STOCKHOLDERS' EQUITY (Details 3) (USD $) In Thousands, unless otherwise specified	12 Months Ended
	Oct. 31, 2013	Oct. 31, 2011
Components and activity of accumulated other comprehensive loss
Balance at the beginning of the period	$ 9,974	$ 6,826
Other comprehensive loss before reclassifications	4,212
Amounts reclassified from AOCL	(1,616)
Net current period other comprehensive (income) loss	2,596
Balance at the end of the period	12,570	6,826
Foreign Currency Translation Adjustments
Components and activity of accumulated other comprehensive loss
Balance at the beginning of the period	5,436
Other comprehensive loss before reclassifications	2,342
Net current period other comprehensive (income) loss	2,342
Balance at the end of the period	7,778
Pension and Post-retirement Benefits
Components and activity of accumulated other comprehensive loss
Balance at the beginning of the period	4,328
Amounts reclassified from AOCL	(645)
Net current period other comprehensive (income) loss	(645)
Balance at the end of the period	3,683
Cash Flow Derivative Instruments
Components and activity of accumulated other comprehensive loss
Balance at the beginning of the period	210
Other comprehensive loss before reclassifications	1,870
Amounts reclassified from AOCL	(971)
Net current period other comprehensive (income) loss	899
Balance at the end of the period	$ 1,109