Consolidated Balance Sheets (USD $) In Thousands, unless otherwise specified	Apr. 30, 2012	Oct. 31, 2011
ASSETS
Cash and cash equivalents	$ 5,200	$ 6,445
Accounts receivable, less allowance for doubtful accounts of $3,502 and $3,333 in 2012 and 2011, respectively	112,889	109,061
Inventories, net	103,248	103,092
Deferred income taxes	5,543	6,750
Other current assets	4,285	3,518
Total current assets	231,165	228,866
PROPERTY, PLANT AND EQUIPMENT, at cost, less accumulated depreciation and amortization of $313,481 and $302,222 in 2012 and 2011, respectively	168,185	169,580
GOODWILL	6,871	6,871
INTANGIBLE ASSETS, net of accumulated amortization of $1,192 and $988 in 2012 and 2011, respectively	3,720	3,924
OTHER ASSETS	7,245	6,428
Total assets	417,186	415,669
LIABILITIES AND SHAREHOLDERS' EQUITY
Bank borrowings, including current portion of long-term debt	149	145
Accounts payable	58,172	76,881
Accrued expenses	24,465	34,620
Total current liabilities	82,786	111,646
LONG-TERM DEBT	257,440	233,855
DEFERRED INCOME TAXES	14,312	12,863
OTHER LONG-TERM LIABILITIES	6,699	7,319
Total liabilities	361,237	365,683
COMMITMENTS AND CONTINGENCIES
SHAREHOLDERS' EQUITY:
Preferred stock
Common stock, $0.01 par value; 30,000,000 shares authorized; 11,125,978 and 11,096,118 shares issued in 2012 and 2011, respectively	111	111
Additional paid-in capital	110,046	109,519
Treasury stock at cost, 5,605,783 shares in 2012 and 2011	(169,826)	(169,826)
Retained earnings	113,355	108,164
Accumulated other comprehensive income	2,263	2,018
Total shareholders' equity	55,949	49,986
Total liabilities and shareholders' equity	417,186	415,669
Series A Junior Participating Preferred Stock [Member]
SHAREHOLDERS' EQUITY:
Preferred stock