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Description Of Business And Summary Of Significant Accounting Policies (Narrative) (Details) (USD $)
0 Months Ended 12 Months Ended
Aug. 01, 2008
Oct. 31, 2012
Oct. 31, 2011
Oct. 31, 2010
Property, Plant and Equipment [Line Items]        
Controlling interest of the authorized membership interests of Centric Solutions LLC 70.00%      
Shipping and handling costs   $ 2,600,000 $ 2,200,000 $ 1,800,000
Research and development costs   1,300,000 1,100,000 1,000,000
Advertising costs   $ 741,000 $ 570,000 $ 533,000
Likely percentage tax position will be realized in order to be recognized   50.00%    
Buildings [Member] | Minimum [Member]
       
Property, Plant and Equipment [Line Items]        
Property and equipment, estimated useful lives   30 years    
Buildings [Member] | Maximum [Member]
       
Property, Plant and Equipment [Line Items]        
Property and equipment, estimated useful lives   39 years    
Building Improvements [Member] | Minimum [Member]
       
Property, Plant and Equipment [Line Items]        
Property and equipment, estimated useful lives   3 years    
Building Improvements [Member] | Maximum [Member]
       
Property, Plant and Equipment [Line Items]        
Property and equipment, estimated useful lives   7 years    
Machinery And Equipment [Member] | Minimum [Member]
       
Property, Plant and Equipment [Line Items]        
Property and equipment, estimated useful lives   3 years    
Machinery And Equipment [Member] | Maximum [Member]
       
Property, Plant and Equipment [Line Items]        
Property and equipment, estimated useful lives   7 years    
Furniture And Fixtures [Member] | Minimum [Member]
       
Property, Plant and Equipment [Line Items]        
Property and equipment, estimated useful lives   3 years    
Furniture And Fixtures [Member] | Maximum [Member]
       
Property, Plant and Equipment [Line Items]        
Property and equipment, estimated useful lives   7 years