Accumulated Other Comprehensive Loss - Summary of Accumulated Other Comprehensive Loss (Detail) - USD ($) $ in Thousands	3 Months Ended
	Jan. 31, 2018	Jan. 31, 2017
Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income Loss [Line Items]
Accumulated other comprehensive income (loss), Beginning balance	$ (134,435)
Pension and postretirement plan changes, net of tax	1,509	$ 1,691
Currency translation losses	38,582	$ (5,751)
Accumulated other comprehensive loss, Ending balance	(94,344)
Cumulative Translation Adjustments [Member]
Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income Loss [Line Items]
Accumulated other comprehensive income (loss), Beginning balance	(28,423)
Currency translation losses	38,582
Accumulated other comprehensive loss, Ending balance	10,159
Pension And Postretirement Benefit Plan Adjustments [Member]
Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income Loss [Line Items]
Accumulated other comprehensive income (loss), Beginning balance	(106,012)
Pension and postretirement plan changes, net of tax	1,509
Accumulated other comprehensive loss, Ending balance	$ (104,503)