Operating segments - Segments (Detail) - USD ($) $ in Thousands	3 Months Ended
	Jan. 31, 2024	Jan. 31, 2023
Segment Reporting Information [Line Items]
Net external sales	$ 633,193	$ 610,477
Operating profit (loss)	159,435	144,219
Operating Segments
Segment Reporting Information [Line Items]
Net external sales	633,193	610,477
Operating profit (loss)	159,435	144,219
Operating Segments | Industrial Precision Solutions
Segment Reporting Information [Line Items]
Net external sales	354,547	311,546
Operating profit (loss)	108,364	102,319
Operating Segments | Advanced Technology Solutions
Segment Reporting Information [Line Items]
Net external sales	119,120	144,644
Operating profit (loss)	19,038	16,963
Operating Segments | Medical and Fluid Solutions
Segment Reporting Information [Line Items]
Net external sales	159,526	154,287
Operating profit (loss)	46,100	39,384
Corporate
Segment Reporting Information [Line Items]
Net external sales	0	0
Operating profit (loss)	$ (14,067)	$ (14,447)