Condensed Consolidated Balance Sheets (USD $) In Thousands, unless otherwise specified	Apr. 30, 2012	Oct. 31, 2011
ASSETS
Cash and cash equivalents	$ 70	$ 20
Accounts receivable, net of allowance for doubtful accounts of $611 and $568 at April 30, 2012 and October 31, 2011, respectively	92,743	76,632
Related-party accounts receivable	2,734	434
Income tax receivable	0	1,688
Inventories, net	41,945	33,976
Deferred income taxes	2,228	2,228
Prepaid expenses	1,204	1,725
Total current assets	140,924	116,703
Property, plant and equipment, net	117,579	121,467
Deferred income taxes	929	918
Other assets	1,335	1,586
Total assets	260,767	240,674
LIABILITIES AND STOCKHOLDERS’ EQUITY
Current debt	0	428
Accounts payable	67,585	57,214
Other accrued expenses	26,755	23,733
Total current liabilities	94,340	81,375
Long-term debt	34,900	25,700
Long-term benefit liabilities	22,111	24,019
Other liabilities	2,022	1,928
Total liabilities	153,373	133,022
Commitments and contingencies
Stockholders’ equity:
Preferred stock, $.01 per share; 5,000,000 shares authorized; no shares issued and outstanding at April 30, 2012 and October 31, 2011, respectively	0	0
Common stock, par value $.01 per share; 25,000,000 shares authorized; 16,850,832 and 16,762,428 shares issued and outstanding at April 30, 2012 and October 31, 2011, respectively	169	168
Paid-in capital	64,630	63,950
Retained earnings	67,382	68,321
Accumulated other comprehensive loss: Pension related liability, net	(24,787)	(24,787)
Total stockholders’ equity	107,394	107,652
Total liabilities and stockholders’ equity	$ 260,767	$ 240,674