Operating Segments and Geographic Area Data - Reportable Segments (Parenthetical) (Detail) - USD ($) $ in Thousands	3 Months Ended						12 Months Ended			24 Months Ended
	Oct. 31, 2016	Jul. 31, 2016	Apr. 30, 2016	Jan. 31, 2016	Oct. 31, 2015	Jul. 31, 2015	Oct. 31, 2016	Oct. 31, 2015	Oct. 31, 2014	Oct. 31, 2016
Segment Reporting Information [Line Items]
Severance and restructuring costs	$ 6,411	$ 1,714	$ 1,633	$ 1,017	$ 9,092	$ 2,319	$ 10,775	$ 11,411	$ 2,551	$ 16,621
Adhesive Dispensing Systems [Member]
Segment Reporting Information [Line Items]
Severance and restructuring costs							7,800	7,972	1,731
Advanced Technology Systems [Member]
Segment Reporting Information [Line Items]
Severance and restructuring costs							1,054	3,060	579
Industrial Coating Systems [Member]
Segment Reporting Information [Line Items]
Severance and restructuring costs							$ 1,921	$ 379	$ 241