Significant Accounting Policies - Summary of Accumulated Other Comprehensive Loss (Detail) - USD ($) $ in Thousands	12 Months Ended
	Oct. 31, 2016	Oct. 31, 2015	Oct. 31, 2014
Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income Loss [Line Items]
Accumulated other comprehensive income (loss), Beginning balance	$ (144,686)
Pension and postretirement plan changes, net of tax	(14,868)	$ 3,667	$ (21,847)
Currency translation losses	(8,693)
Accumulated other comprehensive loss, Ending balance	(168,247)	(144,686)
Cumulative Translation Adjustments [Member]
Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income Loss [Line Items]
Accumulated other comprehensive income (loss), Beginning balance	(42,427)
Currency translation losses	(8,693)
Accumulated other comprehensive loss, Ending balance	(51,120)	(42,427)
Pension And Postretirement Benefit Plan Adjustments [Member]
Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income Loss [Line Items]
Accumulated other comprehensive income (loss), Beginning balance	(102,259)
Pension and postretirement plan changes, net of tax	(14,868)
Accumulated other comprehensive loss, Ending balance	$ (117,127)	$ (102,259)