Condensed Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows (USD $) In Thousands, unless otherwise specified	6 Months Ended
	Apr. 30, 2014	Apr. 30, 2013
CASH FLOWS FROM OPERATING ACTIVITIES:
Net income	$ 13,068	$ 9,832
Adjustments to reconcile net income to net cash provided by operating activities:
Depreciation and amortization	12,885	9,392
Asset recovery	4,026	7
Amortization of deferred financing costs	465	150
Deferred income taxes	86	36
Stock-based compensation expense	289	374
Gain on sale of assets	(131)	0
Changes in operating assets and liabilities:
Accounts receivable	(5,986)	(18,029)
Inventories	(10,983)	5,945
Prepaids and other assets	(3,143)	479
Payables and other liabilities	8,173	920
Accrued income taxes	210	3,300
Net cash provided by (used for) operating activities	10,907	12,392
CASH FLOWS FROM INVESTING ACTIVITIES:
Capital expenditures	(11,549)	(12,449)
Investment in marketable securities	(1,527)	0
Acquisitions, net of cash acquired	(349)	(63,066)
Proceeds from sale of assets	4,163	7
Net cash used for investing activities	(9,262)	(75,508)
CASH FLOWS FROM FINANCING ACTIVITIES:
Payment of dividends	0	(4,226)
Payment of capital lease	(56)	0
Proceeds from long-term borrowings	8,600	81,750
Repayments of long-term borrowings	(10,737)	(14,200)
Payment of deferred financing costs	(16)	(349)
Proceeds from exercise of stock options	745	110
Net cash provided by (used for) financing activities	(1,464)	63,085
Net increase (decrease) in cash and cash equivalents	181	(31)
Cash and cash equivalents at beginning of period	398	174
Cash and cash equivalents at end of period	579	143
Supplemental Cash Flow Information:
Cash paid for interest	1,522	789
Cash paid for income taxes	5,713	1,341
Non-cash Investing and Financing Activities:
Equipment acquired under capital lease	$ 1,679	$ 0