Operating Segments - Segments (Detail) - USD ($) $ in Thousands	3 Months Ended
	Jan. 31, 2020	Jan. 31, 2019
Segment Reporting Information [Line Items]
Net external sales	$ 494,916	$ 497,910
Operating profit (loss)	75,093	84,281
Operating Segments [Member]
Segment Reporting Information [Line Items]
Net external sales	494,916	497,910
Operating profit (loss)	75,093	84,281
Operating Segments [Member] | Adhesive Dispensing Systems [Member]
Segment Reporting Information [Line Items]
Net external sales	207,225	211,517
Operating profit (loss)	48,618	47,892
Operating Segments [Member] | Advanced Technology Systems [Member]
Segment Reporting Information [Line Items]
Net external sales	231,117	234,458
Operating profit (loss)	32,287	40,785
Operating Segments [Member] | Industrial Coating Systems [Member]
Segment Reporting Information [Line Items]
Net external sales	56,574	51,935
Operating profit (loss)	7,786	7,516
Corporate [Member]
Segment Reporting Information [Line Items]
Operating profit (loss)	$ (13,598)	$ (11,912)