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Basis of Presentation and Summary of Significant Accounting Policies (Tables)
12 Months Ended
Oct. 31, 2016
Organization, Consolidation and Presentation of Financial Statements [Abstract]  
Schedule of Amortization Expense on Other Intangible Assets
Amortization expense on intangible assets is recorded on the straight-line method over their useful lives as follows:
 
  
Years
Trade names
10-15
Non-competes
1-10
Customer relationships
5-15
Other intangibles
3-15
Depreciation on Properties, Plants and Equipment
Depreciation on properties, plants and equipment is provided on the straight-line method over the estimated useful lives of the assets as follows:
 
  
Years
Buildings
30-45
Machinery and equipment
3-19