Acquisitions	12 Months Ended
Oct. 31, 2019
Business Combinations [Abstract]
Business Combination Disclosure [Text Block]	Acquisitions On March 1, 2018, a subsidiary of the Company acquired all of the issued and outstanding capital of Brabant Alucast Italy Site Verres S.r.l., a limited liability company organized under the laws of Italy, and Brabant Alucast The Netherlands Site Oss B.V., a limited liability company organized under the laws of the Netherlands (collectively "Brabant"). The acquisitions were accounted for as business combinations under the acquisition method in accordance with the FASB ASC Topic 805, Business Combinations. The acquisitions complement Shiloh’s global footprint with the expansion of aluminum and magnesium casting capabilities, while providing capacity for growth. The aggregate fair value of consideration transferred was $65,273 ($62,514 net of cash acquired), on the date of the acquisitions. Assets acquired and liabilities assumed were recorded at their estimated fair values as of the acquisition date. The fair values of identifiable intangible assets were based on valuations using the income approach and estimates. The fair value of the final valuation was $39,824 for current assets, $53,200 for fixed assets, $2,328 for intangible assets and $30,079 for liabilities.

Acquisitions

On March 1, 2018, a subsidiary of the Company acquired all of the issued and outstanding capital of Brabant Alucast Italy Site Verres S.r.l., a limited liability company organized under the laws of Italy, and Brabant Alucast The Netherlands Site Oss B.V., a limited liability company organized under the laws of the Netherlands (collectively "Brabant"). The acquisitions were accounted for as business combinations under the acquisition method in accordance with the FASB ASC Topic 805, Business Combinations. The acquisitions complement Shiloh’s global footprint with the expansion of aluminum and magnesium casting capabilities, while providing capacity for growth.

The aggregate fair value of consideration transferred was $65,273 ($62,514 net of cash acquired), on the date of the acquisitions. Assets acquired and liabilities assumed were recorded at their estimated fair values as of the acquisition date. The fair values of identifiable intangible assets were based on valuations using the income approach and estimates. The fair value of the final valuation was $39,824 for current assets, $53,200 for fixed assets, $2,328 for intangible assets and $30,079 for liabilities.