Consolidated Balance Sheets (USD $) In Thousands, unless otherwise specified	Oct. 31, 2012	Oct. 31, 2011
ASSETS
Cash and cash equivalents	$ 174	$ 20
Accounts receivable, net	77,556	76,632
Related-party accounts receivable	536	434
Income tax receivable	1,201	1,688
Inventories, net	44,687	33,976
Deferred income taxes	2,153	2,228
Prepaid expenses	1,532	1,725
Total current assets	127,839	116,703
Property, Plant and Equipment, Net	117,101	121,467
Deferred income taxes	3,294	918
Other assets	868	1,586
Total assets	249,102	240,674
LIABILITIES AND STOCKHOLDERS’ EQUITY
Current debt	447	428
Accounts payable	63,633	57,214
Other accrued expenses	21,395	23,733
Total current liabilities	85,475	81,375
Long-term debt	21,150	25,700
Long-term benefit liabilities	32,819	24,019
Other liabilities	2,255	1,928
Total liabilities	141,699	133,022
Commitments and contingencies
Stockholders’ equity:
Preferred stock, $.01 per share; 5,000,000 shares authorized; no shares issued and outstanding at October 31, 2012 and October 31, 2011, respectively	0	0
Common stock, par value $.01 per share; 25,000,000 shares authorized; 16,902,755 and 16,762,428 shares issued and outstanding at October 31, 2012 and October 31, 2011, respectively	169	168
Paid-in capital	65,120	63,950
Retained earnings	73,425	68,321
Accumulated other comprehensive loss: Pension related liability, net	(31,311)	(24,787)
Total stockholders’ equity	107,403	107,652
Total liabilities and stockholders’ equity	$ 249,102	$ 240,674