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SUMMARY OF SIGNIFICANT ACCOUNTING POLICIES (Schedule of Intangible Assets) (Details) (USD $)
In Thousands, unless otherwise specified
 12 Months Ended
Oct. 31, 2013
Oct. 31, 2012
Finite-Lived Intangible Assets [Line Items]    
Gross Intangible Assets $ 4,812 $ 3,252
Accumulated Amortization (2,657) (2,315)
Indefinite tradenames and trademarks 60 60
Tradenames and trademarks [Member]
    
Finite-Lived Intangible Assets [Line Items]    
Gross Intangible Assets 285  
Accumulated Amortization (7)  
Net Intangible Assets 278  
Weighted Average Amortization Period 13 years  
Customer relationships [Member]
    
Finite-Lived Intangible Assets [Line Items]    
Gross Intangible Assets 264 210
Accumulated Amortization (64) (49)
Net Intangible Assets 200 161
Weighted Average Amortization Period 15 years 15 years
Technology [Member]
    
Finite-Lived Intangible Assets [Line Items]    
Gross Intangible Assets 831  
Accumulated Amortization (21)  
Net Intangible Assets 810  
Weighted Average Amortization Period 13 years  
Patents [Member]
    
Finite-Lived Intangible Assets [Line Items]    
Gross Intangible Assets 2,973 2,662
Accumulated Amortization (2,363) (2,111)
Net Intangible Assets 610 551
Weighted Average Amortization Period 6 years 5 years
Other [Member]
    
Finite-Lived Intangible Assets [Line Items]    
Gross Intangible Assets 399 320
Accumulated Amortization (202) (155)
Net Intangible Assets $ 197 $ 165
Weighted Average Amortization Period 8 years 7 years