Property, Plant and Equipment (Detail) (USD $) In Millions, unless otherwise specified	Oct. 31, 2014		Oct. 31, 2013
Property, Plant and Equipment [Abstract]
Computer equipment and software	$ 91.0		$ 83.9
Machinery and other equipment	70.4		61.0
Leasehold improvements	22.3		23.2
Transportation equipment	16.8		13.6
Buildings	10.8		11.7
Furniture and fixtures	9.4		9.8
Land	1.3		1.5
Property, Plant and Equipment, Gross, Total	222.0		204.7
Less: Accumulated depreciation	138.6	[1]	127.5	[1]
Total	$ 83.4		$ 77.2

[1] Depreciation expense for 2014, 2013, and 2012 was $30.5 million, $31.8 million, and $29.4 million, respectively.