Goodwill and Intangible Assets - Additional Information (Detail) (USD $) In Thousands, unless otherwise specified	12 Months Ended
	Oct. 31, 2013	Oct. 31, 2012
Goodwill [Line Items]
Goodwill accumulated impairment loss	$ 232,789	$ 232,789
Intangible assets, amortization expense	22,672	14,521
Advanced Technology Systems [Member]
Goodwill [Line Items]
Goodwill accumulated impairment loss	229,173	229,173
Industrial Coating Systems [Member]
Goodwill [Line Items]
Goodwill accumulated impairment loss	$ 3,616	$ 3,616