Goodwill and Other Intangible Assets - Summary of Changes in Carrying Amount of Goodwill (Detail) $ in Thousands	3 Months Ended
	Jan. 31, 2017 USD ($)
Goodwill [Line Items]
Balance at October 31, 2016	$ 1,107,137
Acquisitions	6,622
Currency effect	(2,186)
Balance at January 31, 2017	1,111,573
Adhesive Dispensing Systems [Member]
Goodwill [Line Items]
Balance at October 31, 2016	385,733
Currency effect	(1,800)
Balance at January 31, 2017	383,933
Advanced Technology Systems [Member]
Goodwill [Line Items]
Balance at October 31, 2016	697,346
Acquisitions	6,622
Currency effect	(386)
Balance at January 31, 2017	703,582
Industrial Coating Systems [Member]
Goodwill [Line Items]
Balance at October 31, 2016	24,058
Balance at January 31, 2017	$ 24,058