Goodwill and Other Intangible Assets - Summary of Changes in Carrying Amount of Goodwill (Detail) $ in Thousands	9 Months Ended
	Jul. 31, 2015 USD ($)
Goodwill [Line Items]
Balance at October 31, 2014	$ 1,052,537
Acquisitions	10,725
Adjustment	371
Currency effect	(16,547)
Balance at July 31, 2015	1,047,086
Adhesive Dispensing Systems [Member]
Goodwill [Line Items]
Balance at October 31, 2014	397,046
Currency effect	(14,745)
Balance at July 31, 2015	382,301
Advanced Technology Systems [Member]
Goodwill [Line Items]
Balance at October 31, 2014	631,433
Acquisitions	10,725
Adjustment	371
Currency effect	(1,802)
Balance at July 31, 2015	640,727
Industrial Coating Systems [Member]
Goodwill [Line Items]
Balance at October 31, 2014	24,058
Balance at July 31, 2015	$ 24,058