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Description Of Business And Summary Of Significant Accounting Policies (Narrative) (Details) (USD $)
 12 Months Ended
Oct. 31, 2013
Oct. 31, 2012
Oct. 31, 2011
Property, Plant and Equipment [Line Items]      
Controlling interest of the authorized membership interests of Centric Solutions LLC 70.00%    
Cash in excess of insurance limit $ 405,232 $ 0  
Shipping and handling costs 2,200,000 2,600,000 2,200,000
Research and development costs 1,400,000 1,300,000 1,100,000
Advertising costs $ 546,000 $ 741,000 $ 570,000
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