Operating Segments and Geographic Area Data - Summary of Reconciliation of Consolidated Assets (Detail) (USD $) In Thousands, unless otherwise specified	Oct. 31, 2014	Oct. 31, 2013	Oct. 31, 2012
Segment Reporting, Asset Reconciling Item [Line Items]
Total consolidated assets	$ 2,280,130	$ 2,053,179	$ 1,829,515
Operating Segments [Member]
Segment Reporting, Asset Reconciling Item [Line Items]
Total consolidated assets	2,292,415	2,053,784	1,836,024
Customer Advance Payments [Member]
Segment Reporting, Asset Reconciling Item [Line Items]
Total consolidated assets	25,578	28,341	20,894
Eliminations [Member]
Segment Reporting, Asset Reconciling Item [Line Items]
Total consolidated assets	$ (37,863)	$ (28,946)	$ (27,403)