Operating Segments and Geographic Area Data - Reportable Segments (Parenthetical) (Detail) - USD ($) $ in Thousands	3 Months Ended					12 Months Ended			36 Months Ended
	Jan. 31, 2017	Oct. 31, 2016	Jul. 31, 2016	Apr. 30, 2016	Jan. 31, 2016	Oct. 31, 2017	Oct. 31, 2016	Oct. 31, 2015	Oct. 31, 2017
Segment Reporting Information [Line Items]
Severance and restructuring costs	$ 227	$ 6,411	$ 1,714	$ 1,633	$ 1,017	$ 2,438	$ 10,775	$ 11,411	$ 16,660
Adhesive Dispensing Systems [Member]
Segment Reporting Information [Line Items]
Severance and restructuring costs						2,618	7,800	7,972
Advanced Technology Systems [Member]
Segment Reporting Information [Line Items]
Severance and restructuring costs						$ (180)	1,054	3,060
Industrial Coating Systems [Member]
Segment Reporting Information [Line Items]
Severance and restructuring costs							$ 1,921	$ 379