Consolidated Statements of Comprehensive Income (Loss) - USD ($) $ in Thousands	12 Months Ended
	Oct. 31, 2020	Oct. 31, 2019	Oct. 31, 2018
Statement of Comprehensive Income [Abstract]
Net income	$ 38,496	$ (46,730)	$ 26,553
Foreign currency translation adjustments gain (loss)	1,078	1,864	(6,640)
Change in pension from net unamortized (loss) gain (pretax)	(376)	(6,572)	2,253
Change in pension from net unamortized (loss) gain tax benefit (expense)	91	1,596	(1,242)
Total other comprehensive income (loss), net of tax	793	(3,112)	(5,629)
Comprehensive income (loss)	$ 39,289	$ (49,842)	$ 20,924