Atlantic Tool & Die - Alabama (Details) (USD $) In Thousands, unless otherwise specified	12 Months Ended
	Oct. 31, 2013	Oct. 31, 2012	Oct. 31, 2013 Anniston [Member]	Dec. 13, 2012 Anniston [Member]
Business Acquisition [Line Items]
Inventories and Other Assets Net of Employee Benefit Liabilities				$ 1,214
Property, plant and equipment				5,361
Bargain Purchase Gain	$ 228	$ 0	$ 228