Goodwill and Other Intangible Assets - Additional Information (Detail) - USD ($) $ in Thousands	3 Months Ended
	Jan. 31, 2017	Jan. 31, 2016	Oct. 31, 2016
Goodwill [Line Items]
Goodwill accumulated impairment loss	$ 232,789		$ 232,789
Intangible assets, amortization expense	7,630	$ 7,334
Advanced Technology Systems [Member]
Goodwill [Line Items]
Goodwill accumulated impairment loss	229,173		229,173
Industrial Coating Systems [Member]
Goodwill [Line Items]
Goodwill accumulated impairment loss	$ 3,616		$ 3,616