Goodwill and Other Intangible Assets - Summary of Changes in Carrying Amount of Goodwill (Detail) $ in Thousands	9 Months Ended
	Jul. 31, 2016 USD ($)
Goodwill [Line Items]
Balance at October 31, 2015	$ 1,082,375
Currency effect	2,433
Balance at July 31, 2016	1,084,808
Adhesive Dispensing Systems [Member]
Goodwill [Line Items]
Balance at October 31, 2015	385,975
Currency effect	1,674
Balance at July 31, 2016	387,649
Advanced Technology Systems [Member]
Goodwill [Line Items]
Balance at October 31, 2015	672,342
Currency effect	759
Balance at July 31, 2016	673,101
Industrial Coating Systems [Member]
Goodwill [Line Items]
Balance at October 31, 2015	24,058
Balance at July 31, 2016	$ 24,058