Property, Plant and Equipment (Details) (USD $) In Thousands, unless otherwise specified	12 Months Ended
	Oct. 31, 2012	Oct. 31, 2011
Property, Plant and Equipment [Abstract]
Land	$ 8,408	$ 9,671
Buildings and Improvements, Gross	99,855	109,293
Machinery and Equipment, Gross	341,568	342,557
Furniture and Fixtures, Gross	11,372	11,450
Construction in Progress, Gross	13,636	8,744
Property, Plant and Equipment, Gross	474,839	481,715
Accumulated Depreciation, Depletion and Amortization, Property, Plant, and Equipment	357,738	360,248
Property, Plant and Equipment, Net	117,101	121,467
Depreciation and amortization	18,793	22,367
Interest Costs Capitalized	34	204
Capital Expenditures Incurred but Not yet Paid	802	614
Capital Expenditures Committed but But Not Yet Paid Until Next Fiscal Year	$ 1,860