Accumulated Other Comprehensive Loss Amounts Recognized Into Other Comprehensive Income (Details) (USD $) In Thousands, unless otherwise specified	12 Months Ended
	Oct. 31, 2014	Oct. 31, 2013
Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income (Loss) [Line Items]
Balance at October 31, 2013	$ (26,082)
Other comprehensive income (loss)	(10,434)
Amounts reclassified from accumulated other comprehensive income (loss)	(365)
Net current-period other comprehensive income (loss)	(10,799)	5,229
Balance at October 31, 2014	(36,881)	(26,082)
Pension and Post Retirement Plan Liability
Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income (Loss) [Line Items]
Balance at October 31, 2013	(26,082)
Other comprehensive income (loss)	(1,289)
Amounts reclassified from accumulated other comprehensive income (loss)	0
Net current-period other comprehensive income (loss)	(1,289)
Balance at October 31, 2014	(27,371)
Marketable Securities Adjustment
Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income (Loss) [Line Items]
Balance at October 31, 2013	0
Other comprehensive income (loss)	465
Net current-period other comprehensive income (loss)	100
Balance at October 31, 2014	100
Interest Rate Swap Adjustment
Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income (Loss) [Line Items]
Balance at October 31, 2013	0
Other comprehensive income (loss)	(1,558)
Amounts reclassified from accumulated other comprehensive income (loss)	0
Net current-period other comprehensive income (loss)	(1,558)
Balance at October 31, 2014	(1,558)
Foreign Currency Translation Adjustment
Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income (Loss) [Line Items]
Balance at October 31, 2013	0
Other comprehensive income (loss)	(8,052)
Amounts reclassified from accumulated other comprehensive income (loss)	0
Net current-period other comprehensive income (loss)	(8,052)
Balance at October 31, 2014	$ (8,052)