Operating segments - Sales Information by Geographic Regions (Detail) - USD ($) $ in Thousands	3 Months Ended		9 Months Ended
	Jul. 31, 2024	Jul. 31, 2023	Jul. 31, 2024	Jul. 31, 2023
Revenues from External Customers and Long-Lived Assets [Line Items]
Net external sales	$ 661,604	$ 648,677	$ 1,945,439	$ 1,909,319
Americas
Revenues from External Customers and Long-Lived Assets [Line Items]
Net external sales	287,016	290,515	855,456	834,125
Europe
Revenues from External Customers and Long-Lived Assets [Line Items]
Net external sales	179,370	167,536	540,750	498,379
Asia Pacific
Revenues from External Customers and Long-Lived Assets [Line Items]
Net external sales	$ 195,218	$ 190,626	$ 549,233	$ 576,815