balance, October 25, 2013	$	133,603		$	(70,940	)	$	(9,244	)	$	53,419
	Other comprehensive income before reclassifications	(7,229		)	—			(568		)	(7,797		)
	Amounts reclassified from accumulated other comprehensive income to earnings	—			3,451			614			4,065
	Balance, April 25, 2014	$	126,374		$	(67,489	)	$	(9,198	)	$	49,687
	1 We deem our foreign investments to be permanent in nature and therefore do not provide for taxes on foreign currency translation adjustments.
	2 Taxes on benefit obligations are recorded in the fourth quarter of each fiscal year.
	3 Amounts reclassified from accumulated other comprehensive income for financial instruments were net of taxes of $123 and $245 for the three and six months ended May 1, 2015, respectively, and $123 and $246 for the three and six months ended April 25, 2014, respectively.
Schedule Of Reclassification Out Of Pension And Postretirement Medical Adjustments	Amounts related to pension and post-retirement medical adjustments are reclassified from accumulated other comprehensive income (loss) to pension cost, which is allocated to cost of sales and operating expenses based on salaries and wages, approximately as follows:
		Three Months Ended						Six Months Ended
		May 1,			April 25,			May 1,			April 25,
		2015			2014			2015			2014
	Cost of sales	$	757		$	668		$	2,366		$	1,341
	Research and Development	226			220			941			442
	Selling, General and Administrative	828			840			2,863			1,668
	Total Before Income Taxes	$	1,811		$	1,728		$	6,170		$	3,451

Segment_Information_Tables

Segment Information (Tables)	6 Months Ended
	1-May-15
Segment Reporting [Abstract]
Summary Of Comparative Segment Reporting Information	Comparative segment data for the three and six months ended May 1, 2015 and April 25, 2014 are as follows:
		Three Months Ended						Six Months Ended
		May 1,			April 25,			May 1,			April 25,
		2015			2014			2015			2014
	Net Sales
	Coatings	$	614,821		$	621,092		$	1,217,878		$	1,186,478
	Paints	402,979			476,594			765,502			842,381
	Other and Administrative	118,511			101,348			211,370			193,000
	Less Intersegment Sales	(57,022		)	(43,208		)	(100,792		)	(86,916		)
	Total Net Sales	$	1,079,289		$	1,155,826		$	2,093,958		$	2,134,943
	EBIT
	Coatings	$	108,022		$	98,047		$	243,631		$	168,022
	Paints	46,571			50,423			71,900			81,420
	Other and Administrative	(378		)	(5,714		)	(2,995		)	(11,497		)
	Total EBIT	154,215			142,756			312,536			237,945
	Interest Expense	20,241			15,756			36,556			31,688
	Income Before Income Taxes	$	133,974		$	127,000		$	275,980		$	206,257

Restructuring_Tables

Restructuring (Tables)	6 Months Ended
	1-May-15
Restructuring and Related Activities [Abstract]
Restructuring And Impairment Charges By Segment	The following restructuring charges by segment were recorded in the 2015 and 2014 periods:
	Six Months Ended May 1, 2015	Liability Beginning Balance 10/31/2014			Expense			Payments and Other Activity			Liability Ending Balance 5/1/2015
	Coatings
	Severance and employee benefits	$	8,711		$	4,876		$	(6,484	)	$	7,103
	Exit costs (consulting/site clean-up)	4,437			33			(4,470		)	—
	Total Coatings	13,148			4,909			(10,954		)	7,103
	Paints
	Severance and employee benefits	803			1,278			(1,001		)	1,080
	Asset impairments	—			1,399			(1,399		)	—
	Exit costs (consulting/site clean-up)	1,901			1,216			(2,042		)	1,075
	Total Paints	2,704			3,893			(4,442		)	2,155
	Other and Administrative
	Severance and employee benefits	152			(9		)	(87		)	56
	Total Other and Administrative	152			(9		)	(87		)	56
	Total	$	16,004		$	8,793		$	(15,483	)	$	9,314
	Six Months Ended April 25, 2014	Liability Beginning Balance 10/25/2013			Expense			Payments and Other Activity			Liability Ending Balance 4/25/2014
	Coatings
	Severance and employee benefits	$	18,899		$	3,968		$	(7,756	)	$	15,111
	Asset impairments	—			6,373			(6,373		)	—
	Exit costs (consulting/site clean-up)	119			918			(920		)	117
	Total Coatings	19,018			11,259			(15,049		)	15,228
	Paints
	Severance and employee benefits	6,118			6,316			(4,297		)	8,137
	Asset impairments	—			1,471			(1,471		)	—
	Exit costs (consulting/site clean-up)	2,196			1,368			(1,377		)	2,187
	Total Paints	8,314			9,155			(7,145		)	10,324
	Other and Administrative
	Severance and employee benefits	1,791			248			(1,512		)	527
	Total Other and Administrative	1,791			248			(1,512		)	527
	Total	$	29,123		$	20,662		$	(23,706	)	$	26,079
Schedule of Restructuring Charges in Statement of Operations [Table Text Block]	Restructuring charges were recorded in the Statement of Operations for the three and six months ended May 1, 2015 and April 25, 2014 approximately as follows:
		Three Months Ended						Six Months Ended
		1-May-15			25-Apr-14			1-May-15			25-Apr-14
	Cost of sales	$	1,230		$	8,269		$	6,079		$	14,375
	Research and Development	(16		)	15			536			15
	Selling, General and Administrative	1,036			572			2,178			6,272
	Total Restructuring Charges	$	2,250		$	8,856		$	8,793		$	20,662

Basis_Of_Presentation_Basis_of

Basis Of Presentation Basis of Presentation (Details) (USD $)	3 Months Ended		6 Months Ended
In Thousands, unless otherwise specified	1-May-15	Apr. 25, 2014	1-May-15	Apr. 25, 2014
Net sales	$1,079,289	$1,155,826	$2,093,958	$2,134,943
Cost of sales	684,856	766,799	1,361,384	1,420,757
Restatement Adjustment [Member] | Reclassification of Freight Costs on Shipments to Customers [Member]
Net sales		25,648		48,646
Cost of sales		$25,648		$48,646

Divestiture_Details

Divestiture (Details) (USD $)	3 Months Ended		6 Months Ended		12 Months Ended
In Thousands, unless otherwise specified	1-May-15	Apr. 25, 2014	1-May-15	Apr. 25, 2014	Dec. 31, 2014
Business Acquisition [Line Items]
Gain on sale of certain assets	$0	$0	$48,001	$0
Quest Specialty Chemicals [Member] [Domain]
Business Acquisition [Line Items]
Net sales before acquisition					$190,000

Inventories_Schedule_Of_Invent

Inventories (Schedule Of Inventories) (Details) (USD $)	1-May-15	Oct. 31, 2014	Apr. 25, 2014
In Thousands, unless otherwise specified
Inventory Disclosure [Abstract]
Manufactured products	$320,617	$314,354	$316,652
Raw materials, supplies and work-in-progress	173,738	171,908	180,927
Total Inventories	$494,355	$486,262	$497,579

Goodwill_And_Other_Intangible_1

Goodwill And Other Intangible Assets (Details) (USD $)	6 Months Ended
In Thousands, unless otherwise specified	1-May-15	Apr. 25, 2014	Oct. 31, 2014
Goodwill and Intangible Assets Disclosure [Abstract]
Goodwill	$1,081,255	$1,144,042	$1,125,824
Increase in goodwill	-44,569
Intangible asset amortization expense	4,136	4,112
Future amortization expense, year one	9,000
Future amortization expense, year two	9,000
Future amortization expense, year three	9,000
Future amortization expense, year four	9,000
Future amortization expense, year five	$9,000

Guarantees_And_Contractual_Obl2

Guarantees And Contractual Obligations (Narrative) (Details) (USD $)	3 Months Ended		6 Months Ended
In Thousands, unless otherwise specified	1-May-15	Apr. 25, 2014	1-May-15	Apr. 25, 2014
Guarantees And Contractual Obligations [Abstract]
Unconditional purchase obligation term			5 years
Payments relating to unconditional purchase obligations	$10,898	$17,645	$21,866	$32,659

Guarantees_And_Contractual_Obl3

Guarantees And Contractual Obligations (Deferred Revenue And Warranties For Certain Products Disclosure) (Details) (USD $)	6 Months Ended
In Thousands, unless otherwise specified	1-May-15	Apr. 25, 2014
Movement in Standard Product Warranty Accrual [Roll Forward]
Beginning balance	$80,627	$78,818
Additional net deferred revenue/accrual made during the period	7,683	7,355
Payments made during the period	-4,647	-2,677
Ending Balance	$83,663	$83,496

Guarantees_And_Contractual_Obl4

Guarantees And Contractual Obligations (Schedule Of Contractual Purchase Commitments) (Details) (USD $)	1-May-15
In Thousands, unless otherwise specified
Guarantees And Contractual Obligations [Abstract]
Remainder of 2015	$118
2016	18,664
2017	1,556
2018	0
2019	0
Thereafter	0
Total	$20,338

Fair_Value_Measurement_Narrati

Fair Value Measurement (Narrative) (Details) (USD $)	6 Months Ended		12 Months Ended
	1-May-15	Apr. 25, 2014	Oct. 31, 2014
Fair Value Disclosures [Abstract]
Fair value hierarchy, transfers amount	$0	$0	$0

Fair_Value_Measurement_Schedul

Fair Value Measurement (Schedule Of Fair Value Of Assets And Liabilities) (Details) (Fair Value, Measurements, Recurring [Member], USD $)	1-May-15		Oct. 31, 2014		Apr. 25, 2014
In Thousands, unless otherwise specified
Fair Value, Assets and Liabilities Measured on Recurring and Nonrecurring Basis [Line Items]
Cash equivalents	$3,560		$48,198		$2,334
Restricted cash	1,532	[1]	2,868	[1]	2,966	[1]
Foreign currency contracts	813	[2]	455	[2]
Deferred compensation plan assets	6,371	[3]
Total assets	12,276		51,521		5,300
Foreign currency contracts					492	[2]
Total liabilities					492
Fair Value, Inputs, Level 1 [Member]
Fair Value, Assets and Liabilities Measured on Recurring and Nonrecurring Basis [Line Items]
Cash equivalents	3,560		48,198		2,334
Restricted cash	1,532	[1]	2,868	[1]	2,966	[1]
Foreign currency contracts	0	[2]	0	[2]
Deferred compensation plan assets	6,371	[3]
Total assets	11,463		51,066		5,300
Foreign currency contracts					0	[2]
Total liabilities					0
Fair Value, Inputs, Level 2 [Member]
Fair Value, Assets and Liabilities Measured on Recurring and Nonrecurring Basis [Line Items]
Cash equivalents	0		0		0
Restricted cash	0	[1]	0	[1]	0	[1]
Foreign currency contracts	813	[2]	455	[2]
Deferred compensation plan assets	0	[3]
Total assets	813		455		0
Foreign currency contracts					492	[2]
Total liabilities					492
Fair Value, Inputs, Level 3 [Member]
Fair Value, Assets and Liabilities Measured on Recurring and Nonrecurring Basis [Line Items]
Cash equivalents	0		0		0
Restricted cash	0	[1]	0	[1]	0	[1]
Foreign currency contracts	0	[2]	0	[2]
Deferred compensation plan assets	0	[3]
Total assets	0		0		0
Foreign currency contracts					0	[2]
Total liabilities					$0
[1]	Restricted cash represents cash that is restricted from withdrawal for contractual or legal reasons.
[2]	In the Condensed Consolidated Balance Sheets, foreign currency contracts are included in prepaid expenses and other when in an asset position and other accrued liabilities when in a liability position. The fair market value was estimated using observable market data for similar financial instruments. See Note 7 for additional information on derivative financial instruments.
[3]	The Deferred Compensation Plan Assets consist of the investment funds maintained for the future payments under the Company's deferred compensation plan, which is structured as a rabbi trust. Investments held in the rabbi trust primarily consist of publicly-traded mutual funds. Rabbi trust assets are considered irrevocable, and may only be used to pay participant benefits under the plan. The only exception is the event of bankruptcy, in which case the assets in the rabbi trust would be subject to the claims of creditors of the corporation.

Fair_Value_Measurement_Schedul1

Fair Value Measurement (Schedule Of Fair Value Of Debt) (Details) (USD $)	1-May-15		Oct. 31, 2014		Apr. 25, 2014
In Thousands, unless otherwise specified
Fair Value, Assets and Liabilities Measured on Recurring and Nonrecurring Basis [Line Items]
Total Debt	$1,865,332	[1]	$1,655,930	[1]	$1,744,751	[1]
Carrying value of debt	1,786,347		1,556,391		1,649,091
Fair Value, Inputs, Level 1 [Member]
Fair Value, Assets and Liabilities Measured on Recurring and Nonrecurring Basis [Line Items]
Total Debt	1,579,150	[1]	1,099,695	[1]	1,095,964	[1]
Fair Value, Inputs, Level 2 [Member]
Fair Value, Assets and Liabilities Measured on Recurring and Nonrecurring Basis [Line Items]
Total Debt	286,182	[1]	556,235	[1]	648,787	[1]
Fair Value, Inputs, Level 3 [Member]
Fair Value, Assets and Liabilities Measured on Recurring and Nonrecurring Basis [Line Items]
Total Debt	0	[1]	0	[1]	0	[1]
Publicly Traded Debt [Member]
Fair Value, Assets and Liabilities Measured on Recurring and Nonrecurring Basis [Line Items]
Total Debt	1,579,150	[1]	1,099,695	[1]	1,095,964	[1]
Publicly Traded Debt [Member] | Fair Value, Inputs, Level 1 [Member]
Fair Value, Assets and Liabilities Measured on Recurring and Nonrecurring Basis [Line Items]
Total Debt	1,579,150	[1]	1,099,695	[1]	1,095,964	[1]
Publicly Traded Debt [Member] | Fair Value, Inputs, Level 2 [Member]
Fair Value, Assets and Liabilities Measured on Recurring and Nonrecurring Basis [Line Items]
Total Debt	0	[1]	0	[1]	0	[1]
Publicly Traded Debt [Member] | Fair Value, Inputs, Level 3 [Member]
Fair Value, Assets and Liabilities Measured on Recurring and Nonrecurring Basis [Line Items]
Total Debt	0	[1]	0	[1]	0	[1]
Non Publicly Traded Debt [Member]
Fair Value, Assets and Liabilities Measured on Recurring and Nonrecurring Basis [Line Items]
Total Debt	276,899	[1]	532,397	[1]	648,787	[1]
Non Publicly Traded Debt [Member] | Fair Value, Inputs, Level 1 [Member]
Fair Value, Assets and Liabilities Measured on Recurring and Nonrecurring Basis [Line Items]
Total Debt	0	[1]	0	[1]	0	[1]
Non Publicly Traded Debt [Member] | Fair Value, Inputs, Level 2 [Member]
Fair Value, Assets and Liabilities Measured on Recurring and Nonrecurring Basis [Line Items]
Total Debt	276,899	[1]	532,397	[1]	648,787	[1]
Non Publicly Traded Debt [Member] | Fair Value, Inputs, Level 3 [Member]
Fair Value, Assets and Liabilities Measured on Recurring and Nonrecurring Basis [Line Items]
Total Debt	0	[1]	0	[1]	0	[1]
Other
Fair Value, Assets and Liabilities Measured on Recurring and Nonrecurring Basis [Line Items]
Total Debt	9,283	[2]	23,838	[2]
Other | Fair Value, Inputs, Level 1 [Member]
Fair Value, Assets and Liabilities Measured on Recurring and Nonrecurring Basis [Line Items]
Total Debt	0	[2]	0	[2]
Other | Fair Value, Inputs, Level 2 [Member]
Fair Value, Assets and Liabilities Measured on Recurring and Nonrecurring Basis [Line Items]
Total Debt	9,283	[2]	23,838	[2]
Other | Fair Value, Inputs, Level 3 [Member]
Fair Value, Assets and Liabilities Measured on Recurring and Nonrecurring Basis [Line Items]
Total Debt	$0	[2]	$0	[2]
[1]	Debt is recorded at carrying value of $1,786,347, $1,556,391 and $1,649,091 on the Condensed Consolidated Balance Sheet as of May 1, 2015, October 31, 2014 and April 25, 2014, respectively. The fair value of our publicly traded debt is based on quoted prices (unadjusted) in active markets. The fair value of our non-publicly traded debt was estimated using a discounted cash flow analysis based on our current borrowing costs for debt with similar maturities. In addition, the carrying values of our commercial paper included in non-publicly traded debt approximate the financial instrument’s fair value as the maturities are less than three months. See Note 8 for additional information on debt.
[2]	Other consists of bankers' acceptance drafts and commercial acceptance drafts from our customers that have been sold with recourse to financial institutions but have not yet matured. Refer to Note 8 for additional information.

Derivative_Financial_Instrumen2

Derivative Financial Instruments (Narrative) (Details) (USD $)	3 Months Ended
	1-May-15	Apr. 25, 2014
Foreign Currency Contracts Maturing in 2015 [Member]
Derivative [Line Items]
Notional amount of derivatives	$14,086,000
Foreign Currency Contracts Maturing In 2016 [Member]
Derivative [Line Items]
Notional amount of derivatives	2,274,000
Foreign Currency Contracts Maturing In 2014 [Member]
Derivative [Line Items]
Notional amount of derivatives		16,289,000
Treasury Lock Contracts [Member]
Derivative [Line Items]
Notional amount of derivatives	0	0
Cash Flow Hedge Gain (Loss) to be Reclassified within Twelve Months	($1,213,000)

Derivative_Financial_Instrumen3

Derivative Financial Instruments (Description Of Derivative Assets And Liabilities To Fair Value Measurement) (Details) (USD $)	1-May-15	Oct. 31, 2014	Apr. 25, 2014
In Thousands, unless otherwise specified
Derivatives, Fair Value [Line Items]
Total Assets	$813	$455	$0
Total Liabilities	0	0	492
Foreign Currency Contracts [Member]
Derivatives, Fair Value [Line Items]
Total Assets	813	455	0
Total Liabilities	$0	$0	$492

Derivative_Financial_Instrumen4

Derivative Financial Instruments (Derivative Gains (Losses) Recognized In Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income And Statement Of Income Classification) (Details) (Cash Flow Hedging [Member], Designated as Hedging Instrument [Member], USD $)	3 Months Ended				6 Months Ended
In Thousands, unless otherwise specified	1-May-15		Apr. 25, 2014		1-May-15		Apr. 25, 2014
Derivative Instruments, Gain (Loss) [Line Items]
Amount of Gain (Loss) Recognized in AOCI	$107	[1]	$225	[1]	$996	[1]	$292	[1]
Gain (Loss) in Income	-764	[1]	-424	[1]	-1,300	[1]	-860	[1]
Other Income/(expense), net [Member]
Derivative Instruments, Gain (Loss) [Line Items]
Gain (Loss) in Income	-444	[1]	-105	[1]	-662	[1]	-221	[1]
Interest Expense [Member]
Derivative Instruments, Gain (Loss) [Line Items]
Gain (Loss) in Income	-320	[1]	-319	[1]	-638	[1]	-639	[1]
Foreign Currency Contracts [Member]
Derivative Instruments, Gain (Loss) [Line Items]
Amount of Gain (Loss) Recognized in AOCI	-213	[1]	-94	[1]	358	[1]	-347	[1]
Treasury Lock Contracts [Member]
Derivative Instruments, Gain (Loss) [Line Items]
Amount of Gain (Loss) Recognized in AOCI	$320	[1]	$319	[1]	$638	[1]	$639	[1]
[1]	Accumulated other comprehensive income (loss) (AOCI) is included in the Condensed Consolidated Balance Sheets in the Stockholders’ Equity section and is reported net of tax. The amounts disclosed in the above table are reported pretax and represent the year-to-date derivative activity.

Debt_Schedule_Of_Debt_Instrume

Debt (Schedule Of Debt Instruments) (Details) (USD $)	1-May-15	Oct. 31, 2014	Apr. 25, 2014
In Thousands, unless otherwise specified
Debt Disclosure [Abstract]
Short-term debt	$273,840	$443,854	$556,672
Current portion of long-term debt	162,502	162,502	0
Long-term debt	1,350,005	950,035	1,092,419
Total Debt	$1,786,347	$1,556,391	$1,649,091

Debt_Narrative_Details

Debt (Narrative) (Details) (USD $)	0 Months Ended
In Thousands, unless otherwise specified	Jan. 21, 2015	1-May-15	Oct. 31, 2014	Apr. 25, 2014	29-May-15
Debt Instrument [Line Items]
Short-term Debt		$273,840	$443,854	$556,672
Bank Acceptance and Commercial Acceptance Drafts [Member]
Debt Instrument [Line Items]
Short-term Debt		9,283	23,838
Senior Notes Due 2025 At 3.30% [Member]
Debt Instrument [Line Items]
Proceeds from Issuance of Debt	250,000
Debt Instrument, Interest Rate, Stated Percentage	3.30%
Senior Notes Due 2045 at 4.40% [Member]
Debt Instrument [Line Items]
Proceeds from Issuance of Debt	250,000
Debt Instrument, Interest Rate, Stated Percentage	4.40%
Senior Notes Due 2025 At 3.30% and Senior Notes Due 2045 at 4.40% [Member]
Debt Instrument [Line Items]
Proceeds from Debt, Net of Issuance Costs	491,955
Subsequent Event [Member] | Bank Syndicate Facility Due At November 2016 [Member]
Debt Instrument [Line Items]
Line of Credit Facility, Maximum Borrowing Capacity					$350,000

StockBased_Compensation_Detail

Stock-Based Compensation (Details) (USD $)	3 Months Ended		6 Months Ended
In Thousands, unless otherwise specified	1-May-15	Apr. 25, 2014	1-May-15	Apr. 25, 2014
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award [Line Items]
Stock-based compensation expense before tax	$4,112	$4,673	$7,378	$9,677
Stock Compensation Plan [Member]
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award [Line Items]
Restricted Stock Or Stock Awards Share Multiple Impact On The Reserve Pool	3.51		3.51
Stock Compensation Plan [Member] | Minimum [Member]
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award [Line Items]
Percentage amount paid for performance-based awards	50.00%		50.00%
Stock Compensation Plan [Member] | Maximum [Member]
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award [Line Items]
Percentage amount paid for performance-based awards	250.00%		250.00%
Time-based Stock-settled Restricted Stock Units [Member] | Stock Compensation Plan [Member]
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award [Line Items]
Time-based stock-settled restricted stock unit vesting period			3 years
Performance-based Stock-settled Restricted Stock Units [Member] | Stock Compensation Plan [Member]
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award [Line Items]
Performance-based stock-settled restricted stock unit performance period			3 years

Pensions_And_Other_Postretirem2

Pensions And Other Postretirement Benefits (Schedule Of Periodic Benefit Cost) (Details) (USD $)	3 Months Ended		6 Months Ended
In Thousands, unless otherwise specified	1-May-15	Apr. 25, 2014	1-May-15	Apr. 25, 2014
Pension Benefits [Member]
Defined Benefit Plan Disclosure [Line Items]
Service cost	$765	$1,091	$2,018	$2,181
Interest cost	3,491	3,711	7,079	7,411
Expected return on plan assets	-4,886	-4,972	-9,838	-9,931
Amortization of prior service cost	124	120	237	240
Recognized actuarial (gain)/loss	1,644	1,548	3,316	3,091
Curtailment (gain)/loss	0	0	-3,083	0
Net Periodic Benefit (Gain)/Cost	1,138	1,498	-271	2,992
Post-Retirement Medical Benefits [Member]
Defined Benefit Plan Disclosure [Line Items]
Service cost	51	38	102	76
Interest cost	92	95	184	190
Amortization of prior service cost	-32	-32	-64	-64
Recognized actuarial (gain)/loss	108	92	216	184
Net Periodic Benefit (Gain)/Cost	$219	$193	$438	$386

Income_Taxes_Details

Income Taxes (Details) (USD $)	3 Months Ended		6 Months Ended
In Thousands, unless otherwise specified	1-May-15	Apr. 25, 2014	1-May-15	Apr. 25, 2014	Oct. 31, 2014
Income Tax Disclosure [Abstract]
Effective Tax Rate	32.60%	32.30%	29.60%	32.40%
Federal Statutory Rate			35.00%
Liability recorded for gross unrecognized tax benefits					$18,766
Unrecognized tax benefits that would affect the effective tax rate					18,169
Accrued interest and penalties					$5,380

Net_Income_Loss_Per_Common_Sha2

Net Income (Loss) Per Common Share (Schedule Of Calculations Of Net Income (Loss) Per Share) (Details) (USD $)	3 Months Ended		6 Months Ended
In Thousands, except Share data, unless otherwise specified	1-May-15	Apr. 25, 2014	1-May-15	Apr. 25, 2014
Earnings Per Share [Abstract]
Net income (loss)	$90,314	$85,959	$194,288	$139,512
Weighted-average common shares outstanding – basic	80,826,518	84,161,922	81,275,572	84,654,825
Net Income (Loss) per Common Share – Basic	$1.12	$1.02	$2.39	$1.65
Diluted effect of stock options and unvested restricted stock	2,044,611	2,362,016	2,091,055	2,426,708
Equivalent average common shares outstanding – diluted	82,871,129	86,523,938	83,366,627	87,081,533
Net Income (Loss) per Common Share – Diluted	$1.09	$0.99	$2.33	$1.60

Net_Income_Loss_Per_Common_Sha3

Net Income (Loss) Per Common Share (Narrative) (Details)	3 Months Ended		6 Months Ended
	1-May-15	Apr. 25, 2014	1-May-15	Apr. 25, 2014
Earnings Per Share [Abstract]
Antidilutive securities excluded from computation of EPS	284,759	264,238	283,615	283,504

Accumulated_Other_Comprehensiv2

Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income (Loss) (Schedule Of Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income (Loss)) (Details) (USD $)	3 Months Ended				6 Months Ended
In Thousands, unless otherwise specified	1-May-15		Apr. 25, 2014		1-May-15		Apr. 25, 2014
Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income (Loss), Net of Tax [Roll Forward]
Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income (Loss), Net of Tax, Beginning Balance	($72,236)		$54,359		($19,670)		$53,419
Other comprehensive income before reclassifications	-73,407		-6,701		-130,746		-7,797
Amounts reclassified from accumulated other comprehensive income to earnings	2,452		2,029		7,225		4,065
Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income (Loss), Net of Tax, Ending Balance	-143,191		49,687		-143,191		49,687
Amounts reclassified from accumulated other comprehensive income, tax	123		123		245		246
Foreign Currency Translation [Member]
Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income (Loss), Net of Tax [Roll Forward]
Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income (Loss), Net of Tax, Beginning Balance	13,128	[1]	132,876	[1]	70,820	[1]	133,603	[1]
Other comprehensive income before reclassifications	-72,750	[1]	-6,502	[1]	-130,442	[1]	-7,229	[1]
Amounts reclassified from accumulated other comprehensive income to earnings	0	[1]	0	[1]	0	[1]	0	[1]
Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income (Loss), Net of Tax, Ending Balance	-59,622	[1]	126,374	[1]	-59,622	[1]	126,374	[1]
Benefit Obligations [Member]
Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income (Loss), Net of Tax [Roll Forward]
Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income (Loss), Net of Tax, Beginning Balance	-78,043	[2]	-69,217	[2]	-82,402	[2]	-70,940	[2]
Other comprehensive income before reclassifications	0	[2]	0	[2]	0	[2]	0	[2]
Amounts reclassified from accumulated other comprehensive income to earnings	1,811	[2]	1,728	[2]	6,170	[2]	3,451	[2]
Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income (Loss), Net of Tax, Ending Balance	-76,232	[2]	-67,489	[2]	-76,232	[2]	-67,489	[2]
Financial Instruments [Member]
Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income (Loss), Net of Tax [Roll Forward]
Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income (Loss), Net of Tax, Beginning Balance	-7,321	[3]	-9,300	[3]	-8,088	[3]	-9,244	[3]
Other comprehensive income before reclassifications	-657	[3]	-199	[3]	-304	[3]	-568	[3]
Amounts reclassified from accumulated other comprehensive income to earnings	641	[3]	301	[3]	1,055	[3]	614	[3]
Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income (Loss), Net of Tax, Ending Balance	($7,337)	[3]	($9,198)	[3]	($7,337)	[3]	($9,198)	[3]
[1]	We deem our foreign investments to be permanent in nature and therefore do not provide for taxes on foreign currency translation adjustments.
[2]	Taxes on benefit obligations are recorded in the fourth quarter of each fiscal year.
[3]	Amounts reclassified from accumulated other comprehensive income for financial instruments were net of taxes of $123 and $245 for the three and six months ended May 1, 2015, respectively, and $123 and $246 for the three and six months ended April 25, 2014, respectively.

Accumulated_Other_Comprehensiv3

Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income (Loss) (Schedule Of Reclassification Out Of Pension And Postretirement Medical Adjustments) (Details) (USD $)	3 Months Ended		6 Months Ended
In Thousands, unless otherwise specified	1-May-15	Apr. 25, 2014	1-May-15	Apr. 25, 2014
Reclassification Adjustment out of Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income [Line Items]
Cost of sales	$684,856	$766,799	$1,361,384	$1,420,757
Research and development	32,037	35,585	64,639	66,143
Selling, general and administrative	204,237	201,512	393,878	388,747
Total Before Income Taxes	-133,974	-127,000	-275,980	-206,257
Benefit Obligations [Member] | Reclassification out of Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income [Member]
Reclassification Adjustment out of Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income [Line Items]
Cost of sales	757	668	2,366	1,341
Research and development	226	220	941	442
Selling, general and administrative	828	840	2,863	1,668
Total Before Income Taxes	$1,811	$1,728	$6,170	$3,451

Segment_Information_Narrative_

Segment Information (Narrative) (Details)	6 Months Ended
	1-May-15
	segment
Segment Reporting [Abstract]
Number of reportable segments	2

Segment_Information_Summary_Of

Segment Information (Summary Of Comparative Segment Reporting Information) (Details) (USD $)	3 Months Ended		6 Months Ended
In Thousands, unless otherwise specified	1-May-15	Apr. 25, 2014	1-May-15	Apr. 25, 2014
Segment Reporting Information [Line Items]
Total Net Sales	$1,079,289	$1,155,826	$2,093,958	$2,134,943
Total EBIT	154,215	142,756	312,536	237,945
Interest Expense	20,241	15,756	36,556	31,688
Income (loss) before income taxes	133,974	127,000	275,980	206,257
Intersegment Eliminations [Member]
Segment Reporting Information [Line Items]
Total Net Sales	-57,022	-43,208	-100,792	-86,916
Coatings [Member]
Segment Reporting Information [Line Items]
Total Net Sales	614,821	621,092	1,217,878	1,186,478
Total EBIT	108,022	98,047	243,631	168,022
Paints [Member]
Segment Reporting Information [Line Items]
Total Net Sales	402,979	476,594	765,502	842,381
Total EBIT	46,571	50,423	71,900	81,420
Other And Administrative [Member]
Segment Reporting Information [Line Items]
Total Net Sales	118,511	101,348	211,370	193,000
Total EBIT	($378)	($5,714)	($2,995)	($11,497)

Restructuring_Narrative_Detail

Restructuring (Narrative) (Details) (USD $)	3 Months Ended		6 Months Ended		12 Months Ended
In Thousands, unless otherwise specified	1-May-15	Apr. 25, 2014	1-May-15	Apr. 25, 2014	Oct. 31, 2014
Restructuring Cost and Reserve [Line Items]
Restructuring charges	$2,250	$8,856	$8,793	$20,662
Two Thousand Fourteen And Two Thousand Fifteen Restructuring Initiatives [Member] [Domain]
Restructuring Cost and Reserve [Line Items]
Restructuring charges	2,250		8,793
Pre-tax asset impairment charges	61		1,399		11,141
2013 And 2014 Restructuring Initiatives [Member]
Restructuring Cost and Reserve [Line Items]
Restructuring charges		8,856		20,662
Pre-tax asset impairment charges		2,579		7,844
Two Thousand Thirteen And Two Thousand Fourteen And Two Thousand Fifteen Restructuring Initiatives [Member] [Domain]
Restructuring Cost and Reserve [Line Items]
Restructuring charges					$41,139

Restructuring_Restructuring_An

Restructuring (Restructuring And Impairment Charges By Segment) (Details) (USD $)	6 Months Ended
In Thousands, unless otherwise specified	1-May-15	Apr. 25, 2014
Restructuring Cost and Reserve [Line Items]
Liability Beginning Balance	$16,004	$29,123
Expense	8,793	20,662
Payments and Other Activity	-15,483	-23,706
Liability Ending Balance	9,314	26,079
Coatings [Member]
Restructuring Cost and Reserve [Line Items]
Liability Beginning Balance	13,148	19,018
Expense	4,909	11,259
Payments and Other Activity	-10,954	-15,049
Liability Ending Balance	7,103	15,228
Paints [Member]
Restructuring Cost and Reserve [Line Items]
Liability Beginning Balance	2,704	8,314
Expense	3,893	9,155
Payments and Other Activity	-4,442	-7,145
Liability Ending Balance	2,155	10,324
Other And Administrative [Member]
Restructuring Cost and Reserve [Line Items]
Liability Beginning Balance	152	1,791
Expense	-9	248
Payments and Other Activity	-87	-1,512
Liability Ending Balance	56	527
Severance And Employee Benefits [Member] | Coatings [Member]
Restructuring Cost and Reserve [Line Items]
Liability Beginning Balance	8,711	18,899
Expense	4,876	3,968
Payments and Other Activity	-6,484	-7,756
Liability Ending Balance	7,103	15,111
Severance And Employee Benefits [Member] | Paints [Member]
Restructuring Cost and Reserve [Line Items]
Liability Beginning Balance	803	6,118
Expense	1,278	6,316
Payments and Other Activity	-1,001	-4,297
Liability Ending Balance	1,080	8,137
Severance And Employee Benefits [Member] | Other And Administrative [Member]
Restructuring Cost and Reserve [Line Items]
Liability Beginning Balance	152	1,791
Expense	-9	248
Payments and Other Activity	-87	-1,512
Liability Ending Balance	56	527
Asset Impairments [Member] | Coatings [Member]
Restructuring Cost and Reserve [Line Items]
Liability Beginning Balance		0
Expense		6,373
Payments and Other Activity		-6,373
Liability Ending Balance		0
Asset Impairments [Member] | Paints [Member]
Restructuring Cost and Reserve [Line Items]
Liability Beginning Balance	0	0
Expense	1,399	1,471
Payments and Other Activity	-1,399	-1,471
Liability Ending Balance	0	0
Exit Costs (Consulting/Site Clean-Up) [Member] | Coatings [Member]
Restructuring Cost and Reserve [Line Items]
Liability Beginning Balance	4,437	119
Expense	33	918
Payments and Other Activity	-4,470	-920
Liability Ending Balance	0	117
Exit Costs (Consulting/Site Clean-Up) [Member] | Paints [Member]
Restructuring Cost and Reserve [Line Items]
Liability Beginning Balance	1,901	2,196
Expense	1,216	1,368
Payments and Other Activity	-2,042	-1,377
Liability Ending Balance	$1,075	$2,187

Restructuring_Restructuring_Ch

Restructuring Restructuring Charges in the Statement of Operations (Details) (USD $)	3 Months Ended		6 Months Ended
In Thousands, unless otherwise specified	1-May-15	Apr. 25, 2014	1-May-15	Apr. 25, 2014
Schedule of Restructuring Charges in Statement of Operations [Line Items]
Restructuring charges	$2,250	$8,856	$8,793	$20,662
Cost of Sales [Member]
Schedule of Restructuring Charges in Statement of Operations [Line Items]
Restructuring charges	1,230	8,269	6,079	14,375
Research and Development Expenses [Member]
Schedule of Restructuring Charges in Statement of Operations [Line Items]
Restructuring charges	-16	15	536	15
Selling, General and Administrative Expenses [Member]
Schedule of Restructuring Charges in Statement of Operations [Line Items]
Restructuring charges	$1,036	$572	$2,178	$6,272