Operating Segments and Geographic Area Data - Summary of Reconciliation of Consolidated Assets (Detail) (USD $) In Thousands, unless otherwise specified	Oct. 31, 2013	Oct. 31, 2012	Oct. 31, 2011
Segment Reporting, Asset Reconciling Item [Line Items]
Total consolidated assets	$ 2,042,289	$ 1,829,515	$ 1,304,450
Reportable Segment [Member]
Segment Reporting, Asset Reconciling Item [Line Items]
Total consolidated assets	2,042,894	1,836,024	1,320,391
Customer Advance Payments [Member]
Segment Reporting, Asset Reconciling Item [Line Items]
Total consolidated assets	28,341	20,894	9,375
Eliminations [Member]
Segment Reporting, Asset Reconciling Item [Line Items]
Total consolidated assets	$ (28,946)	$ (27,403)	$ (25,316)