Retirement, Pension and Other Postretirement Plans - Retiree Pension Benefit Payments (Detail) (USD $) In Thousands, unless otherwise specified	Oct. 31, 2013
Pension Plan, United States [Member]
Pension Plans, Postretirement and Other Employee Benefits [Line Items]
2014	$ 10,905
2015	11,888
2016	12,885
2017	14,131
2018	15,228
2019-2023	93,560
Pension Plan, International [Member]
Pension Plans, Postretirement and Other Employee Benefits [Line Items]
2014	3,659
2015	2,539
2016	2,159
2017	1,998
2018	2,857
2019-2023	18,777
Postretirement Benefit Plans, United States [Member]
Pension Plans, Postretirement and Other Employee Benefits [Line Items]
2014	1,974
2015	2,254
2016	2,490
2017	2,747
2018	2,965
2019-2023	17,767
Postretirement Benefit Plans, International [Member]
Pension Plans, Postretirement and Other Employee Benefits [Line Items]
2014	4
2015	11
2016	12
2017	13
2018	16
2019-2023	$ 117