Operating segments - Sales Information by Geographic Regions (Detail) - USD ($) $ in Thousands	3 Months Ended		9 Months Ended
	Jul. 31, 2023	Jul. 31, 2022	Jul. 31, 2023	Jul. 31, 2022
Revenues from External Customers and Long-Lived Assets [Line Items]
Net external sales	$ 648,677	$ 662,128	$ 1,909,319	$ 1,906,697
Americas
Revenues from External Customers and Long-Lived Assets [Line Items]
Net external sales	290,515	279,205	834,125	792,859
Europe
Revenues from External Customers and Long-Lived Assets [Line Items]
Net external sales	167,536	151,659	498,379	479,900
Asia Pacific
Revenues from External Customers and Long-Lived Assets [Line Items]
Net external sales	$ 190,626	$ 231,264	$ 576,815	$ 633,938