Operating segments - Sales Information by Geographic Regions (Detail) - USD ($) $ in Thousands	3 Months Ended
	Jan. 31, 2023	Jan. 31, 2022
Revenues from External Customers and Long-Lived Assets [Line Items]
Net external sales	$ 610,477	$ 609,166
Americas
Revenues from External Customers and Long-Lived Assets [Line Items]
Net external sales	264,878	239,901
Europe
Revenues from External Customers and Long-Lived Assets [Line Items]
Net external sales	162,939	155,985
Asia Pacific
Revenues from External Customers and Long-Lived Assets [Line Items]
Net external sales	$ 182,660	$ 213,280