Condensed Consolidated Balance Sheets (USD $) In Thousands, unless otherwise specified	Jan. 31, 2012	Oct. 31, 2011
ASSETS
Cash and cash equivalents	$ 222	$ 20
Accounts receivable, net of allowance for doubtful accounts of $189 and $209 at July 31, 2011 and October 31, 2010, respectively	78,134	76,632
Related-party accounts receivable	1,989	434
Income tax receivable	589	1,688
Inventories, net	36,781	33,976
Deferred income taxes	2,228	2,228
Prepaid expenses	1,552	1,725
Total current assets	121,495	116,703
Property, plant and equipment, net	118,652	121,467
Deferred income taxes	932	918
Other assets	1,407	1,586
Total assets	242,486	240,674
LIABILITIES AND STOCKHOLDERS’ EQUITY
Current debt	215	428
Accounts payable	57,700	57,214
Other accrued expenses	21,546	23,733
Total current liabilities	79,461	81,375
Long-term debt	28,000	25,700
Long-term benefit liabilities	23,553	24,019
Other liabilities	2,016	1,928
Total liabilities	133,030	133,022
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	168
Paid-in capital	64,175	63,950
Retained earnings	69,900	68,321
Accumulated other comprehensive loss: Pension related liability, net	(24,787)	(24,787)
Total stockholders’ equity	109,456	107,652
Total liabilities and stockholders’ equity	$ 242,486	$ 240,674