Pension and Other Postretirement Plans - Net Periodic Benefit Cost (Detail) (USD $) In Thousands, unless otherwise specified	3 Months Ended		9 Months Ended
	Jul. 31, 2014	Jul. 31, 2013	Jul. 31, 2014	Jul. 31, 2013
Pension Plan, United States [Member]
Defined Benefit Plan Disclosure [Line Items]
Service cost	$ 2,018	$ 2,070	$ 6,053	$ 6,692
Interest cost	3,480	3,057	10,441	9,235
Expected return on plan assets	(4,324)	(3,737)	(12,972)	(11,401)
Amortization of prior service cost (credit)	59	38	177	117
Amortization of net actuarial loss	1,985	3,431	5,955	10,496
Total benefit cost	3,218	4,859	9,654	15,139
Pension Plan, International [Member]
Defined Benefit Plan Disclosure [Line Items]
Service cost	691	516	2,102	1,586
Interest cost	783	709	2,392	2,147
Expected return on plan assets	(430)	(373)	(1,309)	(1,133)
Amortization of prior service cost (credit)	(20)	(19)	(59)	(62)
Amortization of net actuarial loss	384	347	1,170	1,049
Total benefit cost	$ 1,408	$ 1,180	$ 4,296	$ 3,587