CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEETS (Parenthetical) (USD $) In Thousands, except Share data, unless otherwise specified	Oct. 31, 2013	Oct. 31, 2012
Accounts receivable, allowance	$ 2,200	$ 1,785
Common Stock, par value	$ 1	$ 1
Common Stock, authorized shares	100,000,000	100,000,000
Common Stock, issued	23,016,241	22,968,832
Common Stock, outstanding shares	23,016,241	22,968,832
Series A Preferred Stock
Preferred Stock, par value	$ 100	$ 100
Preferred Stock, authorized shares	500,000	500,000
Preferred Stock, issued
Other Preferred Stock
Preferred Stock, authorized shares	4,500,000	4,500,000
Preferred Stock, issued