Property, Plant and Equipment (Details) (USD $) In Thousands, unless otherwise specified	3 Months Ended		9 Months Ended
	Jul. 31, 2014	Jul. 31, 2013	Jul. 31, 2014	Jul. 31, 2013	Oct. 31, 2013
Property, Plant and Equipment [Line Items]
Land and improvements	$ 11,320		$ 11,320		$ 11,050
Buildings and improvements	112,919		112,919		109,977
Machinery and equipment	439,543		439,543		411,847
Furniture and fixtures	14,623		14,623		11,568
Construction in Progress	41,456		41,456		28,982
Total, at cost	619,861		619,861		573,424
Less: Accumulated depreciation	385,687		385,687		375,550
Property, plant and equipment, net	234,174		234,174		197,874
Depreciation	$ 6,664	$ 4,591	$ 18,459	$ 13,675