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Goodwill and Intangible Assets - Summary of Changes in Carrying Amount of Goodwill (Detail) $ in Thousands | 12 Months Ended
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Oct. 31, 2015 USD ($)
Goodwill [Line Items] |
Balance at October 31, 2014 | $ 1,052,537
Acquisitions | 46,389
Currency effect | (16,551)
Balance at October 31, 2015 | 1,082,375
Adhesive Dispensing Systems [Member] |
Goodwill [Line Items] |
Balance at October 31, 2014 | 397,046
Acquisitions | 3,463
Currency effect | (14,534)
Balance at October 31, 2015 | 385,975
Advanced Technology Systems [Member] |
Goodwill [Line Items] |
Balance at October 31, 2014 | 631,433
Acquisitions | 42,926
Currency effect | (2,017)
Balance at October 31, 2015 | 672,342
Industrial Coating Systems [Member] |
Goodwill [Line Items] |
Balance at October 31, 2014 | 24,058
Balance at October 31, 2015 | $ 24,058

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