Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows (USD $) In Thousands, unless otherwise specified	12 Months Ended
	Oct. 31, 2011	Oct. 31, 2010
CASH FLOWS FROM OPERATING ACTIVITIES:
Net income	$ 7,845	$ 3,861
Adjustments to reconcile net income to net cash provided by operating activities:
Depreciation and amortization	22,367	26,220
Amortization of deferred financing costs	513	756
Asset impairment, net of recoveries	94	4,527
Deferred income taxes	1,920	(3,217)
Stock-based compensation expense	799	646
(Gain) loss on sale of assets	(19)	135
Changes in operating assets and liabilities:
Accounts receivable	(4,006)	(6,757)
Inventories	(13,057)	2,619
Prepaids and other assets	399	(1,538)
Payables and other liabilities	3,968	(3,587)
Accrued income taxes	(262)	5,518
Net cash provided by operating activities	20,561	29,183
CASH FLOWS FROM INVESTING ACTIVITIES:
Capital expenditures	(18,452)	(3,853)
Proceeds from sale of assets	248	68
Net cash used in investing activities	(18,204)	(3,785)
CASH FLOWS FROM FINANCING ACTIVITIES:
Repayments of short-term borrowings	(270)	(351)
Payment of dividends	(2,004)	0
Decrease (increase) in overdraft balances	1,436	(345)
Proceeds from long-term borrowings	28,750	3,700
Repayments of long-term borrowings	(29,950)	(28,150)
Payment of deferred financing costs	(906)	(538)
Proceeds from exercise of stock options	573	193
Net cash used in financing activities	(2,371)	(25,491)
Net increase in cash and cash equivalents	(14)	(93)
Cash and cash equivalents at beginning of period	34	127
Cash and cash equivalents at end of period	20	34
Supplemental Cash Flow Information:
Cash paid for interest	1,316	3,157
Cash paid for (refund of) income taxes	$ 3,202	$ (285)