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Schedule II - Valuation and Qualifying Accounts and Reserves (Detail) - USD ($) $ in Thousands | 12 Months Ended
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Oct. 31, 2023 | Oct. 31, 2022 | Oct. 31, 2021
Allowance for Doubtful Accounts |  |  |
SEC Schedule, 12-09, Valuation and Qualifying Accounts Disclosure [Line Items] |  |  |
Balance at Beginning of Year | $ 8,218 | $ 7,552 | $ 9,045
Charged to Expense | 283 | 1,259 | 32
Additions (Deductions) | 1,469 | (1,336) | (1,572)
Currency Effects | 45 | 743 | 47
Balance at End of Year | 10,015 | 8,218 | 7,552
Inventory Obsolescence and Other Reserves |  |  |
SEC Schedule, 12-09, Valuation and Qualifying Accounts Disclosure [Line Items] |  |  |
Balance at Beginning of Year | 45,735 | 45,863 | 41,315
Charged to Expense | 24,925 | 18,694 | 11,718
Additions (Deductions) | 6,617 | (18,372) | (7,436)
Currency Effects | (152) | (450) | 266
Balance at End of Year | $ 77,125 | $ 45,735 | $ 45,863

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