Operating Segments - Segments (Detail) - USD ($) $ in Thousands	3 Months Ended				6 Months Ended
	Apr. 30, 2017		Apr. 30, 2016		Apr. 30, 2017		Apr. 30, 2016
Segment Reporting Information [Line Items]
Net external sales	$ 496,137		$ 437,592		$ 903,607		$ 809,812
Operating profit (loss)	103,531		101,904		179,449		153,882
Operating Segments [Member] | Adhesive Dispensing Systems [Member]
Segment Reporting Information [Line Items]
Net external sales	226,943		221,030		434,780		424,469
Operating profit (loss)	65,719	[1]	62,977	[2]	118,775	[1]	113,337	[2]
Operating Segments [Member] | Advanced Technology Systems [Member]
Segment Reporting Information [Line Items]
Net external sales	210,142		158,555		355,502		276,415
Operating profit (loss)	54,306		38,731	[3]	80,669		46,704	[3]
Operating Segments [Member] | Industrial Coating Systems [Member]
Segment Reporting Information [Line Items]
Net external sales	59,052		58,007		113,325		108,928
Operating profit (loss)	10,252	[4]	10,292		17,337		14,470	[4]
Corporate [Member]
Segment Reporting Information [Line Items]
Operating profit (loss)	$ (26,746)		$ (10,096)		$ (37,332)		$ (20,629)

[1] Includes $491 and $718 of severance and restructuring costs in the three and six months ended April 30, 2017, respectively.

[2] Includes $991 and $1,471 of severance and restructuring costs in the three and six months ended April 30, 2016, respectively.

[3] Includes $170 and $680 of severance and restructuring costs in the three and six months ended April 30, 2016, respectively.

[4] Includes $472 and $499 of severance and restructuring costs in the three and six months ended April 30, 2016, respectively.