Significant Accounting Policies - Summary of Accumulated Other Comprehensive Loss (Detail) - USD ($) $ in Thousands	12 Months Ended
	Oct. 31, 2017	Oct. 31, 2016	Oct. 31, 2015
Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income Loss [Line Items]
Accumulated other comprehensive income (loss), Beginning balance	$ (168,247)
Pension and postretirement plan changes, net of tax	11,115
Currency translation losses	22,697	$ (8,693)	$ (45,154)
Accumulated other comprehensive loss, Ending balance	(134,435)	(168,247)
Cumulative Translation Adjustments [Member]
Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income Loss [Line Items]
Accumulated other comprehensive income (loss), Beginning balance	(51,120)
Currency translation losses	22,697
Accumulated other comprehensive loss, Ending balance	(28,423)	(51,120)
Pension And Postretirement Benefit Plan Adjustments [Member]
Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income Loss [Line Items]
Accumulated other comprehensive income (loss), Beginning balance	(117,127)
Pension and postretirement plan changes, net of tax	11,115
Accumulated other comprehensive loss, Ending balance	$ (106,012)	$ (117,127)