Inventories (Details) (USD $) In Thousands, unless otherwise specified	12 Months Ended
	Oct. 31, 2013	Oct. 31, 2012
Inventory Disclosure [Abstract]
Raw materials	$ 16,827	$ 17,705
Work in Process	7,742	6,236
Finished Goods	9,573	8,513
Total material	34,142	32,454
Tooling	8,782	12,233
Total inventories	42,924	44,687
Inventory Valuation Reserves	853	55
Production Inventory, Increase (Decrease) During Period	1,688
Tooling Inventory, Increase (Decrease) During Period	$ (3,451)