Pension and Post-Retirement Benefits on Balance Sheet (Details) - USD ($) $ in Thousands	Oct. 31, 2016	Oct. 31, 2015
Defined Benefit Plan Disclosure [Line Items]
Long-term benefit liabilities	$ (23,312)	$ (17,376)
United States Pension Plan of US Entity [Member]
Defined Benefit Plan Disclosure [Line Items]
Other accrued expenses	(4,120)	(3,840)
Long-term benefit liabilities	(22,206)	(16,332)
Total	(26,326)	(20,172)
United States Postretirement Benefit Plan of US Entity [Member]
Defined Benefit Plan Disclosure [Line Items]
Other accrued expenses	(42)	(63)
Long-term benefit liabilities	(330)	(360)
Total	$ (372)	$ (423)