Operating Segments - Sales Information by Geographic Regions (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
Revenues from External Customers and Long-Lived Assets [Line Items]
Total net external sales	$ 458,550	$ 402,960	$ 1,235,431	$ 1,132,103
United States [Member]
Revenues from External Customers and Long-Lived Assets [Line Items]
Total net external sales	119,705	115,809	360,904	341,926
Americas [Member]
Revenues from External Customers and Long-Lived Assets [Line Items]
Total net external sales	31,296	28,017	89,705	91,851
Europe [Member]
Revenues from External Customers and Long-Lived Assets [Line Items]
Total net external sales	126,639	103,877	365,172	297,708
Japan [Member]
Revenues from External Customers and Long-Lived Assets [Line Items]
Total net external sales	34,593	26,704	89,727	93,914
Asia Pacific [Member]
Revenues from External Customers and Long-Lived Assets [Line Items]
Total net external sales	$ 146,317	$ 128,553	$ 329,923	$ 306,704