Operating Segments - Sales Information by Geographic Regions (Detail) - USD ($) $ in Thousands	3 Months Ended		9 Months Ended
	Jul. 31, 2018	Jul. 31, 2017	Jul. 31, 2018	Jul. 31, 2017
Net external sales
Net external sales	$ 581,243	$ 589,438	$ 1,685,373	$ 1,493,044
United States [Member]
Net external sales
Net external sales	191,512	182,953	536,164	464,569
Americas [Member]
Net external sales
Net external sales	38,911	41,604	112,149	107,971
Europe [Member]
Net external sales
Net external sales	150,710	133,846	447,384	381,473
Japan [Member]
Net external sales
Net external sales	28,367	41,472	127,266	96,504
Asia Pacific [Member]
Net external sales
Net external sales	$ 171,743	$ 189,563	$ 462,410	$ 442,527