Recovery of Impairment Charges (Details) (USD $) In Thousands, unless otherwise specified	6 Months Ended
	Apr. 30, 2013	Apr. 30, 2012
Restructuring Cost and Reserve [Line Items]
Recovery of Impairment Charge	$ 7	$ 623
Mansfield Blanking Division [Member]
Restructuring Cost and Reserve [Line Items]
Recovery of Impairment Charge	7	489
Liverpool Stamping Division [Member]
Restructuring Cost and Reserve [Line Items]
Recovery of Impairment Charge		129
Valley City Stamping [Member]
Restructuring Cost and Reserve [Line Items]
Recovery of Impairment Charge		$ 5