SEGMENT INFORMATION |
3 Months Ended | ||||
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Jan. 31, 2017 | |||||
| Segment Reporting [Abstract] | |||||
| SEGMENT INFORMATION |
We operate in a single segment: industrial automation equipment. We design, manufacture and sell computerized machine tools, consisting primarily of vertical machining centers (mills) and turning centers (lathes), to companies in the metal cutting industry through a worldwide sales, service and distribution network. Our computer control systems and software products are primarily sold as integral components of our computerized machine tool products. We also provide machine tool components, software options, control upgrades, accessories and replacement parts for our products, as well as customer service and training support. |