Financing Arrangements Financing Balances at Period End (Details) (USD $) In Thousands, unless otherwise specified	Oct. 31, 2013	Oct. 31, 2012
Debt Instrument [Line Items]
Total debt	$ 120,266	$ 21,597
Less: Current debt	882	447
Total long-term debt	119,384	21,150
Insurance Financing Agreement [Member]
Debt Instrument [Line Items]
Short-term Debt	405	447
Revolving Credit Facility [Member]
Debt Instrument [Line Items]
Line of Credit Facility, Interest Rate at Period End	1.95%	2.87%
Long-term Debt	117,400	21,150
Equipment Security Note [Member]
Debt Instrument [Line Items]
Long-term Debt	2,461	0
Total long-term debt	$ 1,984