Pension and Post-Retirement Benefits on Balance Sheet (Details) - USD ($) $ in Thousands	Oct. 31, 2015	Oct. 31, 2014
Defined Benefit Plan Disclosure [Line Items]
Long-term benefit liabilities	$ (17,376)	$ (19,951)
Pension Plans, Defined Benefit [Member]
Defined Benefit Plan Disclosure [Line Items]
Other accrued expenses	(3,840)	(3,910)
Long-term benefit liabilities	(16,332)	(18,819)
Total	(20,172)	(22,729)
Other Postretirement Benefit Plans, Defined Benefit [Member]
Defined Benefit Plan Disclosure [Line Items]
Other accrued expenses	(63)	(62)
Long-term benefit liabilities	(360)	(577)
Total	$ (423)	$ (639)