Consolidated Balance Sheets (USD $) In Thousands, unless otherwise specified	Oct. 31, 2011	Oct. 31, 2010
ASSETS
Cash and cash equivalents	$ 20	$ 34
Accounts receivable, net	76,632	72,076
Related-party accounts receivable	434	984
Income tax receivable	1,688	1,163
Inventories, net	33,976	20,919
Deferred income taxes	2,228	2,631
Prepaid expenses	1,725	2,588
Total current assets	116,703	100,395
Property, plant and equipment, net	121,467	125,093
Deferred income taxes	918	1,432
Other assets	1,586	727
Total assets	240,674	227,647
LIABILITIES AND STOCKHOLDERS’ EQUITY
Current debt	428	721
Accounts payable	57,214	54,172
Other accrued expenses	23,733	17,652
Total current liabilities	81,375	72,545
Long-term debt	25,700	26,900
Long-term benefit liabilities	24,019	24,485
Other liabilities	1,928	1,538
Total liabilities	133,022	125,468
Commitments and contingencies
Stockholders’ equity:
Preferred stock, $.01 per share; 5,000,000 shares authorized; no shares issued and outstanding at October 31, 2011 and October 31, 2010, respectively	0	0
Common stock, par value $.01 per share; 25,000,000 shares authorized; 16,762,428 and 16,567,459 shares issued and outstanding at October 31, 2011 and October 31, 2010, respectively	168	166
Paid-in capital	63,950	62,317
Retained earnings	68,321	62,480
Accumulated other comprehensive loss: Pension related liability, net	(24,787)	(22,784)
Total stockholders’ equity	107,652	102,179
Total liabilities and stockholders’ equity	$ 240,674	$ 227,647