Accrued Expenses (Detail) (USD $) In Thousands, unless otherwise specified	Oct. 31, 2013	Oct. 31, 2012
Schedule of Accrued Liabilities [Line Items]
Accrued bonuses	$ 21,574	$ 0
Workers' compensation claims	5,531	9,894
Accrued wages	9,708	7,957
Accrued rebates	6,618	6,193
Accrued vacation	5,174	5,179
Accrued property taxes	4,484	4,796
Accrued commissions	1,464	1,772
Accrued payroll taxes	842	1,728
Post-retirement benefit	1,244	1,273
Deferred revenue	400	1,100
Other accrued expenses	1,232	2,190
Accrued expenses	$ 58,271	$ 42,082