Significant Accounting Policies - Summary of Accumulated Other Comprehensive Loss (Detail) - USD ($) $ in Thousands	12 Months Ended
	Oct. 31, 2015	Oct. 31, 2014	Oct. 31, 2013
Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income Loss [Line Items]
Accumulated other comprehensive income (loss), Beginning balance	$ (103,199)
Pension and postretirement plan changes, net of tax	3,667	$ (21,847)	$ 46,381
Currency translation losses	(45,154)
Accumulated other comprehensive loss, Ending balance	(144,686)	(103,199)
Cumulative Translation Adjustments [Member]
Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income Loss [Line Items]
Accumulated other comprehensive income (loss), Beginning balance	2,727
Currency translation losses	(45,154)
Accumulated other comprehensive loss, Ending balance	(42,427)	2,727
Pension And Postretirement Benefit Plan Adjustments [Member]
Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income Loss [Line Items]
Accumulated other comprehensive income (loss), Beginning balance	(105,926)
Pension and postretirement plan changes, net of tax	3,667
Accumulated other comprehensive loss, Ending balance	$ (102,259)	$ (105,926)