Operating segments - Sales Information by Geographic Regions (Detail) - USD ($) $ in Thousands	3 Months Ended
	Jan. 31, 2024	Jan. 31, 2023
Revenues from External Customers and Long-Lived Assets [Line Items]
Net external sales	$ 633,193	$ 610,477
Americas
Revenues from External Customers and Long-Lived Assets [Line Items]
Net external sales	274,012	264,878
Europe
Revenues from External Customers and Long-Lived Assets [Line Items]
Net external sales	179,310	162,939
Asia Pacific
Revenues from External Customers and Long-Lived Assets [Line Items]
Net external sales	$ 179,871	$ 182,660