Goodwill and Other Intangible Assets - Summary of Changes in Carrying Amount of Goodwill (Detail) (USD $) In Thousands, unless otherwise specified	9 Months Ended
	Jul. 31, 2014	Jul. 31, 2014 Adhesive Dispensing Systems [Member]	Jul. 31, 2014 Advanced Technology Systems [Member]	Jul. 31, 2014 Industrial Coating Systems [Member]	Oct. 31, 2013 Industrial Coating Systems [Member]
Goodwill [Line Items]
Balance at October 31, 2013	$ 939,211	$ 407,269	$ 507,884	$ 24,058	$ 24,058
Currency effect	(2,072)	(1,941)	(131)
Balance at July 31, 2014	$ 937,139	$ 405,328	$ 507,753	$ 24,058	$ 24,058