Operating Segments - Sales Information by Geographic Regions (Detail) - USD ($) $ in Thousands	3 Months Ended		9 Months Ended
	Jul. 31, 2016	Jul. 31, 2015	Jul. 31, 2016	Jul. 31, 2015
Net external sales
Net external sales	$ 489,899	$ 462,731	$ 1,299,711	$ 1,242,466
United States [Member]
Net external sales
Net external sales	135,067	129,290	383,720	392,144
Americas [Member]
Net external sales
Net external sales	30,534	34,929	90,823	94,225
Europe [Member]
Net external sales
Net external sales	128,583	120,580	374,234	334,244
Japan [Member]
Net external sales
Net external sales	34,709	26,647	83,578	76,679
Asia Pacific [Member]
Net external sales
Net external sales	$ 161,006	$ 151,285	$ 367,356	$ 345,174