Schedule II - Valuation and Qualifying Accounts and Reserves (Detail) (USD $) In Thousands, unless otherwise specified	12 Months Ended
	Oct. 31, 2013	Oct. 31, 2012	Oct. 31, 2011
Allowance for Doubtful Accounts [Member]
Valuation and Qualifying Accounts Disclosure [Line Items]
Balance at Beginning of Year	$ 3,776	$ 3,311	$ 3,353
Assumed from Acquisitions	256	648	22
Charged to Expense	885	710	977
Deductions	698	801	1,047
Currency Effects	46	(92)	6
Balance at End of Year	4,265	3,776	3,311
Inventory Obsolescence and Other Reserves [Member]
Valuation and Qualifying Accounts Disclosure [Line Items]
Balance at Beginning of Year	20,505	16,050	16,802
Assumed from Acquisitions	3,969	2,071	8
Charged to Expense	5,075	6,033	3,982
Deductions	2,961	3,237	4,850
Currency Effects	(9)	(412)	108
Balance at End of Year	$ 26,579	$ 20,505	$ 16,050