Goodwill and Other Intangible Assets - Summary of Changes in Carrying Amount of Goodwill (Detail) $ in Thousands	3 Months Ended
	Jan. 31, 2016 USD ($)
Goodwill [Line Items]
Balance at October 31, 2015	$ 1,082,375
Currency effect	(2,578)
Balance at January 31, 2016	1,079,797
Adhesive Dispensing Systems [Member]
Goodwill [Line Items]
Balance at October 31, 2015	385,975
Currency effect	(1,744)
Balance at January 31, 2016	384,231
Advanced Technology Systems [Member]
Goodwill [Line Items]
Balance at October 31, 2015	672,342
Currency effect	(834)
Balance at January 31, 2016	671,508
Industrial Coating Systems [Member]
Goodwill [Line Items]
Balance at October 31, 2015	24,058
Balance at January 31, 2016	$ 24,058