Pension and Post-Retirement Benefits on Balance Sheet (Details) (USD $) In Thousands, unless otherwise specified	Oct. 31, 2014	Oct. 31, 2013
Defined Benefit Plan Disclosure [Line Items]
Long-term benefit liabilities	$ (19,951)	$ (21,287)
Pension Plans, Defined Benefit [Member]
Defined Benefit Plan Disclosure [Line Items]
Other accrued expenses	(3,910)	(3,650)
Long-term benefit liabilities	(18,819)	(20,522)
Total	(22,729)	(24,172)
Other Postretirement Benefit Plans, Defined Benefit [Member]
Defined Benefit Plan Disclosure [Line Items]
Other accrued expenses	(62)	(99)
Long-term benefit liabilities	(577)	(795)
Total	$ (639)	$ (894)