Condensed Consolidated Statement of Comprehensive Income (USD $) In Thousands, unless otherwise specified	3 Months Ended		6 Months Ended
	Apr. 30, 2014	Apr. 30, 2013	Apr. 30, 2014	Apr. 30, 2013
Statement of Comprehensive Income [Abstract]
Net income	$ 8,129	$ 7,249	$ 13,068	$ 9,832
Actuarial net gain	269	0	538	0
Asset net loss	(606)	0	(1,145)	0
Recognized gain	717	0	331	0
Income tax - (expense) benefit	144	0	(105)	0
Total defined benefit pension plans & other post retirement benefits, net of tax	236	0	(171)	0
Unrealized gain on marketable securities	104	0	104	0
Income taxes on marketable securities	(37)	0	(37)	0
Unrealized gain on marketable securities, net of tax	67	0	67	0
Unrealized loss on interest rate swap agreements	(903)	0	(903)	0
Income taxes on interest rate swap agreements	342	0	342	0
Change in fair value of derivative instruments, net of tax	(561)	0	(561)	0
Comprehensive income, net	$ 7,871	$ 7,249	$ 12,403	$ 9,832