Property, Plant and Equipment (Details) (USD $) In Thousands, unless otherwise specified	3 Months Ended
	Jan. 31, 2014	Jan. 31, 2013	Oct. 31, 2013
Property, Plant and Equipment [Line Items]
Land and improvements	$ 11,229		$ 11,050
Buildings and improvements	110,800		109,977
Machinery and equipment	415,477		411,847
Furniture and fixtures	11,722		11,568
Construction in Progress	27,211		28,982
Total, at cost	576,439		573,424
Less: Accumulated depreciation	378,604		375,550
Property, plant and equipment, net	197,835		197,874
Depreciation	$ 5,874	$ 4,140