CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF INCOME (USD $)
In Thousands, except Per Share data, unless otherwise specified
3 Months Ended 6 Months Ended
Apr. 30, 2013
Apr. 30, 2012
Apr. 30, 2013
Apr. 30, 2012
Net sales $ 232,458 $ 194,444 $ 418,171 $ 356,023
Cost and expenses:        
Cost of sales (exclusive of items shown separately below) 198,963 171,837 361,653 309,879
Selling, general and administrative 31,329 29,125 58,380 54,277
Depreciation and amortization 11,539 9,561 21,196 19,250
Operating income (loss) (9,373) (16,079) (23,058) (27,383)
Non-operating income (expense):        
Interest expense (174) (114) (313) (240)
Other, net 9 (39) (82) 178
Income (loss) before income taxes (9,538) (16,232) (23,453) (27,445)
Income tax benefit (expense) 2,190 3,947 7,987 8,412
Net income (loss) $ (7,348) $ (12,285) $ (15,466) $ (19,033)
Basic earnings (loss) per share $ (0.20) $ (0.34) $ (0.42) $ (0.52)
Diluted earnings (loss) per share $ (0.20) $ (0.34) $ (0.42) $ (0.52)
Weighted-average common shares outstanding:        
Basic 36,850 36,567 36,830 36,557
Diluted 36,850 36,567 36,830 36,557
Common Stock, Dividends, Per Share, Cash Paid $ 0.04 $ 0.04 $ 0.08 $ 0.08