Operating segments - Sales Information by Geographic Regions (Detail) - USD ($) $ in Thousands	3 Months Ended		6 Months Ended
	Apr. 30, 2024	Apr. 30, 2023	Apr. 30, 2024	Apr. 30, 2023
Revenues from External Customers and Long-Lived Assets [Line Items]
Net external sales	$ 650,642	$ 650,165	$ 1,283,835	$ 1,260,642
Americas
Revenues from External Customers and Long-Lived Assets [Line Items]
Net external sales	294,428	278,731	568,440	543,610
Europe
Revenues from External Customers and Long-Lived Assets [Line Items]
Net external sales	182,070	167,904	361,380	330,843
Asia Pacific
Revenues from External Customers and Long-Lived Assets [Line Items]
Net external sales	$ 174,144	$ 203,530	$ 354,015	$ 386,189