Goodwill and Other Intangible Assets - Additional Information (Detail) - USD ($) $ in Thousands	3 Months Ended
	Jan. 31, 2016	Jan. 31, 2015	Oct. 31, 2015
Goodwill [Line Items]
Goodwill accumulated impairment loss	$ 232,789		$ 232,789
Intangible assets, amortization expense	7,334	$ 6,891
Advanced Technology Systems [Member]
Goodwill [Line Items]
Goodwill accumulated impairment loss	229,173		229,173
Industrial Coating Systems [Member]
Goodwill [Line Items]
Goodwill accumulated impairment loss	$ 3,616		$ 3,616