Property, Plant and Equipment (Details) (USD $) In Thousands, unless otherwise specified	12 Months Ended
	Oct. 31, 2013	Oct. 31, 2012
Property, Plant and Equipment [Abstract]
Land and improvements	$ 11,050	$ 8,408
Buildings and improvements	109,977	99,855
Machinery and equipment	411,847	341,568
Furniture and fixtures	11,568	11,372
Construction in progress	28,982	13,636
Total, at cost	573,424	474,839
Accumulated depreciation	375,550	357,738
Property, Plant and Equipment, Net	197,874	117,101
Depreciation	19,529	18,793
Interest Costs Capitalized	112	34
Capital Expenditures Incurred but Not yet Paid	1,978	802
Capital Expenditures Committed but But Not Yet Paid Until Next Fiscal Year	$ 3,871