Operating Segments and Geographic Area Data - Reportable Segments (Parenthetical) (Detail) - USD ($) $ in Thousands	3 Months Ended				12 Months Ended
	Oct. 31, 2015	Jul. 31, 2015	Oct. 31, 2014	Apr. 30, 2014	Oct. 31, 2015	Oct. 31, 2014	Oct. 31, 2013
Segment Reporting Information [Line Items]
Severance and restructuring costs	$ 9,092	$ 2,319	$ 1,273	$ 1,278	$ 11,411	$ 2,551	$ 1,126
Adhesive Dispensing Systems [Member]
Segment Reporting Information [Line Items]
Severance and restructuring costs					7,972	1,731	315
Advanced Technology Systems [Member]
Segment Reporting Information [Line Items]
Severance and restructuring costs					3,060	579	$ 811
Industrial Coating Systems [Member]
Segment Reporting Information [Line Items]
Severance and restructuring costs					$ 379	$ 241