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Summary of Net Sales and Operating Income (Loss) by Segment (Detail) (USD $)
In Thousands, unless otherwise specified |
3 Months Ended | 6 Months Ended | ||
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Apr. 30, 2013
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Apr. 30, 2012
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Apr. 30, 2013
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Apr. 30, 2012
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| Segment Reporting Information [Line Items] | ||||
| Sales revenue, net | $ 232,458 | $ 194,444 | $ 418,171 | $ 356,023 |
| Operating income (loss) | (9,373) | (16,079) | (23,058) | (27,383) |
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Engineered Products
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| Segment Reporting Information [Line Items] | ||||
| Sales revenue, net | 125,158 | 108,770 | 231,277 | 208,163 |
| Operating income (loss) | 5,908 | 83 | 8,741 | 1,887 |
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Aluminum Sheet Products
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| Segment Reporting Information [Line Items] | ||||
| Sales revenue, net | 109,691 | 88,293 | 194,294 | 153,993 |
| Operating income (loss) | (468) | (7,533) | (4,698) | (13,051) |
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Intersegment Eliminations
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| Segment Reporting Information [Line Items] | ||||
| Sales revenue, net | (2,391) | (2,619) | (7,400) | (6,133) |
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Corporate and Other
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| Segment Reporting Information [Line Items] | ||||
| Operating income (loss) | $ (14,813) | $ (8,629) | $ (27,101) | $ (16,219) |