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Accumulated Other Comprehensive Loss - Summary of Accumulated Other Comprehensive Loss (Detail) - USD ($)
$ in Thousands
3 Months Ended 6 Months Ended
Apr. 30, 2016
Apr. 30, 2015
Apr. 30, 2016
Apr. 30, 2015
Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income (Loss) [Line Items]        
Accumulated other comprehensive income (loss), Beginning balance     $ (144,686)  
Amortization of prior service cost and net actuarial losses, net of tax $ 1,858 $ 2,123 3,489 $ 4,287
Currency translation gains 20,315 $ (306) 8,733 $ (30,561)
Accumulated other comprehensive income (loss), Ending balance (132,464)   (132,464)  
Cumulative Translation Adjustments [Member]        
Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income (Loss) [Line Items]        
Accumulated other comprehensive income (loss), Beginning balance     (42,427)  
Currency translation gains     8,733  
Accumulated other comprehensive income (loss), Ending balance (33,694)   (33,694)  
Pension And Postretirement Benefit Plan Adjustments [Member]        
Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income (Loss) [Line Items]        
Accumulated other comprehensive income (loss), Beginning balance     (102,259)  
Amortization of prior service cost and net actuarial losses, net of tax     3,489  
Accumulated other comprehensive income (loss), Ending balance $ (98,770)   $ (98,770)