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Operating segments - Segments (Detail) - USD ($)
$ in Thousands
 3 Months Ended 6 Months Ended
Apr. 30, 2023
Apr. 30, 2022
Apr. 30, 2023
Apr. 30, 2022
Segment Reporting Information [Line Items]        
Net external sales $ 650,165 $ 635,403 $ 1,260,642 $ 1,244,569
Operating profit (loss) 172,507 183,973 316,726 339,833
Operating Segments        
Segment Reporting Information [Line Items]        
Net external sales 650,165 635,403 1,260,642 1,244,569
Operating profit (loss) 172,507 183,973 316,726 339,833
Operating Segments | Industrial Precision Solutions        
Segment Reporting Information [Line Items]        
Net external sales 335,807 316,434 647,353 640,367
Operating profit (loss) 111,773 102,196 214,093 204,383
Operating Segments | Advanced Technology Solutions        
Segment Reporting Information [Line Items]        
Net external sales 147,832 146,757 292,476 273,206
Operating profit (loss) 26,090 40,144 43,053 67,378
Operating Segments | Medical and Fluid Solutions        
Segment Reporting Information [Line Items]        
Net external sales 166,526 172,212 320,813 330,996
Operating profit (loss) 47,922 58,314 87,307 107,407
Corporate        
Segment Reporting Information [Line Items]        
Net external sales 0 0 0 0
Operating profit (loss) $ (13,278) $ (16,681) $ (27,727) $ (39,335)