Operating Segments and Geographic Area Data - Summary of Reconciliation of Consolidated Assets (Detail) - USD ($) $ in Thousands		Oct. 31, 2016	Oct. 31, 2015	Oct. 31, 2014
Segment Reporting, Asset Reconciling Item [Line Items]
Total consolidated assets		$ 2,422,365	$ 2,360,444	$ 2,280,130
Operating Segments [Member]
Segment Reporting, Asset Reconciling Item [Line Items]
Total consolidated assets	[1]	2,437,457	2,372,639	2,292,415
Customer Advance Payments [Member]
Segment Reporting, Asset Reconciling Item [Line Items]
Total consolidated assets		26,175	22,884	25,578
Eliminations [Member]
Segment Reporting, Asset Reconciling Item [Line Items]
Total consolidated assets		$ (41,267)	$ (35,079)	$ (37,863)

[1] Operating segment identifiable assets include notes and accounts receivable net of customer advance payments and allowance for doubtful accounts, inventories net of reserves, property, plant and equipment net of accumulated depreciation and goodwill.