Inventories (Details) (USD $) In Thousands, unless otherwise specified	12 Months Ended
	Oct. 31, 2012	Oct. 31, 2011
Inventory Disclosure [Abstract]
Raw materials	$ 17,705	$ 14,433
Work in Process	6,236	5,612
Finished Goods	8,513	8,575
Total material	32,454	28,620
Tooling	12,233	5,356
Total inventories	44,687	33,976
Inventory Valuation Reserves	55	566
Production Inventory, Increase (Decrease) During Period	3,834
Tooling Inventory, Increase (Decrease) During Period	$ 6,877