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Operating Segments - Segments (Detail) - USD ($) $ in Thousands | 3 Months Ended
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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)

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