Property, Plant, and Equipment (Details) (USD $) In Thousands, unless otherwise specified	Oct. 31, 2012	Oct. 31, 2011
Summary of Property, Plant, and Equipment
Property plant and equipment Gross	$ 84,012	$ 86,033
Less accumulated depreciation and amortization	(33,450)	(38,942)
Property, Plant and Equipment, Net, Total	50,562	47,091
Land [Member]
Summary of Property, Plant, and Equipment
Property plant and equipment Gross	7,023	7,023
Building and improvements [Member]
Summary of Property, Plant, and Equipment
Property plant and equipment Gross	19,756	18,279
Leasehold improvements [Member]
Summary of Property, Plant, and Equipment
Property plant and equipment Gross	1,395	1,315
Equipment [Member]
Summary of Property, Plant, and Equipment
Property plant and equipment Gross	46,980	50,511
Information systems hardware and software [Member]
Summary of Property, Plant, and Equipment
Property plant and equipment Gross	8,346	4,479
Construction in progress [Member]
Summary of Property, Plant, and Equipment
Property plant and equipment Gross	$ 512	$ 4,426

The cumulative amount of depreciation, depletion and amortization (related to property, plant and equipment, but not including land) that has been recognized in the income statement.

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Gross amount of long-lived physical assets used in the normal conduct of business and not intended for resale. Examples include, but are not limited to, land, buildings, machinery and equipment, office equipment, furniture and fixtures, and computer equipment.

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Amount, net of accumulated depreciation, depletion and amortization, of long-lived physical assets used in the normal conduct of business and not intended for resale. Examples include, but are not limited to, land, buildings, machinery and equipment, office equipment, furniture and fixtures, and computer equipment.

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