Schedule II (Details) (USD $) In Thousands, unless otherwise specified	12 Months Ended
	Oct. 31, 2013	Oct. 31, 2012	Oct. 31, 2011
Allowance for Doubtful Accounts [Member]
Movement in Valuation Allowances and Reserves [Roll Forward]
Balance Beginning of Year	$ 4,374	$ 4,826	$ 4,238
Additions Charged to Costs and Expenses	1,524	(257)	2,282
(Deductions) Recoveries/Other	(637)	(195)	(1,694)
Balance End of Year	5,261	4,374	4,826
Deferred Income Tax Charge [Member]
Movement in Valuation Allowances and Reserves [Roll Forward]
Balance Beginning of Year	1,107	0	0
Additions Charged to Costs and Expenses	0	1,107	0
(Deductions) Recoveries/Other	(139)	0	0
Balance End of Year	$ 968	$ 1,107	$ 0