Consolidated Statement of Other Comprehensive Income Statement (USD $) In Thousands, unless otherwise specified	12 Months Ended
	Oct. 31, 2013	Oct. 31, 2012
Statement of Comprehensive Income [Abstract]
Net income	$ 21,570	$ 13,526
Net gain/ (loss)	5,684	(11,818)
Amortization of net actuarial loss	1,441	1,095
Settlement	1,102	0
Income taxes	(2,998)	4,199
Total defined benefit pension plans & other post retirement benefits, net of tax	5,229	(6,524)
Comprehensive income, net	$ 26,799	$ 7,002