Condensed Consolidated Balance Sheets (USD $) In Thousands	Jul. 31, 2011	Oct. 31, 2010
ASSETS
Cash and cash equivalents	$ 85	$ 34
Accounts receivable, net of allowance for doubtful accounts of $189 and $209 at July 31, 2011 and October 31, 2010, respectively	67,636	72,076
Related-party accounts receivable	536	984
Income tax receivable	2,119	1,163
Inventories, net	41,128	20,919
Deferred income taxes	2,074	2,631
Prepaid expenses	2,285	2,588
Total current assets	115,863	100,395
Property, plant and equipment, net	123,047	125,093
Deferred income taxes	1,134	1,432
Other assets	1,304	727
Total assets	241,348	227,647
LIABILITIES AND STOCKHOLDERS’ EQUITY
Current debt	730	721
Accounts payable	59,620	54,172
Other accrued expenses	20,042	17,652
Total current liabilities	80,392	72,545
Long-term debt	30,550	26,900
Long-term benefit liabilities	21,612	24,485
Other liabilities	1,723	1,538
Total liabilities	134,277	125,468
Commitments and contingencies
Stockholders’ equity:
Preferred stock, $.01 per share; 5,000,000 shares authorized; no shares issued and outstanding at July 31, 2011 and October 31, 2010, respectively	0	0
Common stock, par value $.01 per share; 25,000,000 shares authorized; 16,754,596 and 16,567,459 shares issued and outstanding at July 31, 2011 and October 31, 2010, respectively	168	166
Paid-in capital	63,678	62,317
Retained earnings	66,123	62,480
Accumulated other comprehensive loss: Pension related liability, net	(22,898)	(22,784)
Total stockholders’ equity	107,071	102,179
Total liabilities and stockholders’ equity	$ 241,348	$ 227,647