Joy Global 10-Q 6 Mar 15 2015 Q1 Quarterly report Financial data

Document_and_Entity_Informatio

Document and Entity Information	3 Months Ended
	Jan. 30, 2015	Feb. 27, 2015
Document and Entity Information [Abstract]
Entity Registrant Name	JOY GLOBAL INC
Entity Central Index Key	801898
Document Type	10-Q
Document Period End Date	30-Jan-15
Amendment Flag	FALSE
Document Fiscal Year Focus	2015
Document Fiscal Period Focus	Q1
Current Fiscal Year End Date	-20
Entity Filer Category	Large Accelerated Filer
Entity Common Stock, Shares Outstanding		97,374,611

Condensed_Consolidated_Stateme

Condensed Consolidated Statements of Income (Unaudited) (USD $)	3 Months Ended
In Thousands, except Per Share data, unless otherwise specified	Jan. 30, 2015	Jan. 31, 2014
Income Statement [Abstract]
Net sales	$703,873	$839,312
Cost of sales	520,746	604,178
Product development, selling and administrative expenses	137,634	153,029
Other income	-3,213	-3,140
Operating income	48,706	85,245
Interest income	2,940	2,583
Interest expense	-15,897	-16,403
Income before income taxes	35,749	71,425
Provision for income taxes	12,155	22,564
Net income	$23,594	$48,861
Basic earnings per share (in dollars per share)	$0.24	$0.48
Diluted earnings per share (in dollars per share)	$0.24	$0.48
Dividends per share (in dollars per share)	$0.20	$0.18
Weighted average shares outstanding:
Basic (in shares)	97,547	101,796
Diluted (in shares)	98,138	102,667

Condensed_Consolidated_Stateme1

Condensed Consolidated Statements of Comprehensive Income (Unaudited) (USD $)	3 Months Ended
In Thousands, unless otherwise specified	Jan. 30, 2015	Jan. 31, 2014
Statement of Comprehensive Income [Abstract]
Net income	$23,594	$48,861
Other comprehensive income (loss):
Change in unrecognized pension and other postretirement obligations, net of taxes (benefits)	4,232	3,804
Derivative instrument fair market value adjustment, net of taxes (benefits)	3,688	2,510
Foreign currency translation adjustment on long-term intercompany foreign loans	-10,893	597
Other foreign currency translation adjustment	-109,377	-53,369
Total other comprehensive loss, net of taxes	-112,350	-46,458
Comprehensive (loss) income	($88,756)	$2,403

Condensed_Consolidated_Stateme2

Condensed Consolidated Statements of Comprehensive Income (Unaudited) (Parenthetical) (USD $)	3 Months Ended
In Thousands, unless otherwise specified	Jan. 30, 2015	Jan. 31, 2014
Statement of Comprehensive Income [Abstract]
Change in unrecognized pension and other postretirement obligations, (taxes) benefits	($1,905)	($1,624)
Derivative instrument fair market value adjustment, (taxes) benefits	($1,520)	($1,023)

Condensed_Consolidated_Balance

Condensed Consolidated Balance Sheets (Unaudited) (USD $)	Jan. 30, 2015	Oct. 31, 2014	Jan. 31, 2014	Oct. 25, 2013
In Thousands, unless otherwise specified
Current assets:
Cash and cash equivalents	$152,326	$270,191	$290,899	$405,709
Accounts receivable, net	888,675	1,059,709
Inventories	1,176,048	1,108,308
Other current assets	174,909	180,151
Total current assets	2,391,958	2,618,359
Property, plant and equipment, net	864,719	892,440
Other assets:
Other intangible assets, net	311,029	319,269
Goodwill	1,493,301	1,516,693
Deferred income taxes	64,819	70,181
Other non-current assets	169,281	180,044
Total other assets	2,038,430	2,086,187
Total assets	5,295,107	5,596,986
Current liabilities:
Short-term notes payable, including current portion of long-term obligations	16,672	11,739
Trade accounts payable	322,887	395,945
Employee compensation and benefits	85,000	136,911
Advance payments and progress billings	312,401	285,939
Accrued warranties	58,528	67,272	77,804	85,732
Other accrued liabilities	227,734	265,600
Current liabilities of discontinued operations	11,582	11,582
Total current liabilities	1,034,804	1,174,988
Long-term obligations	1,264,988	1,269,541
Other liabilities:
Liabilities for postretirement benefits	19,290	19,609
Accrued pension costs	137,252	144,379
Other non-current liabilities	152,401	147,472
Total other liabilities	308,943	311,460
Shareholders’ equity	2,686,372	2,840,997
Total liabilities and shareholders’ equity	$5,295,107	$5,596,986

Condensed_Consolidated_Stateme3

Condensed Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows (Unaudited) (USD $)	3 Months Ended
In Thousands, unless otherwise specified	Jan. 30, 2015	Jan. 31, 2014
Operating Activities:
Net income	$23,594	$48,861
Adjustments to continuing operations:
Depreciation and amortization	33,679	32,766
Changes in deferred income taxes	11,657	-7,586
Contributions to defined benefit employee pension plans	-10,220	-2,973
Defined benefit employee pension plan expense	154	2,618
Share-based compensation expense	7,554	6,032
Changes in long-term receivables	2,350	9,388
Other adjustments to continuing operations, net	346	1,009
Changes in working capital items attributed to continuing operations:
Accounts receivable, net	138,034	116,079
Inventories	-110,367	-29,446
Other current assets	-16,370	-16,904
Trade accounts payable	-65,315	-96,117
Employee compensation and benefits	-48,215	-32,158
Advance payments and progress billings	42,497	90,453
Accrued warranties	-6,593	-7,573
Other accrued liabilities	-21,140	-49,610
Net cash (used) provided by operating activities of continuing operations	-18,355	64,839
Net cash provided by operating activities of discontinued operations	0	67
Net cash (used) provided by operating activities	-18,355	64,906
Investing Activities:
Property, plant and equipment acquired	-22,258	-26,655
Proceeds from sale of property, plant and equipment	756	2,081
Other investing activities, net	141	-21
Net cash used by investing activities	-21,361	-24,595
Financing Activities:
Common stock issued	273	1,985
Dividends paid	-19,489	-17,850
Repayments of term loan	0	-12,500
Treasury stock purchased	-50,000	-122,036
Other financing activities, net	440	-1,543
Net cash used by financing activities	-68,776	-151,944
Effect of Exchange Rate Changes on Cash and Cash Equivalents	9,373	3,177
Decrease in Cash and Cash Equivalents	-117,865	-114,810
Cash and Cash Equivalents at Beginning of Period	270,191	405,709
Cash and Cash Equivalents at End of Period	$152,326	$290,899

Description_of_Business

Description of Business	3 Months Ended
	Jan. 30, 2015
Organization, Consolidation and Presentation of Financial Statements [Abstract]
Description of Business	Description of Business
	Joy Global Inc. (the "Company") is a leading manufacturer and servicer of high productivity mining equipment for the extraction of metals and minerals. We manufacture and market original equipment and parts and perform services for both underground and surface mining, as well as certain industrial applications. Our equipment is used in major mining regions throughout the world to mine coal, copper, iron ore, oil sands, gold and other minerals. We operate in two business segments: Underground Mining Machinery ("Underground") and Surface Mining Equipment ("Surface"). We are a major manufacturer of underground mining machinery for the extraction of coal and other bedded minerals. We are also a major producer of surface mining equipment for the extraction of copper, coal and other minerals and ores. We offer comprehensive direct service, which includes our smart service offerings, near major mining regions worldwide and provide extensive operational support for many types of equipment used in mining. Our principal manufacturing facilities are located in the United States, including facilities in Alabama, Pennsylvania, Texas and Wisconsin, and internationally, including facilities in Australia, Canada, China, South Africa and the United Kingdom.

Basis_of_Presentation

Basis of Presentation	3 Months Ended
	Jan. 30, 2015
Basis of Presentation [Abstract]
Basis of Presentation	Basis of Presentation
	The Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements presented in this Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q are unaudited and are presented in accordance with accounting principles generally accepted in the United States of America ("GAAP") and pursuant to SEC rules and regulations. In our opinion, all adjustments necessary for the fair presentation on a going concern basis of the results of operations, cash flows and financial position for all periods presented have been made. All such adjustments made are of a normal recurring nature. The preparation of the financial statements in conformity with GAAP requires us to make estimates and assumptions that affect the amounts of assets and liabilities at the date of the financial statements and the reported amounts of revenues and expenses during the reporting period. Ultimate realization of assets and settlement of liabilities in the future could differ from those estimates.
	These financial statements should be read in conjunction with the financial statements and accompanying notes included in our Annual Report on Form 10-K for the fiscal year ended October 31, 2014. The results of operations for any interim period are not necessarily indicative of the results to be expected for the full year.

Acquisitions

Acquisitions	3 Months Ended
	Jan. 30, 2015
Acquisitions [Abstract]
Acquisitions	Acquisitions
	Acquisition of Mining Technologies International Inc.
	On May 30, 2014, we closed on the purchase of certain assets of Mining Technologies International Inc. ("MTI") for $44.4 million dollars. MTI is a Canadian manufacturer of underground hard rock mining equipment serving the North American markets and a world leading supplier of raise bore drilling consumables. We have acquired substantially all of the assets associated with MTI’s hard rock drilling, loaders, dump trucks, shaft sinking and raise bore product lines. MTI's results of operations have been included in the accompanying financial statements as part of the Underground segment from the acquisition date forward.
	In connection with the acquisition, we have recorded goodwill of approximately $0.3 million and intangible assets of approximately $9.9 million. The intangible assets are primarily comprised of customer relationships and designs and drawings, which are being amortized over their respective estimated useful lives.

Inventories

Inventories	3 Months Ended
	Jan. 30, 2015
Inventory Disclosure [Abstract]
Inventories	Inventories
	Consolidated inventories consist of the following:
	In thousands	January 30,		October 31,
		2015		2014
	Finished goods	$	881,321	$	835,227
	Work in process	216,305		203,805
	Raw materials	78,422		69,276
	Total inventories	$	1,176,048	$	1,108,308
	Finished goods include finished components and parts in addition to any finished equipment.

Warranties

Warranties	3 Months Ended
	Jan. 30, 2015
Product Warranties Disclosures [Abstract]
Warranties	Warranties
	We provide for the estimated costs that may be incurred under product warranties to remedy deficiencies of quality or performance of our products. Warranty costs are accrued at the time revenue is recognized. These product warranties extend over either a specified period of time, units of production or machine hours depending on the product subject to the warranty. We accrue a provision for estimated future warranty costs based on the historical relationship of warranty costs to sales. We periodically review the adequacy of the accrual for product warranties and adjust the warranty percentage and accrued warranty reserve for actual experience as necessary.
	The following table reconciles the changes in the product warranty reserve:
		Quarter Ended
	In thousands	January 30,			January 31,
		2015			2014
	Balance, beginning of period	$	67,272		$	85,732
	Accrual for warranty expensed during the period	6,180			7,366
	Settlements made during the period	(11,375		)	(14,941		)
	Effect of foreign currency translation	(3,549		)	(353		)
	Balance, end of period	$	58,528		$	77,804

Borrowings_and_Credit_Faciliti

Borrowings and Credit Facilities	3 Months Ended
	Jan. 30, 2015
Debt Disclosure [Abstract]
Borrowings and Credit Facilities	Borrowings and Credit Facilities
	On July 29, 2014, we entered into a $1.0 billion unsecured revolving credit facility that matures on July 29, 2019 (as amended, the "Credit Agreement"). Under the Credit Agreement, we also may request an increase of up to $250.0 million of additional aggregate revolving commitments, subject to the terms and conditions contained in the Credit Agreement. The Credit Agreement simultaneously replaced the $1.0 billion revolving credit agreement dated as of October 12, 2012 (the "Prior Credit Agreement"), that was scheduled to expire on November 12, 2017. Under the terms of the Credit Agreement, we pay a commitment fee ranging from 0.09% to 0.30% on the unused portion of the revolving credit facility based on our credit rating. Letters of credit issued under applicable provisions of the Credit Agreement represent an unfunded utilization of the Credit Agreement for purposes of calculating the periodic commitment fee due. Eurodollar rate loans bear interest for a period from the applicable borrowing date until a date one week or one, two, three or six months thereafter, as selected by the Company, at the corresponding Eurodollar rate plus a margin of 1.0% to 2.0% depending on the Company's credit rating. Base rate loans bear interest from the applicable borrowing date at a rate equal to (i) the highest of (a) the federal funds rate plus 0.5%, (b) the rate of interest in effect for such day as publicly announced by the administrative agent as its "prime rate," or (c) a daily rate equal to the one-month Eurodollar rate plus 1.0%, plus (ii) a margin that varies according to the Company's credit rating. Swing line loans bear interest at either the base rate described above or the daily floating Eurodollar rate plus the applicable margin, as selected by the Company. The Credit Agreement is guaranteed by each of our current and future material domestic subsidiaries and requires the maintenance of certain financial covenants, including leverage and interest coverage ratios. The Credit Agreement also restricts payment of dividends or other returns of capital to shareholders when we are not in compliance with the financial covenants in the agreement. As of January 30, 2015, we were in compliance with all financial covenants of the Credit Agreement and had no restrictions on the payment of dividends or other returns of capital to shareholders.
	As of January 30, 2015, there were no direct borrowings under the Credit Agreement. Total interest expense recognized for direct borrowings under the Credit Agreement for the quarters ended January 30, 2015 and January 31, 2014 is $0.2 million and less than $0.1 million, respectively. Outstanding standby letters of credit issued under the Credit Agreement, which count toward the $1.0 billion credit limit, totaled $175.3 million. As of January 30, 2015, there was $824.7 million available for borrowings under the Credit Agreement.
	On July 29, 2014, we also entered into a term loan agreement which matures July 29, 2019 and provides for a commitment of up to $375.0 million (as amended, the "Term Loan"). The Term Loan replaced our prior term loan, dated as of June 16, 2011 (the "Prior Term Loan"). The Prior Term Loan had been scheduled to mature on July 16, 2016 and provided an initial commitment of $500.0 million, which had been drawn in full in conjunction with our fiscal 2011 acquisition of LeTourneau Technologies, Inc. and had been amortized to $375.0 million at the date that we entered into the Term Loan. We utilized the $375.0 million commitment under the Term Loan to repay the balance outstanding under the Prior Term Loan. The Term Loan requires quarterly principal payments beginning in fiscal 2016 and contains terms and conditions that are the same as the terms and conditions of the Credit Agreement. The Term Loan is guaranteed by each of our current and future material domestic subsidiaries and requires the maintenance of certain financial covenants, including leverage and interest coverage ratios. As of January 30, 2015, we were in compliance with all financial covenants of the Term Loan.
	On October 12, 2011, we issued $500.0 million aggregate principal amount of 5.125% Senior Notes due in 2021 (the "2021 Notes") at a discount of $4.2 million in an offering that was registered under the Securities Act. Interest on the 2021 Notes is paid semi-annually in arrears on October 15 and April 15 of each year, and the 2021 Notes are guaranteed by each of our current and future material domestic subsidiaries. At our option, we may redeem some or all of the 2021 Notes at a redemption price of the greater of 100% of the principal amount of the 2021 Notes to be redeemed or the sum of the present values of the principal amounts and the remaining scheduled interest payments using a discount rate equal to the sum of a treasury rate of a comparable treasury issue plus 0.5%.
	In November 2006, we issued $250.0 million aggregate principal amount of 6.0% Senior Notes due 2016 and $150.0 million aggregate principal amount of 6.625% Senior Notes due 2036 (the "2016 Notes" and "2036 Notes," respectively). Interest on the 2016 Notes and 2036 Notes is paid semi-annually in arrears on May 15 and November 15 of each year, and the 2016 Notes and 2036 Notes are guaranteed by each of our current and future material domestic subsidiaries. The 2016 Notes and 2036 Notes were issued in a private placement under an exemption from registration provided by the Securities Act. In the second quarter of fiscal 2007, the 2016 Notes and 2036 Notes were exchanged for substantially identical notes in an exchange that was registered under the Securities Act. At our option, we may redeem some or all of the 2016 Notes and 2036 Notes at a redemption price of the greater of 100% of the principal amount of the 2016 Notes and 2036 Notes to be redeemed or the sum of the present values of the principal amounts and the remaining scheduled interest payments using a discount rate equal to the sum of a treasury rate of a comparable treasury issue plus 0.3% for the 2016 Notes and 0.375% for the 2036 Notes.
	Direct borrowings and capital lease obligations consist of the following:
	In thousands	January 30,			October 31,
		2015			2014
	Domestic:
	Term Loan due 2019	375,000			375,000
	6.0% Senior Notes due 2016	249,235			249,131
	5.125% Senior Notes due 2021	496,902			496,806
	6.625% Senior Notes due 2036	148,530			148,522
	Other borrowings	11,896			11,634
	Foreign:
	Capital leases	97			187
	Total obligations	1,281,660			1,281,280
	Less: Amounts due within one year	(16,672		)	(11,739		)
	Long-term obligations	$	1,264,988		$	1,269,541

Accumulated_Other_Comprehensiv

Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income (Loss)	3 Months Ended
	Jan. 30, 2015
Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income (Loss), Net of Tax [Abstract]
Accumulated Other Comprehensive (Loss) Income	Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income (Loss)
	Comprehensive income and its components are presented in the Condensed Consolidated Statements of Comprehensive Income. Changes in accumulated other comprehensive income (loss), net of taxes, consist of the following:
		Quarter ended January 30, 2015														Quarter ended January 31, 2014
		Change in Unrecognized Pension and Other Postretirement Obligations				Derivative Instrument Fair Market Value Adjustment				Foreign Currency Translation Adjustment			Total			Change in Unrecognized Pension and Other Postretirement Obligations			Derivative Instrument Fair Market Value Adjustment			Foreign Currency Translation Adjustment			Total
	Beginning balance	$	(529,316	)		$	4,736			$	(10,702	)	$	(535,282	)	$	(540,122	)	$	5,028		$	27,460		$	(507,634	)
	Other comprehensive income (loss) before reclassifications, net of taxes	—				2,620				(120,270		)	(117,650		)	—			4,730			(52,772		)	(48,042		)
	Amounts reclassified from accumulated other comprehensive (loss) income, net of taxes	4,232				1,068				—			5,300			3,804			(2,220		)	—			1,584
	Total other comprehensive income (loss), net of taxes	4,232				3,688				(120,270		)	(112,350		)	3,804			2,510			(52,772		)	(46,458		)
	Ending balance	$	(525,084	)		$	8,424			$	(130,972	)	$	(647,632	)	$	(536,318	)	$	7,538		$	(25,312	)	$	(554,092	)
	Details of the reclassifications from accumulated other comprehensive income (loss) are disclosed below:
			Amounts Reclassified from Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income (Loss)
			Quarter Ended								Affected Line Items in the Statements of Income
			January 30,				January 31,
			2015				2014
	Change in unrecognized pension and other postretirement obligations:
	Amortization of prior service cost		$	51			$	166			Cost of sales/Product development, selling and administrative expense*
	Amortization of net actuarial gain		6,086				5,262				Cost of sales/Product development, selling and administrative expense*
	Deferred tax		(1,905		)		(1,624		)		Provision for income taxes
	Amounts reclassified from accumulated other comprehensive income (loss), net of taxes		$	4,232			$	3,804
	Derivative instrument fair market value adjustment:
	Foreign exchange cash flow hedges		$	1,509			$	(3,126	)		Net sales/Cost of sales**
	Deferred tax		(441		)		906				Provision for income taxes
	Amounts reclassified from accumulated other comprehensive income (loss), net of taxes		$	1,068			$	(2,220	)
	Total reclassifications for the period		$	5,300			$	1,584
	* Amounts are included in the computation of net periodic benefits costs as either cost of sales or product development, selling and administrative expense as appropriate. Refer to Footnote 10, Retiree Benefits, for additional information.
	** Amounts are included in either net sales or cost of sales as appropriate. Refer to Footnote 11, Derivatives, for additional information.

Shareholders_Equity

Shareholders' Equity	3 Months Ended
	Jan. 30, 2015
Equity [Abstract]
Shareholders' Equity	Shareholders' Equity
	In August 2013, our Board of Directors authorized the Company to repurchase up to $1.0 billion in shares of our common stock until August 2016. Under the program, the Company may repurchase shares in the open market in accordance with applicable SEC rules and regulations. During the quarter ended January 30, 2015, we purchased 954,580 shares of common stock for approximately $50.0 million. During the quarter ended January 31, 2014, we purchased 2,258,898 shares of common stock for approximately $122.0 million. Since its inception, the Company has repurchased 9,771,605 shares of common stock under the program for approximately $533.4 million, leaving $466.6 million available under the program.

ShareBased_Compensation

Share-Based Compensation	3 Months Ended
	Jan. 30, 2015
Disclosure of Compensation Related Costs, Share-based Payments [Abstract]
Share-Based Compensation	Share-Based Compensation
	Total share-based compensation expense recognized for the quarters ended January 30, 2015 and January 31, 2014 is $7.6 million and $6.0 million, respectively. The total share-based compensation expense is reflected in our Condensed Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows in operating activities as an add back to net income.
	The corresponding deferred tax asset recognized related to the share-based compensation is $1.9 million and $1.6 million for the quarters ended January 30, 2015 and January 31, 2014, respectively.

Retiree_Benefits

Retiree Benefits	3 Months Ended
	Jan. 30, 2015
Compensation and Retirement Disclosure [Abstract]
Retiree Benefits	Retiree Benefits
	The components of the net periodic benefit cost associated with our pension and other postretirement plans are as follows:
		Pension Benefits						Postretirement Benefits
		Quarter Ended						Quarter Ended
	In thousands	January 30,			January 31,			January 30,			January 31,
		2015			2014			2015			2014
	Service cost	$	977		$	2,721		$	253		$	260
	Interest cost	19,657			20,661			300			322
	Expected return on assets	(26,786		)	(26,385		)	(160		)	(147		)
	Amortization of:
	Prior service cost	18			133			33			33
	Actuarial loss (gain)	6,288			5,488			(202		)	(226		)
	Net periodic benefit cost	$	154		$	2,618		$	224		$	242
	The actuarial loss (gain) arises from differences in estimates and actual experiences for certain assumptions, including changes in the discount rate and expected return on assets. For the quarter ended January 30, 2015, we contributed $10.2 million to our defined benefit employee pension plans, and we expect contributions to be approximately $15.0 million for the full fiscal year.

Derivatives

Derivatives	3 Months Ended
	Jan. 30, 2015
Derivative Instruments and Hedging Activities Disclosure [Abstract]
Derivatives	Derivatives
	We are exposed to certain foreign currency risks in the normal course of our global business operations. We enter into derivative contracts that are foreign currency forward contracts to hedge the risks of certain identified and anticipated transactions in currencies other than the functional currency of the respective operating unit. The types of risks hedged are those arising from the variability of future earnings and cash flows caused by fluctuations in foreign currency exchange rates. These contracts are for forecasted transactions and committed receivables and payables denominated in foreign currencies and are not entered into for speculative purposes. Consequently, any market-related losses on the forward contract would be offset by changes in the value of the hedged item, and, as a result, we are generally not exposed to net market risk associated with these instruments.
	Each derivative is classified as either a cash flow hedge, a fair value hedge or an undesignated instrument. All derivatives are recorded at fair value on the Condensed Consolidated Balance Sheets under the heading Other current assets or under the heading Other accrued liabilities, as appropriate. Cash flows from fair value and cash flow hedges are classified within the same category as the item being hedged on the Condensed Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows. Cash flows from undesignated derivative instruments are included in operating activities on the Condensed Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows.
	For derivative contracts that are designated and qualify as a cash flow hedge, the effective portion of the gain or loss of the derivative contract is recorded as a component of other comprehensive income, net of tax. This amount is reclassified into the income statement on the line associated with the underlying transaction for the periods in which the hedged transaction affects earnings. The amounts recorded in accumulated other comprehensive income for existing cash flow hedges are generally expected to be reclassified into earnings within one year, and all of the existing hedges will be reclassified into earnings by October 2015. There was no ineffectiveness related to these derivative contracts for the quarter ended January 30, 2015, and there was a gain of less than $0.1 million recorded in the Condensed Consolidated Statements of Income related to the ineffectiveness of these derivative contracts for the quarter ended January 31, 2014.
	For derivative contracts that are designated and qualify as a fair value hedge, the gain or loss is recorded in the Condensed Consolidated Statements of Income under the heading Cost of sales. For the quarters ended January 30, 2015 and January 31, 2014, we recorded losses of $0.8 million and $0.3 million, respectively, related to fair value hedges, which were offset by foreign exchange fluctuations of the underlying hedged item.
	For derivative contracts entered into in order to hedge revaluation of net balance sheet exposures in non-functional currency that are not designated as a fair value hedge or a cash flow hedge, the gain or loss is recorded in the Condensed Consolidated Statements of Income under the heading Cost of sales. For the quarters ended January 30, 2015 and January 31, 2014, we recorded gains of $6.8 million and $3.0 million, respectively, related to undesignated hedges, which were offset by foreign exchange fluctuations.
	The following table summarizes the effect of cash flow hedges on the Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements:
	In thousands	Effective Portion
		Amount of Gain Recognized in Other Comprehensive Income		Gain (Loss) Reclassified from Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income into Earnings
	Derivative Hedging Relationship			Location	Amount
	Foreign currency forward contracts
	Quarter ended January 30, 2015	$	3,699	Cost of sales	$	(1,509	)
				Sales	—
	Quarter ended January 31, 2014	$	6,659	Cost of sales	$	3,076
				Sales	50
	We are exposed to credit risk in the event of nonperformance by counterparties to the forward contracts. The terms of the forward contract determine the amount and timing of amounts to be exchanged, and the contract is generally subject to credit risk only when it has a positive fair value.

Earnings_Per_Share

Earnings Per Share	3 Months Ended
	Jan. 30, 2015
Earnings Per Share [Abstract]
Earnings Per Share	Earnings Per Share
	Basic earnings per share is computed by dividing net income by the weighted average number of shares outstanding during each period. Diluted earnings per share is computed similar to basic earnings per share, except that the weighted average number of shares outstanding is increased to include additional shares from the assumed exercise of stock options, performance shares and restricted stock units, if dilutive.
	The following table sets forth the computation of basic and diluted earnings per share:
		Quarter Ended
	In thousands, except per share amounts	January 30,		January 31,
		2015		2014
	Numerator:
	Net income	$	23,594	$	48,861
	Denominator:
	Weighted average shares outstanding	97,547		101,796
	Dilutive effect of stock options, performance shares and restricted stock units	591		871
	Weighted average shares outstanding assuming dilution	98,138		102,667
	Basic earnings per share	$	0.24	$	0.48
	Diluted earnings per share	$	0.24	$	0.48
	Options to purchase a weighted average of 2.3 million and 1.5 million shares were excluded from the calculations of diluted earnings per share for the quarters ended January 30, 2015 and January 31, 2014, respectively, as the effect would have been antidilutive.

Fair_Value_Measurements

Fair Value Measurements	3 Months Ended
	Jan. 30, 2015
Fair Value Disclosures [Abstract]
Fair Value Measurements	Fair Value Measurements
	GAAP establishes a three level fair value hierarchy that prioritizes information used in developing assumptions when pricing an asset or liability as follows:
	Level 1: Quoted prices in active markets for identical instruments;
	Level 2: Inputs, other than quoted prices in active markets, that are observable for the instrument either directly or indirectly or quoted prices for similar instruments in active markets; and
	Level 3: Unobservable inputs for the instrument where there is little or no market data, which requires the reporting entity to develop its own assumptions.
	GAAP requires the use of observable market data, when available, in making fair value measurements. When inputs used to measure fair value fall within different levels of the hierarchy, the level within which the fair value measurement is categorized is based on the lowest level input that is significant to the fair value measurement.
	The following tables present the fair value hierarchy for those assets and liabilities measured at fair value and disclose the fair value of long-term obligations recorded at cost as of January 30, 2015 and October 31, 2014. As of January 30, 2015 and October 31, 2014, we did not have any Level 3 assets or liabilities.
	Fair Value Measurements as of January 30, 2015
	In thousands	Carrying		Total Fair		Level 1		Level 2
		Value		Value
	Current Assets
	Cash equivalents	$	30,107	$	30,107	$	30,107	$	—
	Other Current Assets
	Derivatives	$	9,284	$	9,284	$	—	$	9,284
	Other Accrued Liabilities
	Derivatives	$	13,757	$	13,757	$	—	$	13,757
	Long-term Obligations Including Amounts due within One Year
	Term Loan due 2019	$	375,000	$	377,803	$	—	$	377,803
	6.0% Senior Notes due 2016	$	249,235	$	269,800	$	—	$	269,800
	5.125% Senior Notes due 2021	$	496,902	$	560,700	$	—	$	560,700
	6.625% Senior Notes due 2036	$	148,530	$	195,900	$	—	$	195,900
	Fair Value Measurements as of October 31, 2014
	In thousands	Carrying		Total Fair		Level 1		Level 2
		Value		Value
	Current Assets
	Cash equivalents	$	20,776	$	20,776	$	20,776	$	—
	Other Current Assets
	Derivatives	$	2,820	$	2,820	$	—	$	2,820
	Other Accrued Liabilities
	Derivatives	$	7,294	$	7,294	$	—	$	7,294
	Long-term Obligations Including Amounts due within One Year
	Term Loan due 2019	$	375,000	$	379,108	$	—	$	379,108
	6.0% Senior Notes due 2016	$	249,131	$	272,025	$	—	$	272,025
	5.125% Senior Notes due 2021	$	496,806	$	547,000	$	—	$	547,000
	6.625% Senior Notes due 2036	$	148,522	$	181,095	$	—	$	181,095
	The following methods and assumptions were used to estimate the fair value of each class of financial instruments:
	Cash equivalents: The carrying value of cash equivalents approximates fair value based on the short-term nature of these instruments.
	Derivatives: The fair value of forward foreign exchange contracts is based on a valuation model that discounts cash flows resulting from the differential between the contract price and the market-based forward rate.
	Term Loan: The fair value of the Term Loan is estimated using discounted cash flows and market conditions.
	Senior Notes: The fair market value of the senior notes is estimated based on market quotations of similar instruments at the respective period end.

Contingent_Liabilities

Contingent Liabilities	3 Months Ended
	Jan. 30, 2015
Commitments and Contingencies Disclosure [Abstract]
Contingent Liabilities	Contingent Liabilities
	We establish reserves based on our assessment of contingencies related to legal claims asserted against us, as required by GAAP. Developments during the course of legal proceedings may affect our assessments and estimates of our contingencies, which in turn may require us to record or change the amount of a reserve, or make a payment that is different than the amount that we have reserved. In addition, as a normal part of operations, our subsidiaries undertake contractual obligations, warranties and guarantees in connection with the sale of products or services. Although the outcome of these matters cannot be predicted with certainty and favorable or unfavorable resolutions may affect the results of operations on a quarter-to-quarter basis, we believe that the outcome of such legal and other matters will not have a materially adverse effect on our future consolidated financial position, results of operations or liquidity.
	We and our subsidiaries are involved in various unresolved legal matters that arise in the normal course of operations, the most prevalent of which relate to product liability (including approximately 3,300 asbestos and silica-related cases), employment and commercial matters. We and our subsidiaries also become involved from time to time in proceedings relating to environmental matters and litigation arising outside the ordinary course of business.
	As of January 30, 2015, we were contingently liable to banks, financial institutions and others for approximately $211.4 million for outstanding standby letters of credit, surety bonds and bank guarantees to secure the performance of sales contracts and other third party provided guarantees in the ordinary course of business. Of the $211.4 million, approximately $27.7 million relates to surety bonds and $8.5 million relates to outstanding letters of credit or other guarantees issued by non-U.S. banks for non-U.S. subsidiaries under locally provided credit facilities.
	In addition, we have received a subpoena from the SEC’s Division of Enforcement concerning our 2012 acquisition of IMM and related accounting matters. We are cooperating with the SEC regarding this investigation, which is ongoing. While it is not possible to predict the timing or outcome of the SEC inquiry, we currently believe that this matter will not have a material adverse effect on the Company's future consolidated results of operation, financial position or liquidity.

Segment_Information

Segment Information	3 Months Ended
	Jan. 30, 2015
Segment Reporting [Abstract]
Segment Information	Segment Information
	We operate in two reportable segments: Underground and Surface. Crushing and conveying operating results related to surface applications are reported as part of the Surface segment, while total crushing and conveying operating results are included in the Underground segment. Eliminations primarily consist of the surface applications of crushing and conveying included in both operating segments. The results of operations for MTI have been included in the Underground segment from the acquisition date forward.
	Operating income (loss) of segments does not include interest income and expense, corporate administration expenses and the provision for income taxes.
	In thousands	Underground		Surface		Corporate			Eliminations			Total
	Quarter ended January 30, 2015
	Net sales	$	384,663	$	347,036	$	—		$	(27,826	)	$	703,873
	Operating income (loss)	$	38,197	$	29,060	$	(12,095	)	$	(6,456	)	$	48,706
	Interest income	—		—		2,940			—			2,940
	Interest expense	—		—		(15,897		)	—			(15,897		)
	Income (loss) before income taxes	$	38,197	$	29,060	$	(25,052	)	$	(6,456	)	$	35,749
	Depreciation and amortization	$	19,188	$	13,789	$	702		$	—		$	33,679
	Capital expenditures	$	9,061	$	13,104	$	93		$	—		$	22,258
	Quarter ended January 31, 2014
	Net sales	$	477,463	$	400,696	$	—		$	(38,847	)	$	839,312
	Operating income (loss)	$	62,606	$	46,152	$	(14,222	)	$	(9,291	)	$	85,245
	Interest income	—		—		2,583			—			2,583
	Interest expense	—		—		(16,403		)	—			(16,403		)
	Income (loss) before income taxes	$	62,606	$	46,152	$	(28,042	)	$	(9,291	)	$	71,425
	Depreciation and amortization	$	18,734	$	13,292	$	740		$	—		$	32,766
	Capital expenditures	$	9,856	$	13,255	$	3,544		$	—		$	26,655

Recent_Accounting_Pronouncemen

Recent Accounting Pronouncements	3 Months Ended
	Jan. 30, 2015
Accounting Policies [Abstract]
Recent Accounting Pronouncements	Recent Accounting Pronouncements
	In May 2014, the Financial Accounting Standards Board ("FASB") issued Accounting Standards Update ("ASU") No. 2014-09 Revenue from Contracts with Customers. ASU 2014-09 provides a single principles-based, five-step model to be applied to all contracts with customers. The five steps are to (i) identify the contracts with the customer, (ii) identify the performance obligations in the contact, (iii) determine the transaction price, (iv) allocate the transaction price to the performance obligations in the contract and (v) recognize revenue when each performance obligation is satisfied. Revenue will be recognized when promised goods or services are transferred to the customer in an amount that reflects the consideration expected in exchange for those goods or services. ASU 2014-09 will be effective for the Company beginning on October 28, 2017 and the standard allows for either full retrospective adoption or modified retrospective adoption. The Company is continuing to evaluate the impact that the adoption of this guidance will have on our financial condition, results of operations and the presentation of our financial statements.

Subsidiary_Guarantors

Subsidiary Guarantors (Subsidiary Guarantors)	3 Months Ended
	Jan. 30, 2015
Subsidiary Guarantors
Condensed Financial Statements, Captions [Line Items]
Subsidiary Guarantors	Subsidiary Guarantors for 2016 Notes and 2036 Notes
	The following tables present condensed consolidated financial information as of January 30, 2015 and October 31, 2014 and for the quarters ended January 30, 2015 and January 31, 2014 for: (a) the Company; (b) on a combined basis, the guarantors of the 2016 Notes and 2036 Notes issued in November 2006, which include the significant domestic operations of Joy Global Underground Mining LLC, Joy Global Surface Mining Inc, N.E.S. Investment Co., Joy Global Conveyors Inc., Joy Global Longview Operations LLC and certain immaterial wholly owned subsidiaries of Joy Global Longview Operations LLC (the "Subsidiary Guarantors"); and (c) on a combined basis, the non-guarantors, which include all of our foreign subsidiaries and a number of small domestic subsidiaries (the "Non-Guarantor Subsidiaries").
	The borrowings are fully and unconditionally guaranteed on a joint and several unsecured basis by the Subsidiary Guarantors, which are direct and indirect 100% owned subsidiaries of the Company. We conduct all of our business and derive essentially all of our income from our subsidiaries. Therefore, our ability to make payments on the obligations is dependent on the earnings and distribution of funds from our subsidiaries. There are no restrictions on the ability of any of our domestic subsidiaries to transfer funds to the parent company. Separate financial statements of the Subsidiary Guarantors are not presented because we believe such separate statements or disclosures would not be useful to investors.
	Condensed Consolidating Statement of Income
	Quarter ended January 30, 2015
	In thousands	Parent			Subsidiary			Non-Guarantor			Eliminations			Consolidated
		Company			Guarantors			Subsidiaries
	Net sales	$	—		$	441,075		$	473,089		$	(210,291	)	$	703,873
	Cost of sales	—			321,204			362,940			(163,398		)	520,746
	Product development, selling and administrative expenses	9,848			55,491			72,295			—			137,634
	Other (income) expense	—			4,637			(7,850		)	—			(3,213		)
	Operating income (loss)	(9,848		)	59,743			45,704			(46,893		)	48,706
	Intercompany items	16,770			(23,708		)	(6,040		)	12,978			—
	Interest (expense) income, net	(15,598		)	1,634			1,007			—			(12,957		)
	Income (loss) before income taxes and equity in income of subsidiaries	(8,676		)	37,669			40,671			(33,915		)	35,749
	Provision (benefit) for income taxes	17,492			2,996			(8,333		)	—			12,155
	Equity in income of subsidiaries	23,594			43,472			—			(67,066		)	—
	Net income (loss)	$	(2,574	)	$	78,145		$	49,004		$	(100,981	)	$	23,594
	Comprehensive (loss) income	$	(114,924	)	$	79,554		$	(77,904	)	$	24,518		$	(88,756	)
	Condensed Consolidating Statement of Income
	Quarter ended January 31, 2014
	In thousands	Parent			Subsidiary			Non-Guarantor			Eliminations			Consolidated
		Company			Guarantors			Subsidiaries
	Net sales	$	—		$	480,672		$	602,765		$	(244,125	)	$	839,312
	Cost of sales	—			363,067			445,839			(204,728		)	604,178
	Product development, selling and administrative expenses	14,669			67,835			70,525			—			153,029
	Other (income) expense	(473		)	1,949			(4,616		)	—			(3,140		)
	Operating income (loss)	(14,196		)	47,821			91,017			(39,397		)	85,245
	Intercompany items	17,278			(19,986		)	(9,071		)	11,779			—
	Interest (expense) income, net	(16,045		)	1,885			340			—			(13,820		)
	Income (loss) before income taxes and equity in income of subsidiaries	(12,963		)	29,720			82,286			(27,618		)	71,425
	Provision (benefit) for income taxes	(5,054		)	26,368			1,250			—			22,564
	Equity in income of subsidiaries	56,770			33,013			—			(89,783		)	—
	Net income	$	48,861		$	36,365		$	81,036		$	(117,401	)	$	48,861
	Comprehensive income	$	2,403		$	34,830		$	33,332		$	(68,162	)	$	2,403
	Condensed Consolidating Balance Sheet
	As of January 30, 2015
	In thousands	Parent			Subsidiary			Non-Guarantor			Eliminations			Consolidated
		Company			Guarantors			Subsidiaries
	ASSETS
	Current assets:
	Cash and cash equivalents	$	10,550		$	3,427		$	138,349		$	—		$	152,326
	Accounts receivable, net	—			391,317			520,196			(22,838		)	888,675
	Inventories	—			490,101			793,318			(107,371		)	1,176,048
	Other current assets	73,001			13,833			88,060			15			174,909
	Total current assets	83,551			898,678			1,539,923			(130,194		)	2,391,958
	Property, plant and equipment, net	24,116			340,593			504,871			(4,861		)	864,719
	Other assets:
	Other intangible assets, net	—			224,217			86,812			—			311,029
	Goodwill	—			453,374			1,039,927			—			1,493,301
	Deferred income taxes	(6,958		)	—			71,777			—			64,819
	Other non-current assets	4,082,542			1,976,228			2,535,322			(8,424,811		)	169,281
	Total other assets	4,075,584			2,653,819			3,733,838			(8,424,811		)	2,038,430
	Total assets	$	4,183,251		$	3,893,090		$	5,778,632		$	(8,559,866	)	$	5,295,107
	LIABILITIES AND SHAREHOLDERS’ EQUITY
	Current liabilities:
	Short-term borrowings, including current portion of long-term obligations	$	4,688		$	11,896		$	88		$	—		$	16,672
	Trade accounts payable	2,306			173,934			146,647			—			322,887
	Employee compensation and benefits	6,819			34,472			43,709			—			85,000
	Advance payments and progress billings	—			123,984			215,298			(26,881		)	312,401
	Accrued warranties	—			15,175			43,353			—			58,528
	Other accrued liabilities	71,946			58,521			104,888			(7,621		)	227,734
	Current liabilities of discontinued operations	—			11,582			—			—			11,582
	Total current liabilities	85,759			429,564			553,983			(34,502		)	1,034,804
Long-term obligations	1,264,979			—			9			—			1,264,988
Other liabilities:
Liabilities for postretirement benefits	18,420			870			—			—			19,290
Accrued pension costs	124,560			8,748			3,944			—			137,252
Other non-current liabilities	3,161			7,978			141,262			—			152,401
Total other liabilities	146,141			17,596			145,206			—			308,943
Shareholders’ equity	2,686,372			3,445,930			5,079,434			(8,525,364		)	2,686,372
Total liabilities and shareholders’ equity	$	4,183,251		$	3,893,090		$	5,778,632		$	(8,559,866	)	$	5,295,107
Condensed Consolidating Balance Sheet
As of October 31, 2014
In thousands	Parent			Subsidiary			Non-Guarantor			Eliminations			Consolidated
	Company			Guarantors			Subsidiaries
ASSETS
Current assets:
Cash and cash equivalents	$	54,874		$	16,429		$	198,888		$	—		$	270,191
Accounts receivable, net	—			400,456			675,515			(16,262		)	1,059,709
Inventories	—			470,194			753,922			(115,808		)	1,108,308
Other current assets	87,945			9,520			82,671			15			180,151
Total current assets	142,819			896,599			1,710,996			(132,055		)	2,618,359
Property, plant and equipment, net	23,660			346,761			525,642			(3,623		)	892,440
Other assets:
Other intangible assets, net	—			228,950			90,319			—			319,269
Goodwill	—			453,374			1,063,319			—			1,516,693
Deferred income taxes	159			—			70,022			—			70,181
Other non-current assets	4,191,771			2,102,499			2,644,843			(8,759,069		)	180,044
Total other assets	4,191,930			2,784,823			3,868,503			(8,759,069		)	2,086,187
Total assets	$	4,358,409		$	4,028,183		$	6,105,141		$	(8,894,747	)	$	5,596,986
LIABILITIES AND SHAREHOLDERS’ EQUITY
Current liabilities:
Short-term borrowings, including current portion of long-term obligations	$	—		$	11,634		$	105		$	—		$	11,739
Trade accounts payable	3,134			215,235			177,576			—			395,945
Employee compensation and benefits	11,639			58,374			66,898			—			136,911
Advance payments and progress billings	—			117,768			193,165			(24,994		)	285,939
Accrued warranties	—			17,002			50,270			—			67,272
Other accrued liabilities	94,097			54,523			124,244			(7,264		)	265,600
Current liabilities of discontinued operations	—			11,582			—			—			11,582
Total current liabilities	108,870			486,118			612,258			(32,258		)	1,174,988
Long-term obligations	1,269,459			—			82			—			1,269,541
Other liabilities:
Liabilities for postretirement benefits	18,743			866			—			—			19,609
Accrued pension costs	132,448			7,529			4,402			—			144,379
Other non-current liabilities	(12,108		)	7,780			151,800			—			147,472
Total other liabilities	139,083			16,175			156,202			—			311,460
Shareholders’ equity	2,840,997			3,525,890			5,336,599			(8,862,489		)	2,840,997
Total liabilities and shareholders’ equity	$	4,358,409		$	4,028,183		$	6,105,141		$	(8,894,747	)	$	5,596,986
Condensed Consolidating Statement of Cash Flows
Quarter ended January 30, 2015
In thousands	Parent			Subsidiary			Non-Guarantor			Consolidated
	Company			Guarantors			Subsidiaries
Operating Activities:
Net cash (used) provided by operating activities	$	25,892		$	(7,426	)	$	(36,821	)	$	(18,355	)
Investing Activities:
Property, plant and equipment acquired	(93		)	(5,971		)	(16,194		)	(22,258		)
Proceeds from sale of property, plant and equipment	—			133			623			756
Other investing activities, net	(1,168		)	—			1,309			141
Net cash used by investing activities	(1,261		)	(5,838		)	(14,262		)	(21,361		)
Financing Activities:
Common stock issued	273			—			—			273
Dividends paid	(19,489		)	—			—			(19,489		)
Treasury stock purchased	(50,000		)	—			—			(50,000		)
Other financing activities, net	261			262			(83		)	440
Net cash (used) provided by financing activities	(68,955		)	262			(83		)	(68,776		)
Effect of Exchange Rate Changes on Cash and Cash Equivalents	—			—			(9,373		)	(9,373		)
Decrease in Cash and Cash Equivalents	(44,324		)	(13,002		)	(60,539		)	(117,865		)
Cash and Cash Equivalents at Beginning of Period	54,874			16,429			198,888			270,191
Cash and Cash Equivalents at End of Period	$	10,550		$	3,427		$	138,349		$	152,326
Condensed Consolidating Statement of Cash Flow
Quarter ended January 31, 2014
In thousands	Parent			Subsidiary			Non-Guarantor			Consolidated
	Company			Guarantors			Subsidiaries
Operating Activities:
Net cash provided (used) by operating activities of continuing operations	$	61,014		$	(9,829	)	$	13,654		$	64,839
Net cash provided by operating activities of discontinued operations	—			67			—			67
Net cash provided (used) by operating activities	61,014			(9,762		)	13,654			64,906
Investing Activities:
Property, plant and equipment acquired	(3,544		)	(4,084		)	(19,027		)	(26,655		)
Proceeds from sale of property, plant and equipment	—			1,277			804			2,081
Other investing activities, net	(21		)	—			—			(21		)
Net cash used by investing activities	(3,565		)	(2,807		)	(18,223		)	(24,595		)
Financing Activities:
Common stock issued	1,985			—			—			1,985
Dividends paid	(17,850		)	—			—			(17,850		)
Repayments of term loan	(12,500		)	—			—			(12,500		)
Treasury stock purchased	(122,036		)	—			—			(122,036		)
Other financing activities, net	(284		)	(1,212		)	(47		)	(1,543		)
Net cash used by financing activities	(150,685		)	(1,212		)	(47		)	(151,944		)
Effect of Exchange Rate Changes on Cash and Cash Equivalents	—			—			(3,177		)	(3,177		)
Decrease in Cash and Cash Equivalents	(93,236		)	(13,781		)	(7,793		)	(114,810		)
Cash and Cash Equivalents at Beginning of Period	122,901			20,361			262,447			405,709
Cash and Cash Equivalents at End of Period	$	29,665		$	6,580		$	254,654		$	290,899

Supplemental_Subsidiary_Guaran

Supplemental Subsidiary Guarantors (Supplemental Subsidiary Guarantors)	3 Months Ended
	Jan. 30, 2015
Supplemental Subsidiary Guarantors
Condensed Financial Statements, Captions [Line Items]
Supplemental Subsidiary Guarantors	Subsidiary Guarantors for Credit Agreement, Term Loan and 2021 Notes
	The following tables present condensed consolidated financial information as of January 30, 2015 and October 31, 2014 and for the quarters ended January 30, 2015 and January 31, 2014 for: (a) the Company; (b) on a combined basis, the guarantors of the Credit Agreement, the Term Loan and the 2021 Notes issued in October 2011, which include Joy Global Underground Mining LLC, Joy Global Surface Mining Inc, N.E.S. Investment Co., Joy Global Conveyors Inc. and Joy Global Longview Operations LLC (the "Supplemental Subsidiary Guarantors"); and (c) on a combined basis, the non-guarantors, which include all of our foreign subsidiaries and a number of small domestic subsidiaries ("Non-Guarantor Subsidiaries").
	The borrowings are fully and unconditionally guaranteed on a joint and several unsecured basis by the Supplemental Subsidiary Guarantors, which are direct and indirect 100% owned subsidiaries of the Company. We conduct all of our business and derive essentially all of our income from our subsidiaries. Therefore, our ability to make payments on the obligations is dependent on the earnings and distribution of funds from our subsidiaries. There are no restrictions on the ability of any of our domestic subsidiaries to transfer funds to the parent company. Separate financial statements of the Supplemental Subsidiary Guarantors are not presented because we believe such separate statements or disclosures would not be useful to investors.
	Condensed Consolidating Statement of Income
	Quarter ended January 30, 2015
	In thousands	Parent			Supplemental			Supplemental			Eliminations			Consolidated
		Company			Subsidiary			Non-Guarantor
					Guarantors			Subsidiaries
	Net sales	$	—		$	439,592		$	474,572		$	(210,291	)	$	703,873
	Cost of sales	—			319,552			364,592			(163,398		)	520,746
	Product development, selling and administrative expenses	9,848			55,491			72,295			—			137,634
	Other (income) expense	—			4,640			(7,853		)	—			(3,213		)
	Operating income (loss)	(9,848		)	59,909			45,538			(46,893		)	48,706
	Intercompany items	16,770			(23,708		)	(6,040		)	12,978			—
	Interest (expense) income, net	(15,598		)	1,689			952			—			(12,957		)
	Income (loss) before income taxes and equity in income of subsidiaries	(8,676		)	37,890			40,450			(33,915		)	35,749
	Provision (benefit) for income taxes	17,492			3,010			(8,347		)	—			12,155
	Equity in income of subsidiaries	23,594			43,472			—			(67,066		)	—
	Net income (loss)	$	(2,574	)	$	78,352		$	48,797		$	(100,981	)	$	23,594
	Comprehensive (loss) income	$	(114,924	)	$	79,761		$	(78,111	)	$	24,518		$	(88,756	)
	Condensed Consolidating Statement of Income
	Quarter ended January 31, 2014
	In thousands	Parent			Supplemental			Supplemental			Eliminations			Consolidated
		Company			Subsidiary			Non-Guarantor
					Guarantors			Subsidiaries
	Net sales	$	—		$	478,576		$	604,861		$	(244,125	)	$	839,312
	Cost of sales	—			361,369			447,537			(204,728		)	604,178
	Product development, selling and administrative expenses	14,669			67,591			70,769			—			153,029
	Other (income) expense	(473		)	2,330			(4,997		)	—			(3,140		)
	Operating income (loss)	(14,196		)	47,286			91,552			(39,397		)	85,245
	Intercompany items	17,278			(19,986		)	(9,071		)	11,779			—
	Interest (expense) income, net	(16,045		)	1,854			371			—			(13,820		)
	Income (loss) before income taxes and equity in income of subsidiaries	(12,963		)	29,154			82,852			(27,618		)	71,425
	Provision (benefit) for income taxes	(5,054		)	27,256			362			—			22,564
	Equity in income of subsidiaries	56,770			33,013			—			(89,783		)	—
	Net income	$	48,861		$	34,911		$	82,490		$	(117,401	)	$	48,861
	Comprehensive income	$	2,403		$	33,376		$	34,786		$	(68,162	)	$	2,403
	Condensed Consolidating Balance Sheet
	As of January 30, 2015
	In thousands	Parent			Supplemental			Supplemental			Eliminations			Consolidated
		Company			Subsidiary			Non-Guarantor
					Guarantors			Subsidiaries
	ASSETS
	Current assets:
	Cash and cash equivalents	$	10,550		$	3,427		$	138,349		$	—		$	152,326
	Accounts receivable, net	—			384,043			527,470			(22,838		)	888,675
	Inventories	—			490,101			793,318			(107,371		)	1,176,048
	Other current assets	73,001			13,833			88,060			15			174,909
	Total current assets	83,551			891,404			1,547,197			(130,194		)	2,391,958
	Property, plant and equipment, net	24,116			338,978			506,486			(4,861		)	864,719
	Other assets:
	Other intangible assets, net	—			224,217			86,812			—			311,029
	Goodwill	—			453,374			1,039,927			—			1,493,301
	Deferred income taxes	(6,958		)	—			71,777			—			64,819
	Other non-current assets	4,082,542			1,941,959			2,569,591			(8,424,811		)	169,281
	Total other assets	4,075,584			2,619,550			3,768,107			(8,424,811		)	2,038,430
	Total assets	$	4,183,251		$	3,849,932		$	5,821,790		$	(8,559,866	)	$	5,295,107
	LIABILITIES AND SHAREHOLDERS’ EQUITY
	Current liabilities:
	Short-term borrowings, including current portion of long-term obligations	$	4,688		$	11,896		$	88		$	—		$	16,672
	Trade accounts payable	2,306			173,583			146,998			—			322,887
	Employee compensation and benefits	6,819			34,472			43,709			—			85,000
	Advance payments and progress billings	—			123,984			215,298			(26,881		)	312,401
	Accrued warranties	—			15,175			43,353			—			58,528
Other accrued liabilities	71,946			58,521			104,888			(7,621		)	227,734
Current liabilities of discontinued operations	—			11,582			—			—			11,582
Total current liabilities	85,759			429,213			554,334			(34,502		)	1,034,804
Long-term obligations	1,264,979			—			9			—			1,264,988
Other liabilities:
Liabilities for postretirement benefits	18,420			870			—			—			19,290
Accrued pension costs	124,560			8,748			3,944			—			137,252
Other non-current liabilities	3,161			7,978			141,262			—			152,401
Total other liabilities	146,141			17,596			145,206			—			308,943
Shareholders’ equity	2,686,372			3,403,123			5,122,241			(8,525,364		)	2,686,372
Total liabilities and shareholders’ equity	$	4,183,251		$	3,849,932		$	5,821,790		$	(8,559,866	)	$	5,295,107
Condensed Consolidating Balance Sheet
As of October 31, 2014
In thousands	Parent			Supplemental			Supplemental			Eliminations			Consolidated
	Company			Subsidiary			Non-Guarantor
				Guarantors			Subsidiaries
ASSETS
Current assets:
Cash and cash equivalents	$	54,874		$	16,429		$	198,888		$	—		$	270,191
Accounts receivable, net	—			391,672			684,299			(16,262		)	1,059,709
Inventories	—			470,194			753,922			(115,808		)	1,108,308
Other current assets	87,945			9,520			82,671			15			180,151
Total current assets	142,819			887,815			1,719,780			(132,055		)	2,618,359
Property, plant and equipment, net	23,660			345,117			527,286			(3,623		)	892,440
Other assets:
Other intangible assets, net	—			228,950			90,319			—			319,269
Goodwill	—			453,374			1,063,319			—			1,516,693
Deferred income taxes	159			—			70,022			—			70,181
Other non-current assets	4,191,771			2,106,760			2,640,582			(8,759,069		)	180,044
Total other assets	4,191,930			2,789,084			3,864,242			(8,759,069		)	2,086,187
Total assets	$	4,358,409		$	4,022,016		$	6,111,308		$	(8,894,747	)	$	5,596,986
LIABILITIES AND SHAREHOLDERS’ EQUITY
Current liabilities:
Short-term borrowings, including current portion of long-term obligations	$	—		$	11,634		$	105		$	—		$	11,739
Trade accounts payable	3,134			214,603			178,208			—			395,945
Employee compensation and benefits	11,639			58,374			66,898			—			136,911
Advance payments and progress billings	—			117,768			193,165			(24,994		)	285,939
Accrued warranties	—			17,002			50,270			—			67,272
Other accrued liabilities	94,097			54,523			124,244			(7,264		)	265,600
Current liabilities of discontinued operations	—			11,582			—			—			11,582
Total current liabilities	108,870			485,486			612,890			(32,258		)	1,174,988
Long-term obligations	1,269,459			—			82			—			1,269,541
Other liabilities:
Liabilities for postretirement benefits	18,743			866			—			—			19,609
Accrued pension costs	132,448			7,529			4,402			—			144,379
Other non-current liabilities	(12,108		)	7,780			151,800			—			147,472
Total other liabilities	139,083			16,175			156,202			—			311,460
Shareholders’ equity	2,840,997			3,520,355			5,342,134			(8,862,489		)	2,840,997
Total liabilities and shareholders’ equity	$	4,358,409		$	4,022,016		$	6,111,308		$	(8,894,747	)	$	5,596,986
Condensed Consolidating Statement of Cash Flows
Quarter ended January 30, 2015
In thousands	Parent			Supplemental			Supplemental			Consolidated
	Company			Subsidiary			Non-Guarantor
				Guarantors			Subsidiaries
Operating Activities:
Net cash (used) provided by operating activities	$	25,892		$	(7,426	)	$	(36,821	)	$	(18,355	)
Investing Activities:
Property, plant and equipment acquired	(93		)	(5,971		)	(16,194		)	(22,258		)
Proceeds from sale of property, plant and equipment	—			133			623			756
Other investing activities, net	(1,168		)	—			1,309			141
Net cash used by investing activities	(1,261		)	(5,838		)	(14,262		)	(21,361		)
Financing Activities:
Common stock issued	273			—			—			273
Dividends paid	(19,489		)	—			—			(19,489		)
Treasury stock purchased	(50,000		)	—			—			(50,000		)
Other financing activities, net	261			262			(83		)	440
Net cash (used) provided by financing activities	(68,955		)	262			(83		)	(68,776		)
Effect of Exchange Rate Changes on Cash and Cash Equivalents	—			—			(9,373		)	(9,373		)
Decrease in Cash and Cash Equivalents	(44,324		)	(13,002		)	(60,539		)	(117,865		)
Cash and Cash Equivalents at Beginning of Period	54,874			16,429			198,888			270,191
Cash and Cash Equivalents at End of Period	$	10,550		$	3,427		$	138,349		$	152,326
Condensed Consolidating Statement of Cash Flows
Quarter ended January 31, 2014
In thousands	Parent			Supplemental			Supplemental			Consolidated
	Company			Subsidiary			Non-Guarantor
				Guarantors			Subsidiaries
Operating Activities:
Net cash provided (used) by operating activities of continuing operations	$	61,014		$	(9,829	)	$	13,654		$	64,839
Net cash provided by operating activities of discontinued operations	—			67			—			67
Net cash provided (used) by operating activities	61,014			(9,762		)	13,654			64,906
Investing Activities:
Property, plant and equipment acquired	(3,544		)	(4,084		)	(19,027		)	(26,655		)
Proceeds from sale of property, plant and equipment	—			1,277			804			2,081
Other investing activities, net	(21		)	—			—			(21		)
Net cash used by investing activities	(3,565		)	(2,807		)	(18,223		)	(24,595		)
Financing Activities:
Common stock issued	1,985			—			—			1,985
Dividends paid	(17,850		)	—			—			(17,850		)
Repayments of term loan	(12,500		)	—			—			(12,500		)
Treasury stock purchased	(122,036		)	—			—			(122,036		)
Other financing activities, net	(284		)	(1,212		)	(47		)	(1,543		)
Net cash used by financing activities	(150,685		)	(1,212		)	(47		)	(151,944		)
Effect of Exchange Rate Changes on Cash and Cash Equivalents	—			—			(3,177		)	(3,177		)
Decrease in Cash and Cash Equivalents	(93,236		)	(13,781		)	(7,793		)	(114,810		)
Cash and Cash Equivalents at Beginning of Period	122,901			20,361			262,447			405,709
Cash and Cash Equivalents at End of Period	$	29,665		$	6,580		$	254,654		$	290,899

Subsequent_Events

Subsequent Events	3 Months Ended
	Jan. 30, 2015
Subsequent Events [Abstract]
Subsequent Events	Subsequent Events
	On February 18, 2015, our Board of Directors declared a cash dividend of $0.20 per outstanding share of common stock. The dividend will be paid on March 18, 2015 to all shareholders of record at the close of business on March 4, 2015.

Recent_Accounting_Pronouncemen1

Recent Accounting Pronouncements (Policies)	3 Months Ended
	Jan. 30, 2015
Accounting Policies [Abstract]
Recent accounting pronouncements	In May 2014, the Financial Accounting Standards Board ("FASB") issued Accounting Standards Update ("ASU") No. 2014-09 Revenue from Contracts with Customers. ASU 2014-09 provides a single principles-based, five-step model to be applied to all contracts with customers. The five steps are to (i) identify the contracts with the customer, (ii) identify the performance obligations in the contact, (iii) determine the transaction price, (iv) allocate the transaction price to the performance obligations in the contract and (v) recognize revenue when each performance obligation is satisfied. Revenue will be recognized when promised goods or services are transferred to the customer in an amount that reflects the consideration expected in exchange for those goods or services. ASU 2014-09 will be effective for the Company beginning on October 28, 2017 and the standard allows for either full retrospective adoption or modified retrospective adoption. The Company is continuing to evaluate the impact that the adoption of this guidance will have on our financial condition, results of operations and the presentation of our financial statements.

Inventories_Tables

Inventories (Tables)	3 Months Ended
	Jan. 30, 2015
Inventory Disclosure [Abstract]
Consolidated inventories	Consolidated inventories consist of the following:
	In thousands	January 30,		October 31,
		2015		2014
	Finished goods	$	881,321	$	835,227
	Work in process	216,305		203,805
	Raw materials	78,422		69,276
	Total inventories	$	1,176,048	$	1,108,308

Warranties_Tables

Warranties (Tables)	3 Months Ended
	Jan. 30, 2015
Product Warranties Disclosures [Abstract]
Changes in the product warranty reserve	The following table reconciles the changes in the product warranty reserve:
		Quarter Ended
	In thousands	January 30,			January 31,
		2015			2014
	Balance, beginning of period	$	67,272		$	85,732
	Accrual for warranty expensed during the period	6,180			7,366
	Settlements made during the period	(11,375		)	(14,941		)
	Effect of foreign currency translation	(3,549		)	(353		)
	Balance, end of period	$	58,528		$	77,804

Borrowings_and_Credit_Faciliti1

Borrowings and Credit Facilities (Tables)	3 Months Ended
	Jan. 30, 2015
Debt Disclosure [Abstract]
Direct borrowings and capital lease obligations	Direct borrowings and capital lease obligations consist of the following:
	In thousands	January 30,			October 31,
		2015			2014
	Domestic:
	Term Loan due 2019	375,000			375,000
	6.0% Senior Notes due 2016	249,235			249,131
	5.125% Senior Notes due 2021	496,902			496,806
	6.625% Senior Notes due 2036	148,530			148,522
	Other borrowings	11,896			11,634
	Foreign:
	Capital leases	97			187
	Total obligations	1,281,660			1,281,280
	Less: Amounts due within one year	(16,672		)	(11,739		)
	Long-term obligations	$	1,264,988		$	1,269,541

Accumulated_Other_Comprehensiv1

Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income (Loss) (Tables)	3 Months Ended
	Jan. 30, 2015
Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income (Loss), Net of Tax [Abstract]
Changes in accumulated other comprehensive (loss) income	Changes in accumulated other comprehensive income (loss), net of taxes, consist of the following:
		Quarter ended January 30, 2015														Quarter ended January 31, 2014
		Change in Unrecognized Pension and Other Postretirement Obligations				Derivative Instrument Fair Market Value Adjustment				Foreign Currency Translation Adjustment			Total			Change in Unrecognized Pension and Other Postretirement Obligations			Derivative Instrument Fair Market Value Adjustment			Foreign Currency Translation Adjustment			Total
	Beginning balance	$	(529,316	)		$	4,736			$	(10,702	)	$	(535,282	)	$	(540,122	)	$	5,028		$	27,460		$	(507,634	)
	Other comprehensive income (loss) before reclassifications, net of taxes	—				2,620				(120,270		)	(117,650		)	—			4,730			(52,772		)	(48,042		)
	Amounts reclassified from accumulated other comprehensive (loss) income, net of taxes	4,232				1,068				—			5,300			3,804			(2,220		)	—			1,584
	Total other comprehensive income (loss), net of taxes	4,232				3,688				(120,270		)	(112,350		)	3,804			2,510			(52,772		)	(46,458		)
	Ending balance	$	(525,084	)		$	8,424			$	(130,972	)	$	(647,632	)	$	(536,318	)	$	7,538		$	(25,312	)	$	(554,092	)
Reclassifications from accumulated other comprehensive (loss) income	Details of the reclassifications from accumulated other comprehensive income (loss) are disclosed below:
			Amounts Reclassified from Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income (Loss)
			Quarter Ended								Affected Line Items in the Statements of Income
			January 30,				January 31,
			2015				2014
	Change in unrecognized pension and other postretirement obligations:
	Amortization of prior service cost		$	51			$	166			Cost of sales/Product development, selling and administrative expense*
	Amortization of net actuarial gain		6,086				5,262				Cost of sales/Product development, selling and administrative expense*
	Deferred tax		(1,905		)		(1,624		)		Provision for income taxes
	Amounts reclassified from accumulated other comprehensive income (loss), net of taxes		$	4,232			$	3,804
	Derivative instrument fair market value adjustment:
	Foreign exchange cash flow hedges		$	1,509			$	(3,126	)		Net sales/Cost of sales**
	Deferred tax		(441		)		906				Provision for income taxes
	Amounts reclassified from accumulated other comprehensive income (loss), net of taxes		$	1,068			$	(2,220	)
	Total reclassifications for the period		$	5,300			$	1,584
	* Amounts are included in the computation of net periodic benefits costs as either cost of sales or product development, selling and administrative expense as appropriate. Refer to Footnote 10, Retiree Benefits, for additional information.
	** Amounts are included in either net sales or cost of sales as appropriate. Refer to Footnote 11, Derivatives, for additional information.

Retiree_Benefits_Tables

Retiree Benefits (Tables)	3 Months Ended
	Jan. 30, 2015
Compensation and Retirement Disclosure [Abstract]
Components of net periodic benefit cost	The components of the net periodic benefit cost associated with our pension and other postretirement plans are as follows:
		Pension Benefits						Postretirement Benefits
		Quarter Ended						Quarter Ended
	In thousands	January 30,			January 31,			January 30,			January 31,
		2015			2014			2015			2014
	Service cost	$	977		$	2,721		$	253		$	260
	Interest cost	19,657			20,661			300			322
	Expected return on assets	(26,786		)	(26,385		)	(160		)	(147		)
	Amortization of:
	Prior service cost	18			133			33			33
	Actuarial loss (gain)	6,288			5,488			(202		)	(226		)
	Net periodic benefit cost	$	154		$	2,618		$	224		$	242

Derivatives_Tables

Derivatives (Tables)	3 Months Ended
	Jan. 30, 2015
Derivative Instruments and Hedging Activities Disclosure [Abstract]
Effect of cash flow hedges on the Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements	The following table summarizes the effect of cash flow hedges on the Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements:
	In thousands	Effective Portion
		Amount of Gain Recognized in Other Comprehensive Income		Gain (Loss) Reclassified from Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income into Earnings
	Derivative Hedging Relationship			Location	Amount
	Foreign currency forward contracts
	Quarter ended January 30, 2015	$	3,699	Cost of sales	$	(1,509	)
				Sales	—
	Quarter ended January 31, 2014	$	6,659	Cost of sales	$	3,076
				Sales	50

Earnings_Per_Share_Tables

Earnings Per Share (Tables)	3 Months Ended
	Jan. 30, 2015
Earnings Per Share [Abstract]
Computation of basic and diluted earnings per share	The following table sets forth the computation of basic and diluted earnings per share:
		Quarter Ended
	In thousands, except per share amounts	January 30,		January 31,
		2015		2014
	Numerator:
	Net income	$	23,594	$	48,861
	Denominator:
	Weighted average shares outstanding	97,547		101,796
	Dilutive effect of stock options, performance shares and restricted stock units	591		871
	Weighted average shares outstanding assuming dilution	98,138		102,667
	Basic earnings per share	$	0.24	$	0.48
	Diluted earnings per share	$	0.24	$	0.48

Fair_Value_Measurements_Tables

Fair Value Measurements (Tables)	3 Months Ended
	Jan. 30, 2015
Fair Value Disclosures [Abstract]
Fair value measurements	The following tables present the fair value hierarchy for those assets and liabilities measured at fair value and disclose the fair value of long-term obligations recorded at cost as of January 30, 2015 and October 31, 2014. As of January 30, 2015 and October 31, 2014, we did not have any Level 3 assets or liabilities.
	Fair Value Measurements as of January 30, 2015
	In thousands	Carrying		Total Fair		Level 1		Level 2
		Value		Value
	Current Assets
	Cash equivalents	$	30,107	$	30,107	$	30,107	$	—
	Other Current Assets
	Derivatives	$	9,284	$	9,284	$	—	$	9,284
	Other Accrued Liabilities
	Derivatives	$	13,757	$	13,757	$	—	$	13,757
	Long-term Obligations Including Amounts due within One Year
	Term Loan due 2019	$	375,000	$	377,803	$	—	$	377,803
	6.0% Senior Notes due 2016	$	249,235	$	269,800	$	—	$	269,800
	5.125% Senior Notes due 2021	$	496,902	$	560,700	$	—	$	560,700
	6.625% Senior Notes due 2036	$	148,530	$	195,900	$	—	$	195,900
	Fair Value Measurements as of October 31, 2014
	In thousands	Carrying		Total Fair		Level 1		Level 2
		Value		Value
	Current Assets
	Cash equivalents	$	20,776	$	20,776	$	20,776	$	—
	Other Current Assets
	Derivatives	$	2,820	$	2,820	$	—	$	2,820
	Other Accrued Liabilities
	Derivatives	$	7,294	$	7,294	$	—	$	7,294
	Long-term Obligations Including Amounts due within One Year
	Term Loan due 2019	$	375,000	$	379,108	$	—	$	379,108
	6.0% Senior Notes due 2016	$	249,131	$	272,025	$	—	$	272,025
	5.125% Senior Notes due 2021	$	496,806	$	547,000	$	—	$	547,000
	6.625% Senior Notes due 2036	$	148,522	$	181,095	$	—	$	181,095

Segment_Information_Tables

Segment Information (Tables)	3 Months Ended
	Jan. 30, 2015
Segment Reporting [Abstract]
Segment reporting information
	In thousands	Underground		Surface		Corporate			Eliminations			Total
	Quarter ended January 30, 2015
	Net sales	$	384,663	$	347,036	$	—		$	(27,826	)	$	703,873
	Operating income (loss)	$	38,197	$	29,060	$	(12,095	)	$	(6,456	)	$	48,706
	Interest income	—		—		2,940			—			2,940
	Interest expense	—		—		(15,897		)	—			(15,897		)
	Income (loss) before income taxes	$	38,197	$	29,060	$	(25,052	)	$	(6,456	)	$	35,749
	Depreciation and amortization	$	19,188	$	13,789	$	702		$	—		$	33,679
	Capital expenditures	$	9,061	$	13,104	$	93		$	—		$	22,258
	Quarter ended January 31, 2014
	Net sales	$	477,463	$	400,696	$	—		$	(38,847	)	$	839,312
	Operating income (loss)	$	62,606	$	46,152	$	(14,222	)	$	(9,291	)	$	85,245
	Interest income	—		—		2,583			—			2,583
	Interest expense	—		—		(16,403		)	—			(16,403		)
	Income (loss) before income taxes	$	62,606	$	46,152	$	(28,042	)	$	(9,291	)	$	71,425
	Depreciation and amortization	$	18,734	$	13,292	$	740		$	—		$	32,766
	Capital expenditures	$	9,856	$	13,255	$	3,544		$	—		$	26,655

Subsidiary_Guarantors_Tables

Subsidiary Guarantors (Tables) (Subsidiary Guarantors)	3 Months Ended
	Jan. 30, 2015
Subsidiary Guarantors
Condensed Financial Statements, Captions [Line Items]
Subsidiary guarantor condensed consolidating statements of income	Condensed Consolidating Statement of Income
	Quarter ended January 30, 2015
	In thousands	Parent			Subsidiary			Non-Guarantor			Eliminations			Consolidated
		Company			Guarantors			Subsidiaries
	Net sales	$	—		$	441,075		$	473,089		$	(210,291	)	$	703,873
	Cost of sales	—			321,204			362,940			(163,398		)	520,746
	Product development, selling and administrative expenses	9,848			55,491			72,295			—			137,634
	Other (income) expense	—			4,637			(7,850		)	—			(3,213		)
	Operating income (loss)	(9,848		)	59,743			45,704			(46,893		)	48,706
	Intercompany items	16,770			(23,708		)	(6,040		)	12,978			—
	Interest (expense) income, net	(15,598		)	1,634			1,007			—			(12,957		)
	Income (loss) before income taxes and equity in income of subsidiaries	(8,676		)	37,669			40,671			(33,915		)	35,749
	Provision (benefit) for income taxes	17,492			2,996			(8,333		)	—			12,155
	Equity in income of subsidiaries	23,594			43,472			—			(67,066		)	—
	Net income (loss)	$	(2,574	)	$	78,145		$	49,004		$	(100,981	)	$	23,594
	Comprehensive (loss) income	$	(114,924	)	$	79,554		$	(77,904	)	$	24,518		$	(88,756	)
	Condensed Consolidating Statement of Income
	Quarter ended January 31, 2014
	In thousands	Parent			Subsidiary			Non-Guarantor			Eliminations			Consolidated
		Company			Guarantors			Subsidiaries
	Net sales	$	—		$	480,672		$	602,765		$	(244,125	)	$	839,312
	Cost of sales	—			363,067			445,839			(204,728		)	604,178
	Product development, selling and administrative expenses	14,669			67,835			70,525			—			153,029
	Other (income) expense	(473		)	1,949			(4,616		)	—			(3,140		)
	Operating income (loss)	(14,196		)	47,821			91,017			(39,397		)	85,245
	Intercompany items	17,278			(19,986		)	(9,071		)	11,779			—
	Interest (expense) income, net	(16,045		)	1,885			340			—			(13,820		)
	Income (loss) before income taxes and equity in income of subsidiaries	(12,963		)	29,720			82,286			(27,618		)	71,425
	Provision (benefit) for income taxes	(5,054		)	26,368			1,250			—			22,564
	Equity in income of subsidiaries	56,770			33,013			—			(89,783		)	—
	Net income	$	48,861		$	36,365		$	81,036		$	(117,401	)	$	48,861
	Comprehensive income	$	2,403		$	34,830		$	33,332		$	(68,162	)	$	2,403
Subsidiary guarantor condensed consolidating balance sheets	Condensed Consolidating Balance Sheet
	As of January 30, 2015
	In thousands	Parent			Subsidiary			Non-Guarantor			Eliminations			Consolidated
		Company			Guarantors			Subsidiaries
	ASSETS
	Current assets:
	Cash and cash equivalents	$	10,550		$	3,427		$	138,349		$	—		$	152,326
	Accounts receivable, net	—			391,317			520,196			(22,838		)	888,675
	Inventories	—			490,101			793,318			(107,371		)	1,176,048
	Other current assets	73,001			13,833			88,060			15			174,909
	Total current assets	83,551			898,678			1,539,923			(130,194		)	2,391,958
	Property, plant and equipment, net	24,116			340,593			504,871			(4,861		)	864,719
	Other assets:
	Other intangible assets, net	—			224,217			86,812			—			311,029
	Goodwill	—			453,374			1,039,927			—			1,493,301
	Deferred income taxes	(6,958		)	—			71,777			—			64,819
	Other non-current assets	4,082,542			1,976,228			2,535,322			(8,424,811		)	169,281
	Total other assets	4,075,584			2,653,819			3,733,838			(8,424,811		)	2,038,430
	Total assets	$	4,183,251		$	3,893,090		$	5,778,632		$	(8,559,866	)	$	5,295,107
	LIABILITIES AND SHAREHOLDERS’ EQUITY
	Current liabilities:
	Short-term borrowings, including current portion of long-term obligations	$	4,688		$	11,896		$	88		$	—		$	16,672
	Trade accounts payable	2,306			173,934			146,647			—			322,887
	Employee compensation and benefits	6,819			34,472			43,709			—			85,000
	Advance payments and progress billings	—			123,984			215,298			(26,881		)	312,401
	Accrued warranties	—			15,175			43,353			—			58,528
	Other accrued liabilities	71,946			58,521			104,888			(7,621		)	227,734
	Current liabilities of discontinued operations	—			11,582			—			—			11,582
	Total current liabilities	85,759			429,564			553,983			(34,502		)	1,034,804
	Long-term obligations	1,264,979			—			9			—			1,264,988
	Other liabilities:
	Liabilities for postretirement benefits	18,420			870			—			—			19,290
	Accrued pension costs	124,560			8,748			3,944			—			137,252
	Other non-current liabilities	3,161			7,978			141,262			—			152,401
	Total other liabilities	146,141			17,596			145,206			—			308,943
	Shareholders’ equity	2,686,372			3,445,930			5,079,434			(8,525,364		)	2,686,372
	Total liabilities and shareholders’ equity	$	4,183,251		$	3,893,090		$	5,778,632		$	(8,559,866	)	$	5,295,107
	Condensed Consolidating Balance Sheet
	As of October 31, 2014
	In thousands	Parent			Subsidiary			Non-Guarantor			Eliminations			Consolidated
		Company			Guarantors			Subsidiaries
	ASSETS
	Current assets:
	Cash and cash equivalents	$	54,874		$	16,429		$	198,888		$	—		$	270,191
	Accounts receivable, net	—			400,456			675,515			(16,262		)	1,059,709
	Inventories	—			470,194			753,922			(115,808		)	1,108,308
	Other current assets	87,945			9,520			82,671			15			180,151
	Total current assets	142,819			896,599			1,710,996			(132,055		)	2,618,359
	Property, plant and equipment, net	23,660			346,761			525,642			(3,623		)	892,440
	Other assets:
	Other intangible assets, net	—			228,950			90,319			—			319,269
	Goodwill	—			453,374			1,063,319			—			1,516,693
	Deferred income taxes	159			—			70,022			—			70,181
	Other non-current assets	4,191,771			2,102,499			2,644,843			(8,759,069		)	180,044
	Total other assets	4,191,930			2,784,823			3,868,503			(8,759,069		)	2,086,187
	Total assets	$	4,358,409		$	4,028,183		$	6,105,141		$	(8,894,747	)	$	5,596,986
	LIABILITIES AND SHAREHOLDERS’ EQUITY
	Current liabilities:
	Short-term borrowings, including current portion of long-term obligations	$	—		$	11,634		$	105		$	—		$	11,739
	Trade accounts payable	3,134			215,235			177,576			—			395,945
	Employee compensation and benefits	11,639			58,374			66,898			—			136,911
	Advance payments and progress billings	—			117,768			193,165			(24,994		)	285,939
	Accrued warranties	—			17,002			50,270			—			67,272
	Other accrued liabilities	94,097			54,523			124,244			(7,264		)	265,600
Current liabilities of discontinued operations	—			11,582			—			—			11,582
Total current liabilities	108,870			486,118			612,258			(32,258		)	1,174,988
Long-term obligations	1,269,459			—			82			—			1,269,541
Other liabilities:
Liabilities for postretirement benefits	18,743			866			—			—			19,609
Accrued pension costs	132,448			7,529			4,402			—			144,379
Other non-current liabilities	(12,108		)	7,780			151,800			—			147,472
Total other liabilities	139,083			16,175			156,202			—			311,460
Shareholders’ equity	2,840,997			3,525,890			5,336,599			(8,862,489		)	2,840,997
Total liabilities and shareholders’ equity	$	4,358,409		$	4,028,183		$	6,105,141		$	(8,894,747	)	$	5,596,986
Subsidiary guarantor condensed consolidating statements of cash flows	Condensed Consolidating Statement of Cash Flows
	Quarter ended January 30, 2015
	In thousands	Parent			Subsidiary			Non-Guarantor			Consolidated
		Company			Guarantors			Subsidiaries
	Operating Activities:
	Net cash (used) provided by operating activities	$	25,892		$	(7,426	)	$	(36,821	)	$	(18,355	)
	Investing Activities:
	Property, plant and equipment acquired	(93		)	(5,971		)	(16,194		)	(22,258		)
	Proceeds from sale of property, plant and equipment	—			133			623			756
	Other investing activities, net	(1,168		)	—			1,309			141
	Net cash used by investing activities	(1,261		)	(5,838		)	(14,262		)	(21,361		)
	Financing Activities:
	Common stock issued	273			—			—			273
	Dividends paid	(19,489		)	—			—			(19,489		)
	Treasury stock purchased	(50,000		)	—			—			(50,000		)
	Other financing activities, net	261			262			(83		)	440
	Net cash (used) provided by financing activities	(68,955		)	262			(83		)	(68,776		)
	Effect of Exchange Rate Changes on Cash and Cash Equivalents	—			—			(9,373		)	(9,373		)
	Decrease in Cash and Cash Equivalents	(44,324		)	(13,002		)	(60,539		)	(117,865		)
	Cash and Cash Equivalents at Beginning of Period	54,874			16,429			198,888			270,191
	Cash and Cash Equivalents at End of Period	$	10,550		$	3,427		$	138,349		$	152,326
	Condensed Consolidating Statement of Cash Flow
	Quarter ended January 31, 2014
	In thousands	Parent			Subsidiary			Non-Guarantor			Consolidated
		Company			Guarantors			Subsidiaries
	Operating Activities:
	Net cash provided (used) by operating activities of continuing operations	$	61,014		$	(9,829	)	$	13,654		$	64,839
	Net cash provided by operating activities of discontinued operations	—			67			—			67
	Net cash provided (used) by operating activities	61,014			(9,762		)	13,654			64,906
	Investing Activities:
	Property, plant and equipment acquired	(3,544		)	(4,084		)	(19,027		)	(26,655		)
	Proceeds from sale of property, plant and equipment	—			1,277			804			2,081
	Other investing activities, net	(21		)	—			—			(21		)
	Net cash used by investing activities	(3,565		)	(2,807		)	(18,223		)	(24,595		)
	Financing Activities:
	Common stock issued	1,985			—			—			1,985
	Dividends paid	(17,850		)	—			—			(17,850		)
	Repayments of term loan	(12,500		)	—			—			(12,500		)
	Treasury stock purchased	(122,036		)	—			—			(122,036		)
	Other financing activities, net	(284		)	(1,212		)	(47		)	(1,543		)
	Net cash used by financing activities	(150,685		)	(1,212		)	(47		)	(151,944		)
	Effect of Exchange Rate Changes on Cash and Cash Equivalents	—			—			(3,177		)	(3,177		)
	Decrease in Cash and Cash Equivalents	(93,236		)	(13,781		)	(7,793		)	(114,810		)
	Cash and Cash Equivalents at Beginning of Period	122,901			20,361			262,447			405,709
	Cash and Cash Equivalents at End of Period	$	29,665		$	6,580		$	254,654		$	290,899

Supplemental_Subsidiary_Guaran1

Supplemental Subsidiary Guarantors (Tables) (Supplemental Subsidiary Guarantors)	3 Months Ended
	Jan. 30, 2015
Supplemental Subsidiary Guarantors
Condensed Financial Statements, Captions [Line Items]
Subsidiary guarantor condensed consolidating statements of income	Condensed Consolidating Statement of Income
	Quarter ended January 30, 2015
	In thousands	Parent			Supplemental			Supplemental			Eliminations			Consolidated
		Company			Subsidiary			Non-Guarantor
					Guarantors			Subsidiaries
	Net sales	$	—		$	439,592		$	474,572		$	(210,291	)	$	703,873
	Cost of sales	—			319,552			364,592			(163,398		)	520,746
	Product development, selling and administrative expenses	9,848			55,491			72,295			—			137,634
	Other (income) expense	—			4,640			(7,853		)	—			(3,213		)
	Operating income (loss)	(9,848		)	59,909			45,538			(46,893		)	48,706
	Intercompany items	16,770			(23,708		)	(6,040		)	12,978			—
	Interest (expense) income, net	(15,598		)	1,689			952			—			(12,957		)
	Income (loss) before income taxes and equity in income of subsidiaries	(8,676		)	37,890			40,450			(33,915		)	35,749
	Provision (benefit) for income taxes	17,492			3,010			(8,347		)	—			12,155
	Equity in income of subsidiaries	23,594			43,472			—			(67,066		)	—
	Net income (loss)	$	(2,574	)	$	78,352		$	48,797		$	(100,981	)	$	23,594
	Comprehensive (loss) income	$	(114,924	)	$	79,761		$	(78,111	)	$	24,518		$	(88,756	)
	Condensed Consolidating Statement of Income
	Quarter ended January 31, 2014
	In thousands	Parent			Supplemental			Supplemental			Eliminations			Consolidated
		Company			Subsidiary			Non-Guarantor
					Guarantors			Subsidiaries
	Net sales	$	—		$	478,576		$	604,861		$	(244,125	)	$	839,312
	Cost of sales	—			361,369			447,537			(204,728		)	604,178
	Product development, selling and administrative expenses	14,669			67,591			70,769			—			153,029
	Other (income) expense	(473		)	2,330			(4,997		)	—			(3,140		)
	Operating income (loss)	(14,196		)	47,286			91,552			(39,397		)	85,245
	Intercompany items	17,278			(19,986		)	(9,071		)	11,779			—
	Interest (expense) income, net	(16,045		)	1,854			371			—			(13,820		)
	Income (loss) before income taxes and equity in income of subsidiaries	(12,963		)	29,154			82,852			(27,618		)	71,425
	Provision (benefit) for income taxes	(5,054		)	27,256			362			—			22,564
	Equity in income of subsidiaries	56,770			33,013			—			(89,783		)	—
	Net income	$	48,861		$	34,911		$	82,490		$	(117,401	)	$	48,861
	Comprehensive income	$	2,403		$	33,376		$	34,786		$	(68,162	)	$	2,403
Subsidiary guarantor condensed consolidating balance sheets	Condensed Consolidating Balance Sheet
	As of January 30, 2015
	In thousands	Parent			Supplemental			Supplemental			Eliminations			Consolidated
		Company			Subsidiary			Non-Guarantor
					Guarantors			Subsidiaries
	ASSETS
	Current assets:
	Cash and cash equivalents	$	10,550		$	3,427		$	138,349		$	—		$	152,326
	Accounts receivable, net	—			384,043			527,470			(22,838		)	888,675
	Inventories	—			490,101			793,318			(107,371		)	1,176,048
	Other current assets	73,001			13,833			88,060			15			174,909
	Total current assets	83,551			891,404			1,547,197			(130,194		)	2,391,958
	Property, plant and equipment, net	24,116			338,978			506,486			(4,861		)	864,719
	Other assets:
	Other intangible assets, net	—			224,217			86,812			—			311,029
	Goodwill	—			453,374			1,039,927			—			1,493,301
	Deferred income taxes	(6,958		)	—			71,777			—			64,819
	Other non-current assets	4,082,542			1,941,959			2,569,591			(8,424,811		)	169,281
	Total other assets	4,075,584			2,619,550			3,768,107			(8,424,811		)	2,038,430
	Total assets	$	4,183,251		$	3,849,932		$	5,821,790		$	(8,559,866	)	$	5,295,107
	LIABILITIES AND SHAREHOLDERS’ EQUITY
	Current liabilities:
	Short-term borrowings, including current portion of long-term obligations	$	4,688		$	11,896		$	88		$	—		$	16,672
	Trade accounts payable	2,306			173,583			146,998			—			322,887
	Employee compensation and benefits	6,819			34,472			43,709			—			85,000
	Advance payments and progress billings	—			123,984			215,298			(26,881		)	312,401
	Accrued warranties	—			15,175			43,353			—			58,528
	Other accrued liabilities	71,946			58,521			104,888			(7,621		)	227,734
	Current liabilities of discontinued operations	—			11,582			—			—			11,582
	Total current liabilities	85,759			429,213			554,334			(34,502		)	1,034,804
	Long-term obligations	1,264,979			—			9			—			1,264,988
	Other liabilities:
	Liabilities for postretirement benefits	18,420			870			—			—			19,290
	Accrued pension costs	124,560			8,748			3,944			—			137,252
	Other non-current liabilities	3,161			7,978			141,262			—			152,401
	Total other liabilities	146,141			17,596			145,206			—			308,943
	Shareholders’ equity	2,686,372			3,403,123			5,122,241			(8,525,364		)	2,686,372
	Total liabilities and shareholders’ equity	$	4,183,251		$	3,849,932		$	5,821,790		$	(8,559,866	)	$	5,295,107
	Condensed Consolidating Balance Sheet
	As of October 31, 2014
	In thousands	Parent			Supplemental			Supplemental			Eliminations			Consolidated
		Company			Subsidiary			Non-Guarantor
					Guarantors			Subsidiaries
	ASSETS
	Current assets:
	Cash and cash equivalents	$	54,874		$	16,429		$	198,888		$	—		$	270,191
	Accounts receivable, net	—			391,672			684,299			(16,262		)	1,059,709
	Inventories	—			470,194			753,922			(115,808		)	1,108,308
	Other current assets	87,945			9,520			82,671			15			180,151
	Total current assets	142,819			887,815			1,719,780			(132,055		)	2,618,359
	Property, plant and equipment, net	23,660			345,117			527,286			(3,623		)	892,440
	Other assets:
	Other intangible assets, net	—			228,950			90,319			—			319,269
	Goodwill	—			453,374			1,063,319			—			1,516,693
	Deferred income taxes	159			—			70,022			—			70,181
	Other non-current assets	4,191,771			2,106,760			2,640,582			(8,759,069		)	180,044
	Total other assets	4,191,930			2,789,084			3,864,242			(8,759,069		)	2,086,187
	Total assets	$	4,358,409		$	4,022,016		$	6,111,308		$	(8,894,747	)	$	5,596,986
	LIABILITIES AND SHAREHOLDERS’ EQUITY
	Current liabilities:
	Short-term borrowings, including current portion of long-term obligations	$	—		$	11,634		$	105		$	—		$	11,739
	Trade accounts payable	3,134			214,603			178,208			—			395,945
	Employee compensation and benefits	11,639			58,374			66,898			—			136,911
	Advance payments and progress billings	—			117,768			193,165			(24,994		)	285,939
Accrued warranties	—			17,002			50,270			—			67,272
Other accrued liabilities	94,097			54,523			124,244			(7,264		)	265,600
Current liabilities of discontinued operations	—			11,582			—			—			11,582
Total current liabilities	108,870			485,486			612,890			(32,258		)	1,174,988
Long-term obligations	1,269,459			—			82			—			1,269,541
Other liabilities:
Liabilities for postretirement benefits	18,743			866			—			—			19,609
Accrued pension costs	132,448			7,529			4,402			—			144,379
Other non-current liabilities	(12,108		)	7,780			151,800			—			147,472
Total other liabilities	139,083			16,175			156,202			—			311,460
Shareholders’ equity	2,840,997			3,520,355			5,342,134			(8,862,489		)	2,840,997
Total liabilities and shareholders’ equity	$	4,358,409		$	4,022,016		$	6,111,308		$	(8,894,747	)	$	5,596,986
Subsidiary guarantor condensed consolidating statements of cash flows
	Condensed Consolidating Statement of Cash Flows
	Quarter ended January 30, 2015
	In thousands	Parent			Supplemental			Supplemental			Consolidated
		Company			Subsidiary			Non-Guarantor
					Guarantors			Subsidiaries
	Operating Activities:
	Net cash (used) provided by operating activities	$	25,892		$	(7,426	)	$	(36,821	)	$	(18,355	)
	Investing Activities:
	Property, plant and equipment acquired	(93		)	(5,971		)	(16,194		)	(22,258		)
	Proceeds from sale of property, plant and equipment	—			133			623			756
	Other investing activities, net	(1,168		)	—			1,309			141
	Net cash used by investing activities	(1,261		)	(5,838		)	(14,262		)	(21,361		)
	Financing Activities:
	Common stock issued	273			—			—			273
	Dividends paid	(19,489		)	—			—			(19,489		)
	Treasury stock purchased	(50,000		)	—			—			(50,000		)
	Other financing activities, net	261			262			(83		)	440
	Net cash (used) provided by financing activities	(68,955		)	262			(83		)	(68,776		)
	Effect of Exchange Rate Changes on Cash and Cash Equivalents	—			—			(9,373		)	(9,373		)
	Decrease in Cash and Cash Equivalents	(44,324		)	(13,002		)	(60,539		)	(117,865		)
	Cash and Cash Equivalents at Beginning of Period	54,874			16,429			198,888			270,191
	Cash and Cash Equivalents at End of Period	$	10,550		$	3,427		$	138,349		$	152,326
	Condensed Consolidating Statement of Cash Flows
	Quarter ended January 31, 2014
	In thousands	Parent			Supplemental			Supplemental			Consolidated
		Company			Subsidiary			Non-Guarantor
					Guarantors			Subsidiaries
	Operating Activities:
	Net cash provided (used) by operating activities of continuing operations	$	61,014		$	(9,829	)	$	13,654		$	64,839
	Net cash provided by operating activities of discontinued operations	—			67			—			67
	Net cash provided (used) by operating activities	61,014			(9,762		)	13,654			64,906
	Investing Activities:
	Property, plant and equipment acquired	(3,544		)	(4,084		)	(19,027		)	(26,655		)
	Proceeds from sale of property, plant and equipment	—			1,277			804			2,081
	Other investing activities, net	(21		)	—			—			(21		)
	Net cash used by investing activities	(3,565		)	(2,807		)	(18,223		)	(24,595		)
	Financing Activities:
	Common stock issued	1,985			—			—			1,985
	Dividends paid	(17,850		)	—			—			(17,850		)
	Repayments of term loan	(12,500		)	—			—			(12,500		)
	Treasury stock purchased	(122,036		)	—			—			(122,036		)
	Other financing activities, net	(284		)	(1,212		)	(47		)	(1,543		)
	Net cash used by financing activities	(150,685		)	(1,212		)	(47		)	(151,944		)
	Effect of Exchange Rate Changes on Cash and Cash Equivalents	—			—			(3,177		)	(3,177		)
	Decrease in Cash and Cash Equivalents	(93,236		)	(13,781		)	(7,793		)	(114,810		)
	Cash and Cash Equivalents at Beginning of Period	122,901			20,361			262,447			405,709
	Cash and Cash Equivalents at End of Period	$	29,665		$	6,580		$	254,654		$	290,899

Description_of_Business_Detail

Description of Business (Details)	3 Months Ended
	Jan. 30, 2015
	Segment
Organization, Consolidation and Presentation of Financial Statements [Abstract]
Number of business segments	2

Acquisitions_Details

Acquisitions (Details) (Mining Technologies, Inc., USD $)	0 Months Ended
In Millions, unless otherwise specified	30-May-14
Mining Technologies, Inc.
Acquisition of Mining Technologies International Inc.	$44.40
Goodwill acquired	0.3
Intangible assets acquired	$9.90

Inventories_Details

Inventories (Details) (USD $)	Jan. 30, 2015	Oct. 31, 2014
In Thousands, unless otherwise specified
Inventory Disclosure [Abstract]
Finished goods	$881,321	$835,227
Work in process	216,305	203,805
Raw materials	78,422	69,276
Total inventories	$1,176,048	$1,108,308

Warranties_Details

Warranties (Details) (USD $)	3 Months Ended
In Thousands, unless otherwise specified	Jan. 30, 2015	Jan. 31, 2014
Changes in the product warranty reserve
Balance, beginning of period	$67,272	$85,732
Accrual for warranty expensed during the period	6,180	7,366
Settlements made during the period	-11,375	-14,941
Effect of foreign currency translation	-3,549	-353
Balance, end of period	$58,528	$77,804

Borrowings_and_Credit_Faciliti2

Borrowings and Credit Facilities (Details Textual) (USD $)	3 Months Ended		0 Months Ended
	Jan. 30, 2015	Jan. 31, 2014	Nov. 01, 2006	Oct. 12, 2011	Jul. 29, 2014	Jun. 16, 2011	Oct. 31, 2014	Oct. 12, 2012
Line of Credit Facility [Line Items]
Interest expense recognized for direct borrowings under the Credit Agreement	$15,897,000	$16,403,000
Prior Term Loan [Member]
Line of Credit Facility [Line Items]
Principal amount						500,000,000
Term Loan due 2019
Line of Credit Facility [Line Items]
Principal amount					375,000,000
Term loan outstanding					375,000,000
6.0% Senior Notes due 2016
Line of Credit Facility [Line Items]
Principal amount			250,000,000
Interest rate	6.00%		6.00%				6.00%
Percentage of principal amount of notes to be redeemed at company's option			100.00%
5.125% Senior Notes due 2021
Line of Credit Facility [Line Items]
Principal amount				500,000,000
Interest rate	5.13%			5.13%			5.13%
Discount on note payable				4,200,000
Percentage of principal amount of notes to be redeemed at company's option				100.00%
6.625% Senior Notes due 2036
Line of Credit Facility [Line Items]
Principal amount			150,000,000
Interest rate	6.63%		6.63%				6.63%
Percentage of principal amount of notes to be redeemed at company's option			100.00%
Treasury Rate | 6.0% Senior Notes due 2016
Line of Credit Facility [Line Items]
Basis spread on variable rate			0.30%
Treasury Rate | 5.125% Senior Notes due 2021
Line of Credit Facility [Line Items]
Basis spread on variable rate				0.50%
Treasury Rate | 6.625% Senior Notes due 2036
Line of Credit Facility [Line Items]
Basis spread on variable rate			0.38%
Revolving Credit Facility
Line of Credit Facility [Line Items]
Unsecured revolving credit facility (Credit Agreement) maximum borrowing capacity					1,000,000,000			1,000,000,000
Line of credit additional borrowing capacity					250,000,000
Line of credit amount outstanding	0
Interest expense recognized for direct borrowings under the Credit Agreement	200,000	100,000
Letters of credit outstanding	175,300,000
Available borrowing capacity	$824,700,000
Revolving Credit Facility | Eurodollar Interest Period One
Line of Credit Facility [Line Items]
Interest period					7 days
Revolving Credit Facility | Eurodollar Interest Period Two
Line of Credit Facility [Line Items]
Interest period					1 month
Revolving Credit Facility | Eurodollar Interest Period Three
Line of Credit Facility [Line Items]
Interest period					2 months
Revolving Credit Facility | Eurodollar Interest Period Four
Line of Credit Facility [Line Items]
Interest period					3 months
Revolving Credit Facility | Eurodollar Interest Period Five
Line of Credit Facility [Line Items]
Interest period					6 months
Revolving Credit Facility | Eurodollar Rate
Line of Credit Facility [Line Items]
Basis spread on variable rate					1.00%
Revolving Credit Facility | Federal Funds Rate
Line of Credit Facility [Line Items]
Basis spread on variable rate					0.50%
Revolving Credit Facility | Minimum
Line of Credit Facility [Line Items]
Line of credit commitment fee percentage on unused capacity					0.09%
Revolving Credit Facility | Minimum | Eurodollar Rate
Line of Credit Facility [Line Items]
Basis spread on variable rate					1.00%
Revolving Credit Facility | Maximum
Line of Credit Facility [Line Items]
Line of credit commitment fee percentage on unused capacity					0.30%
Revolving Credit Facility | Maximum | Eurodollar Rate
Line of Credit Facility [Line Items]
Basis spread on variable rate					2.00%

Borrowings_and_Credit_Faciliti3

Borrowings and Credit Facilities (Details) (USD $)	Jan. 30, 2015	Oct. 31, 2014
In Thousands, unless otherwise specified
Direct borrowings and capital lease obligations
Total obligations	$1,281,660	$1,281,280
Less: Amounts due within one year	-16,672	-11,739
Long-term obligations	1,264,988	1,269,541
Term Loan due 2019
Direct borrowings and capital lease obligations
Total obligations	375,000	375,000
6.0% Senior Notes due 2016
Direct borrowings and capital lease obligations
Total obligations	249,235	249,131
5.125% Senior Notes due 2021
Direct borrowings and capital lease obligations
Total obligations	496,902	496,806
6.625% Senior Notes due 2036
Direct borrowings and capital lease obligations
Total obligations	148,530	148,522
Other borrowings
Direct borrowings and capital lease obligations
Total obligations	11,896	11,634
Capital leases
Direct borrowings and capital lease obligations
Total obligations	$97	$187

Accumulated_Other_Comprehensiv2

Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income (Loss) (Details) (USD $)	3 Months Ended
In Thousands, unless otherwise specified	Jan. 30, 2015		Jan. 31, 2014
Changes in Accumulated Other Comprehensive (Loss) Income:
Beginning balance	($535,282)		($507,634)
Other comprehensive income (loss) before reclassifications, net of taxes	-117,650		-48,042
Amounts reclassified from accumulated other comprehensive (loss) income, net of taxes	5,300		1,584
Total other comprehensive loss, net of taxes	-112,350		-46,458
Ending balance	-647,632		-554,092
Reclassifications from Accumulated Other Comprehensive (Loss) Income:
Deferred tax	-12,155		-22,564
Net income	23,594		48,861
Change in Unrecognized Pension and Other Postretirement Obligations
Changes in Accumulated Other Comprehensive (Loss) Income:
Beginning balance	-529,316		-540,122
Other comprehensive income (loss) before reclassifications, net of taxes	0		0
Amounts reclassified from accumulated other comprehensive (loss) income, net of taxes	4,232		3,804
Total other comprehensive loss, net of taxes	4,232		3,804
Ending balance	-525,084		-536,318
Derivative Instrument Fair Market Value Adjustment
Changes in Accumulated Other Comprehensive (Loss) Income:
Beginning balance	4,736		5,028
Other comprehensive income (loss) before reclassifications, net of taxes	2,620		4,730
Amounts reclassified from accumulated other comprehensive (loss) income, net of taxes	1,068		-2,220
Total other comprehensive loss, net of taxes	3,688		2,510
Ending balance	8,424		7,538
Foreign Currency Translation Adjustment
Changes in Accumulated Other Comprehensive (Loss) Income:
Beginning balance	-10,702		27,460
Other comprehensive income (loss) before reclassifications, net of taxes	-120,270		-52,772
Amounts reclassified from accumulated other comprehensive (loss) income, net of taxes	0		0
Total other comprehensive loss, net of taxes	-120,270		-52,772
Ending balance	-130,972		-25,312
Amounts Reclassified from Accumulated Other Comprehensive (Loss) Income
Reclassifications from Accumulated Other Comprehensive (Loss) Income:
Net income	5,300		1,584
Amounts Reclassified from Accumulated Other Comprehensive (Loss) Income | Change in Unrecognized Pension and Other Postretirement Obligations
Reclassifications from Accumulated Other Comprehensive (Loss) Income:
Amortization of prior service cost	51	[1]	166	[1]
Amortization of net actuarial gain	6,086	[1]	5,262	[1]
Deferred tax	-1,905		-1,624
Net income	4,232		3,804
Amounts Reclassified from Accumulated Other Comprehensive (Loss) Income | Derivative Instrument Fair Market Value Adjustment
Reclassifications from Accumulated Other Comprehensive (Loss) Income:
Deferred tax	-441		906
Net income	1,068		-2,220
Amounts Reclassified from Accumulated Other Comprehensive (Loss) Income | Derivative Instrument Fair Market Value Adjustment | Foreign Currency Forward Contracts
Reclassifications from Accumulated Other Comprehensive (Loss) Income:
Foreign exchange cash flow hedges	$1,509	[2]	($3,126)	[2]
[1]	Amounts are included in the computation of net periodic benefits costs as either cost of sales or product development, selling and administrative expense as appropriate. Refer to Footnote 10, Retiree Benefits, for additional information.
[2]	Amounts are included in either net sales or cost of sales as appropriate. Refer to Footnote 11, Derivatives, for additional information.

Shareholders_Equity_Details

Shareholders' Equity (Details) (USD $)	3 Months Ended		18 Months Ended
	Jan. 30, 2015	Jan. 31, 2014	Jan. 30, 2015	Aug. 01, 2013
Equity [Abstract]
Value of shares authorized to be repurchased				$1,000,000,000
Purchase of treasury stock (in shares)	954,580	2,258,898	9,771,605
Purchase of treasury stock	50,000,000	122,000,000	533,400,000
Remaining shares available under repurchase program	$466,600,000		$466,600,000

ShareBased_Compensation_Detail

Share-Based Compensation (Details) (USD $)	3 Months Ended
	Jan. 30, 2015	Jan. 31, 2014
Disclosure of Compensation Related Costs, Share-based Payments [Abstract]
Share-based compensation expense	$7,554,000	$6,032,000
Deferred tax asset related to the share-based compensation expense	$1,900,000	$1,600,000

Retiree_Benefits_Details

Retiree Benefits (Details) (USD $)	3 Months Ended
In Thousands, unless otherwise specified	Jan. 30, 2015	Jan. 31, 2014
Pension Plans, Defined Benefit
Components of net periodic benefit cost
Service cost	$977	$2,721
Interest cost	19,657	20,661
Expected return on assets	-26,786	-26,385
Amortization of:
Prior service cost	18	133
Actuarial loss (gain)	6,288	5,488
Net periodic benefit cost	154	2,618
Postretirement Benefits
Components of net periodic benefit cost
Service cost	253	260
Interest cost	300	322
Expected return on assets	-160	-147
Amortization of:
Prior service cost	33	33
Actuarial loss (gain)	-202	-226
Net periodic benefit cost	$224	$242

Retiree_Benefits_Details_Textu

Retiree Benefits (Details Textual) (USD $)	3 Months Ended
	Jan. 30, 2015	Jan. 31, 2014
Pension contributions	$10,220,000	$2,973,000
Pension Plans, Defined Benefit
Pension contributions	10,200,000
Maximum | Pension Plans, Defined Benefit
Estimated employer contributions to defined benefit plan in current fiscal year	$15,000,000

Derivatives_Details_Textual

Derivatives (Details Textual) (USD $)	3 Months Ended
	Jan. 30, 2015	Jan. 31, 2014
Derivative Instruments and Hedging Activities Disclosure [Abstract]
Gain (loss) on foreign currency cash flow hedge ineffectiveness	$0	$100,000
Gain (loss) on foreign currency forward contracts designated and qualifying as fair value hedges	-800,000	-300,000
Gain (loss) on foreign currency derivative instruments not designated as hedging instruments	$6,800,000	$3,000,000

Derivatives_Details

Derivatives (Details) (Cash Flow Hedges, Foreign Currency Forward Contracts, USD $)	3 Months Ended
In Thousands, unless otherwise specified	Jan. 30, 2015	Jan. 31, 2014
Other Comprehensive Income
Derivative Instruments, Gain (Loss) [Line Items]
Effective portion amount of gain/(loss) recognized in OCI	$3,699	$6,659
Cost of sales
Derivative Instruments, Gain (Loss) [Line Items]
Effective portion gain (loss) reclassified from AOCI into earnings	-1,509	3,076
Sales
Derivative Instruments, Gain (Loss) [Line Items]
Effective portion gain (loss) reclassified from AOCI into earnings	$0	$50

Earnings_Per_Share_Details

Earnings Per Share (Details) (USD $)	3 Months Ended
In Thousands, except Per Share data, unless otherwise specified	Jan. 30, 2015	Jan. 31, 2014
Numerator:
Net income	$23,594	$48,861
Denominator:
Weighted average shares outstanding (in shares)	97,547	101,796
Dilutive effect of stock options, performance shares and restricted stock units (in shares)	591	871
Weighted average shares outstanding assuming dilution (in shares)	98,138	102,667
Basic earnings per share (in dollars per share)	$0.24	$0.48
Diluted earnings per share (in dollars per share)	$0.24	$0.48

Earnings_Per_Share_Details_Tex

Earnings Per Share (Details Textual)	3 Months Ended
In Millions, unless otherwise specified	Jan. 30, 2015	Jan. 31, 2014
Earnings Per Share [Abstract]
Weighted average shares excluded from the calculations of diluted earnings per share	2.3	1.5

Fair_Value_Measurements_Detail

Fair Value Measurements (Details) (USD $)	Jan. 30, 2015	Oct. 31, 2014
In Thousands, unless otherwise specified
Level 1
Current Assets
Cash equivalents	$30,107	$20,776
Other Current Assets
Derivatives	0	0
Other Accrued Liabilities
Derivatives	0	0
Level 2
Current Assets
Cash equivalents	0	0
Other Current Assets
Derivatives	9,284	2,820
Other Accrued Liabilities
Derivatives	13,757	7,294
Term Loan due 2019 | Level 1
Long-term Obligations Including Amounts due within One Year
Long-term debt	0	0
Term Loan due 2019 | Level 2
Long-term Obligations Including Amounts due within One Year
Long-term debt	377,803	379,108
6.0% Senior Notes due 2016 | Level 1
Long-term Obligations Including Amounts due within One Year
Long-term debt	0	0
6.0% Senior Notes due 2016 | Level 2
Long-term Obligations Including Amounts due within One Year
Long-term debt	269,800	272,025
5.125% Senior Notes due 2021 | Level 1
Long-term Obligations Including Amounts due within One Year
Long-term debt	0	0
5.125% Senior Notes due 2021 | Level 2
Long-term Obligations Including Amounts due within One Year
Long-term debt	560,700	547,000
6.625% Senior Notes due 2036 | Level 1
Long-term Obligations Including Amounts due within One Year
Long-term debt	0	0
6.625% Senior Notes due 2036 | Level 2
Long-term Obligations Including Amounts due within One Year
Long-term debt	195,900	181,095
Carrying Value
Current Assets
Cash equivalents	30,107	20,776
Other Current Assets
Derivatives	9,284	2,820
Other Accrued Liabilities
Derivatives	13,757	7,294
Carrying Value | Term Loan due 2019
Long-term Obligations Including Amounts due within One Year
Long-term debt	375,000	375,000
Carrying Value | 6.0% Senior Notes due 2016
Long-term Obligations Including Amounts due within One Year
Long-term debt	249,235	249,131
Carrying Value | 5.125% Senior Notes due 2021
Long-term Obligations Including Amounts due within One Year
Long-term debt	496,902	496,806
Carrying Value | 6.625% Senior Notes due 2036
Long-term Obligations Including Amounts due within One Year
Long-term debt	148,530	148,522
Total Fair Value
Current Assets
Cash equivalents	30,107	20,776
Other Current Assets
Derivatives	9,284	2,820
Other Accrued Liabilities
Derivatives	13,757	7,294
Total Fair Value | Term Loan due 2019
Long-term Obligations Including Amounts due within One Year
Long-term debt	377,803	379,108
Total Fair Value | 6.0% Senior Notes due 2016
Long-term Obligations Including Amounts due within One Year
Long-term debt	269,800	272,025
Total Fair Value | 5.125% Senior Notes due 2021
Long-term Obligations Including Amounts due within One Year
Long-term debt	560,700	547,000
Total Fair Value | 6.625% Senior Notes due 2036
Long-term Obligations Including Amounts due within One Year
Long-term debt	$195,900	$181,095

Fair_Value_Measurements_Detail1

Fair Value Measurements (Details Textual)	Jan. 30, 2015	Oct. 31, 2014	Nov. 01, 2006	Oct. 12, 2011
6.0% Senior Notes due 2016
Debt Instrument [Line Items]
Interest rate	6.00%	6.00%	6.00%
5.125% Senior Notes due 2021
Debt Instrument [Line Items]
Interest rate	5.13%	5.13%		5.13%
6.625% Senior Notes due 2036
Debt Instrument [Line Items]
Interest rate	6.63%	6.63%	6.63%

Contingent_Liabilities_Details

Contingent Liabilities (Details) (USD $)	Jan. 30, 2015
In Millions, unless otherwise specified
Loss Contingencies [Line Items]
Contingent liability	$211.40
Surety Bond
Loss Contingencies [Line Items]
Contingent liability	27.7
Other Guarantees
Loss Contingencies [Line Items]
Contingent liability	$8.50
Damages from Product Defects
Loss Contingencies [Line Items]
Number of unresolved asbestos and silica-related product liability cases	3,300

Segment_Information_Details_Te

Segment Information (Details Textual)	3 Months Ended
	Jan. 30, 2015
	Segment
Segment Reporting [Abstract]
Number of reportable segments	2

Segment_Information_Details

Segment Information (Details) (USD $)	3 Months Ended
In Thousands, unless otherwise specified	Jan. 30, 2015	Jan. 31, 2014
Schedule of segment reporting information
Net sales	$703,873	$839,312
Operating income (loss)	48,706	85,245
Interest income	2,940	2,583
Interest expense	-15,897	-16,403
Income (loss) before income taxes	35,749	71,425
Depreciation and amortization	33,679	32,766
Capital expenditures	22,258	26,655
Underground
Schedule of segment reporting information
Net sales	384,663	477,463
Operating income (loss)	38,197	62,606
Interest income	0	0
Interest expense	0	0
Income (loss) before income taxes	38,197	62,606
Depreciation and amortization	19,188	18,734
Capital expenditures	9,061	9,856
Surface
Schedule of segment reporting information
Net sales	347,036	400,696
Operating income (loss)	29,060	46,152
Interest income	0	0
Interest expense	0	0
Income (loss) before income taxes	29,060	46,152
Depreciation and amortization	13,789	13,292
Capital expenditures	13,104	13,255
Corporate
Schedule of segment reporting information
Net sales	0	0
Operating income (loss)	-12,095	-14,222
Interest income	2,940	2,583
Interest expense	-15,897	-16,403
Income (loss) before income taxes	-25,052	-28,042
Depreciation and amortization	702	740
Capital expenditures	93	3,544
Eliminations
Schedule of segment reporting information
Net sales	-27,826	-38,847
Operating income (loss)	-6,456	-9,291
Interest income	0	0
Interest expense	0	0
Income (loss) before income taxes	-6,456	-9,291
Depreciation and amortization	0	0
Capital expenditures	$0	$0

Subsidiary_Guarantors_Details

Subsidiary Guarantors (Details) (USD $)	3 Months Ended
In Thousands, unless otherwise specified	Jan. 30, 2015	Jan. 31, 2014	Oct. 31, 2014	Oct. 25, 2013
Condensed Consolidating Statement of Income
Net sales	$703,873	$839,312
Cost of sales	520,746	604,178
Product development, selling and administrative expenses	137,634	153,029
Other (income) expense, net	-3,213	-3,140
Operating income	48,706	85,245
Income before income taxes	35,749	71,425
Provision (benefit) for income taxes	12,155	22,564
Net income	23,594	48,861
Comprehensive (loss) income	-88,756	2,403
Current assets:
Cash and cash equivalents	152,326	290,899
Accounts receivable, net	888,675		1,059,709
Inventories	1,176,048		1,108,308
Other current assets	174,909		180,151
Total current assets	2,391,958		2,618,359
Property, plant and equipment, net	864,719		892,440
Other assets:
Other intangible assets, net	311,029		319,269
Goodwill	1,493,301		1,516,693
Deferred income taxes	64,819		70,181
Other non-current assets	169,281		180,044
Total other assets	2,038,430		2,086,187
Total assets	5,295,107		5,596,986
Current liabilities:
Short-term notes payable, including current portion of long-term obligations	16,672		11,739
Trade accounts payable	322,887		395,945
Employee compensation and benefits	85,000		136,911
Advance payments and progress billings	312,401		285,939
Accrued warranties	58,528	77,804	67,272	85,732
Other accrued liabilities	227,734		265,600
Current liabilities of discontinued operations	11,582		11,582
Total current liabilities	1,034,804		1,174,988
Long-term obligations	1,264,988		1,269,541
Other liabilities:
Liabilities for postretirement benefits	19,290		19,609
Accrued pension costs	137,252		144,379
Other non-current liabilities	152,401		147,472
Total other liabilities	308,943		311,460
Shareholders’ equity	2,686,372		2,840,997
Total liabilities and shareholders’ equity	5,295,107		5,596,986
Operating Activities:
Net cash provided (used) by operating activities of continuing operations	-18,355	64,839
Net cash provided (used) by operating activities of discontinued operations	0	67
Net cash (used) provided by operating activities	-18,355	64,906
Investing Activities:
Property, plant and equipment acquired	-22,258	-26,655
Proceeds from sale of property, plant and equipment	756	2,081
Other investing activities, net	141	-21
Net cash used by investing activities	-21,361	-24,595
Financing Activities:
Common stock issued	273	1,985
Dividends paid	-19,489	-17,850
Repayments of term loan	0	-12,500
Treasury stock purchased	-50,000	-122,036
Other financing activities, net	440	-1,543
Net cash used by financing activities	-68,776	-151,944
Effect of Exchange Rate Changes on Cash and Cash Equivalents	-9,373	-3,177
Decrease in Cash and Cash Equivalents	-117,865	-114,810
Cash and Cash Equivalents at Beginning of Period	270,191	405,709
Cash and Cash Equivalents at End of Period	152,326	290,899
Parent Company
Condensed Consolidating Statement of Income
Net sales	0	0
Cost of sales	0	0
Product development, selling and administrative expenses	9,848	14,669
Other (income) expense, net	0	-473
Operating income	-9,848	-14,196
Intercompany items	16,770	17,278
Interest (expense) income, net	-15,598	-16,045
Income before income taxes	-8,676	-12,963
Provision (benefit) for income taxes	17,492	-5,054
Equity in income of subsidiaries	23,594	56,770
Net income	-2,574	48,861
Comprehensive (loss) income	-114,924	2,403
Current assets:
Cash and cash equivalents	10,550	29,665
Accounts receivable, net	0		0
Inventories	0		0
Other current assets	73,001		87,945
Total current assets	83,551		142,819
Property, plant and equipment, net	24,116		23,660
Other assets:
Other intangible assets, net	0		0
Goodwill	0		0
Deferred income taxes	-6,958		159
Other non-current assets	4,082,542		4,191,771
Total other assets	4,075,584		4,191,930
Total assets	4,183,251		4,358,409
Current liabilities:
Short-term notes payable, including current portion of long-term obligations	4,688		0
Trade accounts payable	2,306		3,134
Employee compensation and benefits	6,819		11,639
Advance payments and progress billings	0		0
Accrued warranties	0		0
Other accrued liabilities	71,946		94,097
Current liabilities of discontinued operations	0		0
Total current liabilities	85,759		108,870
Long-term obligations	1,264,979		1,269,459
Other liabilities:
Liabilities for postretirement benefits	18,420		18,743
Accrued pension costs	124,560		132,448
Other non-current liabilities	3,161		-12,108
Total other liabilities	146,141		139,083
Shareholders’ equity	2,686,372		2,840,997
Total liabilities and shareholders’ equity	4,183,251		4,358,409
Operating Activities:
Net cash provided (used) by operating activities of continuing operations		61,014
Net cash provided (used) by operating activities of discontinued operations		0
Net cash (used) provided by operating activities	25,892	61,014
Investing Activities:
Property, plant and equipment acquired	-93	-3,544
Proceeds from sale of property, plant and equipment	0	0
Other investing activities, net	-1,168	-21
Net cash used by investing activities	-1,261	-3,565
Financing Activities:
Common stock issued	273	1,985
Dividends paid	-19,489	-17,850
Repayments of term loan		-12,500
Treasury stock purchased	-50,000	-122,036
Other financing activities, net	261	284
Net cash used by financing activities	-68,955	-150,685
Effect of Exchange Rate Changes on Cash and Cash Equivalents	0	0
Decrease in Cash and Cash Equivalents	-44,324	-93,236
Cash and Cash Equivalents at Beginning of Period	54,874	122,901
Cash and Cash Equivalents at End of Period	10,550	29,665
Subsidiary Guarantors
Condensed Consolidating Statement of Income
Net sales	441,075	480,672
Cost of sales	321,204	363,067
Product development, selling and administrative expenses	55,491	67,835
Other (income) expense, net	4,637	1,949
Operating income	59,743	47,821
Intercompany items	-23,708	-19,986
Interest (expense) income, net	1,634	1,885
Income before income taxes	37,669	29,720
Provision (benefit) for income taxes	2,996	26,368
Equity in income of subsidiaries	43,472	33,013
Net income	78,145	36,365
Comprehensive (loss) income	79,554	34,830
Current assets:
Cash and cash equivalents	3,427	6,580
Accounts receivable, net	391,317		400,456
Inventories	490,101		470,194
Other current assets	13,833		9,520
Total current assets	898,678		896,599
Property, plant and equipment, net	340,593		346,761
Other assets:
Other intangible assets, net	224,217		228,950
Goodwill	453,374		453,374
Deferred income taxes	0		0
Other non-current assets	1,976,228		2,102,499
Total other assets	2,653,819		2,784,823
Total assets	3,893,090		4,028,183
Current liabilities:
Short-term notes payable, including current portion of long-term obligations	11,896		11,634
Trade accounts payable	173,934		215,235
Employee compensation and benefits	34,472		58,374
Advance payments and progress billings	123,984		117,768
Accrued warranties	15,175		17,002
Other accrued liabilities	58,521		54,523
Current liabilities of discontinued operations	11,582		11,582
Total current liabilities	429,564		486,118
Long-term obligations	0		0
Other liabilities:
Liabilities for postretirement benefits	870		866
Accrued pension costs	8,748		7,529
Other non-current liabilities	7,978		7,780
Total other liabilities	17,596		16,175
Shareholders’ equity	3,445,930		3,525,890
Total liabilities and shareholders’ equity	3,893,090		4,028,183
Operating Activities:
Net cash provided (used) by operating activities of continuing operations		-9,829
Net cash provided (used) by operating activities of discontinued operations		67
Net cash (used) provided by operating activities	-7,426	-9,762
Investing Activities:
Property, plant and equipment acquired	-5,971	-4,084
Proceeds from sale of property, plant and equipment	133	1,277
Other investing activities, net	0	0
Net cash used by investing activities	-5,838	-2,807
Financing Activities:
Common stock issued	0	0
Dividends paid	0	0
Repayments of term loan		0
Treasury stock purchased	0	0
Other financing activities, net	262	1,212
Net cash used by financing activities	262	-1,212
Effect of Exchange Rate Changes on Cash and Cash Equivalents	0	0
Decrease in Cash and Cash Equivalents	-13,002	-13,781
Cash and Cash Equivalents at Beginning of Period	16,429	20,361
Cash and Cash Equivalents at End of Period	3,427	6,580
Non-Guarantor Subsidiaries
Condensed Consolidating Statement of Income
Net sales	473,089	602,765
Cost of sales	362,940	445,839
Product development, selling and administrative expenses	72,295	70,525
Other (income) expense, net	-7,850	-4,616
Operating income	45,704	91,017
Intercompany items	-6,040	-9,071
Interest (expense) income, net	1,007	340
Income before income taxes	40,671	82,286
Provision (benefit) for income taxes	-8,333	1,250
Equity in income of subsidiaries	0	0
Net income	49,004	81,036
Comprehensive (loss) income	-77,904	33,332
Current assets:
Cash and cash equivalents	138,349	254,654
Accounts receivable, net	520,196		675,515
Inventories	793,318		753,922
Other current assets	88,060		82,671
Total current assets	1,539,923		1,710,996
Property, plant and equipment, net	504,871		525,642
Other assets:
Other intangible assets, net	86,812		90,319
Goodwill	1,039,927		1,063,319
Deferred income taxes	71,777		70,022
Other non-current assets	2,535,322		2,644,843
Total other assets	3,733,838		3,868,503
Total assets	5,778,632		6,105,141
Current liabilities:
Short-term notes payable, including current portion of long-term obligations	88		105
Trade accounts payable	146,647		177,576
Employee compensation and benefits	43,709		66,898
Advance payments and progress billings	215,298		193,165
Accrued warranties	43,353		50,270
Other accrued liabilities	104,888		124,244
Current liabilities of discontinued operations	0		0
Total current liabilities	553,983		612,258
Long-term obligations	9		82
Other liabilities:
Liabilities for postretirement benefits	0		0
Accrued pension costs	3,944		4,402
Other non-current liabilities	141,262		151,800
Total other liabilities	145,206		156,202
Shareholders’ equity	5,079,434		5,336,599
Total liabilities and shareholders’ equity	5,778,632		6,105,141
Operating Activities:
Net cash provided (used) by operating activities of continuing operations		13,654
Net cash provided (used) by operating activities of discontinued operations		0
Net cash (used) provided by operating activities	-36,821	13,654
Investing Activities:
Property, plant and equipment acquired	-16,194	-19,027
Proceeds from sale of property, plant and equipment	623	804
Other investing activities, net	1,309	0
Net cash used by investing activities	-14,262	-18,223
Financing Activities:
Common stock issued	0	0
Dividends paid	0	0
Repayments of term loan		0
Treasury stock purchased	0	0
Other financing activities, net	-83	47
Net cash used by financing activities	-83	-47
Effect of Exchange Rate Changes on Cash and Cash Equivalents	-9,373	-3,177
Decrease in Cash and Cash Equivalents	-60,539	-7,793
Cash and Cash Equivalents at Beginning of Period	198,888	262,447
Cash and Cash Equivalents at End of Period	138,349	254,654
Eliminations
Condensed Consolidating Statement of Income
Net sales	-210,291	-244,125
Cost of sales	-163,398	-204,728
Product development, selling and administrative expenses	0	0
Other (income) expense, net	0	0
Operating income	-46,893	-39,397
Intercompany items	12,978	11,779
Interest (expense) income, net	0	0
Income before income taxes	-33,915	-27,618
Provision (benefit) for income taxes	0	0
Equity in income of subsidiaries	-67,066	-89,783
Net income	-100,981	-117,401
Comprehensive (loss) income	24,518	-68,162
Current assets:
Cash and cash equivalents	0
Accounts receivable, net	-22,838		-16,262
Inventories	-107,371		-115,808
Other current assets	15		15
Total current assets	-130,194		-132,055
Property, plant and equipment, net	-4,861		-3,623
Other assets:
Other intangible assets, net	0		0
Goodwill	0		0
Deferred income taxes	0		0
Other non-current assets	-8,424,811		-8,759,069
Total other assets	-8,424,811		-8,759,069
Total assets	-8,559,866		-8,894,747
Current liabilities:
Short-term notes payable, including current portion of long-term obligations	0		0
Trade accounts payable	0		0
Employee compensation and benefits	0		0
Advance payments and progress billings	-26,881		-24,994
Accrued warranties	0		0
Other accrued liabilities	-7,621		-7,264
Current liabilities of discontinued operations	0		0
Total current liabilities	-34,502		-32,258
Long-term obligations	0		0
Other liabilities:
Liabilities for postretirement benefits	0		0
Accrued pension costs	0		0
Other non-current liabilities	0		0
Total other liabilities	0		0
Shareholders’ equity	-8,525,364		-8,862,489
Total liabilities and shareholders’ equity	-8,559,866		-8,894,747
Financing Activities:
Cash and Cash Equivalents at Beginning of Period	0
Cash and Cash Equivalents at End of Period	0
Consolidated
Condensed Consolidating Statement of Income
Net sales	703,873	839,312
Cost of sales	520,746	604,178
Product development, selling and administrative expenses	137,634	153,029
Other (income) expense, net	-3,213	-3,140
Operating income	48,706	85,245
Intercompany items	0	0
Interest (expense) income, net	-12,957	-13,820
Income before income taxes	35,749	71,425
Provision (benefit) for income taxes	12,155	22,564
Equity in income of subsidiaries	0	0
Net income	23,594	48,861
Comprehensive (loss) income	-88,756	2,403
Current assets:
Cash and cash equivalents	152,326	290,899
Accounts receivable, net	888,675		1,059,709
Inventories	1,176,048		1,108,308
Other current assets	174,909		180,151
Total current assets	2,391,958		2,618,359
Property, plant and equipment, net	864,719		892,440
Other assets:
Other intangible assets, net	311,029		319,269
Goodwill	1,493,301		1,516,693
Deferred income taxes	64,819		70,181
Other non-current assets	169,281		180,044
Total other assets	2,038,430		2,086,187
Total assets	5,295,107		5,596,986
Current liabilities:
Short-term notes payable, including current portion of long-term obligations	16,672		11,739
Trade accounts payable	322,887		395,945
Employee compensation and benefits	85,000		136,911
Advance payments and progress billings	312,401		285,939
Accrued warranties	58,528		67,272
Other accrued liabilities	227,734		265,600
Current liabilities of discontinued operations	11,582		11,582
Total current liabilities	1,034,804		1,174,988
Long-term obligations	1,264,988		1,269,541
Other liabilities:
Liabilities for postretirement benefits	19,290		19,609
Accrued pension costs	137,252		144,379
Other non-current liabilities	152,401		147,472
Total other liabilities	308,943		311,460
Shareholders’ equity	2,686,372		2,840,997
Total liabilities and shareholders’ equity	5,295,107		5,596,986
Operating Activities:
Net cash provided (used) by operating activities of continuing operations		64,839
Net cash provided (used) by operating activities of discontinued operations		67
Net cash (used) provided by operating activities	-18,355	64,906
Investing Activities:
Property, plant and equipment acquired	-22,258	-26,655
Proceeds from sale of property, plant and equipment	756	2,081
Other investing activities, net	141	-21
Net cash used by investing activities	-21,361	-24,595
Financing Activities:
Common stock issued	273	1,985
Dividends paid	-19,489	-17,850
Repayments of term loan		-12,500
Treasury stock purchased	-50,000	-122,036
Other financing activities, net	440	1,543
Net cash used by financing activities	-68,776	-151,944
Effect of Exchange Rate Changes on Cash and Cash Equivalents	-9,373	-3,177
Decrease in Cash and Cash Equivalents	-117,865	-114,810
Cash and Cash Equivalents at Beginning of Period	270,191	405,709
Cash and Cash Equivalents at End of Period	$152,326	$290,899

Supplemental_Subsidiary_Guaran2

Supplemental Subsidiary Guarantors (Details) (USD $)	3 Months Ended
In Thousands, unless otherwise specified	Jan. 30, 2015	Jan. 31, 2014	Oct. 31, 2014	Oct. 25, 2013
Condensed Consolidating Statement of Income
Net sales	$703,873	$839,312
Cost of sales	520,746	604,178
Product development, selling and administrative expenses	137,634	153,029
Other (income) expense, net	-3,213	-3,140
Operating income	48,706	85,245
Income before income taxes	35,749	71,425
Provision (benefit) for income taxes	12,155	22,564
Net income	23,594	48,861
Comprehensive (loss) income	-88,756	2,403
Current assets:
Cash and cash equivalents	152,326	290,899
Accounts receivable, net	888,675		1,059,709
Inventories	1,176,048		1,108,308
Other current assets	174,909		180,151
Total current assets	2,391,958		2,618,359
Property, plant and equipment, net	864,719		892,440
Other assets:
Other intangible assets, net	311,029		319,269
Goodwill	1,493,301		1,516,693
Deferred income taxes	64,819		70,181
Other non-current assets	169,281		180,044
Total other assets	2,038,430		2,086,187
Total assets	5,295,107		5,596,986
Current liabilities:
Short-term notes payable, including current portion of long-term obligations	16,672		11,739
Trade accounts payable	322,887		395,945
Employee compensation and benefits	85,000		136,911
Advance payments and progress billings	312,401		285,939
Accrued warranties	58,528	77,804	67,272	85,732
Other accrued liabilities	227,734		265,600
Current liabilities of discontinued operations	11,582		11,582
Total current liabilities	1,034,804		1,174,988
Long-term obligations	1,264,988		1,269,541
Other liabilities:
Liabilities for postretirement benefits	19,290		19,609
Accrued pension costs	137,252		144,379
Other non-current liabilities	152,401		147,472
Total other liabilities	308,943		311,460
Shareholders’ equity	2,686,372		2,840,997
Total liabilities and shareholders’ equity	5,295,107		5,596,986
Operating Activities:
Net cash provided (used) by operating activities of continuing operations	-18,355	64,839
Net cash provided (used) by operating activities of discontinued operations	0	67
Net cash (used) provided by operating activities	-18,355	64,906
Investing Activities:
Property, plant and equipment acquired	-22,258	-26,655
Proceeds from sale of property, plant and equipment	756	2,081
Other investing activities, net	141	-21
Net cash used by investing activities	-21,361	-24,595
Financing Activities:
Common stock issued	273	1,985
Dividends paid	-19,489	-17,850
Repayments of term loan	0	-12,500
Treasury stock purchased	-50,000	-122,036
Other financing activities, net	440	-1,543
Net cash used by financing activities	-68,776	-151,944
Effect of Exchange Rate Changes on Cash and Cash Equivalents	-9,373	-3,177
Decrease in Cash and Cash Equivalents	-117,865	-114,810
Cash and Cash Equivalents at Beginning of Period	270,191	405,709
Cash and Cash Equivalents at End of Period	152,326	290,899
Parent Company
Condensed Consolidating Statement of Income
Net sales	0	0
Cost of sales	0	0
Product development, selling and administrative expenses	9,848	14,669
Other (income) expense, net	0	-473
Operating income	-9,848	-14,196
Intercompany items	16,770	17,278
Interest (expense) income, net	-15,598	-16,045
Income before income taxes	-8,676	-12,963
Provision (benefit) for income taxes	17,492	-5,054
Equity in income of subsidiaries	23,594	56,770
Net income	-2,574	48,861
Comprehensive (loss) income	-114,924	2,403
Current assets:
Cash and cash equivalents	10,550	29,665
Accounts receivable, net	0		0
Inventories	0		0
Other current assets	73,001		87,945
Total current assets	83,551		142,819
Property, plant and equipment, net	24,116		23,660
Other assets:
Other intangible assets, net	0		0
Goodwill	0		0
Deferred income taxes	-6,958		159
Other non-current assets	4,082,542		4,191,771
Total other assets	4,075,584		4,191,930
Total assets	4,183,251		4,358,409
Current liabilities:
Short-term notes payable, including current portion of long-term obligations	4,688		0
Trade accounts payable	2,306		3,134
Employee compensation and benefits	6,819		11,639
Advance payments and progress billings	0		0
Accrued warranties	0		0
Other accrued liabilities	71,946		94,097
Current liabilities of discontinued operations	0		0
Total current liabilities	85,759		108,870
Long-term obligations	1,264,979		1,269,459
Other liabilities:
Liabilities for postretirement benefits	18,420		18,743
Accrued pension costs	124,560		132,448
Other non-current liabilities	3,161		-12,108
Total other liabilities	146,141		139,083
Shareholders’ equity	2,686,372		2,840,997
Total liabilities and shareholders’ equity	4,183,251		4,358,409
Operating Activities:
Net cash provided (used) by operating activities of continuing operations		61,014
Net cash provided (used) by operating activities of discontinued operations		0
Net cash (used) provided by operating activities	25,892	61,014
Investing Activities:
Property, plant and equipment acquired	-93	-3,544
Proceeds from sale of property, plant and equipment	0	0
Other investing activities, net	-1,168	-21
Net cash used by investing activities	-1,261	-3,565
Financing Activities:
Common stock issued	273	1,985
Dividends paid	-19,489	-17,850
Repayments of term loan		-12,500
Treasury stock purchased	-50,000	-122,036
Other financing activities, net	261	284
Net cash used by financing activities	-68,955	-150,685
Effect of Exchange Rate Changes on Cash and Cash Equivalents	0	0
Decrease in Cash and Cash Equivalents	-44,324	-93,236
Cash and Cash Equivalents at Beginning of Period	54,874	122,901
Cash and Cash Equivalents at End of Period	10,550	29,665
Supplemental Subsidiary Guarantors
Condensed Consolidating Statement of Income
Net sales	439,592	478,576
Cost of sales	319,552	361,369
Product development, selling and administrative expenses	55,491	67,591
Other (income) expense, net	4,640	2,330
Operating income	59,909	47,286
Intercompany items	-23,708	-19,986
Interest (expense) income, net	1,689	1,854
Income before income taxes	37,890	29,154
Provision (benefit) for income taxes	3,010	27,256
Equity in income of subsidiaries	43,472	33,013
Net income	78,352	34,911
Comprehensive (loss) income	79,761	33,376
Current assets:
Cash and cash equivalents	3,427	6,580
Accounts receivable, net	384,043		391,672
Inventories	490,101		470,194
Other current assets	13,833		9,520
Total current assets	891,404		887,815
Property, plant and equipment, net	338,978		345,117
Other assets:
Other intangible assets, net	224,217		228,950
Goodwill	453,374		453,374
Deferred income taxes	0		0
Other non-current assets	1,941,959		2,106,760
Total other assets	2,619,550		2,789,084
Total assets	3,849,932		4,022,016
Current liabilities:
Short-term notes payable, including current portion of long-term obligations	11,896		11,634
Trade accounts payable	173,583		214,603
Employee compensation and benefits	34,472		58,374
Advance payments and progress billings	123,984		117,768
Accrued warranties	15,175		17,002
Other accrued liabilities	58,521		54,523
Current liabilities of discontinued operations	11,582		11,582
Total current liabilities	429,213		485,486
Long-term obligations	0		0
Other liabilities:
Liabilities for postretirement benefits	870		866
Accrued pension costs	8,748		7,529
Other non-current liabilities	7,978		7,780
Total other liabilities	17,596		16,175
Shareholders’ equity	3,403,123		3,520,355
Total liabilities and shareholders’ equity	3,849,932		4,022,016
Operating Activities:
Net cash provided (used) by operating activities of continuing operations		-9,829
Net cash provided (used) by operating activities of discontinued operations		67
Net cash (used) provided by operating activities	-7,426	-9,762
Investing Activities:
Property, plant and equipment acquired	-5,971	-4,084
Proceeds from sale of property, plant and equipment	133	1,277
Other investing activities, net	0	0
Net cash used by investing activities	-5,838	-2,807
Financing Activities:
Common stock issued	0	0
Dividends paid	0	0
Repayments of term loan		0
Treasury stock purchased	0	0
Other financing activities, net	262	1,212
Net cash used by financing activities	262	-1,212
Effect of Exchange Rate Changes on Cash and Cash Equivalents	0	0
Decrease in Cash and Cash Equivalents	-13,002	-13,781
Cash and Cash Equivalents at Beginning of Period	16,429	20,361
Cash and Cash Equivalents at End of Period	3,427	6,580
Supplemental Non-Guarantor Subsidiaries
Condensed Consolidating Statement of Income
Net sales	474,572	604,861
Cost of sales	364,592	447,537
Product development, selling and administrative expenses	72,295	70,769
Other (income) expense, net	-7,853	-4,997
Operating income	45,538	91,552
Intercompany items	-6,040	-9,071
Interest (expense) income, net	952	371
Income before income taxes	40,450	82,852
Provision (benefit) for income taxes	-8,347	362
Equity in income of subsidiaries	0	0
Net income	48,797	82,490
Comprehensive (loss) income	-78,111	34,786
Current assets:
Cash and cash equivalents	138,349	254,654
Accounts receivable, net	527,470		684,299
Inventories	793,318		753,922
Other current assets	88,060		82,671
Total current assets	1,547,197		1,719,780
Property, plant and equipment, net	506,486		527,286
Other assets:
Other intangible assets, net	86,812		90,319
Goodwill	1,039,927		1,063,319
Deferred income taxes	71,777		70,022
Other non-current assets	2,569,591		2,640,582
Total other assets	3,768,107		3,864,242
Total assets	5,821,790		6,111,308
Current liabilities:
Short-term notes payable, including current portion of long-term obligations	88		105
Trade accounts payable	146,998		178,208
Employee compensation and benefits	43,709		66,898
Advance payments and progress billings	215,298		193,165
Accrued warranties	43,353		50,270
Other accrued liabilities	104,888		124,244
Current liabilities of discontinued operations	0		0
Total current liabilities	554,334		612,890
Long-term obligations	9		82
Other liabilities:
Liabilities for postretirement benefits	0		0
Accrued pension costs	3,944		4,402
Other non-current liabilities	141,262		151,800
Total other liabilities	145,206		156,202
Shareholders’ equity	5,122,241		5,342,134
Total liabilities and shareholders’ equity	5,821,790		6,111,308
Operating Activities:
Net cash provided (used) by operating activities of continuing operations		13,654
Net cash provided (used) by operating activities of discontinued operations		0
Net cash (used) provided by operating activities	-36,821	13,654
Investing Activities:
Property, plant and equipment acquired	-16,194	-19,027
Proceeds from sale of property, plant and equipment	623	804
Other investing activities, net	1,309	0
Net cash used by investing activities	-14,262	-18,223
Financing Activities:
Common stock issued	0	0
Dividends paid	0	0
Repayments of term loan		0
Treasury stock purchased	0	0
Other financing activities, net	-83	47
Net cash used by financing activities	-83	-47
Effect of Exchange Rate Changes on Cash and Cash Equivalents	-9,373	-3,177
Decrease in Cash and Cash Equivalents	-60,539	-7,793
Cash and Cash Equivalents at Beginning of Period	198,888	262,447
Cash and Cash Equivalents at End of Period	138,349	254,654
Eliminations
Condensed Consolidating Statement of Income
Net sales	-210,291	-244,125
Cost of sales	-163,398	-204,728
Product development, selling and administrative expenses	0	0
Other (income) expense, net	0	0
Operating income	-46,893	-39,397
Intercompany items	12,978	11,779
Interest (expense) income, net	0	0
Income before income taxes	-33,915	-27,618
Provision (benefit) for income taxes	0	0
Equity in income of subsidiaries	-67,066	-89,783
Net income	-100,981	-117,401
Comprehensive (loss) income	24,518	-68,162
Current assets:
Cash and cash equivalents	0
Accounts receivable, net	-22,838		-16,262
Inventories	-107,371		-115,808
Other current assets	15		15
Total current assets	-130,194		-132,055
Property, plant and equipment, net	-4,861		-3,623
Other assets:
Other intangible assets, net	0		0
Goodwill	0		0
Deferred income taxes	0		0
Other non-current assets	-8,424,811		-8,759,069
Total other assets	-8,424,811		-8,759,069
Total assets	-8,559,866		-8,894,747
Current liabilities:
Short-term notes payable, including current portion of long-term obligations	0		0
Trade accounts payable	0		0
Employee compensation and benefits	0		0
Advance payments and progress billings	-26,881		-24,994
Accrued warranties	0		0
Other accrued liabilities	-7,621		-7,264
Current liabilities of discontinued operations	0		0
Total current liabilities	-34,502		-32,258
Long-term obligations	0		0
Other liabilities:
Liabilities for postretirement benefits	0		0
Accrued pension costs	0		0
Other non-current liabilities	0		0
Total other liabilities	0		0
Shareholders’ equity	-8,525,364		-8,862,489
Total liabilities and shareholders’ equity	-8,559,866		-8,894,747
Financing Activities:
Cash and Cash Equivalents at Beginning of Period	0
Cash and Cash Equivalents at End of Period	0
Consolidated
Condensed Consolidating Statement of Income
Net sales	703,873	839,312
Cost of sales	520,746	604,178
Product development, selling and administrative expenses	137,634	153,029
Other (income) expense, net	-3,213	-3,140
Operating income	48,706	85,245
Intercompany items	0	0
Interest (expense) income, net	-12,957	-13,820
Income before income taxes	35,749	71,425
Provision (benefit) for income taxes	12,155	22,564
Equity in income of subsidiaries	0	0
Net income	23,594	48,861
Comprehensive (loss) income	-88,756	2,403
Current assets:
Cash and cash equivalents	152,326	290,899
Accounts receivable, net	888,675		1,059,709
Inventories	1,176,048		1,108,308
Other current assets	174,909		180,151
Total current assets	2,391,958		2,618,359
Property, plant and equipment, net	864,719		892,440
Other assets:
Other intangible assets, net	311,029		319,269
Goodwill	1,493,301		1,516,693
Deferred income taxes	64,819		70,181
Other non-current assets	169,281		180,044
Total other assets	2,038,430		2,086,187
Total assets	5,295,107		5,596,986
Current liabilities:
Short-term notes payable, including current portion of long-term obligations	16,672		11,739
Trade accounts payable	322,887		395,945
Employee compensation and benefits	85,000		136,911
Advance payments and progress billings	312,401		285,939
Accrued warranties	58,528		67,272
Other accrued liabilities	227,734		265,600
Current liabilities of discontinued operations	11,582		11,582
Total current liabilities	1,034,804		1,174,988
Long-term obligations	1,264,988		1,269,541
Other liabilities:
Liabilities for postretirement benefits	19,290		19,609
Accrued pension costs	137,252		144,379
Other non-current liabilities	152,401		147,472
Total other liabilities	308,943		311,460
Shareholders’ equity	2,686,372		2,840,997
Total liabilities and shareholders’ equity	5,295,107		5,596,986
Operating Activities:
Net cash provided (used) by operating activities of continuing operations		64,839
Net cash provided (used) by operating activities of discontinued operations		67
Net cash (used) provided by operating activities	-18,355	64,906
Investing Activities:
Property, plant and equipment acquired	-22,258	-26,655
Proceeds from sale of property, plant and equipment	756	2,081
Other investing activities, net	141	-21
Net cash used by investing activities	-21,361	-24,595
Financing Activities:
Common stock issued	273	1,985
Dividends paid	-19,489	-17,850
Repayments of term loan		-12,500
Treasury stock purchased	-50,000	-122,036
Other financing activities, net	440	1,543
Net cash used by financing activities	-68,776	-151,944
Effect of Exchange Rate Changes on Cash and Cash Equivalents	-9,373	-3,177
Decrease in Cash and Cash Equivalents	-117,865	-114,810
Cash and Cash Equivalents at Beginning of Period	270,191	405,709
Cash and Cash Equivalents at End of Period	$152,326	$290,899

Subsequent_Events_Details

Subsequent Events (Details) (Subsequent event, USD $)	Feb. 18, 2015
Subsequent event
Subsequent Event [Line Items]
Cash dividend declared (in dollars per share)	$0.20