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Accounts Receivable	12 Months Ended
Accounts Receivable	Oct. 31, 2016
Accounts Receivable [Abstract]
Accounts Receivable [Text Block]	Accounts Receivable Accounts receivable are expected to be collected within one year and are net of an allowance for doubtful accounts in the amount of $761 and $821 at October 31, 2016 and 2015, respectively. The Company recognized a benefit of $39 from recoveries of receivables previously expensed and recognized bad debt of expense of $210 and $153 during fiscal 2015, and 2014, respectively, in the consolidated statements of income. The Company continually monitors its exposure with its customers and additional consideration is given to individual accounts in light of the market conditions in the automotive, commercial vehicle and industrial markets.