Long-Term Debt and Capital Lease Obligations (Tables)
 6 Months Ended
Apr. 30, 2013
Debt Disclosure [Abstract]  
Long-term debt
Long-term debt consists of the following:
 
 
April 30,
2013
 
October 31,
2012
 
(In thousands)
Revolving Credit Facility
$
10,000

 
$
—

City of Richmond, Kentucky Industrial Building Revenue Bonds
700

 
800

Scott County, Iowa Industrial Waste Recycling Revenue Bonds
400

 
400

Capital lease obligations and other
250

 
201

Total debt
$
11,350

 
$
1,401

Less maturities due within one year included in current liabilities
278

 
368

Long-term debt
$
11,072

 
$
1,033