Pension and Post-Retirement Benefits on Balance Sheet (Details) - USD ($) $ in Thousands	Oct. 31, 2018	Oct. 31, 2017
Defined Benefit Plan Disclosure [Line Items]
Long-term benefit liabilities	$ (15,553)	$ (21,106)
Pension Plan [Member] | Domestic Plan [Member]
Defined Benefit Plan Disclosure [Line Items]
Other accrued expenses	0	0
Long-term benefit liabilities	(14,252)	(19,848)
Total	(14,252)	(19,848)
Other Postretirement Benefits Plan [Member] | Domestic Plan [Member]
Defined Benefit Plan Disclosure [Line Items]
Other accrued expenses	(39)	(38)
Long-term benefit liabilities	(244)	(275)
Total	$ (283)	$ (313)