Condensed Consolidated Statement of Comprehensive Income (USD $) In Thousands, unless otherwise specified	3 Months Ended
	Jan. 31, 2014	Jan. 31, 2013
Statement of Comprehensive Income [Abstract]
Net income	$ 4,939	$ 2,583
Actuarial net loss	(540)	0
Asset net loss	(386)	0
Recognized gain	269	0
Income taxes - benefit	249	0
Total defined benefit pension plans & other post retirement benefits, net of tax	408	0
Comprehensive income, net	$ 4,531	$ 2,583