Goodwill and Other Intangible Assets - Summary of Changes in Carrying Amount of Goodwill (Detail) (USD $) In Thousands, unless otherwise specified	6 Months Ended
Apr. 30, 2015
Goodwill [Line Items]
Balance at October 31, 2014	$ 1,052,537us-gaap_Goodwill
Adjustment	371
Currency effect	(13,581)us-gaap_GoodwillTranslationAdjustments
Balance at April 30, 2015	1,039,327us-gaap_Goodwill
Adhesive Dispensing Systems [Member]
Goodwill [Line Items]
Balance at October 31, 2014	397,046
Currency effect	(12,437)
Balance at April 30, 2015	384,609
Advanced Technology Systems [Member]
Goodwill [Line Items]
Balance at October 31, 2014	631,433
Adjustment	371
Currency effect	(1,144)
Balance at April 30, 2015	630,660
Industrial Coating Systems [Member]
Goodwill [Line Items]
Balance at October 31, 2014	24,058
Currency effect	0
Balance at April 30, 2015	$ 24,058

Amount after accumulated impairment loss of an asset representing future economic benefits arising from other assets acquired in a business combination that are not individually identified and separately recognized.

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