Operating Segments (Tables)

3 Months Ended

Jan. 31, 2020

Segment Reporting [Abstract]

Segments

The following table presents information about our segments:

	Adhesive Dispensing Systems		Advanced Technology Systems		Industrial Coating Systems		Corporate			Total
Three months ended
January 31, 2020
Net external sales	$	207,225	$	231,117	$	56,574	$	—		$	494,916
Operating profit (loss)		48,618		32,287		7,786		(13,598	)		75,093
Three months ended
January 31, 2019
Net external sales	$	211,517	$	234,458	$	51,935	$	—		$	497,910
Operating profit (loss)		47,892		40,785		7,516		(11,912	)		84,281

Reconciliation of Segment Operating Income to Consolidated Income Before Income Taxes

A reconciliation of total segment operating income to total consolidated income before income taxes is as follows:

	Three Months Ended
	January 31, 2020			January 31, 2019
Total profit for reportable segments	$	75,093		$	84,281
Interest expense		(9,740	)		(12,365	)
Interest and investment income		588			316
Other-net		(2,846	)		(4,189	)
Income before income taxes	$	63,095		$	68,043

Sales and Long-lived Asset Information by Geographic Regions

We have significant sales in the following geographic regions:

	Three Months Ended
	January 31, 2020		January 31, 2019
United States	$	188,500	$	170,350
Americas		31,083		32,437
Europe		126,391		132,675
Japan		27,552		29,047
Asia Pacific		121,390		133,401
Total net external sales	$	494,916	$	497,910