Condensed Consolidated Balance Sheets (USD $) In Thousands, unless otherwise specified	Jan. 31, 2014	Oct. 31, 2013
ASSETS
Cash and cash equivalents	$ 1,023	$ 398
Accounts receivable, net of allowance for doubtful accounts of $294 and $341 at January 31, 2014 and October 31, 2013, respectively	98,977	116,837
Related-party accounts receivable	2,060	673
Inventories, net	48,645	42,924
Deferred income taxes	2,828	2,829
Prepaid expenses	3,804	3,095
Other Assets	23	23
Total current assets	157,360	166,779
Property, plant and equipment, net	197,835	197,874
Goodwill	6,768	6,768
Intangible assets, net	17,060	17,605
Deferred income taxes	328	0
Other assets	2,708	2,927
Total assets	382,059	391,953
LIABILITIES AND STOCKHOLDERS’ EQUITY
Current debt	771	882
Accounts payable	77,736	87,977
Accrued income taxes,	1,530	1,666
Other accrued expenses	24,407	26,416
Total current liabilities	104,444	116,941
Long-term debt	116,726	119,384
Long-term benefit liabilities	21,331	21,287
Deferred income taxes	1,048	969
Other liabilities	2,286	2,223
Total liabilities	245,835	260,804
Commitments and contingencies
Stockholders’ equity:
Preferred stock, $.01 per share; 5,000,000 shares authorized; no shares issued and outstanding at January 31, 2014 and October 31, 2013, respectively	0	0
Common stock, par value $.01 per share; 25,000,000 shares authorized; 17,131,784 and 17,031,316 shares issued and outstanding at January 31, 2014 and October 31, 2013, respectively	171	170
Paid-in capital	66,855	66,312
Retained earnings	95,688	90,749
Accumulated other comprehensive loss: Pension related liability, net	(26,490)	(26,082)
Total stockholders’ equity	136,224	131,149
Total liabilities and stockholders’ equity	$ 382,059	$ 391,953