Schedule of Components of Accumulated Other Comprehensive Gain (Loss) (Detail) - USD ($) $ in Thousands	Jul. 31, 2015	Oct. 31, 2014
Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income Loss Net Of Tax [Abstract]
Unrealized gain (loss) on derivative contracts	$ (27,050)	$ (14,179)
Tax effect	7,317	3,890
Unrealized loss on derivative contracts, Total	(19,733)	(10,289)
Pension and post-retirement obligations	(77,644)	(90,225)
Tax effect	25,941	30,072
Pension and post-retirement obligations, Total	(51,703)	(60,153)
Currency translation adjustment	(224,399)	(61,135)
Accumulated other comprehensive gain (loss)	$ (295,835)	$ (131,577)