Shiloh Industries (SHLO) 10-Q 5 Jun 15 2015 Q2 Quarterly report Financial data

Document_and_Entity_Informatio

Document and Entity Information	6 Months Ended
	Apr. 30, 2015	Jun. 04, 2015
Entity Listings [Line Items]
Entity Registrant Name	SHILOH INDUSTRIES INC
Entity Central Index Key	904979
Current Fiscal Year End Date	-21
Entity Filer Category	Accelerated Filer
Document Type	10-Q
Document Period End Date	30-Apr-15
Document Fiscal Year Focus	2015
Document Fiscal Period Focus	Q2
Amendment Flag	FALSE
Entity Common Stock, Shares Outstanding		17,249,355
Entity Well-known Seasoned Issuer	No
Entity Voluntary Filers	No
Entity Current Reporting Status	Yes

Condensed_Consolidated_Balance

Condensed Consolidated Balance Sheets (USD $)	Apr. 30, 2015	Oct. 31, 2014
In Thousands, unless otherwise specified
ASSETS
Cash and cash equivalents	$9,935	$12,014
Investment in marketable securities	751	1,045
Accounts receivable, net of allowance for doubtful accounts of $571 and $601 at April 30, 2015 and October 31, 2014, respectively	180,910	171,242
Related-party accounts receivable	2,667	533
Prepaid income taxes	590	2,142
Inventories, net	92,582	91,303
Deferred income taxes	3,201	3,496
Prepaid expenses	15,320	11,987
Total current assets	305,956	293,762
Property, plant and equipment, net	282,329	274,828
Goodwill	29,142	30,887
Intangible assets, net	21,056	21,998
Deferred income taxes	2,346	2,605
Other assets	5,678	5,445
Total assets	646,507	629,525
LIABILITIES AND STOCKHOLDERS’ EQUITY
Current debt	1,323	1,918
Accounts payable	150,951	146,478
Accrued income taxes	271	0
Other accrued expenses	34,910	41,336
Total current liabilities	187,455	189,732
Long-term Debt	285,515	268,102
Long-term benefit liabilities	17,947	19,951
Deferred income taxes	2,198	2,739
Interest rate swap agreement	4,308	2,510
Other liabilities	1,590	1,972
Total liabilities	499,013	485,006
Commitments and contingencies
Stockholders’ equity:
Preferred stock, $.01 per share; 5,000,000 shares authorized; no shares issued and outstanding at April 30, 2015 and October 31, 2014, respectively	0	0
Common stock, par value $.01 per share; 25,000,000 shares authorized; 17,248,688 and 17,214,284 shares issued and outstanding at April 30, 2015 and October 31, 2014, respectively	172	172
Paid-in capital	68,849	68,035
Retained earnings	124,061	113,193
Accumulated other comprehensive loss, net	-45,588	-36,881
Total stockholders’ equity	147,494	144,519
Total liabilities and stockholders’ equity	$646,507	$629,525

Condensed_Consolidated_Balance1

Condensed Consolidated Balance Sheets - Parentheticals (USD $)	Apr. 30, 2015	Oct. 31, 2014
In Thousands, except Share data, unless otherwise specified
Allowance for Doubtful Accounts Receivable, Current	$571	$601
Common stock, par value	$0.01	$0.01
Common stock, shares authorized	25,000,000	25,000,000
Common stock, shares issued	17,248,688	17,214,284
Common Stock, Shares, Outstanding	17,248,688	17,214,284
Preferred stock, par value	$0.01	$0.01
Preferred stock, shares authorized	5,000,000	5,000,000
Preferred stock, shares issued	0	0
Preferred stock, shares outstanding	0	0

Condensed_Consolidated_Stateme

Condensed Consolidated Statements of Income (USD $)	3 Months Ended		6 Months Ended
In Thousands, except Per Share data, unless otherwise specified	Apr. 30, 2015	Apr. 30, 2014	Apr. 30, 2015	Apr. 30, 2014
Net revenues	$280,378	$208,972	$537,455	$392,511
Cost of sales	251,127	187,971	487,656	353,663
Gross profit	29,251	21,001	49,799	38,848
Selling, general and administrative expenses	16,869	10,663	30,493	21,063
Amortization of intangible assets	677	545	1,309	1,090
Asset recovery	0	-2,906	0	-4,026
Operating income	11,705	12,699	17,997	20,721
Interest expense	2,067	927	3,828	1,813
Interest Income	-7	-2	-13	-5
Other (income) expense	-634	25	-1,007	44
Income before income taxes	10,279	11,749	15,189	18,869
Provision for income taxes	3,084	3,620	4,321	5,801
Net income	$7,195	$8,129	$10,868	$13,068
Earnings per share:
Basic earnings per share	$0.42	$0.48	$0.63	$0.77
Basic weighted average number of common shares	17,211	17,081	17,217	17,063
Diluted earnings per share	$0.42	$0.47	$0.63	$0.76
Diluted weighted average number of common shares	17,236	17,158	17,248	17,148

Condensed_Consolidated_Stateme1

Condensed Consolidated Statement of Comprehensive Income (USD $)	3 Months Ended		6 Months Ended
In Thousands, unless otherwise specified	Apr. 30, 2015	Apr. 30, 2014	Apr. 30, 2015	Apr. 30, 2014
Statement of Comprehensive Income [Abstract]
Net income	$7,195	$8,129	$10,868	$13,068
Recognized gain	297	269	593	538
Actuarial net gain (loss)	5,473	-606	-683	-1,145
Asset net gain (loss)	1,237	717	391	331
Income taxes	-2,651	-144	-114	105
Total defined benefit pension plans & other post retirement benefits, net of tax	4,356	236	187	-171
Unrealized gain (loss) on marketable securities	-43	104	-294	104
Income taxes	15	-37	103	-37
Total marketable securities, net of tax	-28	67	-191	67
Unrealized gain (loss) on interest rate swap agreements	622	-903	-1,798	-903
Income taxes	-235	342	680	342
Change in fair value of derivative instruments, net of tax	387	-561	-1,118	-561
Unrealized loss on foreign currency translation	-158	0	-7,585	0
Comprehensive income, net	$11,752	$7,871	$2,161	$12,403

Condensed_Consolidated_Stateme2

Condensed Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows (USD $)	6 Months Ended
In Thousands, unless otherwise specified	Apr. 30, 2015	Apr. 30, 2014
CASH FLOWS FROM OPERATING ACTIVITIES:
Net income	$10,868	$13,068
Adjustments to reconcile net income to net cash provided by operating activities:
Depreciation and amortization	16,984	12,885
Asset recovery	0	-4,026
Amortization of deferred financing costs	298	465
Deferred income taxes	684	86
Stock-based compensation expense	542	289
Gain on sale of assets	-17	-131
Changes in operating assets and liabilities:
Accounts receivable	-12,992	-5,986
Inventories	-2,217	-10,983
Prepaids and other assets	-2,861	-3,143
Payables and other liabilities	-9,491	8,173
Accrued income taxes	1,802	210
Net cash provided by operating activities	3,600	10,907
CASH FLOWS FROM INVESTING ACTIVITIES:
Capital expenditures	-21,827	-11,549
Investment in marketable securities	0	-1,527
Acquisitions, net of cash acquired	0	-349
Proceeds from sale of assets	123	4,163
Net cash used for investing activities	-21,704	-9,262
CASH FLOWS FROM FINANCING ACTIVITIES:
Payment of capital leases	-435	-56
Proceeds from long-term borrowings	62,500	8,600
Repayments of long-term borrowings	-44,143	-10,737
Payment of deferred financing costs	-1,256	-16
Proceeds from exercise of stock options	155	745
Net cash provided by (used for) financing activities	16,821	-1,464
Effect of foreign currency exchange rate fluctuations on cash	-796	0
Net increase (decrease) in cash and cash equivalents	-2,079	181
Cash and cash equivalents at beginning of period	12,014	398
Cash and cash equivalents at end of period	9,935	579
Supplemental Cash Flow Information:
Cash paid for interest	3,734	1,522
Cash paid for income taxes	2,176	5,713
Non-cash Investing and Financing Activities:
Equipment acquired under capital lease	0	1,679
Capital equipment included in accounts payable	$3,703	$2,238

Basis_of_Presentation

Basis of Presentation	6 Months Ended
	Apr. 30, 2015
Organization, Consolidation and Presentation of Financial Statements [Abstract]
Organization, Consolidation and Presentation of Financial Statements Disclosure [Text Block]	—Basis of Presentation
	The condensed consolidated financial statements have been prepared by Shiloh Industries, Inc. and its subsidiaries (the "Company"), without audit, pursuant to the rules and regulations of the Securities and Exchange Commission. The information furnished in the condensed consolidated financial statements includes normal recurring adjustments and reflects all adjustments, which are, in the opinion of management, necessary for a fair presentation of such financial statements. Certain information and footnote disclosures normally included in financial statements prepared in accordance with accounting principles generally accepted in the United States of America ("GAAP") have been condensed or omitted pursuant to the rules and regulations of the Securities and Exchange Commission. Although the Company believes that the disclosures are adequate to make the information presented not misleading, these condensed consolidated financial statements should be read in conjunction with the audited financial statements and the notes thereto included in the Company’s Annual Report on Form 10-K for the fiscal year ended October 31, 2014.
	Revenues and operating results for the six months ended April 30, 2015 are not necessarily indicative of the results to be expected for the full year.

New_Accounting_Standards

New Accounting Standards	6 Months Ended
	Apr. 30, 2015
New Accounting Pronouncements and Changes in Accounting Principles [Abstract]
Description of New Accounting Pronouncements Not yet Adopted [Text Block]	—New Accounting Standards
	In April 2015, the Financial Accounting Standards Board (FASB) issued Accounting Standards Update (ASU) 2015-03, "Interest - Imputation of Interest." ASU 2015-03 requires that debt issuance costs related to a recognized debt liability be presented in the balance sheet as a direct deduction from the carrying amount of that debt liability. The recognition and measurement guidance for debt issuance costs are not affected by the amendments in the ASU. ASU 2015-03 is effective for financial statements issued for fiscal years beginning after December 15, 2015, and interim periods within those fiscal years. The Company does not expect ASU 2015-03 will have a material impact on its statement of financial position or financial statement disclosures.
	In August 2014, the Financial Accounting Standards Board (FASB) issued Accounting Standards Update (ASU) No 2014-15, "Presentation of Financial Statements—Going Concern (Subtopic 205-40): Disclosure of Uncertainties about an Entity's Ability to Continue as a Going Concern," which is intended to define a company's responsibility to evaluate whether there is substantial doubt about its ability to continue as a going concern and to provide related footnote disclosures. This ASU will be effective for the Company beginning with the first quarter ending January 31, 2017. The Company will prospectively apply the guidance to applicable transactions.
	In May 2014, the FASB issued ASU 2014-09, "Revenue from Contracts with Customers," which clarifies existing accounting literature relating to how and when a company recognizes revenue. Under ASU 2014-09, a company will recognize revenue when it transfers promised goods or services to customers in an amount that reflects the consideration to which the company expects to be entitled in exchange for those goods and services. ASU 2014-09 is effective for fiscal years, and interim periods within those years, beginning after December 15, 2016. The FASB has tentatively proposed a one-year deferral of this effective date. The Company has identified key individuals to evaluate the requirements and review existing customer contracts to determine what impact, if any, the adoption of this ASU will have on its financial position, results of operations and cash flows.
	In April 2014, the FASB issued ASU 2014-08, "Presentation of Financial Statements and Property, Plant, and Equipment — Reporting Discontinued Operations and Disclosures of Disposals of Components of an Entity,'' which revises what qualifies as a discontinued operation, changes the criteria for determining which disposals can be presented as discontinued operations and modifies related disclosure requirements. This ASU will be effective for the Company for applicable transactions occurring after January 31, 2016 for fiscal year ending 2016. The Company will prospectively apply the guidance to applicable transactions.

Acquisitions

Acquisitions	6 Months Ended
	Apr. 30, 2015
Acquisitions [Abstract]
Mergers, Acquisitions and Dispositions Disclosures [Text Block]	—Acquisitions
	Radar Industries, Inc.
	On September 30, 2014, the Company, through a wholly-owned subsidiary, consummated the transactions contemplated by the Asset Purchase Agreement, dated September 30, 2014 (the "Radar Agreement"), with Radar Industries, Inc., and Radar Mexican Investments, LLC which produce engineered metal stampings and machined parts for the motor vehicle industry.
	The Company acquired Radar in order to further its investment in stamping technologies and expand the diversity of its customer base, product offering and geographic footprint. Radar's results of operations are reflected in the Company's condensed consolidated statements of income from the acquisition date.
	The aggregate fair value of consideration transferred in connection with the Radar Agreement was $57,874 ($57,799 net of cash acquired) in cash on the date of acquisition. Of this amount, $6,500 in cash was placed into escrow, and will serve as security for any indemnification claims made by the Company under the Radar Agreement.
	The acquisition of Radar Industries Inc. has been accounted for using the acquisition method in accordance with the FASB ASC Topic 805, Business Combinations. Assets acquired and liabilities assumed were recorded at their estimated fair values as of the acquisition date. The fair values of identifiable intangible assets were based on valuations using the income approach and estimates provided by management. The excess of the purchase price over the estimated fair values of the tangible assets, identifiable intangible assets and assumed liabilities was recorded as goodwill. The allocation of the purchase price is based upon a valuation of certain assets acquired and liabilities assumed. The preliminary purchase price allocation was as follows:
	Cash and cash equivalents	$	75
	Accounts receivable	14,374
	Inventory	15,729
	Prepaid assets and other	95
	Property, plant and equipment	26,612
	Goodwill	13,184
	Intangible assets	6,090
	Accounts payable and other	(18,285		)
	Net assets acquired	$	57,874
	The purchase price allocation is provisional, pending completion of the valuation of acquired assets, property, plant and equipment and inventories. The Company is utilizing a third party to assist in the fair value determination of certain components of the purchase price allocation, namely inventory, property, plant and equipment, intangible assets and goodwill. The final valuation may change the allocation of the purchase price, which could affect the fair values assigned to the assets.
	The Company believes the amount of goodwill resulting from the purchase price allocation is attributable to the workforce of the acquired business (which is not eligible for separate recognition as an identifiable intangible asset) and the synergies expected after the Company's acquisition of Radar. All of the goodwill was allocated to a wholly owned subsidiary of the Company. The total amount of goodwill expected to be deductible for tax purposes is $29,569 and is estimated to be deductible over approximately 15 years.
	Of the $6,090 of acquired intangible assets, $3,710 was assigned to customers that have a useful life of approximately 14 years, and $2,300 was assigned to developed technologies with an estimated useful life of approximately 10 years and $80 was assigned to a non-compete agreement with an estimated useful life of 5 years. The Company utilized a third party to assist in assigning a fair value to acquired assets. The total amount of identifiable intangible assets expected to be deductible for tax purposes is $6,090 and is estimated to be deductible over approximately 15 years.
	Finnveden Metal Structures
	On June 30, 2014, Shiloh Holdings Sweden AB, a wholly-owned subsidiary of the Company, entered into and consummated the transactions contemplated by the Share Sale and Purchase Agreement dated May 21, 2014 with FinnvedenBultenAB and Finnveden AB ("Finnveden"), a wholly-owned subsidiary of FinnvedenBulten AB, a producer of aluminum and steel stampings and magnesium die cast and machined parts for the motor vehicle industry.
	The Company acquired Finnveden in order to expand our stamping capabilities while adding magnesium die casting to our product line, a key growth segment, and technology being used to address the lightweighting needs of automakers. Additionally, the Finnveden acquisition adds strategic European locations in Poland and Sweden while diversifying our customer base. Finnveden's results of operations are reflected in the Company's condensed consolidated statements of income from the acquisition date.
	The aggregate fair value of consideration transferred in connection with the FMS Agreement was $72,618, ($66,396 net of cash acquired), in cash on the date of acquisition.
	The acquisition of Finnveden has been accounted for using the acquisition method in accordance with FASB ASC Topic 805, Business Combinations. Assets acquired and liabilities assumed were recorded at their estimated fair values as of the acquisition date. The fair values of identifiable intangible assets were based on valuations using the income approach and estimates provided by management. The excess of the purchase price over the estimated fair values of the tangible assets, identifiable intangible assets and assumed liabilities were recorded as goodwill. The allocation of the purchase price is based upon a valuation of certain assets acquired and liabilities assumed. The preliminary purchase price allocation was as follows:
	Cash and cash equivalents	$	6,222
	Accounts receivable	29,744
	Inventory	26,858
	Prepaid expenses	3,681
	Property, plant and equipment	35,408
	Goodwill	7,804
	Intangible assets	1,136
	Other non-current assets	3,830
	Accounts payable and other	(36,416		)
	Long term liabilities	(5,649		)
	Net assets acquired	$	72,618
	The purchase price allocation is provisional, pending completion of the valuation of acquired intangible assets, property, plant and equipment, and inventories. The Company is utilizing a third party to assist in the fair value determination of certain components of the purchase price allocation, namely inventory, property, plant and equipment and intangible assets. The final valuation may change the allocation of the purchase price, which could affect the fair values assigned to the assets.
	The Company believes the amount of goodwill resulting from the purchase price allocation is attributable to the workforce of the acquired business (which is not eligible for separate recognition as an identifiable intangible asset) and the expected synergies after the Company's acquisition of Finnveden. All of the goodwill was allocated to a wholly owned subsidiary of the Company. The Company does not expect that the amount of goodwill will be deductible for tax purposes under current Polish or Swedish tax law.
	The $1,136 of acquired intangible assets was assigned to customers that have a useful life of approximately 10 years. The fair value assigned to identifiable intangible assets acquired have been determined primarily by using the income approach, which discounts expected future cash flows to present value using estimates and assumptions determined by management. The Company is utilizing a third party to assist in assigning a fair value to acquired intangible assets. The Company does not expect that the total amount of identifiable intangible assets will be deductible for tax purposes under current Polish or Swedish tax law.
	Pro Forma Consolidated Results
	The following supplemental pro forma information presents the actual financial results for the three and six months ended April 30, 2015, and pro forma financial results for the three and six months ended April 30, 2014 as if the acquisitions of Radar and Finnveden had occurred on November 1, 2013. The pro forma results do not include any anticipated cost synergies, costs or other effects of the integration of Radar Industries, Inc. and Finnveden. Accordingly, such pro forma amounts are not necessarily indicative of the results that actually would have occurred had the acquisitions been completed on the dates indicated, nor are they indicative of the future operating results of the combined Company. In addition, the pro forma information includes amortization expense related to the intangible assets acquired of $247 and $388 for the three and six months ended April 30, 2015, respectively.
	Pro forma consolidated results	Three months ended April 30,					Six months ended April 30,
	(in thousands, except for per share data):	2015			2014		2015		2014
	Revenue	$	280,378		$	303,448	$	537,455	$	578,924
	Net income	$	7,195		$	11,258	$	10,868	$	17,448
	Basic earnings per share	$	0.42		$	0.66	$	0.63	$	1.02
	Diluted earnings per share	$	0.42		$	0.66	$	0.63	$	1.02
	The above pro forma consolidated results include the impact of foreign currency translation. For the three and six months ended April 30, 2015, the average currency rate of the USD to the Swedish krona was 8.519 and 8.097, respectively. For the three and six month ended April 30, 2014, the average currency rate of the USD to the Swedish krona was 6.488 and 6.512, respectively.

Asset_Impairment_and_Recoverie

Asset Impairment and Recoveries	6 Months Ended
	Apr. 30, 2015
Restructuring and Related Activities [Abstract]
Restructuring and Related Activities Disclosure [Text Block]	Asset Recoveries
	Asset recoveries of $4,026 were recorded during first six months 2014 of which $2,906 were recorded during the second quarter for cash received upon sales of assets from the Company's former Mansfield Blanking facility, which were impaired in fiscal 2010.

Related_Party_Receivables

Related Party Receivables	6 Months Ended
	Apr. 30, 2015
Related Party Receivables [Abstract]
Related Party Transactions Disclosure [Text Block]	Related Party Receivables
	The Company had related party receivable balances for the period ended April 30, 2015 and October 31, 2014 of $2,667 and $533, respectively, due from MTD Products Inc. and its affiliates.
	On March 11, 2014, the Company entered into a manufacturing agreement with Velocys, plc (LSE:VLS). As part of the agreement, the Company invested $2,000, which is comprised of Velocys stock with a market value of $1,527 on the date of acquisition and a premium paid of $473, which is being amortized over the remaining life of the related supplier agreement. The Company re-measures available-for-sale securities at fair value and records the unrealized gain or loss in other comprehensive income until realized. A cumulative market-to-market unfavorable adjustment of $28 and $191, net of tax, was recorded as a loss to other comprehensive income for the three and six months ended April 30, 2015, respectively.

Inventories

Inventories	6 Months Ended
	Apr. 30, 2015
Inventory Disclosure [Abstract]
Inventory Disclosure [Text Block]	Inventories
	Inventories consist of the following:
		April 30, 2015		31-Oct-14
	Raw materials	$	29,183	$	36,417
	Work-in-process	17,632		12,044
	Finished goods	17,754		13,382
	Total material	64,569		61,843
	Tooling	28,013		29,460
	Total inventory	$	92,582	$	91,303
	Total cost of inventory is net of reserves to reduce certain inventory from cost to net realizable value by an allowance for excess and obsolete inventories based on management’s review of on-hand inventories compared to historical and estimated future sales and usage. Such reserves aggregated $724 and $3,985 at April 30, 2015 and October 31, 2014, respectively.

Property_Plant_and_Equipment

Property, Plant and Equipment	6 Months Ended
	Apr. 30, 2015
Property, Plant and Equipment [Abstract]
Property, Plant and Equipment Disclosure [Text Block]	Property, Plant and Equipment
	Property, plant and equipment consist of the following:
		April 30,		October 31,
		2015		2014
	Land and improvements	$	11,489	$	11,452
	Buildings and improvements	118,049		117,776
	Machinery and equipment	465,579		455,482
	Furniture and fixtures	12,040		11,161
	Construction in progress	63,054		52,345
	Total, at cost	670,211		648,216
	Less: Accumulated depreciation	387,882		373,388
	Property, plant and equipment, net	$	282,329	$	274,828
	Depreciation expense was $15,675 and $11,795 for the six months ended April 30, 2015 and April 30, 2014, respectively.
	Capital Leases:
		April 30, 2015		October 31,
				2014
	Leased Property:
	Machinery and equipment	$	7,095	$	7,639
	Less: Accumulated depreciation	752		367
	Leased property, net	$	6,343	$	7,272
	The decrease in machinery and equipment of $544 is due to the foreign currency translation at April 30, 2015 at one of the Company's European manufacturing facilities.
	Total obligations under capital leases and future minimum rental payments to be made under capital leases at April 30, 2015 are as follows:
	Twelve Months Ending April 30,
	2016	$	828
	2017	861
	2018	895
	2019	865
	2020	484
	Thereafter	2,064
		5,997
	Plus amount representing interest ranging from 3.05% to 3.77%	692
	Future minimum rental payments	$	6,689

Goodwill_and_Intangible_Assets

Goodwill and Intangible Assets	6 Months Ended
	Apr. 30, 2015
Intangible Assets [Abstract]
Goodwill and Intangible Assets Disclosure [Text Block]	Goodwill:
	The changes in the carrying amount of goodwill for the six months ended April 30, 2015 are as follows:
	Balance October 31, 2014			$	30,887
		Acquisitions and purchase accounting adjustments		(475		)
		Foreign currency translation and other		(1,270		)
	Balance April 30, 2015			$	29,142
	Intangible Assets
	The changes in the carrying amount of finite intangible assets for the six months ended April 30, 2015 are as follows :
			Customer Relationships				Developed Technology			Non-Compete			Trade Name			Trademark			Total
	Balance October 31, 2014		$	15,856			$	4,311		$	62		$	1,624		$	145		$	21,998
		Preliminary acquisition adjustments	390				—			80			—			—			470
		Amortization expense	(776		)		(391		)	(72		)	(62		)	(8		)	(1,309		)
		Foreign currency translation and other	(103		)		—			—			—			—			(103		)
	Balance April 30, 2015		$	15,367			$	3,920		$	70		$	1,562		$	137		$	21,056
	Intangible assets are amortized on the straight-line method over their legal or estimated useful lives. The following summarizes the gross carrying value and accumulated amortization for each major class of intangible assets:
			Gross Carrying Value				Accumulated Amortization			Foreign Currency Adjustment			Net
		Customer relationships	$	18,308			$	(2,730	)	$	(211	)	$	15,367
		Developed technology	5,007				(1,087		)	—			3,920
		Non-compete	824				(754		)	—			70
		Trade Name	1,875				(313		)	—			1,562
		Trademark	166				(29		)	—			137
			$	26,180			$	(4,913	)	$	(211	)	$	21,056
	Total amortization expense was $677 and $1,309 for the three and six months ended April 30, 2015, respectively and $545 and $1,090 for the three and six months ended April 30, 2014, respectively. Amortization expense related to intangible assets for the fiscal years ending is estimated to be as follows:
	Twelve Months Ending April 30,
	2016		$	2,320
	2017		2,320
	2018		2,252
	2019		1,980
	2020		1,769
	Thereafter		10,415
			$	21,056

Financing_Arrangements

Financing Arrangements	6 Months Ended
	Apr. 30, 2015
Debt Disclosure [Abstract]
Financing Arrangements [Text Block]	Financing Arrangements
	Debt consists of the following:
		30-Apr-15			31-Oct-14
	Credit Agreement —interest rate of 2.91% for the period ended April 30, 2015 and 2.15% for the period ended October 31, 2014	$	279,100		$	260,500
	Equipment security note	1,741			1,985
	Capital lease obligations	5,997			6,967
	Insurance broker financing agreement	—			568
	Total debt	286,838			270,020
	Less: Current debt	1,323			1,918
	Total long-term debt	$	285,515		$	268,102
	The weighted average interest rate of all debt was 2.43% and 1.93% for the six months ended April 30, 2015 and April 30, 2014, respectively.
	The Company and its subsidiaries are party to a Credit Agreement, dated October 25, 2013, as amended (the "Credit Agreement") with Bank of America, N.A., as Administrative Agent, Swing Line Lender and L/C Issuer, JPMorgan Chase Bank, N.A. as Syndication Agent, Merrill Lynch, Pierce, Fenner & Smith Incorporated and J.P. Morgan Securities, LLC as Joint Lead Arrangers and Joint Book Managers, The PrivateBank and Trust Company, Compass Bank and Citizens Bank, N.A., as Co-Documentation Agents, and the other lender parties thereto.
	On April 29, 2015, the Company executed a Fourth Amendment to the Credit Amendment that maintains the commitment period to September 29, 2019 and allows for an incremental increase of $25,000 (or if certain ratios are met, $100,000) in the existing revolving commitments of $360,000, subject to the Company's pro forma compliance with financial covenants, the administrative agent's approval and the Company obtaining commitments for such increase.
	Borrowings under the Credit Agreement bear interest, at the Company's option, at LIBOR or the base (or “prime”) rate established from time to time by the administrative agent, in each case plus an applicable margin. The Fourth Amendment provides for an interest rate margin on LIBOR loans of 1.25% to 3.00% and of 0.25% to 2.00% on base rate loans depending on the Company's leverage ratio.
	The Credit Agreement contains customary restrictive and financial covenants, including covenants regarding the Company’s outstanding indebtedness and maximum leverage and interest coverage ratios. The Credit Agreement also contains standard provisions relating to conditions of borrowing. In addition, the Credit Agreement contains customary events of default, including the non-payment of obligations by the Company and the bankruptcy of the Company. If an event of default occurs, all amounts outstanding under the Credit Agreement may be accelerated and become immediately due and payable. The Company was in compliance with the financial covenants as of April 30, 2015, and October 31, 2014.
	After considering letters of credit of $2,980 that the Company has issued, available funds under the Credit Agreement were $77,920 at April 30, 2015.
	Borrowings under the Credit Agreement are collateralized by a first priority security interest in substantially all of the tangible and intangible property of the Company and its domestic subsidiaries and 65% of the stock of foreign subsidiaries.
	Other Debt:
	In July 2014, the Company entered into a finance agreement with an insurance broker for various insurance policies that bears interest at a fixed rate of 1.87% and requires monthly payments of $95 through April 2015. As of April 30, 2015, $0 remained outstanding under this agreement.
	On September 2, 2013, the Company entered into an equipment security note that bears interest at a fixed rate of 2.47% and requires monthly payments of $44 through September 2018. As of April 30, 2015, $1,741 remained outstanding under this agreement and $495 was classified as current debt and $1,246 was classified as long term debt in the Company’s condensed consolidated balance sheets.
	The Company maintains capital leases for equipment used in its manufacturing facilities with lease terms expiring between 2018 and 2020. As of April 30, 2015, the present value of minimum lease payments under its capital leases amounted to $5,997.
	Derivatives:
	On February 25, 2014, the Company entered into an interest rate swap with an aggregate notional amount of $75,000 designated as a cash flow hedge of a portion of the Company's Credit Agreement to manage interest rate exposure on the Company’s floating rate LIBOR based debt.   The interest rate swap is an agreement to exchange payment streams based on the notional principal amount. This agreement fixes the Company’s future interest payments at 2.74% plus the applicable rate (defined above), on an amount of the Company’s debt principal equal to the then-outstanding swap notional amount. The forward interest rate swap commenced on March 1, 2015 with an initial $25,000 base notional amount with $25,000 increases to the base notional amount on September 1, 2015 and March 1, 2016, respectively.   The base notional amount plus each incremental addition to the base notional amount have a five year maturity of February 29, 2020, August 31, 2020 and February 28, 2021, respectively. On the date the interest swap was entered into, the Company designated the interest rate swap as a hedge of the variability of cash flows to be paid relative to its variable rate monies borrowed.   Any ineffectiveness in the hedging relationship is recognized immediately into earnings. The Company determined the mark-to-market adjustment for the interest rate swap to be a gain of $387 and a loss of $1,118, net of tax, for the three and six months ended April 30, 2015, respectively, which is reflected in other comprehensive income. The first base notional amount of $25,000 commenced on March 1, 2015 and $55 of cash flow hedge settlements was realized as interest expense.
	Scheduled repayments of debt for the next five years are listed below:
	Twelve Months Ending April 30,		Credit Agreement			Equipment Security Note		Capital Lease Obligations		Total
	2016		$	—		$	495	$	828	$	1,323
	2017		—			507		861		1,368
	2018		—			519		895		1,414
	2019		—			220		865		1,085
	2020		279,100			—		484		279,584
	Thereafter		—			—		2,064		2,064
	Total		$	279,100		$	1,741	$	5,997	$	286,838

Pension_and_Other_PostRetireme

Pension and Other Post-Retirement Benefit Matters	6 Months Ended
	Apr. 30, 2015
Defined Benefit Pension Plans and Defined Benefit Postretirement Plans Disclosure [Abstract]
Pension and Other Postretirement Benefits Disclosure [Text Block]	Pension and Other Post-Retirement Benefit Matters
	U.S. Plans
	The components of net periodic benefit cost for the three and six months ended April 30, 2015 and 2014 are as follows:
		Pension Benefits						Other Post-Retirement
								Benefits
		Three Months Ended April 30,						Three Months Ended April 30,
		2015			2014			2015		2014
	Interest cost	$	866		$	937		$	6	$	9
	Expected return on plan assets	(1,174		)	(1,070		)	—		—
	Recognized net actuarial loss	297			269			7		10
	Net periodic (benefit) cost	$	(11	)	$	136		$	13	$	19
		Pension Benefits						Other  Post-Retirement
								Benefits
		Six months ended April 30,						Six months ended April 30,
		2015			2014			2015		2014
	Interest cost	$	1,733		$	1,874		$	12	$	19
	Expected return on plan assets	(2,349		)	(2,140		)	—		—
	Recognized net actuarial loss	593			538			14		21
	Net periodic (benefit) cost	$	(23	)	$	272		$	26	$	40
	The Company made contributions of $1,870 and $1,872 to the defined benefit pension plans during the six months ended April 30, 2015 and 2014. The Company expects contributions to be $2,600 for the remainder of fiscal 2015.
	Non-U.S. Plans
	For the Company's Swedish operations, the majority of the pension obligations are covered by insurance policies with insurance companies. For the Company's Polish operations, the Pension obligations for the fiscal year ended 2015 are expected to be $691 based on actuarial reports. The Polish operations recognized $30 and $60 of expense for the three and six months ended April 30, 2015, respectively.

Equity_Matters

Equity Matters	6 Months Ended
	Apr. 30, 2015
Equity [Abstract]
Stockholders' Equity Note Disclosure [Text Block]	For the Company, FASB ASC Topic 718 “Compensation – Stock Compensation” affects the stock options that have been granted and requires the Company to expense share-based payment (“SBP”) awards with compensation cost for SBP transactions measured at fair value. The Company has elected to use the simplified method of calculating the expected term of the stock options and historical volatility to compute fair value under the Black-Scholes option-pricing model. The risk-free rate for periods within the contractual life of the option is based on the U.S. zero coupon Treasury yield in effect at the time of grant. Forfeitures have been estimated based upon the Company’s historical experience.
	1993 Key Employee Stock Incentive Plan
	The Company maintains the Amended and Restated 1993 Key Employee Stock Incentive Program (the "Incentive Plan"), which authorizes grants to officers and other key employees, including directors, of the Company and its subsidiaries of (i) stock options that are intended to qualify as incentive stock options, (ii) nonqualified stock options and (iii) restricted stock awards. An aggregate of 2,700,000 shares of Common Stock, subject to adjustment upon occurrence of certain events to prevent dilution or expansion of the rights of participants that might otherwise result from the occurrence of such events, was reserved for issuance pursuant to the Incentive Plan. An individual’s award of stock options is limited to 500,000 shares in a five-year period.
	Non-qualified stock options, incentive stock options and restricted stock awards have been granted to date and all options have been granted at the market price at the date of grant. Options expire over a period not to exceed ten years from the date of grant and vest ratably over a three year period. The vesting period of the restricted stock awards range between three months and four years. Incentive stock options were not granted in fiscal 2014 or during first six months of fiscal 2015. During fiscal 2014, 89,500 shares of restricted stock were granted to several employees as incentives for future performance. The market value of the Company's stock on the date of awards ranged between $14.97 and $20.64. During the first six months of fiscal 2015, 22,504 shares of restricted stock with a three month vesting were issued to the members of the Company's Board of Directors as part of their director compensation. The market value of the Company's stock on the date of the award was $14.22. At April 30, 2015, 85,132 shares of restricted stock were outstanding. During the fiscal quarter ended April 30, 2015, 10,000 shares of restricted stock vested and 3,750 shares were forfeited. During the first six months of fiscal 2015, 45,876 shares of restricted stock vested and 7,000 shares were forfeited.
	Activity in the Company’s incentive plan for the six months ended April 30, 2015 and 2014 was as follows:
		Number of		Weighted		Weighted Average	Aggregate
		Shares		Average		Remaining	Intrinsic
				Exercise Price		Contractual	Value
				Per Share		Term (Years)
	Options outstanding at November 1, 2013	236,134		$9.93
	Options:
	Granted	—		$0.00
	Exercised	(86,468	)	$9.92
	Canceled	(12,333	)	$7.19
	Outstanding at April 30, 2014	137,333		$9.73		5.76	$976
	Options exercisable at April 30, 2014	127,666		$9.86		5.61	$890
	Options outstanding at November 1, 2014	123,333		$9.69
	Options:
	Granted	—		$0.00
	Exercised	(18,650	)	$8.30
	Canceled	(11,350	)	$11.58
	Outstanding at April 30, 2015	93,333		$9.74		4.51	$244
	Options exercisable at April 30, 2015	93,333		$9.74		4.51	$244
	At both April 30, 2015 and April 30, 2014, the exercise price of some of the Company’s stock option grants was higher than the market value of the Company’s stock. The stock option grants whose exercise price is higher that the market value of the Company's stock are excluded from the computation of aggregate intrinsic value of the Company’s outstanding and exercisable stock options.
	All compensation related to stock options was recognized in the first quarter of fiscal year 2015 as all stock options are fully vested. For the six months ended April 30, 2015, compensation expense related to stock options effectively reduced income before taxes by $15. For the three and six months ended April 30, 2014, the Company recorded compensation expense related to stock options currently vesting, effectively reducing income before taxes by $22 and $106. For both the three and six months ended April 30, 2015 and April 30, 2014, there was no impact on earnings per share basic and diluted related to the stock option compensation expense because all compensation expense has been recognized. For the six months ended April 30, 2015 and 2014, the total compensation cost related to the restricted stock currently vested was $527 and $183, respectively. The total estimated compensation cost related to the non-vested restricted stock is $1,313, which will be expensed through June of 2018.
	Earnings per Share
	Basic earnings per share is computed by dividing net income available to common stockholders by the weighted average number of shares of Common Stock outstanding during the period. In addition, the shares of Common Stock issuable pursuant to stock options outstanding under the Amended and Restated 1993 Key Employee Stock Incentive Program are included in the diluted earnings per share calculation to the extent they are dilutive. For the six months ended April 30, 2015 and 2014, approximately 85,000 and 129,000 stock awards, respectively, were excluded from the computation of diluted earnings per share because they were anti-dilutive. The following is a reconciliation of the numerator and denominator of the basic and diluted earnings per share computation for net income per share:
	(Shares in thousands)	Three Months Ended April 30,						Six Months Ended April 30,
		2015			2014			2015		2014
	Net income available to common stockholders	$	7,195		$	8,129		$	10,868	$	13,068
	Basic weighted average shares	17,211			17,081			17,217		17,063
	Effect of dilutive securities:
	Stock options	25			77			31		85
	Diluted weighted average shares	17,236			17,158			17,248		17,148
	Basic income per share	$	0.42		$	0.48		$	0.63	$	0.77
	Diluted income per share	$	0.42		$	0.47		$	0.63	$	0.76

Fair_Value_of_Financial_Instru

Fair Value of Financial Instruments	6 Months Ended
	Apr. 30, 2015
Fair Value Disclosures [Abstract]
Fair Value Disclosures [Text Block]	Fair Value of Financial Instruments
	The methods used by the Company may produce a fair value calculation that may not be indicative of net realizable value or reflective of future fair values. Furthermore, while the Company believes its valuation methods are appropriate and consistent with other market participants, the use of different methodologies or assumptions to determine the fair value of certain financial instruments could result in a different fair value measurement at the reporting date.
	Assets and liabilities remeasured and disclosed at fair value on a recurring basis at April 30, 2015 and October 31, 2014 are set forth in the table below:
		Asset (Liability)			Level 2			Valuation Technique
	October 31, 2014:
	Interest Rate Swap Contracts	$	(2,510	)	$	(2,510	)	Income Approach
	April 30, 2015:
	Interest Rate Swap Contracts	$	(4,308	)	$	(4,308	)	Income Approach
	The Company calculates the fair value of its interest rate swap contracts, using quoted interest rate curves, to calculate forward values, and then discounts the forward values.
	The discount rates for all derivative contracts are based on quoted swap interest rates or bank deposit rates. For contracts which, when aggregated by counterparty, are in a liability position, the rates are adjusted by the credit spread that market participants would apply if buying these contracts from the Company’s counterparties.

Accumulated_Other_Comprehensiv

Accumulated Other Comprehensive Loss	6 Months Ended
	Apr. 30, 2015
Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income [Abstract]
Accumulated Other Comprehensive Loss [Text Block]	Accumulated Other Comprehensive Gain (Loss)
	Changes in accumulated other comprehensive gain (loss) in stockholders' equity by component for the six months ended April 30, 2015 and 2014 are as follows:
			Pension and Post Retirement Plan Liability			Marketable Securities Adjustment			Interest Rate Swap Adjustment			Foreign Currency Translation Adjustment			Accumulated Other Comprehensive Loss
	Balance at October 31, 2014		$	(27,371	)	$	100		$	(1,558	)	$	(8,052	)	$	(36,881	)
		Other comprehensive gain (loss)	187			(191		)	(1,118		)	(7,585		)	(8,707		)
	Balance at April 30, 2015		$	(27,184	)	$	(91	)	$	(2,676	)	$	(15,637	)	$	(45,588	)
			Pension and Post Retirement Plan Liability			Marketable Securities Adjustment			Interest Rate Swap Adjustment			Foreign Currency Translation Adjustment			Accumulated Other Comprehensive Loss
	Balance at October 31, 2013		$	(26,082	)	$	—		$	—		$	—		$	(26,082	)
		Other comprehensive gain (loss)	(171		)	67			(561		)	—			(665		)
	Balance at April 30, 2014		$	(26,253	)	$	67		$	(561	)	$	—		$	(26,747	)
	Items reclassified out of accumulated other comprehensive income are as follows:
			For the six months ended April 30,						Affected line item in the Condensed Consolidated Statement of Income
			2015			2014
	Pension and Post-Retirement Plan Benefits
		Interest costs	$	1,733		$	1,874		Selling, general and administrative expenses ("SG&A") (1)
		Return on plan assets	(2,349		)	(2,141		)	SG&A (1)
		Net actuarial loss	593			537			SG&A (1)
			(23		)	270			Total before taxes
			9			103			Income tax benefit
		Total reclassifications	$	(14	)	$	373		Net of taxes
	(1) These accumulated other comprehensive income components are included in the computation of net periodic benefit cost. See Note 10- Employee Benefit Plans for further information.

Business_Segment_Information

Business Segment Information	6 Months Ended
	Apr. 30, 2015
Business Segment Reporting [Abstract]
Segment Reporting Disclosure [Text Block]	Business Segment Information
	The Company conducts its business and reports its information as one operating segment-Automotive and Commercial Vehicles. The CODM of the Company has been identified as the Executive Leadership Team (ELT), which includes all Vice President’s plus the CEO as this team has the final authority over performance assessment and resource allocation decisions. In determining that one operating segment is appropriate, the Company considered the nature of the business activities, the existence of managers responsible for the operating activities and information presented to the Board of Directors for its consideration and advice. Furthermore, the Company is a leading global supplier of lightweighting and noise, vibration and harshness (NVH) solutions to the automotive, commercial vehicle and industrial markets. The Company offers one of the broadest portfolios of lightweighting solutions to the automotive, commercial vehicle and industrial markets, capable of delivering solutions in aluminum, magnesium, steel and steel alloys.
	Revenues of foreign geographic regions are attributed to external customers based upon the location of the entity recording the sale. These foreign revenues represent 16.7% and 16.4% for the three and six months ended April 30, 2015, respectively and 5.5% and 5.8% of total revenues for three and six months ended April 30, 2014, respectively. Long-lived assets consist primarily of net property, plant and equipment, goodwill and intangibles.
		Three Months Ended April 30,										Six Months Ended April 30,
		Revenues				Foreign Currency (Gain) Loss						Revenues				Foreign Currency (Gain)
	Geographic Region:	2015		2014		2015			2014			2015		2014		2015			2014
	Europe	$	35,509	$	—	$	(560	)	$	—		$	66,743	$	—	$	(828	)	$	—
	Mexico	$	11,227	$	11,514	$	9		$	(24	)	$	21,370	$	22,807	$	(47	)	$	(59	)
	United States	$	233,642	$	197,458							$	449,342	$	369,704
	Total Company	$	280,378	$	208,972							$	537,455	$	392,511
		Long-Lived Assets
	Geographic Region:	30-Apr-15		31-Oct-14
	Europe	$	41,797	$	75,546
	Mexico	$	23,408	$	24,611
	United States	$	275,346	$	235,606
	Total Company	$	340,551	$	335,763
	The foreign currency gain or loss is included as a component of other income in the condensed consolidated statements of income.

Commitments_and_Contingencies

Commitments and Contingencies	6 Months Ended
	Apr. 30, 2015
Commitments and Contingencies Disclosure [Abstract]
Commitments and Contingencies Disclosure [Text Block]	Commitments and Contingencies
	The Company is from time to time involved in legal proceedings, claims or investigations. In the opinion of management, the Company’s liability or recovery, if any, under pending litigation and claims would not materially affect its financial condition, results of operations or cash flow.

Acquisitions_Tables

Acquisitions (Tables)	6 Months Ended
	Apr. 30, 2015
Radar Industries [Member]
Business Acquisition [Line Items]
Schedule of Purchase Price Allocation [Table Text Block]
	Cash and cash equivalents	$	75
	Accounts receivable	14,374
	Inventory	15,729
	Prepaid assets and other	95
	Property, plant and equipment	26,612
	Goodwill	13,184
	Intangible assets	6,090
	Accounts payable and other	(18,285		)
	Net assets acquired	$	57,874
Finnveden [Member]
Business Acquisition [Line Items]
Schedule of Purchase Price Allocation [Table Text Block]
	Cash and cash equivalents	$	6,222
	Accounts receivable	29,744
	Inventory	26,858
	Prepaid expenses	3,681
	Property, plant and equipment	35,408
	Goodwill	7,804
	Intangible assets	1,136
	Other non-current assets	3,830
	Accounts payable and other	(36,416		)
	Long term liabilities	(5,649		)
	Net assets acquired	$	72,618
Finnveden and Radar [Member]
Business Acquisition [Line Items]
Business Acquisition, Pro Forma Information [Table Text Block]
	Pro forma consolidated results	Three months ended April 30,					Six months ended April 30,
	(in thousands, except for per share data):	2015			2014		2015		2014
	Revenue	$	280,378		$	303,448	$	537,455	$	578,924
	Net income	$	7,195		$	11,258	$	10,868	$	17,448
	Basic earnings per share	$	0.42		$	0.66	$	0.63	$	1.02
	Diluted earnings per share	$	0.42		$	0.66	$	0.63	$	1.02
	The above pro forma consolidated results include the impact of foreign currency translation. For the three and six months ended April 30, 2015, the average currency rate of the USD to the Swedish krona was 8.519 and 8.097, respectively. For the three and six month ended April 30, 2014, the average currency rate of the USD to the Swedish krona was 6.488 and 6.512, respectively.

Inventories_Tables

Inventories (Tables)	6 Months Ended
	Apr. 30, 2015
Inventory Disclosure [Abstract]
Schedule of Inventory, Current [Table Text Block]	Inventories consist of the following:
		April 30, 2015		31-Oct-14
	Raw materials	$	29,183	$	36,417
	Work-in-process	17,632		12,044
	Finished goods	17,754		13,382
	Total material	64,569		61,843
	Tooling	28,013		29,460
	Total inventory	$	92,582	$	91,303

Property_Plant_and_Equipment_T

Property Plant and Equipment (Tables)	6 Months Ended
	Apr. 30, 2015
Property, Plant and Equipment [Abstract]
Property, Plant and Equipment [Table Text Block]	Property, plant and equipment consist of the following:
		April 30,		October 31,
		2015		2014
	Land and improvements	$	11,489	$	11,452
	Buildings and improvements	118,049		117,776
	Machinery and equipment	465,579		455,482
	Furniture and fixtures	12,040		11,161
	Construction in progress	63,054		52,345
	Total, at cost	670,211		648,216
	Less: Accumulated depreciation	387,882		373,388
	Property, plant and equipment, net	$	282,329	$	274,828
Schedule of Capital Leased Assets [Table Text Block]
		April 30, 2015		October 31,
				2014
	Leased Property:
	Machinery and equipment	$	7,095	$	7,639
	Less: Accumulated depreciation	752		367
	Leased property, net	$	6,343	$	7,272
Schedule of Future Minimum Lease Payments for Capital Leases [Table Text Block]	uture minimum rental payments to be made under capital leases at April 30, 2015 are as follows:
	Twelve Months Ending April 30,
	2016	$	828
	2017	861
	2018	895
	2019	865
	2020	484
	Thereafter	2,064
		5,997
	Plus amount representing interest ranging from 3.05% to 3.77%	692
	Future minimum rental payments	$	6,689

Goodwil_and_Intangible_Assets_

Goodwil and Intangible Assets (Tables)	6 Months Ended
	Apr. 30, 2015
Goodwill and Intangible Assets Disclosure [Abstract]
Schedule of Goodwill [Table Text Block]	The changes in the carrying amount of goodwill for the six months ended April 30, 2015 are as follows:
	Balance October 31, 2014			$	30,887
		Acquisitions and purchase accounting adjustments		(475		)
		Foreign currency translation and other		(1,270		)
	Balance April 30, 2015			$	29,142
Schedule of Finite-Lived Intangible Assets [Table Text Block]	:
			Customer Relationships				Developed Technology			Non-Compete			Trade Name			Trademark			Total
	Balance October 31, 2014		$	15,856			$	4,311		$	62		$	1,624		$	145		$	21,998
		Preliminary acquisition adjustments	390				—			80			—			—			470
		Amortization expense	(776		)		(391		)	(72		)	(62		)	(8		)	(1,309		)
		Foreign currency translation and other	(103		)		—			—			—			—			(103		)
	Balance April 30, 2015		$	15,367			$	3,920		$	70		$	1,562		$	137		$	21,056
Schedule of Acquired Finite-Lived Intangible Assets by Major Class [Table Text Block]	:
			Gross Carrying Value				Accumulated Amortization			Foreign Currency Adjustment			Net
		Customer relationships	$	18,308			$	(2,730	)	$	(211	)	$	15,367
		Developed technology	5,007				(1,087		)	—			3,920
		Non-compete	824				(754		)	—			70
		Trade Name	1,875				(313		)	—			1,562
		Trademark	166				(29		)	—			137
			$	26,180			$	(4,913	)	$	(211	)	$	21,056
Schedule of Finite-Lived Intangible Assets, Future Amortization Expense [Table Text Block]	Amortization expense related to intangible assets for the fiscal years ending is estimated to be as follows:
	Twelve Months Ending April 30,
	2016		$	2,320
	2017		2,320
	2018		2,252
	2019		1,980
	2020		1,769
	Thereafter		10,415
			$	21,056

Financing_Arrangements_Tables

Financing Arrangements (Tables)	6 Months Ended
	Apr. 30, 2015
Debt Disclosure [Abstract]
Schedule of Debt [Table Text Block]	Debt consists of the following:
		30-Apr-15			31-Oct-14
	Credit Agreement —interest rate of 2.91% for the period ended April 30, 2015 and 2.15% for the period ended October 31, 2014	$	279,100		$	260,500
	Equipment security note	1,741			1,985
	Capital lease obligations	5,997			6,967
	Insurance broker financing agreement	—			568
	Total debt	286,838			270,020
	Less: Current debt	1,323			1,918
	Total long-term debt	$	285,515		$	268,102
Schedule of Maturities of Debt [Table Text Block]	Scheduled repayments of debt for the next five years are listed below:
	Twelve Months Ending April 30,		Credit Agreement			Equipment Security Note		Capital Lease Obligations		Total
	2016		$	—		$	495	$	828	$	1,323
	2017		—			507		861		1,368
	2018		—			519		895		1,414
	2019		—			220		865		1,085
	2020		279,100			—		484		279,584
	Thereafter		—			—		2,064		2,064
	Total		$	279,100		$	1,741	$	5,997	$	286,838

Components_of_Net_Periodic_Ben

Components of Net Periodic Benefit Cost (Table)	6 Months Ended
	Apr. 30, 2015
Defined Benefit Pension Plans and Defined Benefit Postretirement Plans Disclosure [Abstract]
Schedule of Costs of Retirement Plans [Table Text Block]	The components of net periodic benefit cost for the three and six months ended April 30, 2015 and 2014 are as follows:
		Pension Benefits						Other Post-Retirement
								Benefits
		Three Months Ended April 30,						Three Months Ended April 30,
		2015			2014			2015		2014
	Interest cost	$	866		$	937		$	6	$	9
	Expected return on plan assets	(1,174		)	(1,070		)	—		—
	Recognized net actuarial loss	297			269			7		10
	Net periodic (benefit) cost	$	(11	)	$	136		$	13	$	19
		Pension Benefits						Other  Post-Retirement
								Benefits
		Six months ended April 30,						Six months ended April 30,
		2015			2014			2015		2014
	Interest cost	$	1,733		$	1,874		$	12	$	19
	Expected return on plan assets	(2,349		)	(2,140		)	—		—
	Recognized net actuarial loss	593			538			14		21
	Net periodic (benefit) cost	$	(23	)	$	272		$	26	$	40

Equity_Matters_Tables

Equity Matters (Tables)	6 Months Ended
	Apr. 30, 2015
Equity [Abstract]
Schedule of stock option activity	Activity in the Company’s incentive plan for the six months ended April 30, 2015 and 2014 was as follows:
		Number of		Weighted		Weighted Average	Aggregate
		Shares		Average		Remaining	Intrinsic
				Exercise Price		Contractual	Value
				Per Share		Term (Years)
	Options outstanding at November 1, 2013	236,134		$9.93
	Options:
	Granted	—		$0.00
	Exercised	(86,468	)	$9.92
	Canceled	(12,333	)	$7.19
	Outstanding at April 30, 2014	137,333		$9.73		5.76	$976
	Options exercisable at April 30, 2014	127,666		$9.86		5.61	$890
	Options outstanding at November 1, 2014	123,333		$9.69
	Options:
	Granted	—		$0.00
	Exercised	(18,650	)	$8.30
	Canceled	(11,350	)	$11.58
	Outstanding at April 30, 2015	93,333		$9.74		4.51	$244
	Options exercisable at April 30, 2015	93,333		$9.74		4.51	$244
Reconciliation of the numerator and denominator of earnings per share	The following is a reconciliation of the numerator and denominator of the basic and diluted earnings per share computation for net income per share:
	(Shares in thousands)	Three Months Ended April 30,						Six Months Ended April 30,
		2015			2014			2015		2014
	Net income available to common stockholders	$	7,195		$	8,129		$	10,868	$	13,068
	Basic weighted average shares	17,211			17,081			17,217		17,063
	Effect of dilutive securities:
	Stock options	25			77			31		85
	Diluted weighted average shares	17,236			17,158			17,248		17,148
	Basic income per share	$	0.42		$	0.48		$	0.63	$	0.77
	Diluted income per share	$	0.42		$	0.47		$	0.63	$	0.76

Fair_Value_of_Financial_Instru1

Fair Value of Financial Instruments Fair Value of Financial Instruments (Tables)	6 Months Ended
	Apr. 30, 2015
Fair Value Disclosures [Abstract]
Fair Value, Liabilities Measured on Recurring Basis [Table Text Block]	Assets and liabilities remeasured and disclosed at fair value on a recurring basis at April 30, 2015 and October 31, 2014 are set forth in the table below:
		Asset (Liability)			Level 2			Valuation Technique
	October 31, 2014:
	Interest Rate Swap Contracts	$	(2,510	)	$	(2,510	)	Income Approach
	April 30, 2015:
	Interest Rate Swap Contracts	$	(4,308	)	$	(4,308	)	Income Approach

Accumulated_Other_Comprehensiv1

Accumulated Other Comprehensive Loss Amounts Recognized Into Other Comprehensive Income (Tables)	6 Months Ended
	Apr. 30, 2015
Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income [Abstract]
Schedule of Amounts Recognized in Other Comprehensive Income (Loss) [Table Text Block]
			Pension and Post Retirement Plan Liability			Marketable Securities Adjustment			Interest Rate Swap Adjustment			Foreign Currency Translation Adjustment			Accumulated Other Comprehensive Loss
	Balance at October 31, 2014		$	(27,371	)	$	100		$	(1,558	)	$	(8,052	)	$	(36,881	)
		Other comprehensive gain (loss)	187			(191		)	(1,118		)	(7,585		)	(8,707		)
	Balance at April 30, 2015		$	(27,184	)	$	(91	)	$	(2,676	)	$	(15,637	)	$	(45,588	)
			Pension and Post Retirement Plan Liability			Marketable Securities Adjustment			Interest Rate Swap Adjustment			Foreign Currency Translation Adjustment			Accumulated Other Comprehensive Loss
	Balance at October 31, 2013		$	(26,082	)	$	—		$	—		$	—		$	(26,082	)
		Other comprehensive gain (loss)	(171		)	67			(561		)	—			(665		)
	Balance at April 30, 2014		$	(26,253	)	$	67		$	(561	)	$	—		$	(26,747	)
Reclassification out of Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income [Table Text Block]
			For the six months ended April 30,						Affected line item in the Condensed Consolidated Statement of Income
			2015			2014
	Pension and Post-Retirement Plan Benefits
		Interest costs	$	1,733		$	1,874		Selling, general and administrative expenses ("SG&A") (1)
		Return on plan assets	(2,349		)	(2,141		)	SG&A (1)
		Net actuarial loss	593			537			SG&A (1)
			(23		)	270			Total before taxes
			9			103			Income tax benefit
		Total reclassifications	$	(14	)	$	373		Net of taxes

Business_Segment_Information_B

Business Segment Information Business Segment Information (Tables)	6 Months Ended
	Apr. 30, 2015
Business Segment Reporting [Abstract]
Schedule of Segment Reporting Information, by Segment [Table Text Block]	Revenues of foreign geographic regions are attributed to external customers based upon the location of the entity recording the sale. These foreign revenues represent 16.7% and 16.4% for the three and six months ended April 30, 2015, respectively and 5.5% and 5.8% of total revenues for three and six months ended April 30, 2014, respectively. Long-lived assets consist primarily of net property, plant and equipment, goodwill and intangibles.
		Three Months Ended April 30,										Six Months Ended April 30,
		Revenues				Foreign Currency (Gain) Loss						Revenues				Foreign Currency (Gain)
	Geographic Region:	2015		2014		2015			2014			2015		2014		2015			2014
	Europe	$	35,509	$	—	$	(560	)	$	—		$	66,743	$	—	$	(828	)	$	—
	Mexico	$	11,227	$	11,514	$	9		$	(24	)	$	21,370	$	22,807	$	(47	)	$	(59	)
	United States	$	233,642	$	197,458							$	449,342	$	369,704
	Total Company	$	280,378	$	208,972							$	537,455	$	392,511
		Long-Lived Assets
	Geographic Region:	30-Apr-15		31-Oct-14
	Europe	$	41,797	$	75,546
	Mexico	$	23,408	$	24,611
	United States	$	275,346	$	235,606
	Total Company	$	340,551	$	335,763

Acquisitions_Radar_Details

Acquisitions Radar (Details) (USD $)	1 Months Ended
In Thousands, unless otherwise specified	Oct. 31, 2014	Apr. 30, 2015	Apr. 28, 2015	Sep. 30, 2014
Business Acquisition [Line Items]
Intangible assets		$26,180
Radar Industries [Member]
Business Acquisition [Line Items]
Business Combination, Consideration Transferred	57,874
Business Combinations, Recognized Identifiable Assts Acquired And Liabilities Assumed, Net of Cash Acquired				57,799
Business Combinations, Recognized Identifiable Assets Acquired And Liabilities Assumed, Cash In Escrow				6,500
Cash and cash equivalents			75
Accounts receivable			14,374
Inventory			15,729
Prepaid assets and other			95
Property, plant and equipment			26,612
Goodwill			13,184
Intangible assets			6,090
Accounts payable and other			-18,285
Net assets acquired			$57,874

Acquisitions_Radar_Goodwill_an

Acquisitions Radar Goodwill and Intangibles (Details) (USD $)	6 Months Ended	1 Months Ended
In Thousands, unless otherwise specified	Apr. 30, 2015	Oct. 31, 2014	Apr. 28, 2015	Sep. 30, 2014
Business Acquisition [Line Items]
Intangible assets	26,180
Radar Industries [Member]
Business Acquisition [Line Items]
Finite-Lived Intangible Asset, Useful Life	15 years
Intangible assets			6,090
Intangibles Deductible for Tax Purposes				6,090
Goodwill [Member] | Radar Industries [Member]
Business Acquisition [Line Items]
Goodwill Deductible for Tax Purposes				29,569
Finite-Lived Intangible Asset, Useful Life		15 years
Customer Relationships [Member]
Business Acquisition [Line Items]
Intangible assets	18,308
Customer Relationships [Member] | Radar Industries [Member]
Business Acquisition [Line Items]
Finite-Lived Intangible Asset, Useful Life	14 years
Intangible assets			3,710
Developed Technology Rights [Member]
Business Acquisition [Line Items]
Intangible assets	5,007
Developed Technology Rights [Member] | Radar Industries [Member]
Business Acquisition [Line Items]
Finite-Lived Intangible Asset, Useful Life	10 years
Intangible assets			2,300
Noncompete Agreements [Member]
Business Acquisition [Line Items]
Intangible assets	824
Noncompete Agreements [Member] | Radar Industries [Member]
Business Acquisition [Line Items]
Finite-Lived Intangible Asset, Useful Life	5 years
Intangible assets			$80

Acquisitions_Finnveden_Details

Acquisitions Finnveden (Details) (Finnveden [Member], USD $)	6 Months Ended
In Thousands, unless otherwise specified	Apr. 30, 2015	Jun. 30, 2014
Finnveden [Member]
Business Acquisition [Line Items]
Business Combination, Consideration Transferred	$72,618
Business Combinations, Recognized Identifiable Assts Acquired And Liabilities Assumed, Net of Cash Acquired		66,396
Cash and cash equivalents		6,222
Accounts receivable		29,744
Inventory		26,858
Prepaid expenses		3,681
Property, plant and equipment		35,408
Goodwill		7,804
Intangible assets		1,136
Other non-current assets		3,830
Accounts payable and other		-36,416
Long term liabilities		-5,649
Net assets acquired		$72,618

Acquisitions_Finnveden_Intangi

Acquisitions Finnveden Intangibles (Details) (USD $)	6 Months Ended
In Thousands, unless otherwise specified	Apr. 30, 2015	Jun. 30, 2014
Business Acquisition [Line Items]
Intangible assets	26,180
Customer Relationships [Member]
Business Acquisition [Line Items]
Intangible assets	18,308
Customer Relationships [Member] | Finnveden [Member]
Business Acquisition [Line Items]
Intangible assets		$1,136
Finite-Lived Intangible Asset, Useful Life	10 years

Finnveden_and_Radar_Pro_Forma_

Finnveden and Radar Pro Forma Results (Details) (USD $)	3 Months Ended		6 Months Ended
In Thousands, except Per Share data, unless otherwise specified	Apr. 30, 2015	Apr. 30, 2014	Apr. 30, 2015	Apr. 30, 2014
Business Acquisition [Line Items]
Revenue	$280,378	$303,448	$537,455	$578,924
Net income	7,195	11,258	10,868	17,448
Basic earnings per share	$0.42	$0.66	$0.63	$1.02
Diluted earnings per share	$0.42	$0.66	$0.63	$1.02
Foreign Currency Exchange Rate During Period	8.519	6.488	8.097	6.512
Finnveden and Radar [Member]
Business Acquisition [Line Items]
Amortization of Intangible Assets	$247		$388

Asset_Impairment_and_Recoverie1

Asset Impairment and Recoveries (Details) (USD $)	3 Months Ended		6 Months Ended
In Thousands, unless otherwise specified	Apr. 30, 2015	Apr. 30, 2014	Apr. 30, 2015	Apr. 30, 2014
Restructuring Cost and Reserve [Line Items]
Recovery of Impairment Charge	$0	$2,906	$0	$4,026
Mansfield Blanking Division [Member]
Restructuring Cost and Reserve [Line Items]
Recovery of Impairment Charge				$4,026

Related_Party_Receivables_Deta

Related Party Receivables (Details) (USD $)	3 Months Ended		6 Months Ended		0 Months Ended
In Thousands, unless otherwise specified	Apr. 30, 2015	Apr. 30, 2014	Apr. 30, 2015	Apr. 30, 2014	Mar. 11, 2014	Oct. 31, 2014
Accounts, Notes, Loans and Financing Receivable [Line Items]
Related-party accounts receivable	$2,667		$2,667			$533
Total marketable securities, net of tax	-28	67	-191	67
Velocys [Member]
Accounts, Notes, Loans and Financing Receivable [Line Items]
Payments to Acquire Marketable Securities					2,000
Marketable Securities					1,527
Premium Paid, Investments					473
MTD Holdings Inc. [Member]
Accounts, Notes, Loans and Financing Receivable [Line Items]
Related-party accounts receivable						$533

Inventories_Details

Inventories (Details) (USD $)	Apr. 30, 2015	Oct. 31, 2014
In Thousands, unless otherwise specified
Inventory Disclosure [Abstract]
Raw Materials	$29,183	$36,417
Work-in-process	17,632	12,044
Finished goods	17,754	13,382
Total material	64,569	61,843
Tooling	28,013	29,460
Total inventory	92,582	91,303
Inventory Valuation Reserves	$724	$3,985

Property_Plant_and_Equipment_D

Property, Plant and Equipment (Details) (USD $)	6 Months Ended
In Thousands, unless otherwise specified	Apr. 30, 2015	Apr. 30, 2014	Oct. 31, 2014
Property, Plant and Equipment [Line Items]
Land and improvements	$11,489		$11,452
Buildings and improvements	118,049		117,776
Machinery and equipment	465,579		455,482
Furniture and fixtures	12,040		11,161
Construction in Progress	63,054		52,345
Total, at cost	670,211		648,216
Less: Accumulated depreciation	387,882		373,388
Property, plant and equipment, net	282,329		274,828
Depreciation	$15,675	$11,795

Property_Plant_and_Equipment_C

Property, Plant and Equipment Capital Leases Included in Property, Plant and Equipment (Details) (USD $)	6 Months Ended
In Thousands, unless otherwise specified	Apr. 30, 2015	Oct. 31, 2014
Property, Plant and Equipment [Abstract]
Machinery and equipment	$7,095	$7,639
Less: Accumulated depreciation	752	367
Leased property, net	6,343	7,272
Property, Plant and Equipment, Transfers and Changes	($544)

Property_Plant_and_Equipment_F

Property, Plant and Equipment Future Minimum Lease Payments (Details) (USD $)	Apr. 30, 2015	Oct. 31, 2014
In Thousands, unless otherwise specified
Future Capital Lease Payments [Line Items]
2016	$1,323
2017	1,368
2018	1,414
2019	1,085
2020	279,584
Thereafter	2,064
Capital Leases, Future Minimum Payments, Interest Included in Payments	692
Capital Leases, Future Minimum Payments, Present Value of Net Minimum Payments	6,689
Minimum [Member]
Future Capital Lease Payments [Line Items]
Debt Instrument, Interest Rate, Stated Percentage	3.05%
Maximum [Member]
Future Capital Lease Payments [Line Items]
Debt Instrument, Interest Rate, Stated Percentage	3.77%
Capital Lease Obligations [Member]
Future Capital Lease Payments [Line Items]
2016	828
2017	861
2018	895
2019	865
2020	484
Thereafter	2,064
Long-term Debt	$5,997	$6,967

Goodwill_and_Intangible_Assets1

Goodwill and Intangible Assets Changes in carrying amount of goodwill (Details) (USD $)	6 Months Ended
In Thousands, unless otherwise specified	Apr. 30, 2015
Goodwill and Intangible Assets Disclosure [Abstract]
Goodwill at beginning of period	$30,887
Goodwill, Acquired During Period	-475
Foreign currency translation and other	-1,270
Goodwill at end of period	$29,142

Goodwill_and_Intangible_Assets2

Goodwill and Intangible Assets Changes in carrying amount of finite-lived intangible assets (Details) (USD $)	6 Months Ended
In Thousands, unless otherwise specified	Apr. 30, 2015
Finite-Lived Intangible Assets [Line Items]
Intangible Assets, Net, Beginning of Period	$21,998
Amortization expense	-1,309
Foreign currency translation and other	-103
Intangible Assets, Net, End of Period	21,056
Customer Relationships [Member]
Finite-Lived Intangible Assets [Line Items]
Finite-lived Intangible Assets Acquired	390
Intangible Assets, Net, Beginning of Period	15,856
Amortization expense	-776
Foreign currency translation and other	-103
Intangible Assets, Net, End of Period	15,367
Developed Technology Rights [Member]
Finite-Lived Intangible Assets [Line Items]
Finite-lived Intangible Assets Acquired	0
Intangible Assets, Net, Beginning of Period	4,311
Amortization expense	-391
Foreign currency translation and other	0
Intangible Assets, Net, End of Period	3,920
Noncompete Agreements [Member]
Finite-Lived Intangible Assets [Line Items]
Finite-lived Intangible Assets Acquired	80
Intangible Assets, Net, Beginning of Period	62
Amortization expense	-72
Foreign currency translation and other	0
Intangible Assets, Net, End of Period	70
Trade Name, Finite Intangible Asset [Member]
Finite-Lived Intangible Assets [Line Items]
Finite-lived Intangible Assets Acquired	0
Intangible Assets, Net, Beginning of Period	1,624
Amortization expense	-62
Foreign currency translation and other	0
Intangible Assets, Net, End of Period	1,562
Trademarks [Member]
Finite-Lived Intangible Assets [Line Items]
Finite-lived Intangible Assets Acquired	0
Intangible Assets, Net, Beginning of Period	145
Amortization expense	-8
Foreign currency translation and other	0
Intangible Assets, Net, End of Period	137
Fair Value, Inputs, Level 3 [Member] | Fair Value, Measurements, Nonrecurring [Member]
Finite-Lived Intangible Assets [Line Items]
Finite-lived Intangible Assets Acquired	$470

Intangible_Assets_Details

Intangible Assets (Details) (USD $)	3 Months Ended		6 Months Ended
In Thousands, unless otherwise specified	Apr. 30, 2015	Apr. 30, 2014	Apr. 30, 2015	Apr. 30, 2014	Oct. 31, 2014
Finite-Lived Intangible Assets [Line Items]
Cost	$26,180		$26,180
Accumulated Amortization	-4,913		-4,913
Finite-Lived Intangible Asset, Translation Adjustments at period end	-211		-211
Net	21,056		21,056		21,998
Amortization of Intangible Assets	677	545	1,309	1,090
Customer Relationships [Member]
Finite-Lived Intangible Assets [Line Items]
Cost	18,308		18,308
Accumulated Amortization	-2,730		-2,730
Finite-Lived Intangible Asset, Translation Adjustments at period end	-211		-211
Net	15,367		15,367		15,856
Developed Technology Rights [Member]
Finite-Lived Intangible Assets [Line Items]
Cost	5,007		5,007
Accumulated Amortization	-1,087		-1,087
Net	3,920		3,920		4,311
Noncompete Agreements [Member]
Finite-Lived Intangible Assets [Line Items]
Cost	824		824
Accumulated Amortization	-754		-754
Net	70		70		62
Trade Name, Finite Intangible Asset [Member]
Finite-Lived Intangible Assets [Line Items]
Cost	1,875		1,875
Accumulated Amortization	-313		-313
Net	1,562		1,562		1,624
Trademarks [Member]
Finite-Lived Intangible Assets [Line Items]
Cost	166		166
Accumulated Amortization	-29		-29
Net	$137		$137		$145

Schedule_of_Amortization_Expen

Schedule of Amortization Expense Next 5 Years (Details) (USD $)	Apr. 30, 2015
In Thousands, unless otherwise specified
Finite-Lived Intangible Assets [Line Items]
2016	$2,320
2017	2,320
2018	2,252
2019	1,980
2020	1,769
Thereafter	10,415
Total Future Amortization	$21,056

Financing_Balances_at_Period_E

Financing Balances at Period End (Details) (USD $)	Apr. 30, 2015	Oct. 31, 2014
In Thousands, unless otherwise specified
Debt Instrument [Line Items]
Credit Agreement Interest Rate:	2.91%	2.15%
Total Debt	$286,838	$270,020
Debt, Current	1,323	1,918
Long-term Debt	285,515	268,102
Insurance Financing Agreement [Member]
Debt Instrument [Line Items]
Short-term Debt	0	568
Revolving Credit Facility [Member]
Debt Instrument [Line Items]
Long-term Debt	279,100	260,500
Notes Payable to Banks [Member]
Debt Instrument [Line Items]
Long-term Debt	1,741	1,985
Long-term Debt	1,246
Capital Lease Obligations [Member]
Debt Instrument [Line Items]
Long-term Debt	$5,997	$6,967

Financing_Arrangements_Details

Financing Arrangements (Details) (USD $)	3 Months Ended		6 Months Ended
In Thousands, unless otherwise specified	Apr. 30, 2015	Apr. 30, 2014	Apr. 30, 2015	Apr. 30, 2014	Oct. 31, 2014	Apr. 29, 2015	Feb. 24, 2014
Debt Instrument [Line Items]
Debt Instrument, Interest Rate During Period			2.43%	1.93%
Letters of Credit Outstanding, Amount	$2,980		$2,980
Collateral Agreement	65.00%		65.00%
Long-term Debt, Maturities, Repayments of Principal in Next Twelve Months	1,323		1,323
Long-term Debt, Excluding Current Maturities	285,515		285,515		268,102
Derivatives, Interest Rate Swap, Maturity			5 years
Other Comprehensive Income (Loss), Unrealized Gain (Loss) on Derivatives Arising During Period, Net of Tax	387	-561	-1,118	-561
Interest Expense	2,067	927	3,828	1,813
Lender Group Two [Member] | Revolving Credit Facility [Member]
Debt Instrument [Line Items]
Line of Credit Increase Minimum						25,000
Line of Credit Facility, Maximum Borrowing Capacity						360,000
Line of Credit Increase Maximum						100,000
Line of Credit Facility, Remaining Borrowing Capacity	77,920		77,920
Minimum [Member]
Debt Instrument [Line Items]
Debt Instrument, Interest Rate, Stated Percentage	3.05%		3.05%
Maximum [Member]
Debt Instrument [Line Items]
Debt Instrument, Interest Rate, Stated Percentage	3.77%		3.77%
Insurance Financing Agreement [Member]
Debt Instrument [Line Items]
Debt Instrument, Interest Rate, Stated Percentage	1.87%		1.87%
Debt Instrument, Periodic Payment			95
Short-term Debt	0		0		568
Notes Payable to Banks [Member]
Debt Instrument [Line Items]
Debt Instrument, Interest Rate, Stated Percentage	2.47%		2.47%
Debt Instrument, Periodic Payment			44
Long-term Debt	1,741		1,741		1,985
Long-term Debt, Maturities, Repayments of Principal in Next Twelve Months	495		495
Long-term Debt, Excluding Current Maturities	1,246		1,246
Capital Lease Obligations [Member]
Debt Instrument [Line Items]
Long-term Debt	5,997		5,997		6,967
Long-term Debt, Maturities, Repayments of Principal in Next Twelve Months	828		828
Interest Rate Swap [Member] | Lender Group Two [Member] | Revolving Credit Facility [Member]
Debt Instrument [Line Items]
Derivative, Notional Amount							75,000
Derivative, Fixed Interest Rate							2.74%
Derivative, Incremental Amounts							25,000
Interest Expense			$55
London Interbank Offered Rate (LIBOR) [Member] | Minimum [Member] | Lender Group Two [Member] | Revolving Credit Facility [Member]
Debt Instrument [Line Items]
Debt Instrument, Basis Spread on Variable Rate	1.25%
London Interbank Offered Rate (LIBOR) [Member] | Maximum [Member] | Lender Group Two [Member] | Revolving Credit Facility [Member]
Debt Instrument [Line Items]
Debt Instrument, Basis Spread on Variable Rate	3.00%
Base Rate [Member] | Minimum [Member] | Lender Group Two [Member] | Revolving Credit Facility [Member]
Debt Instrument [Line Items]
Debt Instrument, Basis Spread on Variable Rate	0.25%
Base Rate [Member] | Maximum [Member] | Lender Group Two [Member] | Revolving Credit Facility [Member]
Debt Instrument [Line Items]
Debt Instrument, Basis Spread on Variable Rate	2.00%

Schedule_of_Debt_Maturities_De

Schedule of Debt Maturities (Details) (USD $)	Apr. 30, 2015	Oct. 31, 2014
In Thousands, unless otherwise specified
2016	$1,323
2017	1,368
2018	1,414
2019	1,085
2020	279,584
Thereafter	2,064
Total Debt	286,838	270,020
Revolving Credit Facility [Member]
2016	0
2017	0
2018	0
2019	0
2020	279,100
Thereafter	0
Long-term Debt	279,100	260,500
Notes Payable to Banks [Member]
2016	495
2017	507
2018	519
2019	220
Long-term Debt	1,741	1,985
Capital Lease Obligations [Member]
2016	828
2017	861
2018	895
2019	865
2020	484
Thereafter	2,064
Long-term Debt	5,997	6,967
Insurance Financing Agreement [Member]
Short-term Debt	$0	$568

Components_of_Net_Periodic_Ben1

Components of Net Periodic Benefit Cost (Details) (USD $)	3 Months Ended		6 Months Ended
In Thousands, unless otherwise specified	Apr. 30, 2015	Apr. 30, 2014	Apr. 30, 2015	Apr. 30, 2014
Defined Benefit Plan Disclosure [Line Items]
Pension Contributions			$1,870	$1,872
Estimated Future Employer Contributions in Next Fiscal Year	2,600
United States Pension Plans of US Entity, Defined Benefit [Member]
Defined Benefit Plan Disclosure [Line Items]
Interest cost	866	937	1,733	1,874
Expected return on plan assets	-1,174	-1,070	-2,349	-2,140
Recognized net actuarial net loss	297	269	593	538
Net periodic (benefit) cost	-11	136	-23	272
United States Postretirement Benefit Plans of US Entity, Defined Benefit [Member]
Defined Benefit Plan Disclosure [Line Items]
Interest cost	6	9	12	19
Expected return on plan assets	0	0	0	0
Recognized net actuarial net loss	7	10	14	21
Net periodic (benefit) cost	$13	$19	$26	$40

Pension_and_Other_PostRetireme1

Pension and Other Post-Retirement Benefit Matters Non-U.S. Plans (Details) (USD $)	6 Months Ended		3 Months Ended
In Thousands, unless otherwise specified	Apr. 30, 2015	Apr. 30, 2014	Apr. 30, 2015	Oct. 31, 2015
Defined Benefit Plan Disclosure [Line Items]
Defined Benefit Plan, Contributions by Employer	$1,870	$1,872
POLAND | Pension Plan [Member]
Defined Benefit Plan Disclosure [Line Items]
Defined Benefit Plan, Contributions by Employer		0	0
Scenario, Forecast [Member] | POLAND | Pension Plan [Member]
Defined Benefit Plan Disclosure [Line Items]
Defined Benefit Plan, Accumulated Benefit Obligation				$691

Weighted_Average_Assumptions_f

Weighted Average Assumptions for Grants (Details) (USD $)	6 Months Ended	3 Months Ended
	Apr. 30, 2015	Apr. 30, 2015	Oct. 31, 2014
Class of Stock [Line Items]
Number of Shares Available for Grant	2,700,000	2,700,000
Maximum Number of Shares Per Employee	500,000
Common Stock, Shares, Outstanding	17,248,688	17,248,688	17,214,284
Restricted Stock [Member]
Class of Stock [Line Items]
Award, Shares Issued	89,500
Common Stock, Shares, Outstanding	22,504	22,504
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Equity Instruments Other than Options, Vested in Period	45,876	10,000
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Equity Instruments Other than Options, Forfeited in Period	7,000	3,750
Minimum [Member] | Restricted Stock [Member]
Class of Stock [Line Items]
Grant Date Fair Value		14.97
Maximum [Member] | Restricted Stock [Member]
Class of Stock [Line Items]
Grant Date Fair Value		20.64
Restricted Stock [Member]
Class of Stock [Line Items]
Common Stock, Shares, Outstanding	85,132	85,132

Stock_Option_Activity_Details

Stock Option Activity (Details) (USD $)	6 Months Ended
In Thousands, except Share data, unless otherwise specified	Apr. 30, 2015	Apr. 30, 2014
Number of Shares
Options, Outstanding Beginning of Period	123,333	236,134
Granted	0	0
Exercised	-18,650	-86,468
Canceled	-11,350	-12,333
Options, Outstanding End of Period	93,333	137,333
Options, Exercisable, End of Period	93,333	127,666
Weighted-Average Exercise Price
Options, Outstanding, Beginning of Period, Weighted Average Exercise Price Per Share	$9.69	$9.93
Granted, Weighted Average Exercise Price Per Share	$0	$0
Exercised, Weighted Average Exercise Price Per Share	$8.30	$9.92
Canceled, Weighted Average Exercise Price Per Share	$11.58	$7.19
Options, Exercisable, Weighted Average Exercise Price Per Share	$9.74	$9.86
Options, Outstanding, End of Period, Weighted Average Exercise Price Per Share	$9.74	$9.73
Options Outstanding, Weighted Average Remaining Contractual Term	4 years 6 months 4 days	5 years 9 months 5 days
Options Outstanding, Intrinsic Value	$244	$976
Options Exercisable, Weighted Average Remaining Contractual Term	4 years 6 months 4 days	5 years 7 months 8 days
Options Exercisable, Intrinsic Value	$244	$890

Stock_Compensation_Expense_Det

Stock Compensation Expense (Details) (USD $)	3 Months Ended	6 Months Ended
In Thousands, except Share data, unless otherwise specified	Apr. 30, 2014	Apr. 30, 2015	Apr. 30, 2014
Class of Stock [Line Items]
Compensation Expense Recognized	$22	$15	$106
Antidilutive Securities Excluded from Computation of Earnings Per Share, Amount		85,000	129,000
Restricted Stock [Member]
Class of Stock [Line Items]
Compensation Expense Recognized		527	183
Compensation Cost, Nonvested Awards, Not yet Recognized		$1,313

Reconciliation_of_Numerator_an

Reconciliation of Numerator and Denominator of the basic and diluted earnings per share computation (Details) (USD $)	3 Months Ended		6 Months Ended
In Thousands, except Per Share data, unless otherwise specified	Apr. 30, 2015	Apr. 30, 2014	Apr. 30, 2015	Apr. 30, 2014
Equity [Abstract]
Net income	$7,195	$8,129	$10,868	$13,068
Basic weighted average shares	17,211	17,081	17,217	17,063
Effect of dilutive securities:
Stock options	25	77	31	85
Diluted weighted average shares	17,236	17,158	17,248	17,148
Basic earnings per share	$0.42	$0.48	$0.63	$0.77
Diluted earnings per share	$0.42	$0.47	$0.63	$0.76

Fair_Value_of_Financial_Instru2

Fair Value of Financial Instruments Fair Value of Assets and Liabilities Measured on a Recurring and Nonrecurring Basis (Details) (Interest Rate Swap [Member], Fair Value, Measurements, Recurring [Member], Fair Value, Inputs, Level 2 [Member], USD $)	Apr. 30, 2015	Oct. 31, 2014
In Thousands, unless otherwise specified
Interest Rate Swap [Member] | Fair Value, Measurements, Recurring [Member] | Fair Value, Inputs, Level 2 [Member]
Fair Value, Assets and Liabilities Measured on Recurring and Nonrecurring Basis [Line Items]
Interest Rate Swap Contracts	($4,308)	($2,510)

Accumulated_Other_Comprehensiv2

Accumulated Other Comprehensive Loss Amounts Recognized Into Other Comprehensive Income (Details) (USD $)	6 Months Ended
In Thousands, unless otherwise specified	Apr. 30, 2015	Apr. 30, 2014
Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income (Loss) [Line Items]
Balance at start of period	($36,881)	($26,082)
Other comprehensive gain (loss)	-8,707	-665
Balance at end of period	-45,588	-26,747
Pension and Post Retirement Plan Liability [Member]
Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income (Loss) [Line Items]
Balance at start of period	-27,371	-26,082
Other comprehensive gain (loss)	187	-171
Balance at end of period	-27,184	-26,253
Marketable Securities [Member]
Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income (Loss) [Line Items]
Balance at start of period	100	0
Other comprehensive gain (loss)	-191	67
Balance at end of period	-91	67
Interest Rate Swap Adjustment [Member]
Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income (Loss) [Line Items]
Balance at start of period	-1,558	0
Other comprehensive gain (loss)	-1,118	-561
Balance at end of period	-2,676	-561
Accumulated Translation Adjustment [Member]
Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income (Loss) [Line Items]
Balance at start of period	-8,052	0
Other comprehensive gain (loss)	-7,585	0
Balance at end of period	($15,637)	$0

Accumulated_Other_Comprehensiv3

Accumulated Other Comprehensive Loss Amounts Reclassified From Accumulated Other Comprehensive Loss (Details) (USD $)	3 Months Ended		6 Months Ended
In Thousands, unless otherwise specified	Apr. 30, 2015	Apr. 30, 2014	Apr. 30, 2015	Apr. 30, 2014
Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income (Loss) [Line Items]
Income Tax Benefit	($3,084)	($3,620)	($4,321)	($5,801)
Reclassification out of Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income [Member] | Accumulated Defined Benefit Plans Adjustment [Member]
Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income (Loss) [Line Items]
Interest costs			1,733	1,874
Return on plan assets			-2,349	-2,141
Return on plan assets			593	537
Income (Loss) from Continuing Operations Attributable to Noncontrolling Interest			-23	270
Income Tax Benefit			9	103
Total reclassifications			($14)	$373

Business_Segment_Information_B1

Business Segment Information Business Segment Information (Details) (USD $)	3 Months Ended		6 Months Ended
In Thousands, unless otherwise specified	Apr. 30, 2015	Apr. 30, 2014	Apr. 30, 2015	Apr. 30, 2014	Oct. 31, 2014
Segment Reporting Information [Line Items]
Revenue, Net	$280,378	$208,972	$537,455	$392,511
Long-Lived Assets	340,551		340,551		335,763
Europe [Member] | Reportable Geographical Components [Member]
Segment Reporting Information [Line Items]
Revenue, Net	35,509	0	66,743	0
Long-Lived Assets	41,797		41,797		75,546
Foreign Currency Transaction Gain, before Tax	-560	0	-828	0
MEXICO | Reportable Geographical Components [Member]
Segment Reporting Information [Line Items]
Revenue, Net	11,227	11,514	21,370	22,807
Long-Lived Assets	23,408		23,408		24,611
Foreign Currency Transaction Gain, before Tax	9	-24	-47	-59
UNITED STATES | Reportable Geographical Components [Member]
Segment Reporting Information [Line Items]
Revenue, Net	233,642	197,458	449,342	369,704
Long-Lived Assets	$275,346		$275,346		$235,606
Sales [Member] | Europe and Mexico [Member]
Segment Reporting Information [Line Items]
Concentration Risk, Percentage	16.70%	5.50%	16.40%	5.80%