Accumulated Other Comprehensive Loss - Summary of Accumulated Other Comprehensive Loss (Detail) - USD ($) $ in Thousands	3 Months Ended
	Jan. 31, 2016	Jan. 31, 2015
Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income (Loss) [Line Items]
Accumulated other comprehensive income (loss), Beginning balance	$ (144,686)
Amortization of prior service cost and net actuarial losses, net of tax	1,631	$ 2,164
Currency translation losses	(11,581)	$ (30,867)
Accumulated other comprehensive income (loss), Ending balance	(154,636)
Cumulative Translation Adjustments [Member]
Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income (Loss) [Line Items]
Accumulated other comprehensive income (loss), Beginning balance	(42,427)
Currency translation losses	(11,581)
Accumulated other comprehensive income (loss), Ending balance	(54,008)
Pension And Postretirement Benefit Plan Adjustments [Member]
Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income (Loss) [Line Items]
Accumulated other comprehensive income (loss), Beginning balance	(102,259)
Amortization of prior service cost and net actuarial losses, net of tax	1,631
Accumulated other comprehensive income (loss), Ending balance	$ (100,628)