Nordson (NDSN) 10-K 15 Dec 16 2016 FY Annual report Financial data

Document and Entity Information

Document and Entity Information - USD ($)	12 Months Ended
	Oct. 31, 2016	Nov. 30, 2016	Apr. 30, 2016
Document And Entity Information [Abstract]
Document Type	10-K
Amendment Flag	false
Document Period End Date	Oct. 31, 2016
Document Fiscal Year Focus	2,016
Document Fiscal Period Focus	FY
Trading Symbol	NDSN
Entity Registrant Name	NORDSON CORP
Entity Central Index Key	72,331
Current Fiscal Year End Date	--10-31
Entity Well-known Seasoned Issuer	Yes
Entity Current Reporting Status	Yes
Entity Voluntary Filers	No
Entity Filer Category	Large Accelerated Filer
Entity Common Stock, Shares Outstanding		57,348,873
Entity Public Float			$ 4,357,415,366

Consolidated Statements of Inco

Consolidated Statements of Income - USD ($) shares in Thousands, $ in Thousands	12 Months Ended
	Oct. 31, 2016	Oct. 31, 2015	Oct. 31, 2014
Income Statement [Abstract]
Sales	$ 1,808,994	$ 1,688,666	$ 1,704,021
Operating costs and expenses:
Cost of sales	815,495	774,702	758,923
Selling and administrative expenses	594,293	584,823	575,442
Severance and restructuring costs	10,775	11,411	2,551
Total operating costs and expenses	1,420,563	1,370,936	1,336,916
Operating profit	388,431	317,730	367,105
Other income (expense):
Interest expense	(21,322)	(18,104)	(15,035)
Interest and investment income	728	558	581
Other - net	657	678	(138)
Total other income (expense)	(19,937)	(16,868)	(14,592)
Income before income taxes	368,494	300,862	352,513
Income tax provision:
Current	100,248	87,651	102,251
Deferred	(3,597)	2,100	3,489
Income taxes	96,651	89,751	105,740
Net income	$ 271,843	$ 211,111	$ 246,773
Average common shares	57,060	60,652	63,656
Incremental common shares attributable to outstanding stock options, restricted stock and deferred stock-based compensation	470	499	625
Average common shares and common share equivalents	57,530	61,151	64,281
Basic earnings per share	$ 4.76	$ 3.48	$ 3.88
Diluted earnings per share	4.73	3.45	3.84
Dividends declared per common share	$ 0.99	$ 0.90	$ 0.76

Consolidated Statements of Comp

Consolidated Statements of Comprehensive Income - USD ($) $ in Thousands	12 Months Ended
	Oct. 31, 2016	Oct. 31, 2015	Oct. 31, 2014
Statement Of Income And Comprehensive Income [Abstract]
Net income	$ 271,843	$ 211,111	$ 246,773
Components of other comprehensive income (loss), net of tax:
Translation adjustments	(8,693)	(45,154)	(23,972)
Pension and postretirement benefit plans:
Prior service credit arising during the year	1,831		175
Net actuarial loss arising during the year	(22,482)	(7,588)	(29,158)
Amortization of prior service cost	92	(303)	(251)
Amortization of actuarial loss	6,724	10,146	6,989
Settlement loss recognized	111	1,369	398
Curtailment (gain) loss recognized	(1,144)	43
Total pension and postretirement benefit plans	(14,868)	3,667	(21,847)
Total other comprehensive income (loss)	(23,561)	(41,487)	(45,819)
Total comprehensive income	$ 248,282	$ 169,624	$ 200,954

Consolidated Balance Sheets

Consolidated Balance Sheets - USD ($) $ in Thousands	Oct. 31, 2016	Oct. 31, 2015
Current assets:
Cash and cash equivalents	$ 67,239	$ 50,268
Receivables - net	428,560	389,550
Inventories - net	220,361	225,672
Deferred income taxes		24,865
Prepaid expenses	29,415	21,236
Total current assets	745,575	711,591
Property, plant and equipment - net	273,129	249,940
Goodwill	1,107,137	1,082,375
Intangible assets - net	260,302	277,426
Deferred income taxes	10,681	5,705
Other assets	25,541	33,407
Total assets	2,422,365	2,360,444
Current liabilities:
Notes payable	2,141	1,108
Accounts payable	75,130	68,229
Income taxes payable	22,762	28,642
Accrued liabilities	162,798	140,931
Customer advance payments	26,175	22,884
Current maturities of long-term debt	38,093	22,842
Deferred income taxes		1,256
Current obligations under capital leases	4,444	4,884
Total current liabilities	331,543	290,776
Long-term debt	944,553	1,092,643
Obligations under capital leases	9,714	9,698
Pension obligations	130,376	118,071
Postretirement obligations	70,397	66,690
Deferred income taxes	61,836	89,770
Other liabilities	22,343	32,780
Shareholders' equity:
Preferred shares, no par value; 10,000 shares authorized; none issued
Common shares, no par value; 160,000 shares authorized; 98,023 shares issued at October 31, 2015 and 2014	12,253	12,253
Capital in excess of stated value	376,625	348,986
Retained earnings	1,932,635	1,717,228
Accumulated other comprehensive loss	(168,247)	(144,686)
Common shares in treasury, at cost	(1,301,663)	(1,273,765)
Total shareholders' equity	851,603	660,016
Total liabilities and shareholders' equity	$ 2,422,365	$ 2,360,444

Consolidated Balance Sheets (Pa

Consolidated Balance Sheets (Parenthetical) - $ / shares	Oct. 31, 2016	Oct. 31, 2015
Statement Of Financial Position [Abstract]
Preferred shares, par value
Preferred shares, authorized	10,000,000	10,000,000
Preferred shares, issued	0	0
Common shares, par value
Common shares, authorized	160,000,000	160,000,000
Common shares, issued	98,023,000	98,023,000

Consolidated Statements of Shar

Consolidated Statements of Shareholders' Equity - USD ($) shares in Thousands, $ in Thousands	Total	Common Shares [Member]	Capital in Excess of Stated Value [Member]	Retained Earnings [Member]	Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income (Loss) [Member]	Common Shares in Treasury, At Cost [Member]
Balance at beginning of year at Oct. 31, 2013		$ 12,253	$ 304,549	$ 1,362,584	$ (57,380)	$ (734,143)
Balance at beginning of year at Oct. 31, 2013		33,805
Shares issued under company stock and employee benefit plans		(480)
Purchase of treasury shares		2,263
Balance at end of year at Oct. 31, 2014		35,588
Balance at end of year at Oct. 31, 2014	$ 904,797	$ 12,253	328,605	1,560,966	(103,199)	(893,828)
Shares issued under company stock and employee benefit plans			264			6,749
Tax benefit from stock option and restricted stock transactions			6,385
Stock-based compensation			17,407
Net income	246,773			246,773
Dividends paid ($.99 per share in 2016, $.90 per share in 2015, and $.76 per share in 2014)				(48,391)
Translation adjustments	(23,972)				(23,972)
Settlement and curtailment loss (gain) recognized, net of tax of $332 in 2016, $(491) in 2015 and $(234) in 2014					398
Defined benefit and OPEB activity - prior service cost, net of tax of $(558) in 2016, $191 in 2015 and $125 in 2014					(76)
Defined benefit and OPEB activity - actuarial gain (loss), net of tax of $8,642 in 2016, $(1,242) in 2015 and $11,457 in 2014					(22,169)
Purchase of treasury shares						(166,434)
Shares issued under company stock and employee benefit plans		(318)
Purchase of treasury shares		5,395
Balance at end of year at Oct. 31, 2015		40,665
Balance at end of year at Oct. 31, 2015	660,016	$ 12,253	348,986	1,717,228	(144,686)	(1,273,765)
Shares issued under company stock and employee benefit plans			1,458			4,359
Tax benefit from stock option and restricted stock transactions			3,661
Stock-based compensation			15,262
Net income	211,111			211,111
Dividends paid ($.99 per share in 2016, $.90 per share in 2015, and $.76 per share in 2014)				(54,849)
Translation adjustments	(45,154)				(45,154)
Settlement and curtailment loss (gain) recognized, net of tax of $332 in 2016, $(491) in 2015 and $(234) in 2014					1,412
Defined benefit and OPEB activity - prior service cost, net of tax of $(558) in 2016, $191 in 2015 and $125 in 2014					(303)
Defined benefit and OPEB activity - actuarial gain (loss), net of tax of $8,642 in 2016, $(1,242) in 2015 and $11,457 in 2014					2,558
Purchase of treasury shares						(384,296)
Shares issued under company stock and employee benefit plans		(421)
Purchase of treasury shares		472
Balance at end of year at Oct. 31, 2016		40,716
Balance at end of year at Oct. 31, 2016	851,603	$ 12,253	376,625	1,932,635	(168,247)	(1,301,663)
Shares issued under company stock and employee benefit plans			5,952			5,735
Tax benefit from stock option and restricted stock transactions			3,476
Stock-based compensation			$ 18,211
Net income	271,843			271,843
Dividends paid ($.99 per share in 2016, $.90 per share in 2015, and $.76 per share in 2014)				$ (56,436)
Translation adjustments	$ (8,693)				(8,693)
Settlement and curtailment loss (gain) recognized, net of tax of $332 in 2016, $(491) in 2015 and $(234) in 2014					(1,033)
Defined benefit and OPEB activity - prior service cost, net of tax of $(558) in 2016, $191 in 2015 and $125 in 2014					1,923
Defined benefit and OPEB activity - actuarial gain (loss), net of tax of $8,642 in 2016, $(1,242) in 2015 and $11,457 in 2014					$ (15,758)
Purchase of treasury shares						$ (33,633)

Consolidated Statements of Sha7

Consolidated Statements of Shareholders' Equity (Parenthetical) - USD ($) $ in Thousands	12 Months Ended
	Oct. 31, 2016	Oct. 31, 2015	Oct. 31, 2014
Dividends paid per share	$ 0.99	$ 0.90	$ 0.76
Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income (Loss) [Member]
Tax on settlement loss (gain) recognized	$ 332	$ (491)	$ (234)
Tax on net prior service cost (credit) occurring during the year	(558)	191	125
Tax on net actuarial gain (loss) occurring during the year	$ 8,642	$ (1,242)	$ 11,457

Consolidated Statements of Cash

Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows - USD ($) $ in Thousands	12 Months Ended
	Oct. 31, 2016	Oct. 31, 2015	Oct. 31, 2014
Cash flows from operating activities:
Net income	$ 271,843	$ 211,111	$ 246,773
Adjustments to reconcile net income to net cash provided by operating activities:
Depreciation	41,243	37,707	34,446
Amortization	29,061	27,487	25,308
Provision for losses on receivables	1,867	1,014	867
Deferred income taxes	(3,597)	2,100	3,489
Tax benefit from the exercise of stock options	(3,476)	(3,661)	(6,385)
Non-cash stock compensation	18,211	15,262	17,407
Loss on sale of property, plant and equipment	859	376	218
Other non-cash	2,973	56	406
Changes in operating assets and liabilities:
Receivables	(41,247)	(37,179)	(65,692)
Inventories	1,784	(14,208)	(8,699)
Prepaid expenses	(8,667)	1,799	(1,852)
Other noncurrent assets	7,773	1,733	(232)
Accounts payable	7,296	(1,261)	6,906
Income taxes payable	(2,684)	15,616	9,524
Accrued liabilities	23,328	5,817	27,932
Customer advance payments	3,631	(1,062)	(2,103)
Other noncurrent liabilities	(17,739)	2,830	59
Other	(1,301)	(3,586)	(217)
Net cash provided by operating activities	331,158	261,951	288,155
Cash flows from investing activities:
Additions to property, plant and equipment	(60,851)	(62,087)	(43,574)
Proceeds from sale of property, plant and equipment	1,300	597	323
Acquisition of businesses, net of cash acquired	(42,650)	(75,565)	(186,420)
Equity investments		(1,480)	(854)
Net cash used in investing activities	(102,201)	(138,535)	(230,525)
Cash flows from financing activities:
Proceeds from short-term borrowings	13,456	59,870	108,679
Repayment of short-term borrowings	(12,059)	(164,716)	(6,093)
Proceeds from long-term debt	261,161	719,534	158,828
Repayment of long-term debt	(392,775)	(289,202)	(107,591)
Repayment of capital lease obligations	(5,059)	(5,240)	(5,854)
Payment of debt issuance costs	(99)	(1,557)
Issuance of common shares	11,476	5,372	7,013
Purchase of treasury shares	(33,421)	(383,851)	(166,434)
Tax benefit from the exercise of stock options	3,476	3,661	6,385
Dividends paid	(56,436)	(54,849)	(48,391)
Net cash used in financing activities	(210,280)	(110,978)	(53,458)
Effect of exchange rate changes on cash	(1,706)	(4,484)	(4,233)
Increase (decrease) in cash and cash equivalents	16,971	7,954	(61)
Cash and cash equivalents at beginning of year	50,268	42,314	42,375
Cash and cash equivalents at end of year	$ 67,239	$ 50,268	$ 42,314

Significant Accounting Policies

Significant Accounting Policies	12 Months Ended
	Oct. 31, 2016
Accounting Policies [Abstract]
Significant Accounting Policies	Note 1 — Significant accounting policies Consolidation — The consolidated financial statements include the accounts of Nordson Corporation and its majority-owned and controlled subsidiaries. Investments in affiliates and joint ventures in which our ownership is 50 percent or less or in which we do not have control but have the ability to exercise significant influence, are accounted for under the equity method. All significant intercompany accounts and transactions have been eliminated in consolidation. Use of estimates — The preparation of financial statements in conformity with generally accepted accounting principles in the United States requires management to make estimates and assumptions that affect the amounts reported in the consolidated financial statements and notes. Actual amounts could differ from these estimates. Fiscal year — Our fiscal year is November 1 through October 31. Revenue recognition — Most of our revenues are recognized upon shipment, provided that persuasive evidence of an arrangement exists, the sales price is fixed or determinable, collectibility is reasonably assured, and title and risk of loss have passed to the customer. Certain arrangements may include installation, installation supervision, training, and spare parts, which tend to be completed in a short period of time, at an insignificant cost, and utilizing skills not unique to us, therefore, are typically regarded as inconsequential or perfunctory. Revenue for undelivered items is deferred and included within accrued liabilities in the accompanying balance sheet. Revenues deferred in 2016, 2015 and 2014 were not material. Shipping and handling costs — Amounts billed to customers for shipping and handling are recorded as revenue. Shipping and handling expenses are included in cost of sales. Advertising costs — Advertising costs are expensed as incurred and were $11,095, $11,943 and $10,823 in 2016, 2015 and 2014, respectively. Research and development — Research and development costs are expensed as incurred and were $46,247, $46,689 and $47,536 in 2016, 2015 and 2014, respectively. Earnings per share — Basic earnings per share are computed based on the weighted-average number of common shares outstanding during each year, while diluted earnings per share are based on the weighted-average number of common shares and common share equivalents outstanding. Common share equivalents consist of shares issuable upon exercise of stock options computed using the treasury stock method, as well as restricted stock and deferred stock-based compensation. Options whose exercise price is higher than the average market price are excluded from the calculation of diluted earnings per share because the effect would be anti-dilutive. Options for 396, 373 and 69 common shares were excluded from the diluted earnings per share calculation in 2016, 2015 and 2014, respectively, because their effect would have been anti-dilutive. Under the 2012 Stock Incentive and Award Plan, executive officers and selected other key employees receive common share awards based on corporate performance measures over three-year performance periods. Awards for which performance measures have not been met were excluded from the calculation of diluted earnings per share. Cash and cash equivalents — Highly liquid instruments with maturities of 90 days or less at date of purchase are considered to be cash equivalents. Cash and cash equivalents are carried at cost, which approximates fair value. Allowance for doubtful accounts — An allowance for doubtful accounts is maintained for estimated losses resulting from the inability of customers to make required payments. The amount of the allowance is determined principally on the basis of past collection experience and known factors regarding specific customers. Accounts are written off against the allowance when it becomes evident that collection will not occur. Inventories — Inventories are valued at the lower of cost or market. Cost was determined using the last-in, first-out (LIFO) method for 20 percent of consolidated inventories at October 31, 2016 and 2015. The first-in, first-out (FIFO) method is used for all other inventories. Consolidated inventories would have been $7,400 and $7,638 higher than reported at October 31, 2016 and 2015, respectively, had the FIFO method, which approximates current cost, been used for valuation of all inventories. Property, plant and equipment and depreciation — Property, plant and equipment are carried at cost. Additions and improvements that extend the lives of assets are capitalized, while expenditures for repairs and maintenance are expensed as incurred. Plant and equipment are depreciated for financial reporting purposes using the straight-line method over the estimated useful lives of the assets or, in the case of property under capital leases, over the terms of the leases. Leasehold improvements are depreciated over the shorter of the lease term or their useful lives. Useful lives are as follows: Land improvements 15-25 years Buildings 20-40 years Machinery and equipment 3-18 years Enterprise management systems 5-13 years Depreciation expense is included in cost of sales and selling and administrative expenses. Internal use software costs are expensed or capitalized depending on whether they are incurred in the preliminary project stage, application development stage or the post-implementation stage. Amounts capitalized are amortized over the estimated useful lives of the software beginning with the project’s completion. All re-engineering costs are expensed as incurred. Interest costs on significant capital projects are capitalized. No interest was capitalized in 2016, 2015 or 2014. Goodwill and intangible assets — Goodwill is the excess of cost of an acquired entity over the amounts assigned to assets acquired and liabilities assumed in a business combination. Goodwill relates to and is assigned directly to specific reporting units. Goodwill is not amortized but is subject to annual impairment testing. Our annual impairment testing is performed as of August 1. Testing is done more frequently if an event occurs or circumstances change that would indicate the fair value of a reporting unit is less than the carrying amount of those assets. Other amortizable intangible assets, which consist primarily of patent/technology costs, customer relationships, noncompete agreements, and trade names, are amortized over their useful lives on a straight-line basis. At October 31, 2016, the weighted-average useful lives for each major category of amortizable intangible assets were: Patent/technology costs 13 years Customer relationships 14 years Noncompete agreements 3 years Trade names 16 years Foreign currency translation — The financial statements of subsidiaries outside the United States are generally measured using the local currency as the functional currency. Assets and liabilities of these subsidiaries are translated at the rates of exchange at the balance sheet dates. Income and expense items are translated at average monthly rates of exchange. The resulting translation adjustments are included in accumulated other comprehensive income (loss), a separate component of shareholders’ equity. Generally, gains and losses from foreign currency transactions, including forward contracts, of these subsidiaries and the United States parent are included in net income. Gains and losses from intercompany foreign currency transactions of a long-term investment nature are included in accumulated other comprehensive income (loss). Accumulated other comprehensive loss — Accumulated other comprehensive loss at October 31, 2016 and 2015 consisted of: Cumulative Pension and Accumulated translation postretirement benefit other comprehensive adjustments plan adjustments loss Balance at October 31, 2015 $ (42,427 ) $ (102,259 ) $ (144,686 ) Pension and postretirement plan changes, net of tax of $(8,416) — (14,868 ) (14,868 ) Currency translation losses (8,693 ) — (8,693 ) Balance at October 31, 2016 $ (51,120 ) $ (117,127 ) $ (168,247 ) Warranties — We offer warranties to our customers depending on the specific product and terms of the customer purchase agreement. A typical warranty program requires that we repair or replace defective products within a specified time period (generally one year) measured from the date of delivery or first use. We record an estimate for future warranty-related costs based on actual historical return rates. Based on analysis of return rates and other factors, the adequacy of our warranty provisions are adjusted as necessary. The liability for warranty costs is included in accrued liabilities in the Consolidated Balance Sheet. Following is a reconciliation of the product warranty liability for 2016 and 2015: 2016 2015 Balance at beginning of year $ 10,537 $ 9,918 Accruals for warranties 14,487 12,531 Warranty assumed from acquisitions — 11 Warranty payments (12,575 ) (11,487 ) Currency adjustments (679 ) (436 ) Balance at end of year $ 11,770 $ 10,537

Recently Issued Accounting Stan

Recently Issued Accounting Standards	12 Months Ended
	Oct. 31, 2016
Accounting Changes And Error Corrections [Abstract]
Recently Issued Accounting Standards	Note 2 — Recently issued accounting standards In May 2014, the Financial Accounting Standards Board (FASB) issued a new standard regarding revenue recognition. Under this standard, a company recognizes revenue when it transfers promised goods or services to customers in an amount that reflects the consideration to which the company expects to be entitled in exchange for those goods or services. The standard implements a five-step process for customer contract revenue recognition that focuses on transfer of control. In August 2015 In April 2015, the FASB issued a new standard regarding the presentation of debt issuance costs. Under this standard, a company is required to present unamortized debt issuance costs related to a recognized debt liability in the balance sheet as a direct deduction from the carrying amount of that debt liability, rather than as a separate asset. The recognition and measurement guidance for debt issuance costs are not affected by this new standard. In August 2015, the FASB issued an amendment to this standard, which added clarification to the presentation of debt issuance costs. This amendment allows debt issuance costs related to line-of-credit arrangements to be presented as an asset and subsequently amortized ratably over the term of the line-of-credit agreement, regardless of whether there are any outstanding borrowings on the line-of-credit arrangement. It In July 2015, the FASB issued a new standard regarding the measurement of inventory. Under this standard, inventory that is measured using the first-in, first-out (“FIFO”) or average cost methods is required to be measured at the lower of cost or net realizable value. Net realizable value is the estimated selling price in the ordinary course of business, less reasonably predictable costs of completion, disposal and transportation. This standard does not impact inventory measured on a last-in, last-out (“LIFO”) method. It will be effective for us beginning in 2017. We do not expect this standard to have a material impact on our consolidated financial statements. In September 2015, the FASB issued a new standard intended to simplify the accounting for measurement period adjustments in a business combination. Measurement period adjustments are changes to provisional amounts recorded when the accounting for a business combination is incomplete as of the end of a reporting period. The measurement period can extend for up to a year following the transaction date. During the measurement period, companies may make adjustments to provisional amounts when information necessary to complete the measurement is received. The new guidance requires companies to recognize these adjustments, including any related impacts to net income, in the reporting period in which the adjustments are determined. Companies are no longer required to retroactively apply measurement period adjustments to all periods presented. It will be effective for us beginning in 2017. The new guidance will be applied prospectively and the impact of adoption will be dependent on the nature of measurement period adjustments that may be necessary. In November 2015, the FASB issued a new standard regarding the balance sheet classification of deferred taxes, which will require entities to present deferred tax assets and liabilities as noncurrent on the balance sheet. This guidance simplifies the current guidance, which requires entities to separately present deferred tax assets and liabilities as current and noncurrent on the balance sheet. We have elected to early adopt this standard prospectively as of October 31, 2016, as is permitted under the standard. Due to the prospective treatment, prior periods presented in these financial statements have not been adjusted. In February 2016, the FASB issued a new standard which requires a lessee to recognize on the balance sheet the assets and liabilities for the rights and obligations created by those leases with a lease term of more than twelve months. Leases will continue to be classified as either financing or operating, with classification affecting the recognition, measurement and presentation of expenses and cash flows arising from a lease. It will be effective for us beginning in 2020. We are currently assessing the impact this standard will have on our consolidated financial statements. In March 2016, the FASB issued a new standard which simplifies the accounting for share-based payment transactions. This guidance requires that excess tax benefits and tax deficiencies be recognized as income tax expense or benefit in the Consolidated Statements of Income rather than additional paid-in capital. Additionally, the excess tax benefits will be classified along with other income tax cash flows as an operating activity, rather than a financing activity, on the Statement of Cash Flows. Further, the update allows an entity to make a policy election to recognize forfeitures as they occur or estimate the number of awards expected to be forfeited. It will be effective for us beginning in 2018 and should be applied prospectively, with certain cumulative effect adjustments. Early adoption is permitted. We are currently assessing the impact this standard will have on our consolidated financial statements.

Severance and Restructuring Cos

Severance and Restructuring Costs	12 Months Ended
	Oct. 31, 2016
Restructuring And Related Activities [Abstract]
Severance and Restructuring Costs	Note 3 – Severance and restructuring costs During the fourth quarter of 2016, we implemented an initiative within our Adhesive Dispensing Systems segment to consolidate certain polymer processing product line facilities in the U.S. This initiative is designed to improve customer experience, accelerate growth, optimize performance and realize synergies for sustained long term success. Costs of $5,565 were recognized in 2016 relating to this initiative, which consisted primarily of severance costs. Payments of $624 related to these actions were paid during 2016. Additional costs related to this initiative are not expected to be material in future periods. Cash payments related to this initiative are expected to be paid during 2017 and 2018. The following table summarizes severance and restructuring activity during 2016 related this action: Employee Other severance one-time charges costs Total Accrual Balance at October 31, 2015 $ — $ — $ — Charged to expense 4,576 989 5,565 Cash payments — (624 ) (624 ) Non cash utilization — (261 ) (261 ) Accrual Balance at October 31, 2016 $ 4,576 $ 104 $ 4,680 During the second half of 2015, we implemented initiatives across each of our segments to optimize operations and to enhance operational efficiency and customer service. Costs of $5,210 and $11,411 were recognized in 2016 and 2015, respectively, related to these initiatives, which consisted primarily of severance costs. Within the Adhesives Dispensing Systems segment, restructuring initiatives to optimize operations in the U.S. and Belgium resulted in costs of $2,235 and $7,972 in 2016 and 2015, respectively. Payments of $7,586 related to these actions were paid during 2016. Within the Advanced Technology Systems segment, a restructuring initiative to enhance operational efficiency and customer service resulted in costs of $1,054 and $3,060 in 2016 and 2015, respectively. Payments of 3,144 related to these actions were paid during 2016. Within the Industrial Coating Systems segment, a restructuring program to enhance operational efficiency and customer service resulted in severance costs of $1,921 and $379 in 2016 and 2015, respectively. Payments of $1,844 related to these actions were paid during 2016. Total costs for these actions to-date have been $16,621, which include $12,592 of severance costs, $759 of fixed asset impairment charges, $1,383 of lease termination costs and $1,887 of other one-time restructuring costs. The following table summarizes severance and restructuring activity during 2016 related to actions initiated in 2015: Fixed asset Employee Lease Other impairment severance termination one-time charges charges charges costs Total Accrual Balance at October 31, 2015 $ — $ 7,908 $ 1,322 $ 244 $ 9,474 Charged to expense 205 3,562 61 1,382 5,210 Cash payments — (10,334 ) (1,240 ) (1,000 ) (12,574 ) Non cash utilization (205 ) — — (129 ) (334 ) Accrual Balance at October 31, 2016 $ — $ 1,136 $ 143 $ 497 $ 1,776 Additional costs related to these initiatives are not expected to be material in future periods. The remainder of the cash payments related to these initiatives are expected to be paid during the first half of 2017.

Acquisitions

Acquisitions	12 Months Ended
	Oct. 31, 2016
Business Combinations [Abstract]
Acquisitions	Note 4 — Acquisitions Business acquisitions have been accounted for using the acquisition method, with the acquired assets and liabilities recorded at estimated fair value on the dates of acquisition. The cost in excess of the net assets of the business acquired is included in goodwill. Operating results since the respective dates of acquisitions are included in the Consolidated Statement of Income. Pro-forma results of operations would not have been materially different from reported results and, therefore, are not presented. 2016 acquisition On September 1, 2016, we purchased 100 percent of the outstanding shares of LinkTech, a Ventura, California designer, manufacturer and distributor of highly engineered precision couplings and fittings. We acquired LinkTech for an aggregate purchase price of $42,650, net of cash acquired of $36. Based on the fair value of the assets acquired and the liabilities assumed, goodwill of $25,169 and identifiable intangible assets of $14,610 were recorded. The identifiable intangible assets consist primarily of $8,600 of customer relationships (amortized over 11 years), $2,800 of tradenames (amortized over 12 years), $2,300 of technology (amortized over 8 years) and $910 of non-compete agreements (amortized over 5 years). Goodwill associated with this acquisition is tax deductible. This acquisition is being reported in our Advanced Technology Systems segment. As of October 31, 2016, the purchase price allocations remain preliminary as we complete our assessments of deferred taxes, intangible assets and certain reserves. 2015 acquisitions On June 15, 2015, we purchased 100 percent of the outstanding shares of Liquidyn , a German based manufacturer of micro dispensing systems, including micro dispensing pneumatic valves, controllers, and process equipment used in the electronics, automobile, medical, packaging, furniture and aerospace markets. We acquired Liquidyn for an aggregate purchase price of $14,565, net of cash acquired of $657. Based on the fair value of the assets acquired and the liabilities assumed, goodwill of $10,487 and identifiable intangible assets of $3,991 were recorded. The identifiable intangible assets consist primarily of $1,285 of customer relationships (amortized over 6 years), $1,049 of tradenames (amortized over 11 years), $1,421 of technology (amortized over 5 years) and $236 of non-compete agreements (amortized over 2 years). Goodwill associated with this acquisition is not tax deductible. This acquisition is being reported in our Advanced Technology Systems segment. On August 3, 2015, we purchased 100 percent of the outstanding shares of WAFO, a German based manufacturer and refurbisher of screws and barrels for the synthetic material and rubber industries. We acquired WAFO for an aggregate purchase price of $7,429, net of cash acquired of $236. Based on the fair value of the assets acquired and the liabilities assumed, goodwill of $3,463 and identifiable intangible assets of $1,708 were recorded. The identifiable intangible assets consist of $635 of customer relationships (amortized over 5 years), $679 of tradenames (amortized over 10 years), $142 of technology (amortized over 3 years) and $252 of non-compete agreements (amortized over 3 years). Goodwill associated with this acquisition is not tax deductible. This acquisition is being reported in our Adhesive Dispensing Systems segment. On September 1, 2015, we purchased 100 percent of the outstanding shares of MatriX, a German based developer of automated in-line and off-line x-ray tools and solutions used for inspection applications. We acquired MatriX for an aggregate purchase price of $53,759, net of cash acquired of $966 and debt assumed of $481. Based on the fair value of the assets acquired and the liabilities assumed, goodwill of $32,439 and identifiable intangible assets of $16,382 were recorded. The identifiable intangible assets consist of $6,485 of customer relationships (amortized over 8 years), $4,046 of tradenames (amortized over 11 years), $5,328 of technology (amortized over 6 years) and $523 of non-compete agreements (amortized over 3 years). Goodwill associated with this acquisition is not tax deductible. This acquisition is being reported in our Advanced Technology Systems segment. 2014 acquisitions On August 8, 2014, we purchased 100 percent of the outstanding shares of Avalon Laboratories Holding Corp. (Avalon). Avalon, a leading designer and manufacturer of highly specialized catheters and medical tubing products for cardiology, pulmonology and related applications, complements our existing lines of highly engineered, single-use plastic components for fluid management in medical applications. We acquired Avalon for an aggregate purchase price of $179,966, net of cash acquired of $1,324. Based on the fair value of the assets acquired and the liabilities assumed, goodwill of $122,011 and identifiable intangible assets of $52,000 were recorded. The identifiable intangible assets consist of $32,200 of customer relationships (amortized over 10 years), $9,800 of technology (amortized over 10 years) and $10,000 of tradenames (amortized over 15 years). Goodwill associated with this acquisition is not tax deductible; however there is $15,800 from a previous acquisition that is tax deductible. On August 29, 2014, we purchased 100 percent of the outstanding shares of Dima Group B.V. (Dima), a Netherlands based manufacturer of conformal coating, dispensing and surface mount technology equipment for the global electronics assembly market. We acquired Dima for an aggregate purchase price of $6,454, net of cash acquired of $149. Based on the fair value of the assets acquired and the liabilities assumed, goodwill of $2,380 and identifiable intangible assets of $1,281 were recorded. The identifiable intangible assets consist of $1,017 of customer relationships (amortized over 7 years), and $264 of tradenames (amortized over 15 years). Goodwill associated with this acquisition is not tax deductible. Both of these acquisitions are being reported in our Advanced Technology Systems segment.

Details of Balance Sheet

Details of Balance Sheet	12 Months Ended
	Oct. 31, 2016
Balance Sheet Related Disclosures [Abstract]
Details of Balance Sheet	Note 5 — Details of balance sheet 2016 2015 Receivables: Accounts $ 415,311 $ 372,705 Notes 7,971 7,303 Other 10,813 14,044 434,095 394,052 Allowance for doubtful accounts (5,535 ) (4,502 ) $ 428,560 $ 389,550 Inventories: Raw materials and component parts $ 85,802 $ 97,215 Work-in-process 36,681 35,509 Finished goods 134,602 128,816 257,085 261,540 Obsolescence and other reserves (29,324 ) (28,230 ) LIFO reserve (7,400 ) (7,638 ) $ 220,361 $ 225,672 Property, plant and equipment: Land $ 9,914 $ 9,947 Land improvements 4,020 3,926 Buildings 169,995 161,924 Machinery and equipment 372,479 355,066 Enterprise management system 50,051 46,382 Construction-in-progress 25,873 17,326 Leased property under capitalized leases 24,231 25,684 656,563 620,255 Accumulated depreciation and amortization (383,434 ) (370,315 ) $ 273,129 $ 249,940 Accrued liabilities: Salaries and other compensation $ 67,257 $ 54,801 Pension and retirement 4,046 1,973 Taxes other than income taxes 5,955 6,178 Other 85,540 77,979 $ 162,798 $ 140,931

Goodwill and Intangible Assets

Goodwill and Intangible Assets	12 Months Ended
	Oct. 31, 2016
Goodwill And Intangible Assets Disclosure [Abstract]
Goodwill and Intangible Assets	Note 6 — Goodwill and intangible assets We account for goodwill and other intangible assets in accordance with the provisions of ASC 350 and account for business combinations using the acquisition method of accounting and accordingly, the assets and liabilities of the entities acquired are recorded at their estimated fair values at the acquisition date. Goodwill is the excess of purchase price over the fair value of tangible and identifiable intangible net assets acquired in various business combinations. Goodwill is not amortized but is tested for impairment annually at the reporting unit level, or more often if indications of impairment exist. We assess the fair value of reporting units on a non-recurring basis using a combination of two valuation methods, a market approach and an income approach, to estimate the fair value of our reporting units. The implied fair value of our reporting units is determined based on significant unobservable inputs; accordingly, these inputs fall within Level 3 of the fair value hierarchy. Our reporting units are the Adhesive Dispensing Systems segment, the Industrial Coating Systems segment and one level below the Advanced Technology Systems segment. The goodwill impairment test is a two-step process. In the first step, performed in the fourth quarter of each year, we estimate a reporting unit’s fair value using a combination of the discounted cash flow method of the Income Approach and the guideline public company method of the Market Approach and compare the result against the reporting unit’s carrying value of net assets. If the carrying value of a reporting unit exceeds its fair value, then a second step is performed to determine if goodwill is impaired. In the second step, a hypothetical purchase price allocation of the reporting unit’s assets and liabilities is performed using the fair value calculated in step one. The difference between the fair value of the reporting unit and the hypothetical fair value of assets and liabilities is the implied goodwill amount. Impairment is recorded if the carrying value of the reporting unit’s goodwill is higher than its implied goodwill. Based upon results of step one in 2016, 2015 and 2014, the second step of the goodwill impairment test was not necessary. We acquired LinkTech on September 1, 2016. Determination of the preliminary goodwill associated with this acquisition was completed with the assistance of an independent valuation specialist in the fourth quarter of 2016. Since the date of the valuation, no events or changes in circumstances have occurred that would more likely than not reduce the fair value of this acquisition below its carrying value. Changes in the carrying amount of goodwill during 2016 by operating segment follow: Adhesive Dispensing Systems Advanced Technology Systems Industrial Coating Systems Total Balance at October 31, 2015 $ 385,975 $ 672,342 $ 24,058 $ 1,082,375 Acquisition — 25,169 — 25,169 Currency effect (242 ) (165 ) — (407 ) Balance at October 31, 2016 $ 385,733 $ 697,346 $ 24,058 $ 1,107,137 Changes in the carrying amount of goodwill during 2015 by operating segment follow: Adhesive Dispensing Systems Advanced Technology Systems Industrial Coating Systems Total Balance at October 31, 2014 $ 397,046 $ 631,433 $ 24,058 $ 1,052,537 Acquisitions 3,463 42,926 — 46,389 Currency effect (14,534 ) (2,017 ) — (16,551 ) Balance at October 31, 2015 $ 385,975 $ 672,342 $ 24,058 $ 1,082,375 Accumulated impairment losses, which were recorded in 2009, were $232,789 at October 31, 2016 and October 31, 2015. Of these losses, $229,173 related to the Advanced Technology Systems segment and $3,616 related to the Industrial Coating Systems segment. Information regarding intangible assets subject to amortization follows: October 31, 2016 Carrying Amount Accumulated Amortization Net Book Value Customer relationships $ 207,493 $ 71,608 $ 135,885 Patent/technology costs 97,640 37,873 59,767 Trade name 85,271 22,140 63,131 Noncompete agreements 9,855 8,347 1,508 Other 1,400 1,389 11 Total $ 401,659 $ 141,357 $ 260,302 October 31, 2015 Carrying Amount Accumulated Amortization Net Book Value Customer relationships $ 201,282 $ 56,315 $ 144,967 Patent/technology costs 98,063 32,764 65,299 Trade name 83,022 17,003 66,019 Noncompete agreements 8,952 7,819 1,133 Other 1,365 1,357 8 Total $ 392,684 $ 115,258 $ 277,426 Amortization expense for 2016, 2015 and 2014 was $29,061, $27,487 and $25,308 respectively. Estimated amortization expense for each of the five succeeding years follows: Year Amounts 2016 $ 30,347 2017 $ 29,944 2018 $ 29,696 2019 $ 29,155 2020 $ 23,749

Retirement, Pension and Other P

Retirement, Pension and Other Postretirement Plans	12 Months Ended
	Oct. 31, 2016
Compensation And Retirement Disclosure [Abstract]
Retirement, Pension and Other Postretirement Plans	Note 7 — Retirement, pension and other postretirement plans Retirement plans — We have funded contributory retirement plans covering certain employees. Our contributions are primarily determined by the terms of the plans, subject to the limitation that they shall not exceed the amounts deductible for income tax purposes. We also sponsor unfunded contributory supplemental retirement plans for certain employees. Generally, benefits under these plans vest gradually over a period of approximately three years from date of employment, and are based on the employee’s contribution. The expense applicable to retirement plans for 2016, 2015 and 2014 was approximately $17,194, $15,747 and $14,423, respectively. Pension plans — We have various pension plans covering a portion of our United States and international employees. Pension plan benefits are generally based on years of employment and, for salaried employees, the level of compensation. Actuarially determined amounts are contributed to United States plans to provide sufficient assets to meet future benefit payment requirements. We also sponsor an unfunded supplemental pension plan for certain employees. International subsidiaries fund their pension plans according to local requirements. A reconciliation of the benefit obligations, plan assets, accrued benefit cost and the amount recognized in financial statements for pension plans is as follows: United States International 2016 2015 2016 2015 Change in benefit obligation: Benefit obligation at beginning of year $ 361,039 $ 345,479 $ 90,615 $ 96,831 Service cost 11,490 10,851 2,448 2,816 Interest cost 15,932 15,037 2,294 2,561 Participant contributions — — 115 127 Plan amendments 173 — (3,050 ) — Settlements — — — (3,260 ) Curtailments — — (6,790 ) — Other — — — 475 Foreign currency exchange rate change — — (7,675 ) (7,906 ) Actuarial loss 31,781 1,371 15,749 2,751 Benefits paid (10,956 ) (11,699 ) (2,310 ) (3,780 ) Benefit obligation at end of year $ 409,459 $ 361,039 $ 91,396 $ 90,615 Change in plan assets: Beginning fair value of plan assets $ 295,320 $ 277,912 $ 37,473 $ 39,618 Actual return on plan assets 23,280 5,868 2,205 1,960 Company contributions 26,223 23,239 3,793 4,888 Participant contributions — — 115 127 Settlements — — — (3,277 ) Other — — (145 ) — Foreign currency exchange rate change — — (5,527 ) (2,063 ) Benefits paid (10,956 ) (11,699 ) (2,310 ) (3,780 ) Ending fair value of plan assets $ 333,867 $ 295,320 $ 35,604 $ 37,473 Funded status at end of year $ (75,592 ) $ (65,719 ) $ (55,792 ) $ (53,142 ) Amounts recognized in financial statements: Noncurrent asset $ — $ — $ — $ — Accrued benefit liability (1,000 ) (784 ) (8 ) (7 ) Long-term pension and retirement obligations (74,592 ) (64,935 ) (55,784 ) (53,135 ) Total amount recognized in financial statements $ (75,592 ) $ (65,719 ) $ (55,792 ) $ (53,142 ) United States International 2016 2015 2016 2015 Amounts recognized in accumulated other comprehensive (gain) loss: Net actuarial loss $ 134,586 $ 114,898 $ 35,090 $ 30,544 Prior service cost (credit) (139 ) (235 ) (3,445 ) (818 ) Accumulated other comprehensive loss $ 134,447 $ 114,663 $ 31,645 $ 29,726 Amounts expected to be recognized during next fiscal year: Amortization of net actuarial loss $ 9,336 $ 7,691 $ 2,558 $ 1,902 Amortization of prior service cost (credit) 47 77 (304 ) (89 ) Total $ 9,383 $ 7,768 $ 2,254 $ 1,813 The following table summarizes the changes in accumulated other comprehensive (gain) loss: United States International 2016 2015 2016 2015 Balance at beginning of year $ 114,663 $ 111,290 $ 29,726 $ 33,688 Net (gain) loss arising during the year 28,167 13,820 8,255 2,380 Prior service cost (credit) arising during the year 173 — (3,050 ) — Net gain (loss) recognized during the year (8,480 ) (9,742 ) (1,723 ) (2,268 ) Prior service (cost) credit recognized during the year (76 ) (121 ) 203 90 Settlement loss — (516 ) (160 ) (1,319 ) Curtailment gain (loss) — (68 ) 1,526 — Exchange rate effect during the year — — (3,132 ) (2,845 ) Balance at end of year $ 134,447 $ 114,663 $ 31,645 $ 29,726 Information regarding the accumulated benefit obligation is as follows: United States International 2016 2015 2016 2015 For all plans: Accumulated benefit obligation $ 397,350 $ 354,567 $ 77,166 $ 69,489 For plans with benefit obligations in excess of plan assets: Projected benefit obligation 409,459 361,039 90,852 82,521 Accumulated benefit obligation 397,350 354,567 77,121 69,444 Fair value of plan assets 333,867 295,320 35,533 37,424 Net pension benefit costs include the following components: United States International 2016 2015 2014 2016 2015 2014 Service cost $ 11,490 $ 10,851 $ 8,071 $ 2,448 $ 2,816 $ 2,597 Interest cost 15,932 15,037 13,921 2,294 2,561 3,185 Expected return on plan assets (19,666 ) (18,316 ) (17,297 ) (1,501 ) (1,589 ) (1,772 ) Amortization of prior service cost (credit) 76 121 237 (203 ) (90 ) (101 ) Amortization of net actuarial (gain) loss 8,480 9,742 7,940 1,723 2,285 1,233 Settlement loss — 516 632 160 1,319 — Curtailment (gain) loss — 68 — (1,526 ) Total benefit cost $ 16,312 $ 18,019 $ 13,504 $ 3,395 $ 7,302 $ 5,142 Net periodic pension cost for 2016 included a settlement loss of $160 due to lump sum retirement payments and a curtailment gain of $1,526 due to a plan amendment allowing participants to elect a new defined contribution plan or a new defined benefit plan. Net periodic pension cost for 2015 included a settlement loss of $593, due to lump sum retirement payments and $1,242 due to a plan termination. The weighted average assumptions used in the valuation of pension benefits were as follows: United States International 2016 2015 2014 2016 2015 2014 Assumptions used to determine benefit obligations at October 31: Discount rate 3.94 % 4.39 % 4.29 % 1.86 % 2.81 % 2.94 % Rate of compensation increase 3.61 3.50 3.49 3.12 3.22 3.19 Assumptions used to determine net benefit costs for the years ended October 31: Discount rate 4.39 4.29 4.75 2.81 2.94 3.72 Expected return on plan assets 6.72 6.76 7.24 4.22 4.39 4.60 Rate of compensation increase 3.50 3.49 3.30 3.22 3.19 3.18 The amortization of prior service cost is determined using a straight-line amortization of the cost over the average remaining service period of employees expected to receive benefits under the plans. The discount rate reflects the current rate at which pension liabilities could be effectively settled at the end of the year. The discount rate used considers a yield derived from matching projected pension payments with maturities of a portfolio of available bonds that receive the highest rating given from a recognized investments ratings agency. The decrease in the discount rate in 2016 and increase in 2015 are due to changes in yields for these types of investments as a result of the economic environment. In determining the expected return on plan assets using the calculated value of plan assets, we consider both historical performance and an estimate of future long-term rates of return on assets similar to those in our plans. We consult with and consider the opinions of financial and other professionals in developing appropriate return assumptions. The rate of compensation increase is based on managements’ estimates using historical experience and expected increases in rates. Net actuarial gains or losses are amortized to expense on a plan-by-plan basis when they exceed the accounting corridor, which is set at 10% of the greater of the plan assets or benefit obligations. Gains or losses outside of the corridor are subject to amortization over an average employee future service period that differs by plan. If substantially all of the plan’s participants are no longer actively accruing benefits, the average life expectancy is used. In the fourth quarter of 2016, we adopted a change in the method to be used to estimate the service and interest cost components of net periodic benefit cost for defined benefit pension plans. Historically, for the vast majority of its plans, the service and interest cost components were estimated using a single weighted-average discount rate derived from the yield curve used to measure the benefit obligation at the beginning of the period. Beginning in 2017, we will use a spot rate approach by applying the specific spot rates along the yield curve to the relevant projected cash flows in the estimation of the service and interest components of benefit cost, resulting in a more precise measurement. This change does not affect the measurement of total benefit obligations. The change will be accounted for as a change in estimate that is inseparable from a change in accounting principle and, accordingly, will be accounted for prospectively starting in fiscal year 2017. The spot rates used to determine service and interest costs ranged from 2.4 percent to 3.3 percent for the U.S. pension plans and 0.9 percent to 2.6 percent for the non-U.S. pension plans. The reductions in service and interest costs for 2017 associated with this change in estimate are expected to be $1,000 and $3,200, respectively. The allocation of pension plan assets as of October 31, 2016 and 2015 is as follows: United States International 2016 2015 2016 2015 Asset Category Equity securities 15 % 19 % — % — % Debt securities 31 29 — — Insurance contracts — — 59 54 Pooled investment funds 53 51 39 46 Other 1 1 2 — Total 100 % 100 % 100 % 100 % Our investment objective for defined benefit plan assets is to meet the plans’ benefit obligations, while minimizing the potential for future required plan contributions. Our United States plans comprise 90 percent of the worldwide pension assets. In general, the investment strategies focus on asset class diversification, liquidity to meet benefit payments and an appropriate balance of long-term investment return and risk. Target ranges for asset allocations are determined by dynamically matching the actuarial projections of the plans’ future liabilities and benefit payments with expected long-term rates of return on the assets, taking into account investment return volatility and correlations across asset classes. For 2016, the target in “return-seeking assets” is 40 percent and 60 percent in fixed income. Plan assets are diversified across several investment managers and are invested in liquid funds that are selected to track broad market indices. Investment risk is carefully controlled with plan assets rebalanced to target allocations on a periodic basis and continual monitoring of investment managers’ performance relative to the investment guidelines established with each investment manager. Our international plans comprise 10 percent of the worldwide pension assets. Asset allocations are developed on a country-specific basis. Our investment strategy is to cover pension obligations with insurance contracts or to employ independent managers to invest the assets. The fair values of our pension plan assets at October 31, 2016 by asset category are in the table below: United States International Total Level 1 Level 2 Level 3 Total Level 1 Level 2 Level 3 Cash $ 896 $ 896 $ — $ — $ 798 $ 798 $ — $ — Money market funds 2,471 2,471 — — — — — — Equity securities: — Basic materials 2,144 2,144 — — — — — — Consumer goods 3,457 3,457 — — — — — — Financial 5,930 5,930 — — — — — — Healthcare 3,344 3,344 — — — — — — Industrial goods 2,671 2,671 — — — — — — Technology 3,490 3,490 — — — — — — Utilities 857 857 — — — — — — Mutual funds 27,220 27,220 — — — — — — Fixed income securities: U.S. Government 38,466 6,888 31,578 — — — — — Corporate 63,077 — 63,077 — — — — — Other 3,403 — 3,403 — — — — — Other types of investments: — Insurance contracts — — — — 20,927 — — 20,927 Real estate collective funds 20,402 — — 20,402 — — — — Pooled investment funds 155,247 — 155,247 — 13,879 — 13,879 — Other 792 792 — — — — — — $ 333,867 $ 60,160 $ 253,305 $ 20,402 $ 35,604 $ 798 $ 13,879 $ 20,927 The fair values of our pension plan assets at October 31, 2015 by asset category are in the table below: United States International Total Level 1 Level 2 Level 3 Total Level 1 Level 2 Level 3 Cash $ 1,781 $ 1,781 $ — $ — $ 8 $ 8 $ — $ — Money market funds 4,286 4,286 — — — — — — Equity securities: Basic materials 2,705 2,705 — — — — — — Consumer goods 4,173 4,173 — — — — — — Financial 6,989 6,989 — — — — — — Healthcare 3,436 3,436 — — — — — — Industrial goods 3,105 3,105 — — — — — — Technology 4,080 4,080 — — — — — — Utilities 822 822 — — — — — — Mutual funds 28,112 28,112 — — — — — — Fixed income securities: U.S. Government 29,219 7,276 21,943 — — — — — Corporate 54,224 — 54,224 — — — — — Other 1,546 — 1,546 — — — — — Other types of investments: Insurance contracts — — — — 20,432 — — 20,432 Real estate collective funds 18,827 — — 18,827 — — — — Pooled investment funds 131,347 — 131,347 — 17,033 — 17,033 — Other 668 668 — — — — — — $ 295,320 $ 67,433 $ 209,060 $ 18,827 $ 37,473 $ 8 $ 17,033 $ 20,432 These investment funds did not own a significant number of shares of Nordson Corporation common stock for any year presented. The inputs and methodology used to measure fair value of plan assets are consistent with those described in Note 12. Following are the valuation methodologies used to measure these assets: • Money market funds - Money market funds are public investment vehicles that are valued with a net asset value of one dollar. This is a quoted price in an active market and is classified as Level 1. • Equity securities - Common stocks are valued at the closing price reported on the active market on which the individual securities are traded and are classified as Level 1. Mutual funds are valued at the net asset values of the shares at year-end, as determined by the closing price reported on the active market on which the individual securities are traded and are classified as Level 1. • Fixed income securities - U.S. Treasury bills reflect the closing price on the active market in which the securities are traded and are classified as Level 1. Securities of U.S. agencies are valued using bid evaluations and a classified as Level 2. Corporate fixed income securities are valued using evaluated prices, such as dealer quotes, bids and offers and are therefore classified as Level 2. • Insurance contracts - Insurance contracts are investments with various insurance companies. The contract value represents the best estimate of fair value. These contracts do not hold any specific assets. These investments are classified as Level 3. • Real estate collective funds – These funds are valued at the estimated fair value of the underlying properties. Estimated fair value is calculated using a combination of key inputs, such as revenue and expense growth rates, terminal capitalization rates and discount rates. These investments are classified as Level 3. • Pooled investment funds - These are public investment vehicles valued using the net asset value. The net asset value is based on the value of the assets owned by the plan, less liabilities. These investments are not quoted on an active exchange and are classified as Level 2. The following tables present an analysis of changes during the years ended October 31, 2016 and 2015 in Level 3 plan assets, by plan asset class, for U.S. and International pension plans using significant unobservable inputs to measure fair value: Fair Value Measurements Using Significant Unobservable Inputs (Level 3) Real estate collective funds Insurance contracts Total Beginning balance at October 31, 2015 $ 18,827 $ 20,432 $ 39,259 Actual return on plan assets: Assets held, end of year 1,720 1,683 3,403 Assets sold during the period 49 — 49 Purchases — 2,799 2,799 Sales (194 ) (2,140 ) (2,334 ) Foreign currency translation — (1,847 ) (1,847 ) Ending balance at October 31, 2016 $ 20,402 $ 20,927 $ 41,329 Fair Value Measurements Using Significant Unobservable Inputs (Level 3) Real estate collective funds Insurance contracts Total Beginning balance at October 31, 2014 $ 16,495 $ 23,174 $ 39,669 Actual return on plan assets: Assets held, end of year 2,469 724 3,193 Assets sold during the period 36 7 43 Purchases — 3,769 3,769 Sales (173 ) (5,763 ) (5,936 ) Foreign currency translation — (1,479 ) (1,479 ) Ending balance at October 31, 2015 $ 18,827 $ 20,432 $ 39,259 Contributions to pension plans in 2017 are estimated to be approximately $18,000. Retiree pension benefit payments, which reflect expected future service, are anticipated to be paid as follows: Year United States International 2017 $ 13,103 $ 1,456 2018 14,145 2,208 2019 15,347 3,815 2020 16,616 2,423 2021 17,925 2,588 2022-2026 109,799 16,433 Other postretirement plans - We sponsor an unfunded postretirement health care benefit plan covering certain of our United States employees. Employees hired after January 1, 2002, are not eligible to participate in this plan. For eligible retirees under the age of 65 who enroll in the plan, the plan is contributory in nature, with retiree contributions in the form of premiums that are adjusted annually. For eligible retirees age 65 and older who enroll in the plan, the plan delivers a benefit in the form of a Health Reimbursement Account (HRA), which retirees use for eligible reimbursable expenses, including premiums paid for purchase of a Medicare supplement plan or other out-of-pocket medical expenses such as deductibles or co-pays. A reconciliation of the benefit obligations, accrued benefit cost and the amount recognized in financial statements for other postretirement plans is as follows: United States International 2016 2015 2016 2015 Change in benefit obligation: Benefit obligation at beginning of year $ 68,315 $ 69,479 $ 524 $ 897 Service cost 849 979 16 29 Interest cost 2,923 2,946 23 35 Participant contributions 446 412 — — Foreign currency exchange rate change — — (14 ) (111 ) Actuarial (gain) loss 1,818 (3,677 ) 81 (321 ) Benefits paid (2,447 ) (1,824 ) (7 ) (5 ) Benefit obligation at end of year $ 71,904 $ 68,315 $ 623 $ 524 Change in plan assets: Beginning fair value of plan assets $ — $ — $ — $ — Company contributions 2,001 1,412 7 5 Participant contributions 446 412 — — Benefits paid (2,447 ) (1,824 ) (7 ) (5 ) Ending fair value of plan assets $ — $ — $ — $ — Funded status at end of year $ (71,904 ) $ (68,315 ) $ (623 ) $ (524 ) Amounts recognized in financial statements: Accrued benefit liability $ (2,123 ) $ (2,142 ) $ (7 ) $ (7 ) Long-term postretirement obligations (69,781 ) (66,173 ) (616 ) (517 ) Total amount recognized in financial statements $ (71,904 ) $ (68,315 ) $ (623 ) $ (524 ) United States International 2016 2015 2016 2015 Amounts recognized in accumulated other comprehensive (gain) loss: Net actuarial (gain) loss $ 18,786 $ 17,652 $ (265 ) $ (379 ) Prior service credit (306 ) (573 ) — — Accumulated other comprehensive (gain) loss $ 18,480 $ 17,079 $ (265 ) $ (379 ) Amounts expected to be recognized during next fiscal year: Amortization of net actuarial (gain) loss $ 917 $ 847 $ (17 ) $ (25 ) Amortization of prior service cost (credit) (164 ) (267 ) — — Total $ 753 $ 580 $ (17 ) $ (25 ) The following table summarizes the changes in accumulated other comprehensive (gain) loss: United States International 2016 2015 2016 2015 Balance at beginning of year $ 17,079 $ 21,422 $ (379 ) $ (86 ) Net (gain) loss arising during the year 1,818 (3,677 ) 81 (321 ) Net gain (loss) recognized during the year (684 ) (1,104 ) 25 — Prior service credit recognized during the year 267 438 — — Exchange rate effect during the year — — 8 28 Balance at end of year $ 18,480 $ 17,079 $ (265 ) $ (379 ) Net postretirement benefit costs include the following components: United States International 2016 2015 2014 2016 2015 2014 Service cost $ 849 $ 979 $ 1,037 $ 16 $ 29 $ 28 Interest cost 2,923 2,946 3,062 23 35 38 Amortization of prior service credit (267 ) (438 ) (449 ) — — — Amortization of net actuarial (gain) loss 684 1,104 1,435 (24 ) — (13 ) Total benefit cost $ 4,189 $ 4,591 $ 5,085 $ 15 $ 64 $ 53 The weighted average assumptions used in the valuation of postretirement benefits were as follows: United States International 2016 2015 2014 2016 2015 2014 Assumptions used to determine benefit obligations at October 31: Discount rate 4.05 % 4.50 % 4.40 % 3.40 % 4.35 % 4.25 % Health care cost trend rate 3.63 3.72 3.93 6.13 6.31 6.48 Rate to which health care cost trend rate is assumed to decline (ultimate trend rate) 3.24 3.27 3.41 3.50 3.50 3.50 Year the rate reaches the ultimate trend rate 2026 2025 2024 2031 2031 2031 Assumption used to determine net benefit costs for the years ended October 31: Discount rate 4.50 % 4.40 % 4.80 % 4.35 % 4.25 % 4.95 % The weighted average health care trend rates reflect expected increases in the Company’s portion of the obligation. Net actuarial gains or losses are amortized to expense on a plan-by-plan basis when they exceed the accounting corridor, which is set at 10% of the greater of the plan assets or benefit obligations. Gains or losses outside of the corridor are subject to amortization over an average employee future service period that differs by plan. If substantially all of the plan’s participants are no longer actively accruing benefits, the average life expectancy is used. Similar to the changes in the discount rate approach discussed for the pension plans above, beginning in 2017 we elected to use an approach that discounts the individual expected cash flows underlying interest and service costs using the applicable spot rates derived from the yield curve used to determine the benefit obligation to the relevant projected cash flows. The spot rates used to determine service and interest costs ranged from 3.2 percent to 3.3 percent for the postretirement benefit plans. Based on current economic conditions, the Company estimates that the service cost and interest cost in 2017 will be reduced by approximately $100 and $500, respectively. The Company has accounted for this change in estimate that is inseparable from a change in accounting principle on a prospective basis. A one-percentage point change in the assumed health care cost trend rate would have the following effects. Bracketed numbers represent decreases in expense and obligation amounts. United States International 1% Point Increase 1% Point Decrease 1% Point Increase 1% Point Decrease Health care trend rate: Effect on total service and interest cost components in 2016 $ 628 $ (495 ) $ 10 $ (8 ) Effect on postretirement obligation as of October 31, 2016 $ 11,024 $ (8,836 ) $ 146 $ (113 ) Contributions to postretirement plans in 2017 are estimated to be approximately $2,100. Retiree postretirement benefit payments are anticipated to be paid as follows: Year United States International 2017 $ 2,123 $ 7 2018 2,310 10 2019 2,442 11 2020 2,663 12 2021 2,904 11 2022-2026 17,542 84

Income Taxes

Income Taxes	12 Months Ended
	Oct. 31, 2016
Income Tax Disclosure [Abstract]
Income Taxes	Note 8 — Income taxes Income tax expense includes the following: 2016 2015 2014 Current: U.S. federal $ 44,156 $ 36,875 $ 52,985 State and local 2,256 1,623 1,900 Foreign 53,836 49,153 47,366 Total current 100,248 87,651 102,251 Deferred: U.S. federal (2,334 ) 4,950 8,695 State and local 563 1,031 (1,635 ) Foreign (1,826 ) (3,881 ) (3,571 ) Total deferred (3,597 ) 2,100 3,489 $ 96,651 $ 89,751 $ 105,740 Earnings before income taxes of domestic operations, which are calculated after intercompany profit eliminations, were $156,723, $140,044 and $184,894 in 2016, 2015 and 2014, respectively. On December 18, 2015, the Protecting Americans from Tax Hikes Act of 2015 was enacted which retroactively reinstated the Federal Research and Development Tax Credit (Federal R&D Tax Credit) as of January 1, 2015, and made it permanent. As a result, our income tax provision for 2016 includes a discrete tax benefit of $2,200 related to 2015. The tax rate for 2016 also includes a discrete tax benefit of $6,154 related to dividends paid from previously taxed foreign earnings generated prior to 2015, and a benefit of $2,682 related to the effective settlement of a tax exam. On December 19, 2014, the Tax Increase Prevention Act of 2014 was enacted which retroactively reinstated the Federal Research and Development Tax Credit (Federal R&D Tax Credit) from January 1, 2014 to December 31, 2014 and extended certain other tax provisions. As a result, our income tax provision for 2015 included discrete tax benefits of $2,486 primarily related to 2014. A reconciliation of the U.S. statutory federal rate to the worldwide consolidated effective tax rate follows: 2016 2015 2014 Statutory federal income tax rate 35.00 % 35.00 % 35.00 % Domestic Production Deduction (1.43 ) (1.47 ) (1.74 ) Foreign tax rate variances, net of foreign tax credits (4.59 ) (3.25 ) (3.42 ) State and local taxes, net of federal income tax benefit 0.50 0.43 0.05 Amounts related to prior years (1.20 ) (1.04 ) (0.24 ) Tax benefit from previously taxed dividends paid (1.67 ) — — Other – net (0.38 ) 0.16 0.35 Effective tax rate 26.23 % 29.83 % 30.00 % The Domestic Production Deduction, enacted by the American Jobs Creation Act of 2004, allows a deduction with respect to income from certain United States manufacturing activities. Earnings before income taxes of international operations, which are calculated before intercompany profit elimination entries, were $211,771, $160,818 and $167,619 in 2016, 2015 and 2014, respectively. Deferred income taxes are not provided on undistributed earnings of international subsidiaries that are intended to be permanently invested in their operations. These undistributed earnings represent the post-income tax earnings under U.S. GAAP not adjusted for previously taxed income which aggregated approximately $757,501 and $712,913 at October 31, 2016 and 2015, respectively. Should these earnings be distributed, applicable foreign tax credits, distributions of previously taxed income, and utilization of other attributes would substantially offset taxes due upon the distribution. It is not practical to estimate the amount of additional taxes that might be payable on such undistributed earnings. At October 31, 2016 and 2015, total unrecognized tax benefits were $3,336 and $6,258, respectively. The amounts that, if recognized, would impact the effective tax rate were $2,775 and $5,650 at October 31, 2016 and 2015, respectively. During 2016, unrecognized tax benefits related primarily to foreign positions and, as recognized, a substantial portion of the gross unrecognized tax benefits were offset against assets recorded in the Consolidated Balance Sheet. A reconciliation of the beginning and ending amount of unrecognized tax benefits for 2016, 2015 and 2014 is as follows: 2016 2015 2014 Balance at beginning of year $ 6,258 $ 5,812 $ 5,717 Additions based on tax positions related to the current year 522 288 196 Additions for tax positions of prior years 310 331 319 Reductions for tax positions of prior years (140 ) (28 ) — Settlements (3,091 ) — (110 ) Lapse of statute of limitations (523 ) (145 ) (310 ) Balance at end of year $ 3,336 $ 6,258 $ 5,812 At October 31, 2016 and 2015, we had accrued interest and penalty expense related to unrecognized tax benefits of $541 and $2,664, respectively. We include interest accrued related to unrecognized tax benefits in interest expense. Penalties, if incurred, would be recognized as other income (expense). We are subject to United States Federal income tax as well as income taxes in numerous state and foreign jurisdictions. We are subject to examination in the U.S. by the Internal Revenue Service (IRS) for the 2013 through 2016 tax years; tax years prior to the 2013 year are closed to further examination by the IRS. Generally, major state and foreign jurisdiction tax years remain open to examination for tax years after 2010. Within the next twelve months, it is reasonably possible that certain statute of limitations periods would expire, which could result in a minimal decrease in our unrecognized tax benefits. Significant components of deferred tax assets and liabilities are as follows: 2016 2015 Deferred tax assets: Employee benefits $ 93,837 $ 84,651 Other accruals not currently deductible for taxes 16,861 17,259 Tax credit and loss carryforwards 11,111 9,242 Inventory adjustments 7,915 6,591 Total deferred tax assets 129,724 117,743 Valuation allowance (8,304 ) (6,768 ) Total deferred tax assets 121,420 110,975 Deferred tax liabilities: Depreciation and amortization 171,209 171,234 Other - net 1,366 196 Total deferred tax liabilities 172,575 171,430 Net deferred tax liabilities $ (51,155 ) $ (60,455 ) At October 31, 2016, we had $4,112 of tax credit carryforwards of which $103 will expire in 2017 through 2022, and $4,009 of which has an indefinite carryforward period. We also had $5,273 Federal, $73,809 state and $16,121 foreign operating loss carryforwards, of which $79,616 will expire in 2017 through 2036, and $15,587 of which has an indefinite carryforward period. The net change in the valuation allowance was an increase of $1,537 in 2016 and a decrease of $904 in 2015. The valuation allowance of $8,304 at October 31, 2016, related primarily to tax credits and loss carryforwards that may expire before being realized. We continue to assess the need for valuation allowances against deferred tax assets based on determinations of whether it is more likely than not that deferred tax benefits will be realized.

Notes Payable

Notes Payable	12 Months Ended
	Oct. 31, 2016
Debt Disclosure [Abstract]
Notes Payable	Note 9 — Notes payable Bank lines of credit and notes payable are summarized as follows: 2016 2015 Maximum borrowings under bank lines of credit (all foreign banks) $ 61,519 $ 45,102 Outstanding notes payable (all foreign bank debt) 2,141 1,108 Weighted-average interest rate on notes payable 4.35 % 2.75 % Unused bank lines of credit $ 59,378 $ 43,994 In 2014, we entered into a 364-day unsecured credit facility with PNC Bank National Association. In August 2014, we borrowed $100,000 under this facility to partially fund the Avalon acquisition. In January 2015, we amended the agreement and borrowed an additional $50,000 to fund daily operations. In April 2015, we paid down $100,000 of the $150,000 outstanding. In May 2015, we paid down the remaining $50,000 outstanding.

Long-Term Debt

Long-Term Debt	12 Months Ended
	Oct. 31, 2016
Debt Disclosure [Abstract]
Long-Term Debt	Note 10 — Long-term debt A summary of long-term debt is as follows: 2016 2015 Revolving credit agreement, due 2020 $ 244,680 $ 457,025 Senior notes, due 2017-2025 200,000 200,000 Senior notes, due 2019-2027 100,000 100,000 Term loan, due 2018-2020 200,000 200,000 Euro loan, due 2019 79,389 77,042 Euro loan, due 2016 — 11,501 Private shelf facility, due 2017-2026 157,222 67,778 Development loans, due 2017-2026 1,344 1,467 Other 11 672 982,646 1,115,485 Less current maturities 38,093 22,842 Long-term maturities $ 944,553 $ 1,092,643 Revolving credit agreement — This $600,000 unsecured multi-currency revolving credit agreement is with a group of banks and expires in February 2020. Payment of quarterly fees is required. The interest rate is variable based upon the LIBOR rate. The weighted average interest rate for borrowings under this agreement was 1.53 percent at October 31, 2016. Senior notes, due 2017-2025 — These fixed-rate notes entered into in 2012 with a group of insurance companies had a remaining weighted-average life of 4.51 years. The weighted-average interest rate at October 31, 2016 was 2.93 percent. Senior notes, due 2019-2027 — These fixed-rate notes entered into in 2015 with a group of insurance companies had a remaining weighted-average life of 7.24 years. The weighted-average interest rate at October 31, 2016 was 3.04 percent. Term loan, due 2018-2020 — In 2015, we entered into a $200,000 term loan facility with a group of banks. The interest rate is variable based upon the LIBOR rate. $100,000 is due in three years with a weighted-average interest rate of 1.53 percent and $100,000 is due in five years with a weighted-average interest rate of 1.63 percent. Euro loan, due 2019 — This Euro denominated loan was entered into in 2015 with Bank of America Merrill Lynch International Limited. It can be extended by one year at the end of the third and fourth anniversaries. The loan was amended in 2016 to extend the term by one year and increase the principal amount. The interest rate is variable based upon the EUR LIBOR rate. The weighted average interest rate at October 31, 2016 was 1.00 percent. Euro loan, due 2016 — This Euro denominated loan was entered into in 2013 with The Bank of Tokyo-Mitsubishi UFJ, Ltd. It could be extended by one year at the end of the third and fourth anniversaries. The interest rate was variable based upon the EUR LIBOR rate. We paid down the remaining balance of the loan in 2016. Private shelf facility — In 2011, we entered into a $150,000 three-year Private Shelf Note agreement with New York Life Investment Management LLC (NYLIM). The amount of the facility was increased to $180,000 in 2015, and then increased to $200,000 in 2016. Borrowings under the agreement may be up to 12 years and are unsecured. The interest rate on each borrowing is fixed based upon the market rate at the borrowing date or is variable based upon the LIBOR rate. At October 31, 2016, the amount outstanding under this facility was at fixed rates of 2.21 percent and 2.56 percent and at variable rates of 1.78 percent and 2.12 percent. Development loans, due 2011-2026 — These fixed-rate loans with the State of Ohio and Cuyahoga County, Ohio were issued in 2011 in connection with the construction of our corporate headquarters building and are payable in monthly installments over 15 years beginning in 2011. The interest rate on the State of Ohio loan is 3.00 percent, and the interest rate on the Cuyahoga County loan is 3.50 percent. Annual maturities — The annual maturities of long-term debt for the five years subsequent to October 31, 2016, are as follows: $38,093 in 2017; $126,587 in 2018; and $108,123 in 2019; $413,418 in 2020 and $38,187 in 2021.

Leases

Leases	12 Months Ended
	Oct. 31, 2016
Leases [Abstract]
Leases	Note 11 — Leases We have lease commitments expiring at various dates, principally for manufacturing, warehouse and office space, automobiles and office equipment. Many leases contain renewal options and some contain purchase options and residual guarantees. Rent expense for all operating leases was approximately $18,047, $15,721 and $15,135 in 2016, 2015 and 2014, respectively. Amortization of assets recorded under capital leases is recorded in depreciation expense. Assets held under capitalized leases and included in property, plant and equipment are as follows: 2016 2015 Transportation equipment $ 15,991 $ 15,614 Other 8,240 10,070 Total capitalized leases 24,231 25,684 Accumulated amortization (10,235 ) (10,743 ) Net capitalized leases $ 13,996 $ 14,941 At October 31, 2016, future minimum lease payments under non-cancelable capitalized and operating leases are as follows: Capitalized Leases Operating Leases Year: 2017 $ 5,966 $ 13,725 2018 4,077 9,559 2019 2,258 8,279 2020 899 5,965 2021 647 4,742 Later years 5,383 11,295 Total minimum lease payments 19,230 $ 53,565 Less amount representing executory costs 1,722 Net minimum lease payments 17,508 Less amount representing interest 3,350 Present value of net minimum lease payments 14,158 Less current portion 4,444 Long-term obligations at October 31, 2016 $ 9,714

Fair Value Measurements

Fair Value Measurements	12 Months Ended
	Oct. 31, 2016
Fair Value Disclosures [Abstract]
Fair Value Measurements	Note 12 — Fair value measurements The inputs to the valuation techniques used to measure fair value are classified into the following categories: Level 1: Quoted market prices in active markets for identical assets or liabilities. Level 2: Observable market based inputs or unobservable inputs that are corroborated by market data. Level 3: Unobservable inputs that are not corroborated by market data. The following table presents the classification of our assets and liabilities measured at fair value on a recurring basis at October 31, 2016: Total Level 1 Level 2 Level 3 Assets: Foreign currency forward contracts (a) $ 2,805 $ — $ 2,805 $ — Total assets at fair value $ 2,805 $ — $ 2,805 $ — Liabilities: Deferred compensation plans (b) $ 9,837 $ — $ 9,837 $ — Foreign currency forward contracts (a) 2,844 — 2,844 — Total liabilities at fair value $ 12,681 $ — $ 12,681 $ — (a) We enter into foreign currency forward contracts to reduce the risk of foreign currency exposures resulting from receivables, payables, intercompany receivables, intercompany payables and loans denominated in foreign currencies. Foreign exchange contracts are valued using market exchange rates. These foreign exchange contracts are not designated as hedges. (b) Executive officers and other highly compensated employees may defer up to 100 percent of their salary and annual cash incentive compensation and for executive officers, up to 90 percent of their long-term incentive compensation, into various non-qualified deferred compensation plans. Deferrals can be allocated to various market performance measurement funds. Changes in the value of compensation deferred under these plans are recognized each period based on the fair value of the underlying measurement funds. Fair value disclosures related to goodwill and indefinite-lived intangible assets are disclosed in Note 6.

Financial Instruments

Financial Instruments	12 Months Ended
	Oct. 31, 2016
Investments All Other Investments [Abstract]
Financial Instruments	Note 13 — Financial instruments We operate internationally and enter into intercompany transactions denominated in foreign currencies. Consequently, we are subject to market risk arising from exchange rate movements between the dates foreign currency transactions occur and the dates they are settled. We regularly use foreign currency forward contracts to reduce our risks related to most of these transactions. These contracts usually have maturities of 90 days or less and generally require us to exchange foreign currencies for U.S. dollars at maturity, at rates stated in the contracts. These contracts are not designated as hedging instruments under U.S. GAAP. Accordingly, the changes in the fair value of the foreign currency forward contracts are recognized in each accounting period in “other – net” on the Consolidated Statement of Income together with the transaction gain or loss from the related balance sheet position. In 2016, we recognized net gains of $2,317 on foreign currency forward contracts and net losses of $312 from the change in fair value of balance sheet positions. In 2015, we recognized net losses of $3,866 on foreign currency forward contracts and net gains of $3,862 from the change in fair value of balance sheet positions. In 2014, we recognized net losses of $826 on foreign currency forward contracts and net gains of $348 from the change in fair value of balance sheet positions. The following table summarizes, by currency, the contracts outstanding at October 31, 2016 and 2015: Sell Buy Notional Amounts Fair Market Value Notional Amounts Fair Market Value October 31, 2016 contract amounts: Euro $ 107,860 $ 105,635 $ 51,377 $ 50,495 Pound sterling 36,692 36,125 37,473 36,302 Japanese yen 31,844 31,000 23,998 23,185 Australian dollar 380 380 8,096 8,095 Hong Kong dollar 1,702 1,702 79,516 79,411 Singapore dollar 1,031 995 12,062 11,735 Others 1,863 1,832 32,511 32,066 Total $ 181,372 $ 177,669 $ 245,033 $ 241,289 October 31, 2015 contract amounts: Euro $ 182,503 $ 180,406 $ 188,021 $ 184,174 Pound sterling 55,234 55,543 37,714 37,513 Japanese yen 17,046 17,067 13,646 13,706 Australian dollar — — 7,120 6,981 Hong Kong dollar — — 59,734 59,739 Singapore dollar 858 857 11,519 11,561 Others 3,018 2,993 29,744 29,674 Total $ 258,659 $ 256,866 $ 347,498 $ 343,348 We also use intercompany foreign currency transactions of a long-term investment nature to hedge the value of investment in wholly-owned subsidiaries. For hedges of the net investment in foreign operations, realized and unrealized gains and losses are shown in the cumulative translation adjustment account included in total comprehensive income. For 2016 and 2015, net gains of $2,439 and $427, respectively, were included in the cumulative translation adjustment account related to foreign denominated fixed-rate debt designated as a hedge of net investment in foreign operations. We are exposed to credit-related losses in the event of nonperformance by counterparties to financial instruments. These financial instruments include cash deposits and foreign currency forward contracts. We periodically monitor the credit ratings of these counterparties in order to minimize our exposure. Our customers represent a wide variety of industries and geographic regions. As of October 31, 2016, there were no significant concentrations of credit risk. The carrying amounts and fair values of financial instruments, other than receivables and accounts payable, are shown in the table below. The carrying values of receivables and accounts payable approximate fair value due to the short-term nature of these instruments. 2016 2015 Carrying Amount Fair Value Carrying Amount Fair Value Cash and cash equivalents $ 67,239 $ 67,239 $ 50,268 $ 50,268 Notes payable 2,141 2,141 1,108 1,108 Long-term debt (including current portion) 982,646 992,060 1,115,485 1,113,140 Foreign currency forward contracts (net) (39 ) (39 ) (2,356 ) (2,356 ) We used the following methods and assumptions in estimating the fair value of financial instruments: • Cash, cash equivalents and notes payable are valued at their carrying amounts due to the relatively short period to maturity of the instruments. • Long-term debt is valued by discounting future cash flows at currently available rates for borrowing arrangements with similar terms and conditions, which are considered to be Level 2 inputs under the fair value hierarchy. • Foreign currency forward contracts are estimated using quoted exchange rates, which are considered to be Level 2 inputs under the fair value hierarchy.

Capital Shares

Capital Shares	12 Months Ended
	Oct. 31, 2016
Equity [Abstract]
Capital Shares	Note 14 — Capital shares Preferred — We have authorized 10,000 Series A convertible preferred shares without par value. No preferred shares were outstanding in 2016, 2015 or 2014. Common — We have 160,000 authorized common shares without par value. At October 31, 2016 and 2015, there were 98,023 common shares issued. At October 31, 2016 and 2015, the number of outstanding common shares, net of treasury shares, was 57,307 and 57,358, respectively. Common shares repurchased as part of publicly announced programs during 2016, 2015 and 2014 were as follows: Number Total Average Year of Shares Amount per Share 2016 447 $ 31,877 $ 71.37 2015 5,360 $ 381,598 $ 71.19 2014 2,224 $ 163,584 $ 73.55

Stock-Based Compensation

Stock-Based Compensation	12 Months Ended
	Oct. 31, 2016
Disclosure Of Compensation Related Costs Sharebased Payments [Abstract]
Stock-Based Compensation	Note 15 — Stock-based compensation During the 2013 Annual Meeting of Shareholders, our shareholders approved the 2012 Stock Incentive and Award Plan (the “2012 Plan”). The 2012 Plan provides for the granting of stock options, stock appreciation rights, restricted stock, performance shares, stock purchase rights, stock equivalent units, cash awards and other stock or performance-based incentives. A maximum of 2,900 common shares is available for grant under the Plan. Stock options — Nonqualified or incentive stock options may be granted to our employees and directors. Generally, options granted to employees may be exercised beginning one year from the date of grant at a rate not exceeding 25 percent per year and expire 10 years from the date of grant. For grants made prior to November 2012, vesting ceases upon retirement, death and disability, and unvested shares are forfeited. For grants made during or after November 2012, in the event of termination of employment due to early retirement or normal retirement at age 65, options granted within 12 months prior to termination are forfeited, and vesting continues post retirement for all other unvested options granted. In the event of disability or death, all unvested stock options fully vest. Termination for any other reason results in forfeiture of unvested options and vested options in certain circumstances. The amortized cost of options is accelerated if the retirement eligibility date occurs before the normal vesting date. Option exercises are satisfied through the issuance of treasury shares on a first-in, first-out basis. We recognized compensation expense related to stock options of $7,874, $8,772 and $10,251 for 2016, 2015 and 2014, respectively. The increase in the 2014 expense was primarily related to accelerated amortization of the cost of options. The following table summarizes activity related to stock options during 2016: Number of Options Weighted˗Average Exercise Price Per Share Aggregate Intrinsic Value Weighted˗Average Remaining Term Outstanding at October 31, 2015 1,759 $ 50.74 Granted 490 $ 70.91 Exercised (333 ) $ 35.12 Forfeited or expired (35 ) $ 69.23 Outstanding at October 31, 2016 1,881 $ 58.41 $ 78,461 6.4 years Vested at October 31, 2016 or expected to vest 1,861 $ 58.27 $ 77,925 6.4 years Exercisable at October 31, 2016 996 $ 45.90 $ 54,031 4.7 years Summarized information on currently outstanding options follows: Range of Exercise Price $14 - $28 $29 - $44 $45 - $81 Number outstanding 236 434 1,211 Weighted-average remaining contractual life, in years 2.4 4.4 7.9 Weighted-average exercise price $ 22.68 $ 41.49 $ 71.44 Number exercisable 236 434 326 Weighted-average exercise price $ 22.68 $ 41.49 $ 68.53 As of October 31, 2016, there was $5,498 of total unrecognized compensation cost related to nonvested stock options. That cost is expected to be amortized over a weighted average period of approximately 1.6 years. The Black-Scholes option valuation model was developed for use in estimating the fair value of traded options that have no vesting restrictions and are fully transferable. Option valuation models require the input of highly subjective assumptions, including the expected stock price volatility. The fair value of each option grant was estimated at the date of grant using the Black-Scholes option-pricing model with the following assumptions: 2016 2015 2014 Expected volatility 29.1%-30.4% 30.3%-39.5% 40.1%˗44.7% Expected dividend yield 1.54% 1.06%-1.10% 0.98%˗1.03% Risk-free interest rate 1.78%-1.90% 1.57%˗1.85% 1.51%˗1.79% Expected life of the option (in years) 5.4-6.2 5.4˗6.1 5.4˗6.1 The weighted-average expected volatility used to value options granted in 2016, 2015 and 2014 was 29.6 percent, 34.3 percent and 44.5 percent, respectively. Historical information was the primary basis for the selection of the expected volatility, expected dividend yield and the expected lives of the options. The risk-free interest rate was selected based upon yields of United States Treasury issues with terms equal to the expected life of the option being valued. The weighted average grant date fair value of stock options granted during 2016, 2015 and 2014 was $18.23, $24.63 and $27.92, respectively. The total intrinsic value of options exercised during 2016, 2015 and 2014 was $17,271, $10,406 and $17,223, respectively. Cash received from the exercise of stock options for 2016, 2015 and 2014 was $11,476, $5,372 and $7,013, respectively. The tax benefit realized from tax deductions from exercises for 2016, 2015 and 2014 was $3,476, $3,661 and $6,385, respectively. Restricted shares and restricted share units — We may grant restricted shares and/or restricted share units to our employees and directors. These shares or units may not be transferred for a designated period of time (generally one to three years) defined at the date of grant. For employee recipients, in the event of termination of employment due to early retirement, restricted shares granted within 12 months prior to termination are forfeited, and other restricted shares vest on a pro-rata basis. In the event of termination of employment due to normal retirement at age 65, restricted shares granted within 12 months prior to termination are forfeited, and, for other restricted shares, the restriction period will lapse and the shares will vest and be transferable. Restrictions lapse in the event of a recipient’s disability or death. Termination for any other reason prior to the lapse of any restrictions results in forfeiture of the shares. For non-employee directors, all restrictions lapse in the event of disability or death. Termination of service as a director for any other reason within one year of date of grant results in a pro-rata vesting of shares or units. As shares or units are issued, deferred stock-based compensation equivalent to the fair market value on the date of grant is expensed over the vesting period. Tax benefits arising from the lapse of restrictions are recognized when realized and credited to capital in excess of stated value. The following table summarizes activity related to restricted shares during 2016: Number of Shares Weighted˗Average Grant Date Fair Value Per Share Restricted at October 31, 2015 53 $ 73.23 Granted 30 $ 70.80 Vested (23 ) $ 69.17 Restricted at October 31, 2016 60 $ 73.56 As of October 31, 2016, there was $2,115 of unrecognized compensation cost related to restricted shares. The cost is expected to be amortized over a weighted average period of 1.7 years. The amount charged to expense related to restricted shares was $1,963, $1,840 and $1,784 in 2016, 2015 and 2014, respectively. These amounts included common share dividends of $60, $51, and $52 in 2016, 2015 and 2014, respectively. The following table summarizes activity related to restricted share units in 2016: Number of Units Weighted˗Average Grant Date Fair Value Restricted share units at October 31, 2015 0 $ — Granted 13 $ 72.01 Vested (13 ) $ 72.01 Restricted share units at October 31, 2016 0 $ — As of October 31, 2016, there was no remaining expense to be recognized related to outstanding restricted share units. The amount charged to expense related to restricted share units during 2016, 2015 and 2014 was $974, $972 and $890, respectively. Deferred directors’ compensation — Non-employee directors may defer all or part of their cash and equity-based compensation until retirement. Cash compensation may be deferred as cash or as share equivalent units. Deferred cash amounts are recorded as liabilities, and share equivalent units are recorded as equity. Additional share equivalent units are earned when common share dividends are declared. The following table summarizes activity related to director deferred compensation share equivalent units during 2016: Number of Shares Weighted˗Average Grant Date Fair Value Per Share Outstanding at October 31, 2015 100 $ 36.76 Deferrals 1 $ 78.59 Restricted stock units vested 8 $ 72.09 Dividend equivalents 1 $ 77.95 Distributions (11 ) $ 26.33 Outstanding at October 31, 2016 99 $ 41.72 The amount charged to expense related to director deferred compensation was $158, $91 and $101 in 2016, 2015 and 2014, respectively. Performance share incentive awards — Executive officers and selected other key employees are eligible to receive common share-based incentive awards. Payouts, in the form of unrestricted common shares, vary based on the degree to which corporate financial performance exceeds predetermined threshold, target and maximum performance levels over three-year performance periods. No payout will occur unless certain threshold performance measures are exceeded. The amount of compensation expense is based upon current performance projections for each three-year period and the percentage of the requisite service that has been rendered. The calculations are also based upon the grant date fair value determined using the closing market price of our common shares at the grant date, reduced by the implied value of dividends not to be paid. This value was $67.69 per share for 2016, $76.48 per share for 2015 and $69.25 per share for 2014. The amounts charged to expense for executive officers and selected other key employees in 2016, 2015 and 2014 were $7,083, $3,459 and $4,304, respectively. The cumulative amount recorded in shareholders’ equity at October 31, 2016, and 2015 was $10,951 and $7,561, respectively. Deferred compensation — Our executive officers and other highly compensated employees may elect to defer up to 100 percent of their base pay and cash incentive compensation and, for executive officers, up to 90 percent of their performance share incentive award payout each year. Additional share units are credited for quarterly dividends paid on our common shares. Expense related to dividends paid under this plan was $219, $179 and $129 for 2016, 2015 and 2014, respectively. Shares reserved for future issuance — At October 31, 2016, there were 2,664 of common shares reserved for future issuance through the exercise of outstanding options or rights.

Operating Segments and Geograph

Operating Segments and Geographic Area Data	12 Months Ended
	Oct. 31, 2016
Segment Reporting [Abstract]
Operating Segments and Geographic Area Data	Note 16 — Operating segments and geographic area data We conduct business in three primary operating segments: Adhesive Dispensing Systems, Advanced Technology Systems, and Industrial Coating Systems. The composition of segments and measure of segment profitability is consistent with that used by our chief operating decision maker. The primary measure used by the chief operating decision maker for purposes of making decisions about allocating resources to the segments and assessing performance is operating profit, which equals sales less cost of sales and certain operating expenses. Items below the operating profit line of the Consolidated Statement of Income (interest and investment income, interest expense and other income/expense) are excluded from the measure of segment profitability reviewed by our chief operating decision maker and are not presented by operating segment. The accounting policies of the segments are generally the same as those described in Note 1, Significant Accounting Policies. No single customer accounted for 10 percent or more of sales in 2016, 2015 or 2014. The following table presents information about our reportable segments: Adhesive Dispensing Systems Advanced Technology Systems Industrial Coating Systems Corporate Total Year ended October 31, 2016 Net external sales $ 879,573 $ 676,329 $ 253,092 $ — $ 1,808,994 Depreciation 15,229 15,386 3,308 7,320 41,243 Operating profit (loss) 229,143 (a) 159,531 (b) 43,511 (c) (43,754 ) 388,431 Identifiable assets (e) 751,153 1,080,711 140,169 465,424 (d) 2,437,457 Expenditures for long-lived assets 17,407 18,967 17,357 7,120 60,851 Year ended October 31, 2015 Net external sales $ 836,066 $ 593,858 $ 258,742 $ — $ 1,688,666 Depreciation 14,804 13,015 3,194 6,694 37,707 Operating profit (loss) 195,902 (a) 120,940 (b) 41,458 (c) (40,570 ) 317,730 Identifiable assets (e) 734,145 1,021,221 130,421 486,852 (d) 2,372,639 Expenditures for long-lived assets 12,880 36,182 5,112 7,913 62,087 Year ended October 31, 2014 Net external sales $ 899,696 $ 561,784 $ 242,541 $ — $ 1,704,021 Depreciation 15,467 10,433 3,368 5,178 34,446 Operating profit (loss) 229,556 (a) 140,240 (b) 38,117 (c) (40,808 ) 367,105 Identifiable assets (e) 747,063 919,052 130,624 495,676 (d) 2,292,415 Expenditures for long-lived assets 15,886 15,163 4,057 8,468 43,574 (a) Includes $7,800, $7,972 and $1,731 of severance and restructuring costs in 2016, 2015 and 2014, respectively. (b) Includes $1,054, $3,060 and $579 of severance and restructuring costs 2016, 2015 and 2014, respectively. (c) Includes $1,921, $379 and $241 of severance and restructuring costs in 2016, 2015 and 2014, respectively. (d) Corporate assets are principally cash and cash equivalents, deferred income taxes, capital leases, headquarter facilities, the major portion of our enterprise management system, and intangible assets. (e) Operating segment identifiable assets include notes and accounts receivable net of customer advance payments and allowance for doubtful accounts, inventories net of reserves, property, plant and equipment net of accumulated depreciation and goodwill. We have significant sales and long-lived assets in the following geographic areas: 2016 2015 2014 Net external sales United States $ 531,117 $ 529,893 $ 503,776 Americas 124,657 129,325 120,993 Europe 503,869 462,565 494,538 Japan 122,054 107,797 127,057 Asia Pacific 527,297 459,086 457,657 Total net external sales $ 1,808,994 $ 1,688,666 $ 1,704,021 Long-lived assets United States $ 209,959 $ 187,212 $ 159,946 Americas 1,730 1,735 2,451 Europe 23,943 21,231 21,039 Japan 6,408 5,876 5,967 Asia Pacific 31,089 33,886 35,036 Total long-lived assets $ 273,129 $ 249,940 $ 224,439 A reconciliation of total segment operating income to total consolidated income before income taxes is as follows: 2016 2015 2014 Total profit for reportable segments $ 388,431 $ 317,730 $ 367,105 Interest expense (21,322 ) (18,104 ) (15,035 ) Interest and investment income 728 558 581 Other-net 657 678 (138 ) Income before income taxes $ 368,494 $ 300,862 $ 352,513 A reconciliation of total assets for reportable segments to total consolidated assets is as follows: 2016 2015 2014 Total assets for reportable segments $ 2,437,457 $ 2,372,639 $ 2,292,415 Customer advance payments 26,175 22,884 25,578 Eliminations (41,267 ) (35,079 ) (37,863 ) Total consolidated assets $ 2,422,365 $ 2,360,444 $ 2,280,130

Supplemental Information for th

Supplemental Information for the Statement of Cash Flows	12 Months Ended
	Oct. 31, 2016
Supplemental Cash Flow Elements [Abstract]
Supplemental Information for the Statement of Cash Flows	Note 17 — Supplemental information for the statement of cash flows 2016 2015 2014 Cash operating activities: Interest paid $ 23,423 $ 17,312 $ 14,115 Income taxes paid 102,592 72,175 87,797 Non-cash investing and financing activities: Capitalized lease obligations incurred $ 5,639 $ 5,562 $ 8,584 Capitalized lease obligations terminated 1,033 672 864 Shares acquired and issued through exercise of stock options 212 445 —

Quarterly Financial Data (Unaud

Quarterly Financial Data (Unaudited)	12 Months Ended
	Oct. 31, 2016
Quarterly Financial Information Disclosure [Abstract]
Quarterly Financial Data (Unaudited)	Note 18 — Quarterly financial data (unaudited) First Second Third Fourth 2016: Sales $ 372,220 $ 437,592 $ 489,899 $ 509,283 Gross margin 196,907 248,405 273,220 274,967 Net income 41,161 70,601 84,214 75,867 Earnings per share: Basic 0.72 1.24 1.48 1.33 Diluted 0.72 1.23 1.46 1.31 2015: Sales $ 379,008 $ 400,727 $ 462,731 $ 446,200 Gross margin 208,721 221,890 248,492 234,861 Net income 42,885 49,214 69,388 49,624 Earnings per share: Basic 0.69 0.81 1.15 0.84 Diluted 0.69 0.80 1.14 0.84 The sum of the per-share amounts for the four quarters may not always equal the annual per-share amounts due to differences in the average number of shares outstanding during the respective periods. During the fourth quarter of 2016, we recorded pre-tax severance and restructuring costs of $6,411. During the third quarter of 2016, we recorded pre-tax severance and restructuring costs of $1,714 and we recorded other expense of $2,722 related to the reversal of an indemnification asset resulting from the effective settlement of a tax exam. Additionally, our income tax provision for the third quarter included a discrete tax benefit of $1,651 related to the effective settlement of a tax exam. During the second quarter of 2016, we recorded pre-tax severance and restructuring costs of $1,633. Additionally, we recorded other income of $800 related to a favorable litigation settlement and a $1,192 favorable adjustment to unrecognized tax benefits related to the effective settlement of a tax exam. Furthermore, our income tax provision for the second quarter included a discrete tax benedit of $1,136 related to the effective settlement of a tax exam. During the first quarter of 2016, we recorded pre-tax severance and restructuring costs of $1,017. On December 18, 2015, the Protecting Americans from Tax Hikes Act of 2015 was enacted which retroactively reinstated the Federal Research and Development Tax Credit (Federal R&D Tax Credit) as of January 1, 2015, and made it permanent. As a result, our income tax provision for the three months ended January 31, 2016 includes a discrete tax benefit of $2,025 primarily related to 2015. Additionally, our income tax provision for the first quarter included a discrete tax benefit of $6,184 related to dividends paid from previously taxed foreign earnings. During the fourth quarter of 2015, we recorded pre-tax severance and restructuring costs of $9,092. Additionally, we recorded other income of $1,608 related to a favorable litigation settlement. During the third quarter of 2015, we recorded pre-tax severance and restructuring costs of $2,319. During the first quarter of 2015, we recorded a pre-tax loss of $1,572 related to a pension settlement. On December 19, 2014, the Tax Increase Prevention Act of 2014 was enacted which retroactively reinstated the Federal R&D Tax Credit from January 1, 2014 to December 31, 2014 and extended certain other tax provisions. As a result, our income tax provision for the first quarter of 2015 included a discrete tax benefit of $1,786 primarily related to 2014.

Contingencies

Contingencies	12 Months Ended
	Oct. 31, 2016
Commitments And Contingencies Disclosure [Abstract]
Contingencies	Note 19 — Contingencies We are involved in pending or potential litigation regarding environmental, product liability, patent, contract, employee and other matters arising from the normal course of business. Including the environmental matter discussed below, after consultation with legal counsel, we believe that the probability is remote that losses in excess of the amounts we have accrued would have a material adverse effect on our financial condition, quarterly or annual operating results or cash flows. Environmental – We have voluntarily agreed with the City of New Richmond, Wisconsin and other Potentially Responsible Parties to share costs associated with the remediation of the City of New Richmond municipal landfill (the “Site”) and constructing a potable water delivery system serving the impacted area down gradient of the Site. At October 31, 2016, and 2015 our accrual for the ongoing operation, maintenance and monitoring obligation at the Site was $516 and $565, respectively. The liability for environmental remediation represents management’s best estimate of the probable and reasonably estimable undiscounted costs related to known remediation obligations. The accuracy of our estimate of environmental liability is affected by several uncertainties such as additional requirements that may be identified in connection with remedial activities, the complexity and evolution of environmental laws and regulations, and the identification of presently unknown remediation requirements. Consequently, our liability could be different than our current estimate. However, we do not expect that the costs associated with remediation will have a material adverse effect on our financial condition or results of operations.

Valuation and Qualifying Accoun

Valuation and Qualifying Accounts and Reserves	12 Months Ended
	Oct. 31, 2016
Valuation And Qualifying Accounts [Abstract]
Valuation and Qualifying Accounts and Reserves	Schedule II – Valuation and Qualifying Accounts and Reserves Balance at Assumed Balance Beginning from Charged to Currency at End of Year Acquisitions Expense Deductions Effects of Year Allowance for Doubtful Accounts 2014 $ 4,265 121 867 551 (215 ) $ 4,487 2015 $ 4,487 178 1,014 773 (404 ) $ 4,502 2016 $ 4,502 10 1,867 945 101 $ 5,535 Inventory Obsolescence and Other Reserves 2014 $ 26,579 1,045 6,706 6,361 (1,225 ) $ 26,744 2015 $ 26,744 333 9,154 6,741 (1,260 ) $ 28,230 2016 $ 28,230 35 6,684 6,096 471 $ 29,324

Significant Accounting Polici29

Significant Accounting Policies (Policies)	12 Months Ended
	Oct. 31, 2016
Accounting Policies [Abstract]
Consolidation	Consolidation — The consolidated financial statements include the accounts of Nordson Corporation and its majority-owned and controlled subsidiaries. Investments in affiliates and joint ventures in which our ownership is 50 percent or less or in which we do not have control but have the ability to exercise significant influence, are accounted for under the equity method. All significant intercompany accounts and transactions have been eliminated in consolidation.
Use of Estimates	Use of estimates — The preparation of financial statements in conformity with generally accepted accounting principles in the United States requires management to make estimates and assumptions that affect the amounts reported in the consolidated financial statements and notes. Actual amounts could differ from these estimates.
Fiscal Year	Fiscal year — Our fiscal year is November 1 through October 31.
Revenue Recognition	Revenue recognition — Most of our revenues are recognized upon shipment, provided that persuasive evidence of an arrangement exists, the sales price is fixed or determinable, collectibility is reasonably assured, and title and risk of loss have passed to the customer. Certain arrangements may include installation, installation supervision, training, and spare parts, which tend to be completed in a short period of time, at an insignificant cost, and utilizing skills not unique to us, therefore, are typically regarded as inconsequential or perfunctory. Revenue for undelivered items is deferred and included within accrued liabilities in the accompanying balance sheet. Revenues deferred in 2016, 2015 and 2014 were not material.
Shipping and Handling Costs	Shipping and handling costs — Amounts billed to customers for shipping and handling are recorded as revenue. Shipping and handling expenses are included in cost of sales.
Advertising Costs	Advertising costs — Advertising costs are expensed as incurred and were $11,095, $11,943 and $10,823 in 2016, 2015 and 2014, respectively.
Research and Development	Research and development — Research and development costs are expensed as incurred and were $46,247, $46,689 and $47,536 in 2016, 2015 and 2014, respectively.
Earnings Per Share	Earnings per share — Basic earnings per share are computed based on the weighted-average number of common shares outstanding during each year, while diluted earnings per share are based on the weighted-average number of common shares and common share equivalents outstanding. Common share equivalents consist of shares issuable upon exercise of stock options computed using the treasury stock method, as well as restricted stock and deferred stock-based compensation. Options whose exercise price is higher than the average market price are excluded from the calculation of diluted earnings per share because the effect would be anti-dilutive. Options for 396, 373 and 69 common shares were excluded from the diluted earnings per share calculation in 2016, 2015 and 2014, respectively, because their effect would have been anti-dilutive. Under the 2012 Stock Incentive and Award Plan, executive officers and selected other key employees receive common share awards based on corporate performance measures over three-year performance periods. Awards for which performance measures have not been met were excluded from the calculation of diluted earnings per share.
Cash and Cash Equivalents	Cash and cash equivalents — Highly liquid instruments with maturities of 90 days or less at date of purchase are considered to be cash equivalents. Cash and cash equivalents are carried at cost, which approximates fair value.
Allowance for Doubtful Accounts	Allowance for doubtful accounts — An allowance for doubtful accounts is maintained for estimated losses resulting from the inability of customers to make required payments. The amount of the allowance is determined principally on the basis of past collection experience and known factors regarding specific customers. Accounts are written off against the allowance when it becomes evident that collection will not occur.
Inventories	Inventories — Inventories are valued at the lower of cost or market. Cost was determined using the last-in, first-out (LIFO) method for 20 percent of consolidated inventories at October 31, 2016 and 2015. The first-in, first-out (FIFO) method is used for all other inventories. Consolidated inventories would have been $7,400 and $7,638 higher than reported at October 31, 2016 and 2015, respectively, had the FIFO method, which approximates current cost, been used for valuation of all inventories.
Property, Plant and Equipment and Depreciation	Property, plant and equipment and depreciation — Property, plant and equipment are carried at cost. Additions and improvements that extend the lives of assets are capitalized, while expenditures for repairs and maintenance are expensed as incurred. Plant and equipment are depreciated for financial reporting purposes using the straight-line method over the estimated useful lives of the assets or, in the case of property under capital leases, over the terms of the leases. Leasehold improvements are depreciated over the shorter of the lease term or their useful lives. Useful lives are as follows: Land improvements 15-25 years Buildings 20-40 years Machinery and equipment 3-18 years Enterprise management systems 5-13 years Depreciation expense is included in cost of sales and selling and administrative expenses. Internal use software costs are expensed or capitalized depending on whether they are incurred in the preliminary project stage, application development stage or the post-implementation stage. Amounts capitalized are amortized over the estimated useful lives of the software beginning with the project’s completion. All re-engineering costs are expensed as incurred. Interest costs on significant capital projects are capitalized. No interest was capitalized in 2016, 2015 or 2014.
Goodwill and Intangible Assets	Goodwill and intangible assets — Goodwill is the excess of cost of an acquired entity over the amounts assigned to assets acquired and liabilities assumed in a business combination. Goodwill relates to and is assigned directly to specific reporting units. Goodwill is not amortized but is subject to annual impairment testing. Our annual impairment testing is performed as of August 1. Testing is done more frequently if an event occurs or circumstances change that would indicate the fair value of a reporting unit is less than the carrying amount of those assets. Other amortizable intangible assets, which consist primarily of patent/technology costs, customer relationships, noncompete agreements, and trade names, are amortized over their useful lives on a straight-line basis. At October 31, 2016, the weighted-average useful lives for each major category of amortizable intangible assets were: Patent/technology costs 13 years Customer relationships 14 years Noncompete agreements 3 years Trade names 16 years
Foreign Currency Translation	Foreign currency translation — The financial statements of subsidiaries outside the United States are generally measured using the local currency as the functional currency. Assets and liabilities of these subsidiaries are translated at the rates of exchange at the balance sheet dates. Income and expense items are translated at average monthly rates of exchange. The resulting translation adjustments are included in accumulated other comprehensive income (loss), a separate component of shareholders’ equity. Generally, gains and losses from foreign currency transactions, including forward contracts, of these subsidiaries and the United States parent are included in net income. Gains and losses from intercompany foreign currency transactions of a long-term investment nature are included in accumulated other comprehensive income (loss).
Accumulated Other Comprehensive Loss	Accumulated other comprehensive loss — Accumulated other comprehensive loss at October 31, 2016 and 2015 consisted of: Cumulative Pension and Accumulated translation postretirement benefit other comprehensive adjustments plan adjustments loss Balance at October 31, 2015 $ (42,427 ) $ (102,259 ) $ (144,686 ) Pension and postretirement plan changes, net of tax of $(8,416) — (14,868 ) (14,868 ) Currency translation losses (8,693 ) — (8,693 ) Balance at October 31, 2016 $ (51,120 ) $ (117,127 ) $ (168,247 )
Warranties	Warranties — We offer warranties to our customers depending on the specific product and terms of the customer purchase agreement. A typical warranty program requires that we repair or replace defective products within a specified time period (generally one year) measured from the date of delivery or first use. We record an estimate for future warranty-related costs based on actual historical return rates. Based on analysis of return rates and other factors, the adequacy of our warranty provisions are adjusted as necessary. The liability for warranty costs is included in accrued liabilities in the Consolidated Balance Sheet. Following is a reconciliation of the product warranty liability for 2016 and 2015: 2016 2015 Balance at beginning of year $ 10,537 $ 9,918 Accruals for warranties 14,487 12,531 Warranty assumed from acquisitions — 11 Warranty payments (12,575 ) (11,487 ) Currency adjustments (679 ) (436 ) Balance at end of year $ 11,770 $ 10,537

Significant Accounting Polici30

Significant Accounting Policies (Tables)	12 Months Ended
	Oct. 31, 2016
Accounting Policies [Abstract]
Useful Lives of Property, Plant and Equipment and Depreciation	Useful lives are as follows: Land improvements 15-25 years Buildings 20-40 years Machinery and equipment 3-18 years Enterprise management systems 5-13 years
Weighted Average Useful Lives for Each Major Category of Amortizable Intangible Assets	At October 31, 2016, the weighted-average useful lives for each major category of amortizable intangible assets were: Patent/technology costs 13 years Customer relationships 14 years Noncompete agreements 3 years Trade names 16 years
Summary of Accumulated Other Comprehensive Loss	Accumulated other comprehensive loss at October 31, 2016 and 2015 consisted of: Cumulative Pension and Accumulated translation postretirement benefit other comprehensive adjustments plan adjustments loss Balance at October 31, 2015 $ (42,427 ) $ (102,259 ) $ (144,686 ) Pension and postretirement plan changes, net of tax of $(8,416) — (14,868 ) (14,868 ) Currency translation losses (8,693 ) — (8,693 ) Balance at October 31, 2016 $ (51,120 ) $ (117,127 ) $ (168,247 )
Reconciliation of Product Warranty Liability	Following is a reconciliation of the product warranty liability for 2016 and 2015: 2016 2015 Balance at beginning of year $ 10,537 $ 9,918 Accruals for warranties 14,487 12,531 Warranty assumed from acquisitions — 11 Warranty payments (12,575 ) (11,487 ) Currency adjustments (679 ) (436 ) Balance at end of year $ 11,770 $ 10,537

Severance and Restructuring C31

Severance and Restructuring Costs (Tables)	12 Months Ended
	Oct. 31, 2016
Schedule Severance and Restructuring Activity	The following table summarizes severance and restructuring activity during 2016 related to actions initiated in 2015: Fixed asset Employee Lease Other impairment severance termination one-time charges charges charges costs Total Accrual Balance at October 31, 2015 $ — $ 7,908 $ 1,322 $ 244 $ 9,474 Charged to expense 205 3,562 61 1,382 5,210 Cash payments — (10,334 ) (1,240 ) (1,000 ) (12,574 ) Non cash utilization (205 ) — — (129 ) (334 ) Accrual Balance at October 31, 2016 $ — $ 1,136 $ 143 $ 497 $ 1,776
Adhesive Dispensing Systems [Member]
Schedule Severance and Restructuring Activity	The following table summarizes severance and restructuring activity during 2016 related this action: Employee Other severance one-time charges costs Total Accrual Balance at October 31, 2015 $ — $ — $ — Charged to expense 4,576 989 5,565 Cash payments — (624 ) (624 ) Non cash utilization — (261 ) (261 ) Accrual Balance at October 31, 2016 $ 4,576 $ 104 $ 4,680

Details of Balance Sheet (Table

Details of Balance Sheet (Tables)	12 Months Ended
	Oct. 31, 2016
Balance Sheet Related Disclosures [Abstract]
Details of Balance Sheet	2016 2015 Receivables: Accounts $ 415,311 $ 372,705 Notes 7,971 7,303 Other 10,813 14,044 434,095 394,052 Allowance for doubtful accounts (5,535 ) (4,502 ) $ 428,560 $ 389,550 Inventories: Raw materials and component parts $ 85,802 $ 97,215 Work-in-process 36,681 35,509 Finished goods 134,602 128,816 257,085 261,540 Obsolescence and other reserves (29,324 ) (28,230 ) LIFO reserve (7,400 ) (7,638 ) $ 220,361 $ 225,672 Property, plant and equipment: Land $ 9,914 $ 9,947 Land improvements 4,020 3,926 Buildings 169,995 161,924 Machinery and equipment 372,479 355,066 Enterprise management system 50,051 46,382 Construction-in-progress 25,873 17,326 Leased property under capitalized leases 24,231 25,684 656,563 620,255 Accumulated depreciation and amortization (383,434 ) (370,315 ) $ 273,129 $ 249,940 Accrued liabilities: Salaries and other compensation $ 67,257 $ 54,801 Pension and retirement 4,046 1,973 Taxes other than income taxes 5,955 6,178 Other 85,540 77,979 $ 162,798 $ 140,931

Goodwill and Intangible Assets

Goodwill and Intangible Assets (Tables)	12 Months Ended
	Oct. 31, 2016
Goodwill And Intangible Assets Disclosure [Abstract]
Summary of Changes in Carrying Amount of Goodwill	Changes in the carrying amount of goodwill during 2016 by operating segment follow: Adhesive Dispensing Systems Advanced Technology Systems Industrial Coating Systems Total Balance at October 31, 2015 $ 385,975 $ 672,342 $ 24,058 $ 1,082,375 Acquisition — 25,169 — 25,169 Currency effect (242 ) (165 ) — (407 ) Balance at October 31, 2016 $ 385,733 $ 697,346 $ 24,058 $ 1,107,137 Changes in the carrying amount of goodwill during 2015 by operating segment follow: Adhesive Dispensing Systems Advanced Technology Systems Industrial Coating Systems Total Balance at October 31, 2014 $ 397,046 $ 631,433 $ 24,058 $ 1,052,537 Acquisitions 3,463 42,926 — 46,389 Currency effect (14,534 ) (2,017 ) — (16,551 ) Balance at October 31, 2015 $ 385,975 $ 672,342 $ 24,058 $ 1,082,375
Summary of Intangible Assets Subject to Amortization	Information regarding intangible assets subject to amortization follows: October 31, 2016 Carrying Amount Accumulated Amortization Net Book Value Customer relationships $ 207,493 $ 71,608 $ 135,885 Patent/technology costs 97,640 37,873 59,767 Trade name 85,271 22,140 63,131 Noncompete agreements 9,855 8,347 1,508 Other 1,400 1,389 11 Total $ 401,659 $ 141,357 $ 260,302 October 31, 2015 Carrying Amount Accumulated Amortization Net Book Value Customer relationships $ 201,282 $ 56,315 $ 144,967 Patent/technology costs 98,063 32,764 65,299 Trade name 83,022 17,003 66,019 Noncompete agreements 8,952 7,819 1,133 Other 1,365 1,357 8 Total $ 392,684 $ 115,258 $ 277,426
Estimated Amortization Expense	Estimated amortization expense for each of the five succeeding years follows: Year Amounts 2016 $ 30,347 2017 $ 29,944 2018 $ 29,696 2019 $ 29,155 2020 $ 23,749

Retirement, Pension and Other34

Retirement, Pension and Other Postretirement Plans (Tables)	12 Months Ended
	Oct. 31, 2016
Pension Cost [Member]
Reconciliation of the Benefit Obligations, Plan Assets, Accrued Benefit Cost and the Amount Recognized in Financial Statements for Pension Plans	A reconciliation of the benefit obligations, plan assets, accrued benefit cost and the amount recognized in financial statements for pension plans is as follows: United States International 2016 2015 2016 2015 Change in benefit obligation: Benefit obligation at beginning of year $ 361,039 $ 345,479 $ 90,615 $ 96,831 Service cost 11,490 10,851 2,448 2,816 Interest cost 15,932 15,037 2,294 2,561 Participant contributions — — 115 127 Plan amendments 173 — (3,050 ) — Settlements — — — (3,260 ) Curtailments — — (6,790 ) — Other — — — 475 Foreign currency exchange rate change — — (7,675 ) (7,906 ) Actuarial loss 31,781 1,371 15,749 2,751 Benefits paid (10,956 ) (11,699 ) (2,310 ) (3,780 ) Benefit obligation at end of year $ 409,459 $ 361,039 $ 91,396 $ 90,615 Change in plan assets: Beginning fair value of plan assets $ 295,320 $ 277,912 $ 37,473 $ 39,618 Actual return on plan assets 23,280 5,868 2,205 1,960 Company contributions 26,223 23,239 3,793 4,888 Participant contributions — — 115 127 Settlements — — — (3,277 ) Other — — (145 ) — Foreign currency exchange rate change — — (5,527 ) (2,063 ) Benefits paid (10,956 ) (11,699 ) (2,310 ) (3,780 ) Ending fair value of plan assets $ 333,867 $ 295,320 $ 35,604 $ 37,473 Funded status at end of year $ (75,592 ) $ (65,719 ) $ (55,792 ) $ (53,142 ) Amounts recognized in financial statements: Noncurrent asset $ — $ — $ — $ — Accrued benefit liability (1,000 ) (784 ) (8 ) (7 ) Long-term pension and retirement obligations (74,592 ) (64,935 ) (55,784 ) (53,135 ) Total amount recognized in financial statements $ (75,592 ) $ (65,719 ) $ (55,792 ) $ (53,142 ) United States International 2016 2015 2016 2015 Amounts recognized in accumulated other comprehensive (gain) loss: Net actuarial loss $ 134,586 $ 114,898 $ 35,090 $ 30,544 Prior service cost (credit) (139 ) (235 ) (3,445 ) (818 ) Accumulated other comprehensive loss $ 134,447 $ 114,663 $ 31,645 $ 29,726 Amounts expected to be recognized during next fiscal year: Amortization of net actuarial loss $ 9,336 $ 7,691 $ 2,558 $ 1,902 Amortization of prior service cost (credit) 47 77 (304 ) (89 ) Total $ 9,383 $ 7,768 $ 2,254 $ 1,813
Summary of Changes in Accumulated Other Comprehensive (Gain) Loss	The following table summarizes the changes in accumulated other comprehensive (gain) loss: United States International 2016 2015 2016 2015 Balance at beginning of year $ 114,663 $ 111,290 $ 29,726 $ 33,688 Net (gain) loss arising during the year 28,167 13,820 8,255 2,380 Prior service cost (credit) arising during the year 173 — (3,050 ) — Net gain (loss) recognized during the year (8,480 ) (9,742 ) (1,723 ) (2,268 ) Prior service (cost) credit recognized during the year (76 ) (121 ) 203 90 Settlement loss — (516 ) (160 ) (1,319 ) Curtailment gain (loss) — (68 ) 1,526 — Exchange rate effect during the year — — (3,132 ) (2,845 ) Balance at end of year $ 134,447 $ 114,663 $ 31,645 $ 29,726
Accumulated Benefit Obligation	Information regarding the accumulated benefit obligation is as follows: United States International 2016 2015 2016 2015 For all plans: Accumulated benefit obligation $ 397,350 $ 354,567 $ 77,166 $ 69,489 For plans with benefit obligations in excess of plan assets: Projected benefit obligation 409,459 361,039 90,852 82,521 Accumulated benefit obligation 397,350 354,567 77,121 69,444 Fair value of plan assets 333,867 295,320 35,533 37,424
Components of Net Periodic Benefits Cost	Net pension benefit costs include the following components: United States International 2016 2015 2014 2016 2015 2014 Service cost $ 11,490 $ 10,851 $ 8,071 $ 2,448 $ 2,816 $ 2,597 Interest cost 15,932 15,037 13,921 2,294 2,561 3,185 Expected return on plan assets (19,666 ) (18,316 ) (17,297 ) (1,501 ) (1,589 ) (1,772 ) Amortization of prior service cost (credit) 76 121 237 (203 ) (90 ) (101 ) Amortization of net actuarial (gain) loss 8,480 9,742 7,940 1,723 2,285 1,233 Settlement loss — 516 632 160 1,319 — Curtailment (gain) loss — 68 — (1,526 ) Total benefit cost $ 16,312 $ 18,019 $ 13,504 $ 3,395 $ 7,302 $ 5,142
Weighted Average Assumptions Representing the Rates Used to Develop the Actuarial Present Value of Projected Benefit Obligation and the Net Periodic Benefit Costs	The weighted average assumptions used in the valuation of pension benefits were as follows: United States International 2016 2015 2014 2016 2015 2014 Assumptions used to determine benefit obligations at October 31: Discount rate 3.94 % 4.39 % 4.29 % 1.86 % 2.81 % 2.94 % Rate of compensation increase 3.61 3.50 3.49 3.12 3.22 3.19 Assumptions used to determine net benefit costs for the years ended October 31: Discount rate 4.39 4.29 4.75 2.81 2.94 3.72 Expected return on plan assets 6.72 6.76 7.24 4.22 4.39 4.60 Rate of compensation increase 3.50 3.49 3.30 3.22 3.19 3.18
Allocation of Pension Plan Assets	The allocation of pension plan assets as of October 31, 2016 and 2015 is as follows: United States International 2016 2015 2016 2015 Asset Category Equity securities 15 % 19 % — % — % Debt securities 31 29 — — Insurance contracts — — 59 54 Pooled investment funds 53 51 39 46 Other 1 1 2 — Total 100 % 100 % 100 % 100 %
Fair Values of Pension Plan Assets	The fair values of our pension plan assets at October 31, 2016 by asset category are in the table below: United States International Total Level 1 Level 2 Level 3 Total Level 1 Level 2 Level 3 Cash $ 896 $ 896 $ — $ — $ 798 $ 798 $ — $ — Money market funds 2,471 2,471 — — — — — — Equity securities: — Basic materials 2,144 2,144 — — — — — — Consumer goods 3,457 3,457 — — — — — — Financial 5,930 5,930 — — — — — — Healthcare 3,344 3,344 — — — — — — Industrial goods 2,671 2,671 — — — — — — Technology 3,490 3,490 — — — — — — Utilities 857 857 — — — — — — Mutual funds 27,220 27,220 — — — — — — Fixed income securities: U.S. Government 38,466 6,888 31,578 — — — — — Corporate 63,077 — 63,077 — — — — — Other 3,403 — 3,403 — — — — — Other types of investments: — Insurance contracts — — — — 20,927 — — 20,927 Real estate collective funds 20,402 — — 20,402 — — — — Pooled investment funds 155,247 — 155,247 — 13,879 — 13,879 — Other 792 792 — — — — — — $ 333,867 $ 60,160 $ 253,305 $ 20,402 $ 35,604 $ 798 $ 13,879 $ 20,927 The fair values of our pension plan assets at October 31, 2015 by asset category are in the table below: United States International Total Level 1 Level 2 Level 3 Total Level 1 Level 2 Level 3 Cash $ 1,781 $ 1,781 $ — $ — $ 8 $ 8 $ — $ — Money market funds 4,286 4,286 — — — — — — Equity securities: Basic materials 2,705 2,705 — — — — — — Consumer goods 4,173 4,173 — — — — — — Financial 6,989 6,989 — — — — — — Healthcare 3,436 3,436 — — — — — — Industrial goods 3,105 3,105 — — — — — — Technology 4,080 4,080 — — — — — — Utilities 822 822 — — — — — — Mutual funds 28,112 28,112 — — — — — — Fixed income securities: U.S. Government 29,219 7,276 21,943 — — — — — Corporate 54,224 — 54,224 — — — — — Other 1,546 — 1,546 — — — — — Other types of investments: Insurance contracts — — — — 20,432 — — 20,432 Real estate collective funds 18,827 — — 18,827 — — — — Pooled investment funds 131,347 — 131,347 — 17,033 — 17,033 — Other 668 668 — — — — — — $ 295,320 $ 67,433 $ 209,060 $ 18,827 $ 37,473 $ 8 $ 17,033 $ 20,432
Change in Level 3 Fair Value of Plan Assets	The following tables present an analysis of changes during the years ended October 31, 2016 and 2015 in Level 3 plan assets, by plan asset class, for U.S. and International pension plans using significant unobservable inputs to measure fair value: Fair Value Measurements Using Significant Unobservable Inputs (Level 3) Real estate collective funds Insurance contracts Total Beginning balance at October 31, 2015 $ 18,827 $ 20,432 $ 39,259 Actual return on plan assets: Assets held, end of year 1,720 1,683 3,403 Assets sold during the period 49 — 49 Purchases — 2,799 2,799 Sales (194 ) (2,140 ) (2,334 ) Foreign currency translation — (1,847 ) (1,847 ) Ending balance at October 31, 2016 $ 20,402 $ 20,927 $ 41,329 Fair Value Measurements Using Significant Unobservable Inputs (Level 3) Real estate collective funds Insurance contracts Total Beginning balance at October 31, 2014 $ 16,495 $ 23,174 $ 39,669 Actual return on plan assets: Assets held, end of year 2,469 724 3,193 Assets sold during the period 36 7 43 Purchases — 3,769 3,769 Sales (173 ) (5,763 ) (5,936 ) Foreign currency translation — (1,479 ) (1,479 ) Ending balance at October 31, 2015 $ 18,827 $ 20,432 $ 39,259
Retiree Pension Benefit Payments	Retiree pension benefit payments, which reflect expected future service, are anticipated to be paid as follows: Year United States International 2017 $ 13,103 $ 1,456 2018 14,145 2,208 2019 15,347 3,815 2020 16,616 2,423 2021 17,925 2,588 2022-2026 109,799 16,433
Postretirement Benefit Costs [Member]
Reconciliation of the Benefit Obligations, Plan Assets, Accrued Benefit Cost and the Amount Recognized in Financial Statements for Pension Plans	A reconciliation of the benefit obligations, accrued benefit cost and the amount recognized in financial statements for other postretirement plans is as follows: United States International 2016 2015 2016 2015 Change in benefit obligation: Benefit obligation at beginning of year $ 68,315 $ 69,479 $ 524 $ 897 Service cost 849 979 16 29 Interest cost 2,923 2,946 23 35 Participant contributions 446 412 — — Foreign currency exchange rate change — — (14 ) (111 ) Actuarial (gain) loss 1,818 (3,677 ) 81 (321 ) Benefits paid (2,447 ) (1,824 ) (7 ) (5 ) Benefit obligation at end of year $ 71,904 $ 68,315 $ 623 $ 524 Change in plan assets: Beginning fair value of plan assets $ — $ — $ — $ — Company contributions 2,001 1,412 7 5 Participant contributions 446 412 — — Benefits paid (2,447 ) (1,824 ) (7 ) (5 ) Ending fair value of plan assets $ — $ — $ — $ — Funded status at end of year $ (71,904 ) $ (68,315 ) $ (623 ) $ (524 ) Amounts recognized in financial statements: Accrued benefit liability $ (2,123 ) $ (2,142 ) $ (7 ) $ (7 ) Long-term postretirement obligations (69,781 ) (66,173 ) (616 ) (517 ) Total amount recognized in financial statements $ (71,904 ) $ (68,315 ) $ (623 ) $ (524 ) United States International 2016 2015 2016 2015 Amounts recognized in accumulated other comprehensive (gain) loss: Net actuarial (gain) loss $ 18,786 $ 17,652 $ (265 ) $ (379 ) Prior service credit (306 ) (573 ) — — Accumulated other comprehensive (gain) loss $ 18,480 $ 17,079 $ (265 ) $ (379 ) Amounts expected to be recognized during next fiscal year: Amortization of net actuarial (gain) loss $ 917 $ 847 $ (17 ) $ (25 ) Amortization of prior service cost (credit) (164 ) (267 ) — — Total $ 753 $ 580 $ (17 ) $ (25 )
Summary of Changes in Accumulated Other Comprehensive (Gain) Loss	The following table summarizes the changes in accumulated other comprehensive (gain) loss: United States International 2016 2015 2016 2015 Balance at beginning of year $ 17,079 $ 21,422 $ (379 ) $ (86 ) Net (gain) loss arising during the year 1,818 (3,677 ) 81 (321 ) Net gain (loss) recognized during the year (684 ) (1,104 ) 25 — Prior service credit recognized during the year 267 438 — — Exchange rate effect during the year — — 8 28 Balance at end of year $ 18,480 $ 17,079 $ (265 ) $ (379 )
Components of Net Periodic Benefits Cost	Net postretirement benefit costs include the following components: United States International 2016 2015 2014 2016 2015 2014 Service cost $ 849 $ 979 $ 1,037 $ 16 $ 29 $ 28 Interest cost 2,923 2,946 3,062 23 35 38 Amortization of prior service credit (267 ) (438 ) (449 ) — — — Amortization of net actuarial (gain) loss 684 1,104 1,435 (24 ) — (13 ) Total benefit cost $ 4,189 $ 4,591 $ 5,085 $ 15 $ 64 $ 53
Weighted Average Assumptions Representing the Rates Used to Develop the Actuarial Present Value of Projected Benefit Obligation and the Net Periodic Benefit Costs	The weighted average assumptions used in the valuation of postretirement benefits were as follows: United States International 2016 2015 2014 2016 2015 2014 Assumptions used to determine benefit obligations at October 31: Discount rate 4.05 % 4.50 % 4.40 % 3.40 % 4.35 % 4.25 % Health care cost trend rate 3.63 3.72 3.93 6.13 6.31 6.48 Rate to which health care cost trend rate is assumed to decline (ultimate trend rate) 3.24 3.27 3.41 3.50 3.50 3.50 Year the rate reaches the ultimate trend rate 2026 2025 2024 2031 2031 2031 Assumption used to determine net benefit costs for the years ended October 31: Discount rate 4.50 % 4.40 % 4.80 % 4.35 % 4.25 % 4.95 %
Retiree Pension Benefit Payments	Retiree postretirement benefit payments are anticipated to be paid as follows: Year United States International 2017 $ 2,123 $ 7 2018 2,310 10 2019 2,442 11 2020 2,663 12 2021 2,904 11 2022-2026 17,542 84
Defined Benefit Plan Effect of One Percentage Point Change in Assumed Health Care Cost Trend Rates	A one-percentage point change in the assumed health care cost trend rate would have the following effects. Bracketed numbers represent decreases in expense and obligation amounts. United States International 1% Point Increase 1% Point Decrease 1% Point Increase 1% Point Decrease Health care trend rate: Effect on total service and interest cost components in 2016 $ 628 $ (495 ) $ 10 $ (8 ) Effect on postretirement obligation as of October 31, 2016 $ 11,024 $ (8,836 ) $ 146 $ (113 )

Income Taxes (Tables)

Income Taxes (Tables)	12 Months Ended
	Oct. 31, 2016
Income Tax Disclosure [Abstract]
Income Tax Expense	Income tax expense includes the following: 2016 2015 2014 Current: U.S. federal $ 44,156 $ 36,875 $ 52,985 State and local 2,256 1,623 1,900 Foreign 53,836 49,153 47,366 Total current 100,248 87,651 102,251 Deferred: U.S. federal (2,334 ) 4,950 8,695 State and local 563 1,031 (1,635 ) Foreign (1,826 ) (3,881 ) (3,571 ) Total deferred (3,597 ) 2,100 3,489 $ 96,651 $ 89,751 $ 105,740
Income Taxes Computed at the U.S. Statutory Rate and Income Tax	A reconciliation of the U.S. statutory federal rate to the worldwide consolidated effective tax rate follows: 2016 2015 2014 Statutory federal income tax rate 35.00 % 35.00 % 35.00 % Domestic Production Deduction (1.43 ) (1.47 ) (1.74 ) Foreign tax rate variances, net of foreign tax credits (4.59 ) (3.25 ) (3.42 ) State and local taxes, net of federal income tax benefit 0.50 0.43 0.05 Amounts related to prior years (1.20 ) (1.04 ) (0.24 ) Tax benefit from previously taxed dividends paid (1.67 ) — — Other – net (0.38 ) 0.16 0.35 Effective tax rate 26.23 % 29.83 % 30.00 %
Unrecognized Tax Benefits	A reconciliation of the beginning and ending amount of unrecognized tax benefits for 2016, 2015 and 2014 is as follows: 2016 2015 2014 Balance at beginning of year $ 6,258 $ 5,812 $ 5,717 Additions based on tax positions related to the current year 522 288 196 Additions for tax positions of prior years 310 331 319 Reductions for tax positions of prior years (140 ) (28 ) — Settlements (3,091 ) — (110 ) Lapse of statute of limitations (523 ) (145 ) (310 ) Balance at end of year $ 3,336 $ 6,258 $ 5,812
Significant Components of Deferred Tax Assets and Liabilities	Significant components of deferred tax assets and liabilities are as follows: 2016 2015 Deferred tax assets: Employee benefits $ 93,837 $ 84,651 Other accruals not currently deductible for taxes 16,861 17,259 Tax credit and loss carryforwards 11,111 9,242 Inventory adjustments 7,915 6,591 Total deferred tax assets 129,724 117,743 Valuation allowance (8,304 ) (6,768 ) Total deferred tax assets 121,420 110,975 Deferred tax liabilities: Depreciation and amortization 171,209 171,234 Other - net 1,366 196 Total deferred tax liabilities 172,575 171,430 Net deferred tax liabilities $ (51,155 ) $ (60,455 )

Notes Payable (Tables)

Notes Payable (Tables)	12 Months Ended
	Oct. 31, 2016
Debt Disclosure [Abstract]
Bank Lines of Credit and Notes	Bank lines of credit and notes payable are summarized as follows: 2016 2015 Maximum borrowings under bank lines of credit (all foreign banks) $ 61,519 $ 45,102 Outstanding notes payable (all foreign bank debt) 2,141 1,108 Weighted-average interest rate on notes payable 4.35 % 2.75 % Unused bank lines of credit $ 59,378 $ 43,994

Long-Term Debt (Tables)

Long-Term Debt (Tables)	12 Months Ended
	Oct. 31, 2016
Debt Disclosure [Abstract]
Long-Term Debt	A summary of long-term debt is as follows: 2016 2015 Revolving credit agreement, due 2020 $ 244,680 $ 457,025 Senior notes, due 2017-2025 200,000 200,000 Senior notes, due 2019-2027 100,000 100,000 Term loan, due 2018-2020 200,000 200,000 Euro loan, due 2019 79,389 77,042 Euro loan, due 2016 — 11,501 Private shelf facility, due 2017-2026 157,222 67,778 Development loans, due 2017-2026 1,344 1,467 Other 11 672 982,646 1,115,485 Less current maturities 38,093 22,842 Long-term maturities $ 944,553 $ 1,092,643

Leases (Tables)

Leases (Tables)	12 Months Ended
	Oct. 31, 2016
Leases [Abstract]
Assets Held Under Capitalized Leases and Included in Property, Plant and Equipment	Assets held under capitalized leases and included in property, plant and equipment are as follows: 2016 2015 Transportation equipment $ 15,991 $ 15,614 Other 8,240 10,070 Total capitalized leases 24,231 25,684 Accumulated amortization (10,235 ) (10,743 ) Net capitalized leases $ 13,996 $ 14,941
Future Minimum Lease Payments Under Non-cancelable Capitalized and Operating Leases	At October 31, 2016, future minimum lease payments under non-cancelable capitalized and operating leases are as follows: Capitalized Leases Operating Leases Year: 2017 $ 5,966 $ 13,725 2018 4,077 9,559 2019 2,258 8,279 2020 899 5,965 2021 647 4,742 Later years 5,383 11,295 Total minimum lease payments 19,230 $ 53,565 Less amount representing executory costs 1,722 Net minimum lease payments 17,508 Less amount representing interest 3,350 Present value of net minimum lease payments 14,158 Less current portion 4,444 Long-term obligations at October 31, 2016 $ 9,714

Fair Value Measurements (Tables

Fair Value Measurements (Tables)	12 Months Ended
	Oct. 31, 2016
Fair Value Disclosures [Abstract]
Schedule of Assets and Liabilities Measured at Fair Value on Recurring Basis	The following table presents the classification of our assets and liabilities measured at fair value on a recurring basis at October 31, 2016: Total Level 1 Level 2 Level 3 Assets: Foreign currency forward contracts (a) $ 2,805 $ — $ 2,805 $ — Total assets at fair value $ 2,805 $ — $ 2,805 $ — Liabilities: Deferred compensation plans (b) $ 9,837 $ — $ 9,837 $ — Foreign currency forward contracts (a) 2,844 — 2,844 — Total liabilities at fair value $ 12,681 $ — $ 12,681 $ — (a) We enter into foreign currency forward contracts to reduce the risk of foreign currency exposures resulting from receivables, payables, intercompany receivables, intercompany payables and loans denominated in foreign currencies. Foreign exchange contracts are valued using market exchange rates. These foreign exchange contracts are not designated as hedges. (b) Executive officers and other highly compensated employees may defer up to 100 percent of their salary and annual cash incentive compensation and for executive officers, up to 90 percent of their long-term incentive compensation, into various non-qualified deferred compensation plans. Deferrals can be allocated to various market performance measurement funds. Changes in the value of compensation deferred under these plans are recognized each period based on the fair value of the underlying measurement funds.

Financial instruments (Tables)

Financial instruments (Tables)	12 Months Ended
	Oct. 31, 2016
Investments All Other Investments [Abstract]
Outstanding Currency, Forward Exchange Contracts	The following table summarizes, by currency, the contracts outstanding at October 31, 2016 and 2015: Sell Buy Notional Amounts Fair Market Value Notional Amounts Fair Market Value October 31, 2016 contract amounts: Euro $ 107,860 $ 105,635 $ 51,377 $ 50,495 Pound sterling 36,692 36,125 37,473 36,302 Japanese yen 31,844 31,000 23,998 23,185 Australian dollar 380 380 8,096 8,095 Hong Kong dollar 1,702 1,702 79,516 79,411 Singapore dollar 1,031 995 12,062 11,735 Others 1,863 1,832 32,511 32,066 Total $ 181,372 $ 177,669 $ 245,033 $ 241,289 October 31, 2015 contract amounts: Euro $ 182,503 $ 180,406 $ 188,021 $ 184,174 Pound sterling 55,234 55,543 37,714 37,513 Japanese yen 17,046 17,067 13,646 13,706 Australian dollar — — 7,120 6,981 Hong Kong dollar — — 59,734 59,739 Singapore dollar 858 857 11,519 11,561 Others 3,018 2,993 29,744 29,674 Total $ 258,659 $ 256,866 $ 347,498 $ 343,348
Carrying Amounts and Fair Values of Financial Instruments, Other than Receivables and Accounts Payable	The carrying values of receivables and accounts payable approximate fair value due to the short-term nature of these instruments. 2016 2015 Carrying Amount Fair Value Carrying Amount Fair Value Cash and cash equivalents $ 67,239 $ 67,239 $ 50,268 $ 50,268 Notes payable 2,141 2,141 1,108 1,108 Long-term debt (including current portion) 982,646 992,060 1,115,485 1,113,140 Foreign currency forward contracts (net) (39 ) (39 ) (2,356 ) (2,356 )

Capital Shares (Tables)

Capital Shares (Tables)	12 Months Ended
	Oct. 31, 2016
Equity [Abstract]
Capital Shares	Common shares repurchased as part of publicly announced programs during 2016, 2015 and 2014 were as follows: Number Total Average Year of Shares Amount per Share 2016 447 $ 31,877 $ 71.37 2015 5,360 $ 381,598 $ 71.19 2014 2,224 $ 163,584 $ 73.55

Stock-Based Compensation (Table

Stock-Based Compensation (Tables)	12 Months Ended
	Oct. 31, 2016
Disclosure Of Compensation Related Costs Sharebased Payments [Abstract]
Summarized Activity Related to Stock Options	The following table summarizes activity related to stock options during 2016: Number of Options Weighted˗Average Exercise Price Per Share Aggregate Intrinsic Value Weighted˗Average Remaining Term Outstanding at October 31, 2015 1,759 $ 50.74 Granted 490 $ 70.91 Exercised (333 ) $ 35.12 Forfeited or expired (35 ) $ 69.23 Outstanding at October 31, 2016 1,881 $ 58.41 $ 78,461 6.4 years Vested at October 31, 2016 or expected to vest 1,861 $ 58.27 $ 77,925 6.4 years Exercisable at October 31, 2016 996 $ 45.90 $ 54,031 4.7 years
Summarized Information on Currently Outstanding Options	Summarized information on currently outstanding options follows: Range of Exercise Price $14 - $28 $29 - $44 $45 - $81 Number outstanding 236 434 1,211 Weighted-average remaining contractual life, in years 2.4 4.4 7.9 Weighted-average exercise price $ 22.68 $ 41.49 $ 71.44 Number exercisable 236 434 326 Weighted-average exercise price $ 22.68 $ 41.49 $ 68.53
Fair Value Assumptions of Stock Options	The fair value of each option grant was estimated at the date of grant using the Black-Scholes option-pricing model with the following assumptions: 2016 2015 2014 Expected volatility 29.1%-30.4% 30.3%-39.5% 40.1%˗44.7% Expected dividend yield 1.54% 1.06%-1.10% 0.98%˗1.03% Risk-free interest rate 1.78%-1.90% 1.57%˗1.85% 1.51%˗1.79% Expected life of the option (in years) 5.4-6.2 5.4˗6.1 5.4˗6.1
Summarized Activity Related to Restricted Stock	The following table summarizes activity related to restricted shares during 2016: Number of Shares Weighted˗Average Grant Date Fair Value Per Share Restricted at October 31, 2015 53 $ 73.23 Granted 30 $ 70.80 Vested (23 ) $ 69.17 Restricted at October 31, 2016 60 $ 73.56
Summarized Activity Related to Restricted Stock Units	The following table summarizes activity related to restricted share units in 2016: Number of Units Weighted˗Average Grant Date Fair Value Restricted share units at October 31, 2015 0 $ — Granted 13 $ 72.01 Vested (13 ) $ 72.01 Restricted share units at October 31, 2016 0 $ —
Summarized Activity Related to Director Deferred Compensation Shares	The following table summarizes activity related to director deferred compensation share equivalent units during 2016: Number of Shares Weighted˗Average Grant Date Fair Value Per Share Outstanding at October 31, 2015 100 $ 36.76 Deferrals 1 $ 78.59 Restricted stock units vested 8 $ 72.09 Dividend equivalents 1 $ 77.95 Distributions (11 ) $ 26.33 Outstanding at October 31, 2016 99 $ 41.72

Operating Segments and Geogra43

Operating Segments and Geographic Area Data (Tables)	12 Months Ended
	Oct. 31, 2016
Segment Reporting [Abstract]
Reportable Segments	The following table presents information about our reportable segments: Adhesive Dispensing Systems Advanced Technology Systems Industrial Coating Systems Corporate Total Year ended October 31, 2016 Net external sales $ 879,573 $ 676,329 $ 253,092 $ — $ 1,808,994 Depreciation 15,229 15,386 3,308 7,320 41,243 Operating profit (loss) 229,143 (a) 159,531 (b) 43,511 (c) (43,754 ) 388,431 Identifiable assets (e) 751,153 1,080,711 140,169 465,424 (d) 2,437,457 Expenditures for long-lived assets 17,407 18,967 17,357 7,120 60,851 Year ended October 31, 2015 Net external sales $ 836,066 $ 593,858 $ 258,742 $ — $ 1,688,666 Depreciation 14,804 13,015 3,194 6,694 37,707 Operating profit (loss) 195,902 (a) 120,940 (b) 41,458 (c) (40,570 ) 317,730 Identifiable assets (e) 734,145 1,021,221 130,421 486,852 (d) 2,372,639 Expenditures for long-lived assets 12,880 36,182 5,112 7,913 62,087 Year ended October 31, 2014 Net external sales $ 899,696 $ 561,784 $ 242,541 $ — $ 1,704,021 Depreciation 15,467 10,433 3,368 5,178 34,446 Operating profit (loss) 229,556 (a) 140,240 (b) 38,117 (c) (40,808 ) 367,105 Identifiable assets (e) 747,063 919,052 130,624 495,676 (d) 2,292,415 Expenditures for long-lived assets 15,886 15,163 4,057 8,468 43,574 (a) Includes $7,800, $7,972 and $1,731 of severance and restructuring costs in 2016, 2015 and 2014, respectively. (b) Includes $1,054, $3,060 and $579 of severance and restructuring costs 2016, 2015 and 2014, respectively. (c) Includes $1,921, $379 and $241 of severance and restructuring costs in 2016, 2015 and 2014, respectively. (d) Corporate assets are principally cash and cash equivalents, deferred income taxes, capital leases, headquarter facilities, the major portion of our enterprise management system, and intangible assets. (e) Operating segment identifiable assets include notes and accounts receivable net of customer advance payments and allowance for doubtful accounts, inventories net of reserves, property, plant and equipment net of accumulated depreciation and goodwill.
Sales and Long-lived Asset Information by Geographic Regions	We have significant sales and long-lived assets in the following geographic areas: 2016 2015 2014 Net external sales United States $ 531,117 $ 529,893 $ 503,776 Americas 124,657 129,325 120,993 Europe 503,869 462,565 494,538 Japan 122,054 107,797 127,057 Asia Pacific 527,297 459,086 457,657 Total net external sales $ 1,808,994 $ 1,688,666 $ 1,704,021 Long-lived assets United States $ 209,959 $ 187,212 $ 159,946 Americas 1,730 1,735 2,451 Europe 23,943 21,231 21,039 Japan 6,408 5,876 5,967 Asia Pacific 31,089 33,886 35,036 Total long-lived assets $ 273,129 $ 249,940 $ 224,439
Reconciliation of Segment Operating Income to Consolidated Income Before Income Taxes	A reconciliation of total segment operating income to total consolidated income before income taxes is as follows: 2016 2015 2014 Total profit for reportable segments $ 388,431 $ 317,730 $ 367,105 Interest expense (21,322 ) (18,104 ) (15,035 ) Interest and investment income 728 558 581 Other-net 657 678 (138 ) Income before income taxes $ 368,494 $ 300,862 $ 352,513
Summary of Reconciliation of Consolidated Assets	A reconciliation of total assets for reportable segments to total consolidated assets is as follows: 2016 2015 2014 Total assets for reportable segments $ 2,437,457 $ 2,372,639 $ 2,292,415 Customer advance payments 26,175 22,884 25,578 Eliminations (41,267 ) (35,079 ) (37,863 ) Total consolidated assets $ 2,422,365 $ 2,360,444 $ 2,280,130

Supplemental Information for 44

Supplemental Information for the Statement of Cash Flows (Tables)	12 Months Ended
	Oct. 31, 2016
Supplemental Cash Flow Elements [Abstract]
Supplemental Information for the Statement of Cash Flows	2016 2015 2014 Cash operating activities: Interest paid $ 23,423 $ 17,312 $ 14,115 Income taxes paid 102,592 72,175 87,797 Non-cash investing and financing activities: Capitalized lease obligations incurred $ 5,639 $ 5,562 $ 8,584 Capitalized lease obligations terminated 1,033 672 864 Shares acquired and issued through exercise of stock options 212 445 —

Quarterly Financial Data (Una45

Quarterly Financial Data (Unaudited) (Tables)	12 Months Ended
	Oct. 31, 2016
Quarterly Financial Information Disclosure [Abstract]
Quarterly Financial Data	First Second Third Fourth 2016: Sales $ 372,220 $ 437,592 $ 489,899 $ 509,283 Gross margin 196,907 248,405 273,220 274,967 Net income 41,161 70,601 84,214 75,867 Earnings per share: Basic 0.72 1.24 1.48 1.33 Diluted 0.72 1.23 1.46 1.31 2015: Sales $ 379,008 $ 400,727 $ 462,731 $ 446,200 Gross margin 208,721 221,890 248,492 234,861 Net income 42,885 49,214 69,388 49,624 Earnings per share: Basic 0.69 0.81 1.15 0.84 Diluted 0.69 0.80 1.14 0.84

Significant Accounting Polici46

Significant Accounting Policies - Additional Information (Detail) - USD ($) shares in Thousands	12 Months Ended
	Oct. 31, 2016	Oct. 31, 2015	Oct. 31, 2014
Significant Accounting Policies [Line Items]
Ownership percentage in affiliates and joint ventures	50.00%
Advertising costs incurred	$ 11,095,000	$ 11,943,000	$ 10,823,000
Research and development costs incurred	$ 46,247,000	$ 46,689,000	47,536,000
Periods of performance considered for calculating compensation expense	3 years
Cost percentage of inventory under LIFO method	20.00%	20.00%
Consolidated inventories under FIFO method	$ 7,400,000	$ 7,638,000
Interest charges capitalized	$ 0	$ 0	$ 0
Product warranty period	1 year
Maximum [Member]
Significant Accounting Policies [Line Items]
Liquid instruments with maturity period	90 days
Stock Options [Member]
Significant Accounting Policies [Line Items]
Options for common shares excluded from computation of diluted earning per share	396	373	69

Significant Accounting Polici47

Significant Accounting Policies - Useful Lives of Property, Plant and Equipment and Depreciation (Detail)	12 Months Ended
	Oct. 31, 2016
Minimum [Member] | Land Improvements [Member]
Property Plant and Equipment [Line Items]
Useful lives of property, plant and equipment and depreciation	15 years
Minimum [Member] | Buildings [Member]
Property Plant and Equipment [Line Items]
Useful lives of property, plant and equipment and depreciation	20 years
Minimum [Member] | Machinery and Equipment [Member]
Property Plant and Equipment [Line Items]
Useful lives of property, plant and equipment and depreciation	3 years
Minimum [Member] | Enterprise Management Systems [Member]
Property Plant and Equipment [Line Items]
Useful lives of property, plant and equipment and depreciation	5 years
Maximum [Member] | Land Improvements [Member]
Property Plant and Equipment [Line Items]
Useful lives of property, plant and equipment and depreciation	25 years
Maximum [Member] | Buildings [Member]
Property Plant and Equipment [Line Items]
Useful lives of property, plant and equipment and depreciation	40 years
Maximum [Member] | Machinery and Equipment [Member]
Property Plant and Equipment [Line Items]
Useful lives of property, plant and equipment and depreciation	18 years
Maximum [Member] | Enterprise Management Systems [Member]
Property Plant and Equipment [Line Items]
Useful lives of property, plant and equipment and depreciation	13 years

Significant Accounting Polici48

Significant Accounting Policies - Weighted Average Useful Lives for Each Major Category of Amortizable Intangible Assets (Detail)	12 Months Ended
	Oct. 31, 2016
Patent/Technology Costs [Member]
Finite Lived Intangible Assets [Line Items]
Weighted average useful lives for each major category of amortizable intangible assets	13 years
Customer Relationships [Member]
Finite Lived Intangible Assets [Line Items]
Weighted average useful lives for each major category of amortizable intangible assets	14 years
Noncompete Agreements [Member]
Finite Lived Intangible Assets [Line Items]
Weighted average useful lives for each major category of amortizable intangible assets	3 years
Trade Names [Member]
Finite Lived Intangible Assets [Line Items]
Weighted average useful lives for each major category of amortizable intangible assets	16 years

Significant Accounting Polici49

Significant Accounting Policies - Summary of Accumulated Other Comprehensive Loss (Detail) - USD ($) $ in Thousands	12 Months Ended
	Oct. 31, 2016	Oct. 31, 2015	Oct. 31, 2014
Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income Loss [Line Items]
Accumulated other comprehensive income (loss), Beginning balance	$ (144,686)
Pension and postretirement plan changes, net of tax	(14,868)	$ 3,667	$ (21,847)
Currency translation losses	(8,693)
Accumulated other comprehensive loss, Ending balance	(168,247)	(144,686)
Cumulative Translation Adjustments [Member]
Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income Loss [Line Items]
Accumulated other comprehensive income (loss), Beginning balance	(42,427)
Currency translation losses	(8,693)
Accumulated other comprehensive loss, Ending balance	(51,120)	(42,427)
Pension And Postretirement Benefit Plan Adjustments [Member]
Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income Loss [Line Items]
Accumulated other comprehensive income (loss), Beginning balance	(102,259)
Pension and postretirement plan changes, net of tax	(14,868)
Accumulated other comprehensive loss, Ending balance	$ (117,127)	$ (102,259)

Significant Accounting Polici50

Significant Accounting Policies - Summary of Accumulated Other Comprehensive Loss (Parenthetical) (Detail) $ in Thousands	12 Months Ended
	Oct. 31, 2016USD ($)
Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income Loss Net Of Tax [Abstract]
Pension and postretirement plan changes, tax	$ (8,416)

Significant Accounting Polici51

Significant Accounting Policies - Reconciliation of Product Warranty Liability (Detail) - USD ($) $ in Thousands	12 Months Ended
	Oct. 31, 2016	Oct. 31, 2015
Accounting Policies [Abstract]
Balance at beginning of year	$ 10,537	$ 9,918
Accruals for warranties	14,487	12,531
Warranty assumed from acquisitions		11
Warranty payments	(12,575)	(11,487)
Currency adjustments	(679)	(436)
Balance at end of year	$ 11,770	$ 10,537

Severance and Restructuring C52

Severance and Restructuring Costs - Additional Information (Detail) - USD ($) $ in Thousands	3 Months Ended						12 Months Ended			24 Months Ended
	Oct. 31, 2016	Jul. 31, 2016	Apr. 30, 2016	Jan. 31, 2016	Oct. 31, 2015	Jul. 31, 2015	Oct. 31, 2016	Oct. 31, 2015	Oct. 31, 2014	Oct. 31, 2016
Restructuring Cost And Reserve [Line Items]
Severance and restructuring costs							$ 5,210
Severance payments							12,574
Severance and restructuring costs	$ 6,411	$ 1,714	$ 1,633	$ 1,017	$ 9,092	$ 2,319	10,775	$ 11,411	$ 2,551	$ 16,621
Severance costs										12,592
Fixed asset impairment charges										759
Lease termination costs										1,383
Other restructuring costs										$ 1,887
Other Restructuring Initiative [Member]
Restructuring Cost And Reserve [Line Items]
Severance and restructuring costs							5,210	11,411
Adhesive Dispensing Systems [Member]
Restructuring Cost And Reserve [Line Items]
Severance and restructuring costs							7,800	7,972	1,731
Adhesive Dispensing Systems [Member] | Polymer Processing Product Line Facilities
Restructuring Cost And Reserve [Line Items]
Severance and restructuring costs							5,565
Severance payments							624
Adhesive Dispensing Systems [Member] | U S And Belgium
Restructuring Cost And Reserve [Line Items]
Severance and restructuring costs							2,235	7,972
Severance payments							7,586
Advanced Technology Systems [Member]
Restructuring Cost And Reserve [Line Items]
Severance and restructuring costs							1,054	3,060	579
Severance payments							3,144
Industrial Coating Systems [Member]
Restructuring Cost And Reserve [Line Items]
Severance and restructuring costs							1,921	$ 379	$ 241
Severance payments							$ 1,844

Severance and Restructuring C53

Severance and Restructuring Costs - Schedule of Severance and Restructuring Activity (Detail) $ in Thousands	12 Months Ended
	Oct. 31, 2016USD ($)
Restructuring Cost And Reserve [Line Items]
Accrual Balance at October 31, 2015	$ 9,474
Severance and restructuring costs	5,210
Cash payments	(12,574)
Non cash utilization	(334)
Accrual Balance at October 31, 2016	1,776
Employee Severance Charges [Member]
Restructuring Cost And Reserve [Line Items]
Accrual Balance at October 31, 2015	7,908
Severance and restructuring costs	3,562
Cash payments	(10,334)
Non cash utilization	0
Accrual Balance at October 31, 2016	1,136
Other One-time Costs [Member]
Restructuring Cost And Reserve [Line Items]
Accrual Balance at October 31, 2015	244
Severance and restructuring costs	1,382
Cash payments	(1,000)
Non cash utilization	(129)
Accrual Balance at October 31, 2016	497
Fixed Asset Impairment Charges [Member]
Restructuring Cost And Reserve [Line Items]
Accrual Balance at October 31, 2015	0
Severance and restructuring costs	205
Cash payments	0
Non cash utilization	(205)
Accrual Balance at October 31, 2016	0
Lease Termination Charges [Member]
Restructuring Cost And Reserve [Line Items]
Accrual Balance at October 31, 2015	1,322
Severance and restructuring costs	61
Cash payments	(1,240)
Non cash utilization	0
Accrual Balance at October 31, 2016	143
Adhesive Dispensing Systems [Member] | Polymer Processing Product Line Facilities
Restructuring Cost And Reserve [Line Items]
Accrual Balance at October 31, 2015	0
Severance and restructuring costs	5,565
Cash payments	(624)
Non cash utilization	(261)
Accrual Balance at October 31, 2016	4,680
Adhesive Dispensing Systems [Member] | Employee Severance Charges [Member] | Polymer Processing Product Line Facilities
Restructuring Cost And Reserve [Line Items]
Accrual Balance at October 31, 2015	0
Severance and restructuring costs	4,576
Cash payments	0
Non cash utilization	0
Accrual Balance at October 31, 2016	4,576
Adhesive Dispensing Systems [Member] | Other One-time Costs [Member] | Polymer Processing Product Line Facilities
Restructuring Cost And Reserve [Line Items]
Accrual Balance at October 31, 2015	0
Severance and restructuring costs	989
Cash payments	(624)
Non cash utilization	(261)
Accrual Balance at October 31, 2016	$ 104

Acquisitions - Additional Infor

Acquisitions - Additional Information (Detail) - USD ($) $ in Thousands	Sep. 01, 2016	Sep. 01, 2015	Aug. 03, 2015	Jun. 15, 2015	Aug. 29, 2014	Aug. 08, 2014	Oct. 31, 2016	Oct. 31, 2015	Oct. 31, 2014
Business Acquisition [Line Items]
Acquisition of businesses, net of cash acquired							$ 42,650	$ 75,565	$ 186,420
Goodwill							$ 1,107,137	1,082,375	1,052,537
Customer Relationships [Member]
Business Acquisition [Line Items]
Intangible assets amortization period							14 years
Trade Names [Member]
Business Acquisition [Line Items]
Intangible assets amortization period							16 years
Non-compete Agreements [Member]
Business Acquisition [Line Items]
Intangible assets amortization period							3 years
Advanced Technology Systems [Member]
Business Acquisition [Line Items]
Goodwill							$ 697,346	672,342	631,433
Advanced Technology Systems [Member] | LinkTech Quick Couplings Inc [Member] | 2016 Acquisition [Member]
Business Acquisition [Line Items]
Acquired percent of the outstanding shares	100.00%
Acquisition of businesses, net of cash acquired	$ 42,650
Cash acquired from business acquisition	36
Goodwill	25,169
Identifiable intangible assets	14,610
Advanced Technology Systems [Member] | LinkTech Quick Couplings Inc [Member] | Customer Relationships [Member] | 2016 Acquisition [Member]
Business Acquisition [Line Items]
Identifiable intangible assets	$ 8,600
Intangible assets amortization period	11 years
Advanced Technology Systems [Member] | LinkTech Quick Couplings Inc [Member] | Trade Names [Member] | 2016 Acquisition [Member]
Business Acquisition [Line Items]
Identifiable intangible assets	$ 2,800
Intangible assets amortization period	12 years
Advanced Technology Systems [Member] | LinkTech Quick Couplings Inc [Member] | Technology-Based Intangible Assets [Member] | 2016 Acquisition [Member]
Business Acquisition [Line Items]
Identifiable intangible assets	$ 2,300
Intangible assets amortization period	8 years
Advanced Technology Systems [Member] | LinkTech Quick Couplings Inc [Member] | Non-compete Agreements [Member] | 2016 Acquisition [Member]
Business Acquisition [Line Items]
Identifiable intangible assets	$ 910
Intangible assets amortization period	5 years
Advanced Technology Systems [Member] | Liquidyn [Member] | 2015 Acquisitions [Member]
Business Acquisition [Line Items]
Acquired percent of the outstanding shares				100.00%
Acquisition of businesses, net of cash acquired				$ 14,565
Cash acquired from business acquisition				657
Goodwill				10,487
Identifiable intangible assets				3,991
Advanced Technology Systems [Member] | Liquidyn [Member] | Customer Relationships [Member] | 2015 Acquisitions [Member]
Business Acquisition [Line Items]
Identifiable intangible assets				$ 1,285
Intangible assets amortization period				6 years
Advanced Technology Systems [Member] | Liquidyn [Member] | Trade Names [Member] | 2015 Acquisitions [Member]
Business Acquisition [Line Items]
Identifiable intangible assets				$ 1,049
Intangible assets amortization period				11 years
Advanced Technology Systems [Member] | Liquidyn [Member] | Technology-Based Intangible Assets [Member] | 2015 Acquisitions [Member]
Business Acquisition [Line Items]
Identifiable intangible assets				$ 1,421
Intangible assets amortization period				5 years
Advanced Technology Systems [Member] | Liquidyn [Member] | Non-compete Agreements [Member] | 2015 Acquisitions [Member]
Business Acquisition [Line Items]
Identifiable intangible assets				$ 236
Intangible assets amortization period				2 years
Advanced Technology Systems [Member] | MatriX Technologies GmbH [Member] | 2015 Acquisitions [Member]
Business Acquisition [Line Items]
Acquired percent of the outstanding shares		100.00%
Acquisition of businesses, net of cash acquired		$ 53,759
Cash acquired from business acquisition		966
Goodwill		32,439
Identifiable intangible assets		16,382
Debt assumed		481
Advanced Technology Systems [Member] | MatriX Technologies GmbH [Member] | Customer Relationships [Member] | 2015 Acquisitions [Member]
Business Acquisition [Line Items]
Identifiable intangible assets		$ 6,485
Intangible assets amortization period		8 years
Advanced Technology Systems [Member] | MatriX Technologies GmbH [Member] | Trade Names [Member] | 2015 Acquisitions [Member]
Business Acquisition [Line Items]
Identifiable intangible assets		$ 4,046
Intangible assets amortization period		11 years
Advanced Technology Systems [Member] | MatriX Technologies GmbH [Member] | Technology-Based Intangible Assets [Member] | 2015 Acquisitions [Member]
Business Acquisition [Line Items]
Identifiable intangible assets		$ 5,328
Intangible assets amortization period		6 years
Advanced Technology Systems [Member] | MatriX Technologies GmbH [Member] | Non-compete Agreements [Member] | 2015 Acquisitions [Member]
Business Acquisition [Line Items]
Identifiable intangible assets		$ 523
Intangible assets amortization period		3 years
Adhesive Dispensing Systems [Member]
Business Acquisition [Line Items]
Goodwill							$ 385,733	$ 385,975	$ 397,046
Adhesive Dispensing Systems [Member] | WAFO Produktionsgesellschaft GmbH [Member] | 2015 Acquisitions [Member]
Business Acquisition [Line Items]
Acquired percent of the outstanding shares			100.00%
Acquisition of businesses, net of cash acquired			$ 7,429
Cash acquired from business acquisition			236
Goodwill			3,463
Identifiable intangible assets			1,708
Adhesive Dispensing Systems [Member] | WAFO Produktionsgesellschaft GmbH [Member] | Customer Relationships [Member] | 2015 Acquisitions [Member]
Business Acquisition [Line Items]
Identifiable intangible assets			$ 635
Intangible assets amortization period			5 years
Adhesive Dispensing Systems [Member] | WAFO Produktionsgesellschaft GmbH [Member] | Trade Names [Member] | 2015 Acquisitions [Member]
Business Acquisition [Line Items]
Identifiable intangible assets			$ 679
Intangible assets amortization period			10 years
Adhesive Dispensing Systems [Member] | WAFO Produktionsgesellschaft GmbH [Member] | Technology-Based Intangible Assets [Member] | 2015 Acquisitions [Member]
Business Acquisition [Line Items]
Identifiable intangible assets			$ 142
Intangible assets amortization period			3 years
Adhesive Dispensing Systems [Member] | WAFO Produktionsgesellschaft GmbH [Member] | Non-compete Agreements [Member] | 2015 Acquisitions [Member]
Business Acquisition [Line Items]
Identifiable intangible assets			$ 252
Intangible assets amortization period			3 years
Advanced Technology Segment [Member] | Avalon Laboratories Holding Corp [Member] | 2014 Acquisitions [Member]
Business Acquisition [Line Items]
Acquired percent of the outstanding shares						100.00%
Acquisition of businesses, net of cash acquired						$ 179,966
Cash acquired from business acquisition						1,324
Goodwill						122,011
Identifiable intangible assets						52,000
Business combination, goodwill, tax deductible amount						15,800
Advanced Technology Segment [Member] | Avalon Laboratories Holding Corp [Member] | Customer Relationships [Member] | 2014 Acquisitions [Member]
Business Acquisition [Line Items]
Identifiable intangible assets						$ 32,200
Intangible assets amortization period						10 years
Advanced Technology Segment [Member] | Avalon Laboratories Holding Corp [Member] | Trade Names [Member] | 2014 Acquisitions [Member]
Business Acquisition [Line Items]
Identifiable intangible assets						$ 10,000
Intangible assets amortization period						15 years
Advanced Technology Segment [Member] | Avalon Laboratories Holding Corp [Member] | Technology-Based Intangible Assets [Member] | 2014 Acquisitions [Member]
Business Acquisition [Line Items]
Identifiable intangible assets						$ 9,800
Intangible assets amortization period						10 years
Advanced Technology Segment [Member] | Dima Group B.V. [Member] | 2014 Acquisitions [Member]
Business Acquisition [Line Items]
Acquired percent of the outstanding shares					100.00%
Acquisition of businesses, net of cash acquired					$ 6,454
Cash acquired from business acquisition					149
Goodwill					2,380
Identifiable intangible assets					1,281
Advanced Technology Segment [Member] | Dima Group B.V. [Member] | Customer Relationships [Member] | 2014 Acquisitions [Member]
Business Acquisition [Line Items]
Identifiable intangible assets					$ 1,017
Intangible assets amortization period					7 years
Advanced Technology Segment [Member] | Dima Group B.V. [Member] | Trade Names [Member] | 2014 Acquisitions [Member]
Business Acquisition [Line Items]
Identifiable intangible assets					$ 264
Intangible assets amortization period					15 years

Details of Balance Sheet - Deta

Details of Balance Sheet - Details of Balance Sheet (Detail) - USD ($) $ in Thousands	Oct. 31, 2016	Oct. 31, 2015	Oct. 31, 2014
Receivables:
Accounts	$ 415,311	$ 372,705
Notes	7,971	7,303
Other	10,813	14,044
Receivables, total	434,095	394,052
Allowance for doubtful accounts	(5,535)	(4,502)
Receivables-net	428,560	389,550
Inventories:
Raw materials and component parts	85,802	97,215
Work-in-process	36,681	35,509
Finished goods	134,602	128,816
Inventories gross	257,085	261,540
Obsolescence and other reserves	(29,324)	(28,230)
LIFO reserve	(7,400)	(7,638)
Inventories net	220,361	225,672
Property, plant and equipment:
Property, plant and equipment gross	656,563	620,255
Accumulated depreciation and amortization	(383,434)	(370,315)
Property, plant and equipment - net	273,129	249,940	$ 224,439
Accrued liabilities:
Salaries and other compensation	67,257	54,801
Pension and retirement	4,046	1,973
Taxes other than income taxes	5,955	6,178
Other	85,540	77,979
Accrued liabilities total	162,798	140,931
Land [Member]
Property, plant and equipment:
Property, plant and equipment gross	9,914	9,947
Land Improvements [Member]
Property, plant and equipment:
Property, plant and equipment gross	4,020	3,926
Buildings [Member]
Property, plant and equipment:
Property, plant and equipment gross	169,995	161,924
Machinery and Equipment [Member]
Property, plant and equipment:
Property, plant and equipment gross	372,479	355,066
Enterprise Management Systems [Member]
Property, plant and equipment:
Property, plant and equipment gross	50,051	46,382
Construction in Progress [Member]
Property, plant and equipment:
Property, plant and equipment gross	25,873	17,326
Leased Property Under Capitalized Leases [Member]
Property, plant and equipment:
Property, plant and equipment gross	$ 24,231	$ 25,684

Goodwill and Intangible Asset56

Goodwill and Intangible Assets - Summary of Changes in Carrying Amount of Goodwill (Detail) - USD ($) $ in Thousands	12 Months Ended
	Oct. 31, 2016	Oct. 31, 2015
Goodwill [Line Items]
Beginning balance	$ 1,082,375	$ 1,052,537
Acquisitions	25,169	46,389
Currency effect	(407)	(16,551)
Ending balance	1,107,137	1,082,375
Adhesive Dispensing Systems [Member]
Goodwill [Line Items]
Beginning balance	385,975	397,046
Acquisitions		3,463
Currency effect	(242)	(14,534)
Ending balance	385,733	385,975
Advanced Technology Systems [Member]
Goodwill [Line Items]
Beginning balance	672,342	631,433
Acquisitions	25,169	42,926
Currency effect	(165)	(2,017)
Ending balance	697,346	672,342
Industrial Coating Systems [Member]
Goodwill [Line Items]
Beginning balance	24,058	24,058
Ending balance	$ 24,058	$ 24,058

Goodwill and Intangible Asset57

Goodwill and Intangible Assets - Additional Information (Detail) - USD ($) $ in Thousands	12 Months Ended
	Oct. 31, 2016	Oct. 31, 2015	Oct. 31, 2014
Goodwill [Line Items]
Goodwill accumulated impairment loss	$ 232,789	$ 232,789
Intangible assets, amortization expense	29,061	27,487	$ 25,308
Advanced Technology Systems [Member]
Goodwill [Line Items]
Goodwill accumulated impairment loss	229,173	229,173
Industrial Coating Systems [Member]
Goodwill [Line Items]
Goodwill accumulated impairment loss	$ 3,616	$ 3,616

Goodwill and Intangible Asset58

Goodwill and Intangible Assets - Summary of Intangible Assets Subject to Amortization (Detail) - USD ($) $ in Thousands	Oct. 31, 2016	Oct. 31, 2015
Finite Lived Intangible Assets [Line Items]
Carrying Amount	$ 401,659	$ 392,684
Accumulated Amortization	141,357	115,258
Net Book Value	260,302	277,426
Customer Relationships [Member]
Finite Lived Intangible Assets [Line Items]
Carrying Amount	207,493	201,282
Accumulated Amortization	71,608	56,315
Net Book Value	135,885	144,967
Patent/Technology Costs [Member]
Finite Lived Intangible Assets [Line Items]
Carrying Amount	97,640	98,063
Accumulated Amortization	37,873	32,764
Net Book Value	59,767	65,299
Trade Names [Member]
Finite Lived Intangible Assets [Line Items]
Carrying Amount	85,271	83,022
Accumulated Amortization	22,140	17,003
Net Book Value	63,131	66,019
Noncompete Agreements [Member]
Finite Lived Intangible Assets [Line Items]
Carrying Amount	9,855	8,952
Accumulated Amortization	8,347	7,819
Net Book Value	1,508	1,133
Other [Member]
Finite Lived Intangible Assets [Line Items]
Carrying Amount	1,400	1,365
Accumulated Amortization	1,389	1,357
Net Book Value	$ 11	$ 8

Goodwill and Intangible Asset59

Goodwill and Intangible Assets - Estimated Amortization Expense (Detail) $ in Thousands	Oct. 31, 2016USD ($)
Goodwill And Intangible Assets Disclosure [Abstract]
Estimated Amortization Expense, 2016	$ 30,347
Estimated Amortization Expense, 2017	29,944
Estimated Amortization Expense, 2018	29,696
Estimated Amortization Expense, 2019	29,155
Estimated Amortization Expense, 2020	$ 23,749

Retirement, Pension and Other60

Retirement, Pension and Other Postretirement Plans - Additional Information (Detail) - USD ($) $ in Thousands	3 Months Ended		12 Months Ended
	Oct. 31, 2016	Jan. 31, 2015	Oct. 31, 2016	Oct. 31, 2015	Oct. 31, 2014
Defined Benefit Plan Disclosure [Line Items]
Expenses on retirement plan			$ 17,194	$ 15,747	$ 14,423
Defined contribution plan vesting period			3 years
Settlement loss		$ (1,572)
Expected reductions in service costs associated with change in estimate	$ 1,000
Expected reductions in interest costs associated with change in estimate	$ 3,200
Retiree eligible age			65 years
Change in postretirement benefit estimates on service cost			$ 100
Change in postretirement benefit estimates on interest cost			$ 500
Equity Securities [Member]
Defined Benefit Plan Disclosure [Line Items]
Percentage of target rate in return seeking assets			40.00%
Debt Securities [Member]
Defined Benefit Plan Disclosure [Line Items]
Percentage of target rate in return seeking assets			60.00%
Minimum [Member]
Defined Benefit Plan Disclosure [Line Items]
Spot rates used to determine postretirement benefit service and interest costs			3.20%
Maximum [Member]
Defined Benefit Plan Disclosure [Line Items]
Spot rates used to determine postretirement benefit service and interest costs			3.30%
Due to Lump Sum Retirement Payments [Member]
Defined Benefit Plan Disclosure [Line Items]
Settlement loss			$ (160)	(593)
Due to Plan Amendment [Member]
Defined Benefit Plan Disclosure [Line Items]
Curtailment gain			$ 1,526
Due to Plan Termination [Member]
Defined Benefit Plan Disclosure [Line Items]
Settlement loss				(1,242)
Pension Cost [Member]
Defined Benefit Plan Disclosure [Line Items]
Method used to amortize net gains and losses, description			Net actuarial gains or losses are amortized to expense on a plan-by-plan basis when they exceed the accounting corridor, which is set at 10% of the greater of the plan assets or benefit obligations.
Accounting corridor, set percentage of greater of plan assets or benefit obligations			10.00%
Employer contribution in next fiscal year			$ 18,000
Pension Plan, United States [Member]
Defined Benefit Plan Disclosure [Line Items]
Settlement loss				(516)	$ (632)
Curtailment gain				(68)
Percentage of World wide pension assets			90.00%
Investments in common shares	0		0
Pension Plan, United States [Member] | Minimum [Member]
Defined Benefit Plan Disclosure [Line Items]
Spot rates used to determine net periodic benefit service and interest costs	2.40%
Pension Plan, United States [Member] | Maximum [Member]
Defined Benefit Plan Disclosure [Line Items]
Spot rates used to determine net periodic benefit service and interest costs	3.30%
Pension Plan, International [Member]
Defined Benefit Plan Disclosure [Line Items]
Settlement loss			$ (160)	$ (1,319)
Curtailment gain			$ 1,526
Percentage of World wide pension assets			10.00%
Pension Plan, International [Member] | Minimum [Member]
Defined Benefit Plan Disclosure [Line Items]
Spot rates used to determine net periodic benefit service and interest costs	0.90%
Pension Plan, International [Member] | Maximum [Member]
Defined Benefit Plan Disclosure [Line Items]
Spot rates used to determine net periodic benefit service and interest costs	2.60%
Postretirement Benefit Costs [Member]
Defined Benefit Plan Disclosure [Line Items]
Method used to amortize net gains and losses, description			Net actuarial gains or losses are amortized to expense on a plan-by-plan basis when they exceed the accounting corridor, which is set at 10% of the greater of the plan assets or benefit obligations.
Accounting corridor, set percentage of greater of plan assets or benefit obligations			10.00%
Employer contribution in next fiscal year			$ 2,100

Retirement, Pension and Other61

Retirement, Pension and Other Postretirement Plans - Reconciliation of the Benefit Obligations, Plan Assets, Accrued Benefit Cost and the Amount Recognized in Financial Statements for Pension Plans (Detail) - USD ($) $ in Thousands	12 Months Ended
	Oct. 31, 2016	Oct. 31, 2015	Oct. 31, 2014
Pension Plan, United States [Member]
Change in benefit obligation:
Benefit obligation at beginning of year	$ 361,039	$ 345,479
Service cost	11,490	10,851	$ 8,071
Interest cost	15,932	15,037	13,921
Plan amendments	173
Actuarial loss	31,781	1,371
Benefits paid	(10,956)	(11,699)
Benefit obligation at end of year	409,459	361,039	345,479
Change in plan assets:
Beginning balance	295,320	277,912
Actual return on plan assets	23,280	5,868
Company contributions	26,223	23,239
Benefits paid	(10,956)	(11,699)
Ending balance	333,867	295,320	277,912
Funded status at end of year	(75,592)	(65,719)
Amounts recognized in financial statements:
Accrued benefit liability	(1,000)	(784)
Long-term pension and retirement obligations	(74,592)	(64,935)
Total amount recognized in financial statements	(75,592)	(65,719)
Amounts recognized in accumulated other comprehensive (gain) loss:
Net actuarial (gain) loss	134,586	114,898
Prior service cost (credit)	(139)	(235)
Accumulated other comprehensive (gain) loss	134,447	114,663	111,290
Amounts expected to be recognized during next fiscal year:
Amortization of net actuarial (gain) loss	9,336	7,691
Amortization of prior service cost (credit)	47	77
Total	9,383	7,768
Pension Plan, International [Member]
Change in benefit obligation:
Benefit obligation at beginning of year	90,615	96,831
Service cost	2,448	2,816	2,597
Interest cost	2,294	2,561	3,185
Participant contributions	115	127
Plan amendments	(3,050)
Settlements		(3,260)
Curtailments	(6,790)
Other		475
Foreign currency exchange rate change	(7,675)	(7,906)
Actuarial loss	15,749	2,751
Benefits paid	(2,310)	(3,780)
Benefit obligation at end of year	91,396	90,615	96,831
Change in plan assets:
Beginning balance	37,473	39,618
Actual return on plan assets	2,205	1,960
Company contributions	3,793	4,888
Participant contributions	115	127
Settlements		(3,277)
Other	(145)
Foreign currency exchange rate change	(5,527)	(2,063)
Benefits paid	(2,310)	(3,780)
Ending balance	35,604	37,473	39,618
Funded status at end of year	(55,792)	(53,142)
Amounts recognized in financial statements:
Accrued benefit liability	(8)	(7)
Long-term pension and retirement obligations	(55,784)	(53,135)
Total amount recognized in financial statements	(55,792)	(53,142)
Amounts recognized in accumulated other comprehensive (gain) loss:
Net actuarial (gain) loss	35,090	30,544
Prior service cost (credit)	(3,445)	(818)
Accumulated other comprehensive (gain) loss	31,645	29,726	33,688
Amounts expected to be recognized during next fiscal year:
Amortization of net actuarial (gain) loss	2,558	1,902
Amortization of prior service cost (credit)	(304)	(89)
Total	2,254	1,813
Postretirement Benefit Plans, United States [Member]
Change in benefit obligation:
Benefit obligation at beginning of year	68,315	69,479
Service cost	849	979	1,037
Interest cost	2,923	2,946	3,062
Participant contributions	446	412
Actuarial loss	1,818	(3,677)
Benefits paid	(2,447)	(1,824)
Benefit obligation at end of year	71,904	68,315	69,479
Change in plan assets:
Company contributions	2,001	1,412
Participant contributions	446	412
Benefits paid	(2,447)	(1,824)
Funded status at end of year	(71,904)	(68,315)
Amounts recognized in financial statements:
Accrued benefit liability	(2,123)	(2,142)
Long-term pension and retirement obligations	(69,781)	(66,173)
Total amount recognized in financial statements	(71,904)	(68,315)
Amounts recognized in accumulated other comprehensive (gain) loss:
Net actuarial (gain) loss	18,786	17,652
Prior service cost (credit)	(306)	(573)
Accumulated other comprehensive (gain) loss	18,480	17,079	21,422
Amounts expected to be recognized during next fiscal year:
Amortization of net actuarial (gain) loss	917	847
Amortization of prior service cost (credit)	(164)	(267)
Total	753	580
Postretirement Benefit Plans, International [Member]
Change in benefit obligation:
Benefit obligation at beginning of year	524	897
Service cost	16	29	28
Interest cost	23	35	38
Foreign currency exchange rate change	(14)	(111)
Actuarial loss	81	(321)
Benefits paid	(7)	(5)
Benefit obligation at end of year	623	524	897
Change in plan assets:
Company contributions	7	5
Benefits paid	(7)	(5)
Funded status at end of year	(623)	(524)
Amounts recognized in financial statements:
Accrued benefit liability	(7)	(7)
Long-term pension and retirement obligations	(616)	(517)
Total amount recognized in financial statements	(623)	(524)
Amounts recognized in accumulated other comprehensive (gain) loss:
Net actuarial (gain) loss	(265)	(379)
Accumulated other comprehensive (gain) loss	(265)	(379)	$ (86)
Amounts expected to be recognized during next fiscal year:
Amortization of net actuarial (gain) loss	(17)	(25)
Total	$ (17)	$ (25)

Retirement, Pension and Other62

Retirement, Pension and Other Postretirement Plans - Summary of Changes in Accumulated Other Comprehensive (Gain) Loss (Detail) - USD ($) $ in Thousands	12 Months Ended
	Oct. 31, 2016	Oct. 31, 2015
Pension Plan, United States [Member]
Defined Benefit Plan Disclosure [Line Items]
Balance at beginning of year	$ 114,663	$ 111,290
Net (gain) loss arising during the year	28,167	13,820
Prior service cost (credit) arising during the year	173
Net gain (loss) recognized during the year	(8,480)	(9,742)
Prior service (cost) credit recognized during the year	(76)	(121)
Settlement loss		(516)
Curtailment gain (loss)		(68)
Balance at end of year	134,447	114,663
Pension Plan, International [Member]
Defined Benefit Plan Disclosure [Line Items]
Balance at beginning of year	29,726	33,688
Net (gain) loss arising during the year	8,255	2,380
Prior service cost (credit) arising during the year	(3,050)
Net gain (loss) recognized during the year	(1,723)	(2,268)
Prior service (cost) credit recognized during the year	203	90
Settlement loss	(160)	(1,319)
Curtailment gain (loss)	1,526
Exchange rate effect during the year	(3,132)	(2,845)
Balance at end of year	31,645	29,726
Postretirement Benefit Plans, United States [Member]
Defined Benefit Plan Disclosure [Line Items]
Balance at beginning of year	17,079	21,422
Net (gain) loss arising during the year	1,818	(3,677)
Net gain (loss) recognized during the year	(684)	(1,104)
Prior service (cost) credit recognized during the year	267	438
Balance at end of year	18,480	17,079
Postretirement Benefit Plans, International [Member]
Defined Benefit Plan Disclosure [Line Items]
Balance at beginning of year	(379)	(86)
Net (gain) loss arising during the year	81	(321)
Net gain (loss) recognized during the year	25
Exchange rate effect during the year	8	28
Balance at end of year	$ (265)	$ (379)

Retirement, Pension and Other63

Retirement, Pension and Other Postretirement Plans - Accumulated Benefit Obligation (Detail) - USD ($) $ in Thousands	Oct. 31, 2016	Oct. 31, 2015
Pension Plan, United States [Member]
For all plans:
Accumulated benefit obligation	$ 397,350	$ 354,567
For plans with benefit obligations in excess of plan assets:
Projected benefit obligation	409,459	361,039
Accumulated benefit obligation	397,350	354,567
Fair value of plan assets	333,867	295,320
Pension Plan, International [Member]
For all plans:
Accumulated benefit obligation	77,166	69,489
For plans with benefit obligations in excess of plan assets:
Projected benefit obligation	90,852	82,521
Accumulated benefit obligation	77,121	69,444
Fair value of plan assets	$ 35,533	$ 37,424

Retirement, Pension and Other64

Retirement, Pension and Other Postretirement Plans - Net Periodic Benefit Cost (Detail) - USD ($) $ in Thousands	3 Months Ended	12 Months Ended
	Jan. 31, 2015	Oct. 31, 2016	Oct. 31, 2015	Oct. 31, 2014
Defined Benefit Plan Disclosure [Line Items]
Settlement loss	$ 1,572
Pension Plan, United States [Member]
Defined Benefit Plan Disclosure [Line Items]
Service cost		$ 11,490	$ 10,851	$ 8,071
Interest cost		15,932	15,037	13,921
Expected return on plan assets		(19,666)	(18,316)	(17,297)
Amortization of prior service cost (credit)		76	121	237
Amortization of net actuarial (gain) loss		8,480	9,742	7,940
Settlement loss			516	632
Curtailment (gain) loss			68
Total benefit cost		16,312	18,019	13,504
Pension Plan, International [Member]
Defined Benefit Plan Disclosure [Line Items]
Service cost		2,448	2,816	2,597
Interest cost		2,294	2,561	3,185
Expected return on plan assets		(1,501)	(1,589)	(1,772)
Amortization of prior service cost (credit)		(203)	(90)	(101)
Amortization of net actuarial (gain) loss		1,723	2,285	1,233
Settlement loss		160	1,319
Curtailment (gain) loss		(1,526)
Total benefit cost		$ 3,395	$ 7,302	$ 5,142

Retirement, Pension and Other65

Retirement, Pension and Other Postretirement Plans - Weighted Average Assumptions Representing the Rates Used to Develop the Actuarial Present Value of Projected Benefit Obligation and the Net Periodic Benefit Costs (Detail)	12 Months Ended
	Oct. 31, 2016	Oct. 31, 2015	Oct. 31, 2014
Pension Plan, United States [Member]
Assumptions used to determine benefit obligations at October 31:
Discount rate	3.94%	4.39%	4.29%
Rate of compensation increase	3.61%	3.50%	3.49%
Assumptions used to determine net benefit costs for the years ended October 31:
Discount rate	4.39%	4.29%	4.75%
Expected return on plan assets	6.72%	6.76%	7.24%
Rate of compensation increase	3.50%	3.49%	3.30%
Pension Plan, International [Member]
Assumptions used to determine benefit obligations at October 31:
Discount rate	1.86%	2.81%	2.94%
Rate of compensation increase	3.12%	3.22%	3.19%
Assumptions used to determine net benefit costs for the years ended October 31:
Discount rate	2.81%	2.94%	3.72%
Expected return on plan assets	4.22%	4.39%	4.60%
Rate of compensation increase	3.22%	3.19%	3.18%
Postretirement Benefit Plans, United States [Member]
Assumptions used to determine benefit obligations at October 31:
Discount rate	4.05%	4.50%	4.40%
Health care cost trend rate	3.63%	3.72%	3.93%
Rate to which health care cost trend rate is assumed to decline (ultimate trend rate)	3.24%	3.27%	3.41%
Year the rate reaches the ultimate trend rate	2,026	2,025	2,024
Assumptions used to determine net benefit costs for the years ended October 31:
Discount rate	4.50%	4.40%	4.80%
Postretirement Benefit Plans, International [Member]
Assumptions used to determine benefit obligations at October 31:
Discount rate	3.40%	4.35%	4.25%
Health care cost trend rate	6.13%	6.31%	6.48%
Rate to which health care cost trend rate is assumed to decline (ultimate trend rate)	3.50%	3.50%	3.50%
Year the rate reaches the ultimate trend rate	2,031	2,031	2,031
Assumptions used to determine net benefit costs for the years ended October 31:
Discount rate	4.35%	4.25%	4.95%

Retirement, Pension and Other66

Retirement, Pension and Other Postretirement Plans - Allocation of Pension Plan Assets (Detail)	Oct. 31, 2016	Oct. 31, 2015
Pension Plan, United States [Member]
Allocation of pension plan assets
Defined Benefit Plan, Actual Plan Asset Allocations	100.00%	100.00%
Pension Plan, United States [Member] | Equity Securities [Member]
Allocation of pension plan assets
Defined Benefit Plan, Actual Plan Asset Allocations	15.00%	19.00%
Pension Plan, United States [Member] | Debt Securities [Member]
Allocation of pension plan assets
Defined Benefit Plan, Actual Plan Asset Allocations	31.00%	29.00%
Pension Plan, United States [Member] | Pooled Investment Funds [Member]
Allocation of pension plan assets
Defined Benefit Plan, Actual Plan Asset Allocations	53.00%	51.00%
Pension Plan, United States [Member] | Other [Member]
Allocation of pension plan assets
Defined Benefit Plan, Actual Plan Asset Allocations	1.00%	1.00%
Pension Plan, International [Member]
Allocation of pension plan assets
Defined Benefit Plan, Actual Plan Asset Allocations	100.00%	100.00%
Pension Plan, International [Member] | Insurance Contracts [Member]
Allocation of pension plan assets
Defined Benefit Plan, Actual Plan Asset Allocations	59.00%	54.00%
Pension Plan, International [Member] | Pooled Investment Funds [Member]
Allocation of pension plan assets
Defined Benefit Plan, Actual Plan Asset Allocations	39.00%	46.00%
Pension Plan, International [Member] | Other [Member]
Allocation of pension plan assets
Defined Benefit Plan, Actual Plan Asset Allocations	2.00%

Retirement, Pension and Other67

Retirement, Pension and Other Postretirement Plans - Fair Values of Pension Plan Assets (Detail) - USD ($) $ in Thousands	Oct. 31, 2016	Oct. 31, 2015	Oct. 31, 2014
Pension Plan, United States [Member]
Defined Benefit Plan Disclosure [Line Items]
Fair value of plan assets	$ 333,867	$ 295,320	$ 277,912
Pension Plan, United States [Member] | Level 1 [Member]
Defined Benefit Plan Disclosure [Line Items]
Fair value of plan assets	60,160	67,433
Pension Plan, United States [Member] | Level 2 [Member]
Defined Benefit Plan Disclosure [Line Items]
Fair value of plan assets	253,305	209,060
Pension Plan, United States [Member] | Level 3 [Member]
Defined Benefit Plan Disclosure [Line Items]
Fair value of plan assets	20,402	18,827
Pension Plan, United States [Member] | Cash [Member]
Defined Benefit Plan Disclosure [Line Items]
Fair value of plan assets	896	1,781
Pension Plan, United States [Member] | Cash [Member] | Level 1 [Member]
Defined Benefit Plan Disclosure [Line Items]
Fair value of plan assets	896	1,781
Pension Plan, United States [Member] | Money Market Funds [Member]
Defined Benefit Plan Disclosure [Line Items]
Fair value of plan assets	2,471	4,286
Pension Plan, United States [Member] | Money Market Funds [Member] | Level 1 [Member]
Defined Benefit Plan Disclosure [Line Items]
Fair value of plan assets	2,471	4,286
Pension Plan, United States [Member] | Equity Securities Basic Materials [Member]
Defined Benefit Plan Disclosure [Line Items]
Fair value of plan assets	2,144	2,705
Pension Plan, United States [Member] | Equity Securities Basic Materials [Member] | Level 1 [Member]
Defined Benefit Plan Disclosure [Line Items]
Fair value of plan assets	2,144	2,705
Pension Plan, United States [Member] | Equity Securities Consumer Goods [Member]
Defined Benefit Plan Disclosure [Line Items]
Fair value of plan assets	3,457	4,173
Pension Plan, United States [Member] | Equity Securities Consumer Goods [Member] | Level 1 [Member]
Defined Benefit Plan Disclosure [Line Items]
Fair value of plan assets	3,457	4,173
Pension Plan, United States [Member] | Equity Securities Financial [Member]
Defined Benefit Plan Disclosure [Line Items]
Fair value of plan assets	5,930	6,989
Pension Plan, United States [Member] | Equity Securities Financial [Member] | Level 1 [Member]
Defined Benefit Plan Disclosure [Line Items]
Fair value of plan assets	5,930	6,989
Pension Plan, United States [Member] | Equity Securities Healthcare [Member]
Defined Benefit Plan Disclosure [Line Items]
Fair value of plan assets	3,344	3,436
Pension Plan, United States [Member] | Equity Securities Healthcare [Member] | Level 1 [Member]
Defined Benefit Plan Disclosure [Line Items]
Fair value of plan assets	3,344	3,436
Pension Plan, United States [Member] | Equity Securities Industrial Goods [Member]
Defined Benefit Plan Disclosure [Line Items]
Fair value of plan assets	2,671	3,105
Pension Plan, United States [Member] | Equity Securities Industrial Goods [Member] | Level 1 [Member]
Defined Benefit Plan Disclosure [Line Items]
Fair value of plan assets	2,671	3,105
Pension Plan, United States [Member] | Equity Securities Technology [Member]
Defined Benefit Plan Disclosure [Line Items]
Fair value of plan assets	3,490	4,080
Pension Plan, United States [Member] | Equity Securities Technology [Member] | Level 1 [Member]
Defined Benefit Plan Disclosure [Line Items]
Fair value of plan assets	3,490	4,080
Pension Plan, United States [Member] | Equity Securities Utilities [Member]
Defined Benefit Plan Disclosure [Line Items]
Fair value of plan assets	857	822
Pension Plan, United States [Member] | Equity Securities Utilities [Member] | Level 1 [Member]
Defined Benefit Plan Disclosure [Line Items]
Fair value of plan assets	857	822
Pension Plan, United States [Member] | Mutual Funds [Member]
Defined Benefit Plan Disclosure [Line Items]
Fair value of plan assets	27,220	28,112
Pension Plan, United States [Member] | Mutual Funds [Member] | Level 1 [Member]
Defined Benefit Plan Disclosure [Line Items]
Fair value of plan assets	27,220	28,112
Pension Plan, United States [Member] | Fixed Income Securities US Government [Member]
Defined Benefit Plan Disclosure [Line Items]
Fair value of plan assets	38,466	29,219
Pension Plan, United States [Member] | Fixed Income Securities US Government [Member] | Level 1 [Member]
Defined Benefit Plan Disclosure [Line Items]
Fair value of plan assets	6,888	7,276
Pension Plan, United States [Member] | Fixed Income Securities US Government [Member] | Level 2 [Member]
Defined Benefit Plan Disclosure [Line Items]
Fair value of plan assets	31,578	21,943
Pension Plan, United States [Member] | Fixed Income Securities Corporate [Member]
Defined Benefit Plan Disclosure [Line Items]
Fair value of plan assets	63,077	54,224
Pension Plan, United States [Member] | Fixed Income Securities Corporate [Member] | Level 2 [Member]
Defined Benefit Plan Disclosure [Line Items]
Fair value of plan assets	63,077	54,224
Pension Plan, United States [Member] | Fixed Income Securities Other [Member]
Defined Benefit Plan Disclosure [Line Items]
Fair value of plan assets	3,403	1,546
Pension Plan, United States [Member] | Fixed Income Securities Other [Member] | Level 2 [Member]
Defined Benefit Plan Disclosure [Line Items]
Fair value of plan assets	3,403	1,546
Pension Plan, United States [Member] | Other Types of Investments Real Estate Collective Funds [Member]
Defined Benefit Plan Disclosure [Line Items]
Fair value of plan assets	20,402	18,827
Pension Plan, United States [Member] | Other Types of Investments Real Estate Collective Funds [Member] | Level 3 [Member]
Defined Benefit Plan Disclosure [Line Items]
Fair value of plan assets	20,402	18,827
Pension Plan, United States [Member] | Other Types of Investments Pooled Investment Funds [Member]
Defined Benefit Plan Disclosure [Line Items]
Fair value of plan assets	155,247	131,347
Pension Plan, United States [Member] | Other Types of Investments Pooled Investment Funds [Member] | Level 2 [Member]
Defined Benefit Plan Disclosure [Line Items]
Fair value of plan assets	155,247	131,347
Pension Plan, United States [Member] | Other Type Of Investments Other
Defined Benefit Plan Disclosure [Line Items]
Fair value of plan assets	792	668
Pension Plan, United States [Member] | Other Type Of Investments Other | Level 1 [Member]
Defined Benefit Plan Disclosure [Line Items]
Fair value of plan assets	792	668
Pension Plan, International [Member]
Defined Benefit Plan Disclosure [Line Items]
Fair value of plan assets	35,604	37,473	$ 39,618
Pension Plan, International [Member] | Level 1 [Member]
Defined Benefit Plan Disclosure [Line Items]
Fair value of plan assets	798	8
Pension Plan, International [Member] | Level 2 [Member]
Defined Benefit Plan Disclosure [Line Items]
Fair value of plan assets	13,879	17,033
Pension Plan, International [Member] | Level 3 [Member]
Defined Benefit Plan Disclosure [Line Items]
Fair value of plan assets	20,927	20,432
Pension Plan, International [Member] | Cash [Member]
Defined Benefit Plan Disclosure [Line Items]
Fair value of plan assets	798	8
Pension Plan, International [Member] | Cash [Member] | Level 1 [Member]
Defined Benefit Plan Disclosure [Line Items]
Fair value of plan assets	798	8
Pension Plan, International [Member] | Other Types of Investments Insurance Contracts [Member]
Defined Benefit Plan Disclosure [Line Items]
Fair value of plan assets	20,927	20,432
Pension Plan, International [Member] | Other Types of Investments Insurance Contracts [Member] | Level 3 [Member]
Defined Benefit Plan Disclosure [Line Items]
Fair value of plan assets	20,927	20,432
Pension Plan, International [Member] | Other Types of Investments Pooled Investment Funds [Member]
Defined Benefit Plan Disclosure [Line Items]
Fair value of plan assets	13,879	17,033
Pension Plan, International [Member] | Other Types of Investments Pooled Investment Funds [Member] | Level 2 [Member]
Defined Benefit Plan Disclosure [Line Items]
Fair value of plan assets	$ 13,879	$ 17,033

Retirement, Pension and Other68

Retirement, Pension and Other Postretirement Plans - Changes in Level 3 plan assets (Detail) - Level 3 [Member] - Pension Cost [Member] - USD ($) $ in Thousands	12 Months Ended
	Oct. 31, 2016	Oct. 31, 2015
Defined Benefit Plan Disclosure [Line Items]
Beginning balance	$ 39,259	$ 39,669
Assets held, end of year	3,403	3,193
Assets sold during the period	49	43
Purchases	2,799	3,769
Sales	(2,334)	(5,936)
Foreign currency translation	(1,847)	(1,479)
Ending balance	41,329	39,259
Other Types of Investments Real Estate Collective Funds [Member]
Defined Benefit Plan Disclosure [Line Items]
Beginning balance	18,827	16,495
Assets held, end of year	1,720	2,469
Assets sold during the period	49	36
Sales	(194)	(173)
Ending balance	20,402	18,827
Other Types of Investments Insurance Contracts [Member]
Defined Benefit Plan Disclosure [Line Items]
Beginning balance	20,432	23,174
Assets held, end of year	1,683	724
Assets sold during the period		7
Purchases	2,799	3,769
Sales	(2,140)	(5,763)
Foreign currency translation	(1,847)	(1,479)
Ending balance	$ 20,927	$ 20,432

Retirement, Pension and Other69

Retirement, Pension and Other Postretirement Plans - Retiree Pension Benefit Payments (Detail) $ in Thousands	Oct. 31, 2016USD ($)
Pension Plan, United States [Member]
Pension Plans Postretirement And Other Employee Benefits [Line Items]
2,017	$ 13,103
2,018	14,145
2,019	15,347
2,020	16,616
2,021	17,925
2022-2026	109,799
Pension Plan, International [Member]
Pension Plans Postretirement And Other Employee Benefits [Line Items]
2,017	1,456
2,018	2,208
2,019	3,815
2,020	2,423
2,021	2,588
2022-2026	16,433
Postretirement Benefit Plans, United States [Member]
Pension Plans Postretirement And Other Employee Benefits [Line Items]
2,017	2,123
2,018	2,310
2,019	2,442
2,020	2,663
2,021	2,904
2022-2026	17,542
Postretirement Benefit Plans, International [Member]
Pension Plans Postretirement And Other Employee Benefits [Line Items]
2,017	7
2,018	10
2,019	11
2,020	12
2,021	11
2022-2026	$ 84

Retirement, Pension and Other70

Retirement, Pension and Other Postretirement Plans - Net Postretirement Benefit Cost (Detail) - USD ($) $ in Thousands	12 Months Ended
	Oct. 31, 2016	Oct. 31, 2015	Oct. 31, 2014
Postretirement Benefit Plans, United States [Member]
Defined Benefit Plan Disclosure [Line Items]
Service cost	$ 849	$ 979	$ 1,037
Interest cost	2,923	2,946	3,062
Amortization of prior service credit	(267)	(438)	(449)
Amortization of net actuarial (gain) loss	684	1,104	1,435
Total benefit cost	4,189	4,591	5,085
Postretirement Benefit Plans, International [Member]
Defined Benefit Plan Disclosure [Line Items]
Service cost	16	29	28
Interest cost	23	35	38
Amortization of net actuarial (gain) loss	(24)		(13)
Total benefit cost	$ 15	$ 64	$ 53

Retirement, Pension and Other71

Retirement, Pension and Other Postretirement Plans - Defined Benefit Plan Effect of One Percentage Point Change in Assumed Health Care Cost Trend Rates and Discount Rate (Detail) $ in Thousands	12 Months Ended
	Oct. 31, 2016USD ($)
Postretirement Benefit Plans, United States [Member]
Pension Plans Postretirement And Other Employee Benefits [Line Items]
Effect on total service and interest cost components increase in 2016	$ 628
Effect on postretirement obligation increase as of October 31, 2016	11,024
Effect on total service and interest cost components decrease in 2016	(495)
Effect on postretirement obligation decrease as of October 31, 2016	(8,836)
Postretirement Benefit Plans, International [Member]
Pension Plans Postretirement And Other Employee Benefits [Line Items]
Effect on total service and interest cost components increase in 2016	10
Effect on postretirement obligation increase as of October 31, 2016	146
Effect on total service and interest cost components decrease in 2016	(8)
Effect on postretirement obligation decrease as of October 31, 2016	$ (113)

Income Taxes - Income Tax Expen

Income Taxes - Income Tax Expense (Detail) - USD ($) $ in Thousands	12 Months Ended
	Oct. 31, 2016	Oct. 31, 2015	Oct. 31, 2014
Current:
U.S. federal	$ 44,156	$ 36,875	$ 52,985
State and local	2,256	1,623	1,900
Foreign	53,836	49,153	47,366
Total current	100,248	87,651	102,251
Deferred:
U.S. federal	(2,334)	4,950	8,695
State and local	563	1,031	(1,635)
Foreign	(1,826)	(3,881)	(3,571)
Total deferred	(3,597)	2,100	3,489
Income taxes	$ 96,651	$ 89,751	$ 105,740

Income Taxes - Additional Infor

Income Taxes - Additional Information (Detail) - USD ($) $ in Thousands	3 Months Ended			12 Months Ended
	Apr. 30, 2016	Jan. 31, 2016	Jan. 31, 2015	Oct. 31, 2016	Oct. 31, 2015	Oct. 31, 2014	Oct. 31, 2013
Income Tax [Line Items]
Earnings before income taxes of domestic operations				$ 156,723	$ 140,044	$ 184,894
Additional tax benefit relating to retroactive reinstatement of research credit				2,200
Additional tax benefit related to dividends paid from foreign earnings tax credit		$ 6,184		6,154
Favorable adjustment to unrecognized tax benefits	$ 1,192			2,682
Additional tax benefit relating to retroactive reinstatement of research and development credit		$ 2,025	$ 1,786		2,486
Earnings before income taxes of international operations				211,771	160,818	167,619
Undistributed earnings aggregated				757,501	712,913
Total unrecognized tax benefits				3,336	6,258	$ 5,812	$ 5,717
Total unrecognized tax benefits impact the effective tax rate				2,775	5,650
Accrued interest expense related to unrecognized tax benefits				541	2,664
Tax credit carryforwards				4,112
Tax credit carryforwards which will expire in 2017 through 2022				103
Indefinite tax credit carryforward amount				4,009
Operating loss carryforwards				79,616
Indefinite carryforward period				15,587
Net change in the valuation allowance				1,537	$ (904)
Valuation allowance relates to tax credits and loss carryforwards				8,304
Federal [Member]
Income Tax [Line Items]
Operating loss carryforwards				5,273
State [Member]
Income Tax [Line Items]
Operating loss carryforwards				73,809
Foreign [Member]
Income Tax [Line Items]
Operating loss carryforwards				$ 16,121

Income Taxes - Income Taxes Com

Income Taxes - Income Taxes Computed at the U.S. Statutory Rate and Income Tax (Detail)	12 Months Ended
	Oct. 31, 2016	Oct. 31, 2015	Oct. 31, 2014
Income Tax Disclosure [Abstract]
Statutory federal income tax rate	35.00%	35.00%	35.00%
Domestic Production Deduction	(1.43%)	(1.47%)	(1.74%)
Foreign tax rate variances, net of foreign tax credits	(4.59%)	(3.25%)	(3.42%)
State and local taxes, net of federal income tax benefit	0.50%	0.43%	0.05%
Amounts related to prior years	(1.20%)	(1.04%)	(0.24%)
Tax benefit from previously taxed dividends paid	(1.67%)
Other – net	(0.38%)	0.16%	0.35%
Effective tax rate	26.23%	29.83%	30.00%

Income Taxes - Unrecognized Tax

Income Taxes - Unrecognized Tax Benefits (Detail) - USD ($) $ in Thousands	12 Months Ended
	Oct. 31, 2016	Oct. 31, 2015	Oct. 31, 2014
Income Tax Disclosure [Abstract]
Balance at beginning of year	$ 6,258	$ 5,812	$ 5,717
Additions based on tax positions related to the current year	522	288	196
Additions for tax positions of prior years	310	331	319
Reductions for tax positions of prior years	(140)	(28)
Settlements	(3,091)		(110)
Lapse of statute of limitations	(523)	(145)	(310)
Balance at end of year	$ 3,336	$ 6,258	$ 5,812

Income Taxes - Significant Comp

Income Taxes - Significant Components of Deferred Tax Assets and Liabilities (Detail) - USD ($) $ in Thousands	Oct. 31, 2016	Oct. 31, 2015
Deferred tax assets:
Employee benefits	$ 93,837	$ 84,651
Other accruals not currently deductible for taxes	16,861	17,259
Tax credit and loss carryforwards	11,111	9,242
Inventory adjustments	7,915	6,591
Total deferred tax assets	129,724	117,743
Valuation allowance	(8,304)	(6,768)
Total deferred tax assets	121,420	110,975
Deferred tax liabilities:
Depreciation and amortization	171,209	171,234
Other - net	1,366	196
Total deferred tax liabilities	172,575	171,430
Net deferred tax liabilities	$ (51,155)	$ (60,455)

Notes Payable - Bank Lines of C

Notes Payable - Bank Lines of Credit and Notes (Detail) - USD ($) $ in Thousands	Oct. 31, 2016	Oct. 31, 2015
Short-term Debt [Line Items]
Outstanding notes payable (all foreign bank debt)	$ 2,141	$ 1,108
Weighted-average interest rate on notes payable	4.35%	2.75%
Unused bank lines of credit	$ 59,378	$ 43,994
Foreign Bank Debt [Member]
Short-term Debt [Line Items]
Maximum borrowings under bank lines of credit (all foreign banks)	61,519	45,102
Outstanding notes payable (all foreign bank debt)	$ 2,141	$ 1,108

Notes Payable - Additional Info

Notes Payable - Additional Information (Detail) - Domestic Bank Debt [Member] - PNC Bank [Member] - USD ($)	1 Months Ended				12 Months Ended
	May 31, 2015	Apr. 30, 2015	Jan. 31, 2015	Aug. 31, 2014	Oct. 31, 2014
Short-term Debt [Line Items]
Domestic bank agreement days					364 days
Maximum amount borrowed under bank lines of credit				$ 100,000,000
Additional amount borrowed under bank lines of credit			$ 50,000,000
Repayments of credit facility	$ 50,000,000	$ 100,000,000
Credit facility maximum borrowing capacity			$ 150,000,000

Long-Term Debt - Long-Term Debt

Long-Term Debt - Long-Term Debt (Detail) - USD ($) $ in Thousands	Oct. 31, 2016	Oct. 31, 2015
Debt Instrument [Line Items]
Revolving credit agreement, due 2020	$ 244,680	$ 457,025
Private shelf facility, due 2017-2026	157,222	67,778
Development loans, due 2017-2026	1,344	1,467
Other	11	672
Long-term Debt	982,646	1,115,485
Less current maturities	38,093	22,842
Long-term maturities	944,553	1,092,643
Senior Notes, Due 2017-2025 [Member]
Debt Instrument [Line Items]
Senior notes	200,000	200,000
Senior Notes, Due 2019-2027 [Member]
Debt Instrument [Line Items]
Senior notes	100,000	100,000
Term Loan, Due 2018-2020 [Member]
Debt Instrument [Line Items]
Term loan	200,000	200,000
Euro Loan, Due 2019 [Member]
Debt Instrument [Line Items]
Euro loan	$ 79,389	77,042
Euro Loan, Due 2016 [Member]
Debt Instrument [Line Items]
Euro loan		$ 11,501

Long-term Debt - Additional Inf

Long-term Debt - Additional Information (Detail) - USD ($)	12 Months Ended
	Oct. 31, 2016	Oct. 31, 2015
Debt Instrument [Line Items]
Annual maturity of long term debt, 2017	$ 38,093,000
Annual maturity of long term debt, 2018	126,587,000
Annual maturity of long term debt, 2019	108,123,000
Annual maturity of long term debt, 2020	413,418,000
Annual maturity of long term debt, 2021	$ 38,187,000
Senior Notes, Due 2017-2025 [Member]
Debt Instrument [Line Items]
Remaining weighted average life of notes	4 years 6 months 4 days
Weighted average interest for borrowings	2.93%
Senior Notes, Due 2019-2027 [Member]
Debt Instrument [Line Items]
Remaining weighted average life of notes	7 years 2 months 27 days
Weighted average interest for borrowings	3.04%
Term Loan, Due 2018-2020 [Member]
Debt Instrument [Line Items]
Term loan	$ 200,000,000	$ 200,000,000
Term Loan, Due 2018-2020 [Member] | Group of Banks [Member]
Debt Instrument [Line Items]
Term loan	$ 200,000,000
Term Loan 1.53 Percent Due in Three Years [Member] | Group of Banks [Member]
Debt Instrument [Line Items]
Weighted average interest for borrowings	1.53%
Term loan	$ 100,000,000
Term of agreement	3 years
Term Loan 1.63 Percent Due in Five Years [Member] | Group of Banks [Member]
Debt Instrument [Line Items]
Weighted average interest for borrowings	1.63%
Term loan	$ 100,000,000
Term of agreement	5 years
Euro Loan, Due 2019 [Member] | Bank of America [Member]
Debt Instrument [Line Items]
Weighted average interest for borrowings	1.00%
Extension loan period description	extended by one year at the end of the third and fourth anniversaries. The loan was amended in 2016 to extend the term by one year and increase the principal amount.
Extension of loan duration	1 year
Euro Loan, Due 2016 [Member] | Bank of Tokyo-Mitsubishi UFJ [Member]
Debt Instrument [Line Items]
Extension loan period description	Extended by one year at the end of the third and fourth anniversaries.
Extension of loan duration	1 year
Revolving Credit Agreement for 2017 [Member]
Debt Instrument [Line Items]
Maximum borrowings under bank lines of credit (all foreign banks)	$ 600,000,000
Revolving credit facility expiration	2020-02
Weighted average interest for borrowings	1.53%
Private Shelf Facility, Due 2012-2020 [Member]
Debt Instrument [Line Items]
Value of agreement with New York Life Investment Management LLC	$ 150,000,000
Period of agreement	3 years
Long term debt current borrowing capacity	$ 200,000,000	$ 180,000,000
Maximum life of borrowings	12 years
Private Shelf Facility, Due 2012-2020 [Member] | Note A and B [Member]
Debt Instrument [Line Items]
Fixed interest rates	2.21%
Private Shelf Facility, Due 2012-2020 [Member] | Note C [Member]
Debt Instrument [Line Items]
Fixed interest rates	2.56%
Private Shelf Facility, Due 2012-2020 [Member] | Note D 1 [Member]
Debt Instrument [Line Items]
Variable interest rates	1.78%
Private Shelf Facility, Due 2012-2020 [Member] | Note D 2 [Member]
Debt Instrument [Line Items]
Variable interest rates	2.12%
Loans Payable with State of Ohio [Member]
Debt Instrument [Line Items]
Fixed interest rates	3.00%
Duration of repayment	15 years
Cuyahoga County [Member]
Debt Instrument [Line Items]
Fixed interest rates	3.50%
Duration of repayment	15 years

Leases - Additional Information

Leases - Additional Information (Detail) - USD ($) $ in Thousands	12 Months Ended
	Oct. 31, 2016	Oct. 31, 2015	Oct. 31, 2014
Leases [Abstract]
Rent expense for all operating leases	$ 18,047	$ 15,721	$ 15,135

Leases - Assets Held Under Capi

Leases - Assets Held Under Capitalized Leases and Included in Property, Plant and Equipment (Detail) - USD ($) $ in Thousands	Oct. 31, 2016	Oct. 31, 2015
Leases [Abstract]
Transportation equipment	$ 15,991	$ 15,614
Other	8,240	10,070
Total capitalized leases	24,231	25,684
Accumulated amortization	(10,235)	(10,743)
Net capitalized leases	$ 13,996	$ 14,941

Leases - Future Minimum Lease P

Leases - Future Minimum Lease Payments Under Non-cancelable Capitalized and Operating Leases (Detail) - USD ($) $ in Thousands	Oct. 31, 2016	Oct. 31, 2015
Leases [Abstract]
2,017	$ 5,966
2,018	4,077
2,019	2,258
2,020	899
2,021	647
Later years	5,383
Total minimum lease payments	19,230
Less amount representing executory costs	1,722
Net minimum lease payments	17,508
Less amount representing interest	3,350
Present value of net minimum lease payments	14,158
Less current portion	4,444	$ 4,884
Long-term obligations at October 31, 2016	9,714	$ 9,698
2,017	13,725
2,018	9,559
2,019	8,279
2,020	5,965
2,021	4,742
Later years	11,295
Total minimum lease payments	$ 53,565

Fair Value Measurements - Sched

Fair Value Measurements - Schedule of Assets and Liabilities Measured at Fair Value on Recurring Basis (Detail) - Recurring [Member] $ in Thousands	Oct. 31, 2016USD ($)
Assets:
Foreign currency forward contracts	$ 2,805	[1]
Total assets at fair value	2,805
Liabilities:
Deferred compensation plans	9,837	[2]
Foreign currency forward contracts	2,844	[1]
Total liabilities at fair value	12,681
Level 2 [Member]
Assets:
Foreign currency forward contracts	2,805	[1]
Total assets at fair value	2,805
Liabilities:
Deferred compensation plans	9,837	[2]
Foreign currency forward contracts	2,844	[1]
Total liabilities at fair value	$ 12,681
[1]	We enter into foreign currency forward contracts to reduce the risk of foreign currency exposures resulting from receivables, payables, intercompany receivables, intercompany payables and loans denominated in foreign currencies. Foreign exchange contracts are valued using market exchange rates. These foreign exchange contracts are not designated as hedges.
[2]	Executive officers and other highly compensated employees may defer up to 100 percent of their salary and annual cash incentive compensation and for executive officers, up to 90 percent of their long-term incentive compensation, into various non-qualified deferred compensation plans. Deferrals can be allocated to various market performance measurement funds. Changes in the value of compensation deferred under these plans are recognized each period based on the fair value of the underlying measurement funds.

Fair Value Measurements - Sch85

Fair Value Measurements - Schedule of Assets and Liabilities Measured at Fair Value on Recurring Basis (Parenthetical) (Detail)	12 Months Ended
	Oct. 31, 2016
Fair Value Disclosures [Abstract]
Executive officers and other highly compensated employees salary and annual cash incentive compensation deferrals percentage, maximum	100.00%
Executive officers share-based long-term incentive compensation deferrals percentage, maximum	90.00%

Financial Instruments - Additio

Financial Instruments - Additional Information (Detail) - USD ($) $ in Thousands	12 Months Ended
	Oct. 31, 2016	Oct. 31, 2015	Oct. 31, 2014
Derivative Instruments And Hedging Activities Disclosure [Abstract]
Maturity of foreign currency forward contracts	90 days
Gains (losses) on foreign currency forward contracts	$ 2,317	$ (3,866)	$ (826)
Gains (losses) in fair value of balance sheet positions denominated in foreign currencies	(312)	3,862	$ 348
Gain on Derivative Used in Net Investment Hedge, Net of Tax	$ 2,439	$ 427

Financial Instruments - Outstan

Financial Instruments - Outstanding Currency, Forward Exchange Contracts (Detail) - USD ($) $ in Thousands	Oct. 31, 2016	Oct. 31, 2015
Derivative [Line Items]
Fair Market Value of foreign currency derivative contracts	$ (39)	$ (2,356)
Foreign Currency Forward Contracts [Member] | Sell [Member]
Derivative [Line Items]
Notional Amounts of foreign currency derivative contracts	181,372	258,659
Fair Market Value of foreign currency derivative contracts	177,669	256,866
Foreign Currency Forward Contracts [Member] | Buy [Member]
Derivative [Line Items]
Notional Amounts of foreign currency derivative contracts	245,033	347,498
Fair Market Value of foreign currency derivative contracts	241,289	343,348
Euro [Member] | Foreign Currency Forward Contracts [Member] | Sell [Member]
Derivative [Line Items]
Notional Amounts of foreign currency derivative contracts	107,860	182,503
Fair Market Value of foreign currency derivative contracts	105,635	180,406
Euro [Member] | Foreign Currency Forward Contracts [Member] | Buy [Member]
Derivative [Line Items]
Notional Amounts of foreign currency derivative contracts	51,377	188,021
Fair Market Value of foreign currency derivative contracts	50,495	184,174
Pound sterling [Member] | Foreign Currency Forward Contracts [Member] | Sell [Member]
Derivative [Line Items]
Notional Amounts of foreign currency derivative contracts	36,692	55,234
Fair Market Value of foreign currency derivative contracts	36,125	55,543
Pound sterling [Member] | Foreign Currency Forward Contracts [Member] | Buy [Member]
Derivative [Line Items]
Notional Amounts of foreign currency derivative contracts	37,473	37,714
Fair Market Value of foreign currency derivative contracts	36,302	37,513
Japanese Yen [Member] | Foreign Currency Forward Contracts [Member] | Sell [Member]
Derivative [Line Items]
Notional Amounts of foreign currency derivative contracts	31,844	17,046
Fair Market Value of foreign currency derivative contracts	31,000	17,067
Japanese Yen [Member] | Foreign Currency Forward Contracts [Member] | Buy [Member]
Derivative [Line Items]
Notional Amounts of foreign currency derivative contracts	23,998	13,646
Fair Market Value of foreign currency derivative contracts	23,185	13,706
Australian Dollar [Member] | Foreign Currency Forward Contracts [Member] | Sell [Member]
Derivative [Line Items]
Notional Amounts of foreign currency derivative contracts	380
Fair Market Value of foreign currency derivative contracts	380
Australian Dollar [Member] | Foreign Currency Forward Contracts [Member] | Buy [Member]
Derivative [Line Items]
Notional Amounts of foreign currency derivative contracts	8,096	7,120
Fair Market Value of foreign currency derivative contracts	8,095	6,981
Hong Kong Dollar [Member] | Foreign Currency Forward Contracts [Member] | Sell [Member]
Derivative [Line Items]
Notional Amounts of foreign currency derivative contracts	1,702
Fair Market Value of foreign currency derivative contracts	1,702
Hong Kong Dollar [Member] | Foreign Currency Forward Contracts [Member] | Buy [Member]
Derivative [Line Items]
Notional Amounts of foreign currency derivative contracts	79,516	59,734
Fair Market Value of foreign currency derivative contracts	79,411	59,739
Singapore Dollar [Member] | Foreign Currency Forward Contracts [Member] | Sell [Member]
Derivative [Line Items]
Notional Amounts of foreign currency derivative contracts	1,031	858
Fair Market Value of foreign currency derivative contracts	995	857
Singapore Dollar [Member] | Foreign Currency Forward Contracts [Member] | Buy [Member]
Derivative [Line Items]
Notional Amounts of foreign currency derivative contracts	12,062	11,519
Fair Market Value of foreign currency derivative contracts	11,735	11,561
Others [Member] | Foreign Currency Forward Contracts [Member] | Sell [Member]
Derivative [Line Items]
Notional Amounts of foreign currency derivative contracts	1,863	3,018
Fair Market Value of foreign currency derivative contracts	1,832	2,993
Others [Member] | Foreign Currency Forward Contracts [Member] | Buy [Member]
Derivative [Line Items]
Notional Amounts of foreign currency derivative contracts	32,511	29,744
Fair Market Value of foreign currency derivative contracts	$ 32,066	$ 29,674

Financial Instruments - Carryin

Financial Instruments - Carrying Amounts and Fair Values of Financial Instruments, Other than Receivables and Accounts Payable (Detail) - USD ($) $ in Thousands	Oct. 31, 2016	Oct. 31, 2015	Oct. 31, 2014	Oct. 31, 2013
Schedule Of Carrying Amounts And Fair Values Of Financial Instruments [Abstract]
Cash and cash equivalents, Carrying Amount	$ 67,239	$ 50,268	$ 42,314	$ 42,375
Notes payable, Carrying Amount	2,141	1,108
Long-term debt (including current portion), Carrying Amount	982,646	1,115,485
Foreign currency forward contracts (net), Carrying Amount	(39)	(2,356)
Cash and cash equivalents, Fair Value	67,239	50,268
Notes payable, Fair Value	2,141	1,108
Long-term debt (including current portion), Fair Value	992,060	1,113,140
Foreign currency forward contracts (net), Fair Value	$ (39)	$ (2,356)

Capital Shares - Additional Inf

Capital Shares - Additional Information (Detail) - $ / shares	Oct. 31, 2016	Oct. 31, 2015	Oct. 31, 2014
Equity [Line Items]
Convertible preferred shares, authorized	10,000,000	10,000,000
Convertible preferred shares, No par value
Common shares, authorized	160,000,000	160,000,000
Common shares, No par value
Common shares, issued	98,023,000	98,023,000
Common Shares Outstanding	57,307,000	57,358,000
Preferred Class A [Member]
Equity [Line Items]
Convertible preferred shares, authorized	10,000,000
Convertible preferred shares, No par value
Convertible preference shares outstanding	0	0	0

Capital Shares - Capital Shares

Capital Shares - Capital Shares (Detail) - USD ($) $ / shares in Units, shares in Thousands, $ in Thousands	12 Months Ended
	Oct. 31, 2016	Oct. 31, 2015	Oct. 31, 2014
Equity [Abstract]
Number of Shares	447	5,360	2,224
Total Amount	$ 31,877	$ 381,598	$ 163,584
Average per Share	$ 71.37	$ 71.19	$ 73.55

Stock-Based Compensation - Addi

Stock-Based Compensation - Additional Information (Detail) - USD ($)	12 Months Ended
	Oct. 31, 2016	Oct. 31, 2015	Oct. 31, 2014
Share Based Compensation Arrangement By Share Based Payment Award [Line Items]
Maximum number of common shares available for grant	2,900
Periods of performance considered for calculating compensation expense	3 years
Executive officers and other highly compensated employees salary and annual cash incentive compensation deferrals percentage, maximum	100.00%
Executive officers share-based long-term incentive compensation deferrals percentage, maximum	90.00%
Number of common shares reserved for future issuance	2,664,000
Directors [Member]
Share Based Compensation Arrangement By Share Based Payment Award [Line Items]
Expense related to director deferred compensation	$ 158,000	$ 91,000	$ 101,000
Stock Options [Member]
Share Based Compensation Arrangement By Share Based Payment Award [Line Items]
Options exercisable beginning period	1 year
Maximum rate of stock option, description	Not exceeding 25 percent per year
Option expiring period	10 years
Compensation expense recognized	$ 7,874,000	$ 8,772,000	$ 10,251,000
Unrecognized compensation cost related to nonvested stock option	$ 5,498,000
Weighted average period expected to be amortized, non vested shares	1 year 7 months 6 days
Weighted-average expected volatility used	29.60%	34.30%	44.50%
Weighted average grant date fair value of stock options granted	$ 18.23	$ 24.63	$ 27.92
Total intrinsic value of options exercised	$ 17,271,000	$ 10,406,000	$ 17,223,000
Cash received from the exercise of stock options	11,476,000	5,372,000	7,013,000
Tax benefit realized from tax deductions from exercises of stock options	$ 3,476,000	3,661,000	6,385,000
Stock Options [Member] | Maximum [Member]
Share Based Compensation Arrangement By Share Based Payment Award [Line Items]
Maximum rate of stock option	25.00%
Stock Options [Member] | Post November 2012 Option Plan [Member]
Share Based Compensation Arrangement By Share Based Payment Award [Line Items]
Normal retirement age	65 years
Period for options considered to be forfeited for retirees	12 months
Restricted Shares and Restricted Share Units [Member] | Maximum [Member]
Share Based Compensation Arrangement By Share Based Payment Award [Line Items]
Grant restricted shares transferred period	3 years
Restricted Shares and Restricted Share Units [Member] | Minimum [Member]
Share Based Compensation Arrangement By Share Based Payment Award [Line Items]
Grant restricted shares transferred period	1 year
Restricted Stock [Member]
Share Based Compensation Arrangement By Share Based Payment Award [Line Items]
Weighted average period expected to be amortized, non vested shares	1 year 8 months 12 days
Period for restricted shares and share units considered to be forfeited for retirees	12 months
Unrecognized compensation cost related to nonvested restricted stock	$ 2,115,000
Expense related to nonvested common shares	1,963,000	1,840,000	1,784,000
Common share dividends amount included in compensation cost	$ 60,000	51,000	52,000
Restricted Stock Unit [Member]
Share Based Compensation Arrangement By Share Based Payment Award [Line Items]
Period for pro-rata vesting of shares or units for non-employee directors	1 year
Unrecognized compensation cost related to nonvested restricted stock	$ 0
Expense related to nonvested common shares	$ 974,000	$ 972,000	$ 890,000
Performance Share Incentive Awards [Member]
Share Based Compensation Arrangement By Share Based Payment Award [Line Items]
Periods of performance considered for calculating compensation expense	3 years
Weighted average grant date fair value	$ 67.69	$ 76.48	$ 69.25
Compensation expense	$ 7,083,000	$ 3,459,000	$ 4,304,000
Cumulative amount recorded in shareholders' equity related to Long-Term Incentive Plan	10,951,000	7,561,000
Deferred Compensation [Member]
Share Based Compensation Arrangement By Share Based Payment Award [Line Items]
Common share dividends amount included in compensation cost	$ 219,000	$ 179,000	$ 129,000
Executive officers and other highly compensated employees salary and annual cash incentive compensation deferrals percentage, maximum	100.00%
Executive officers share-based long-term incentive compensation deferrals percentage, maximum	90.00%

Stock-Based Compensation - Summ

Stock-Based Compensation - Summarized Activity Related to Stock Options (Detail) - Stock Options [Member] $ / shares in Units, shares in Thousands, $ in Thousands	12 Months Ended
	Oct. 31, 2016USD ($)$ / sharesshares
Share Based Compensation Arrangement By Share Based Payment Award [Line Items]
Number of Options, Outstanding, Beginning balance | shares	1,759
Number of Options, Granted | shares	490
Number of Options, Exercised | shares	(333)
Number of Options, Forfeited or expired | shares	(35)
Number of Options, Outstanding, Ending balance | shares	1,881
Number of Options, Vested or expected to vest | shares	1,861
Number of Options, Exercisable | shares	996
Weighted-Average Exercise Price Per Share, Outstanding, Beginning balance | $ / shares	$ 50.74
Weighted-Average Exercise Price Per Share, Granted | $ / shares	70.91
Weighted-Average Exercise Price Per Share, Exercised | $ / shares	35.12
Weighted-Average Exercise Price Per Share, Forfeited or expired | $ / shares	69.23
Weighted-Average Exercise Price Per Share, Outstanding, Ending balance | $ / shares	58.41
Weighted-Average Exercise Price Per Share, Vested or expected to vest | $ / shares	58.27
Weighted-Average Exercise Price Per Share, Exercisable | $ / shares	$ 45.90
Aggregate Intrinsic Value, Outstanding | $	$ 78,461
Aggregate Intrinsic Value, Vested or expected to vest | $	77,925
Aggregate Intrinsic Value, Exercisable | $	$ 54,031
Weighted Average Remaining Term, Outstanding	6 years 4 months 24 days
Weighted Average Remaining Term, Vested or expected to vest	6 years 4 months 24 days
Weighted Average Remaining Term, Exercisable	4 years 8 months 12 days

Stock-Based Compensation - Su93

Stock-Based Compensation - Summarized Information on Currently Outstanding Options (Detail) - Stock Options [Member] shares in Thousands	12 Months Ended
	Oct. 31, 2016$ / sharesshares
Price Range 14 to 28 [Member]
Share Based Compensation Shares Authorized Under Stock Option Plans Exercise Price Range [Line Items]
Number outstanding | shares	236
Weighted-average remaining contractual life, in years	2 years 4 months 24 days
Weighted-average exercise price | $ / shares	$ 22.68
Number exercisable | shares	236
Weighted-average exercise price | $ / shares	$ 22.68
Price Range 29 to 44 [Member]
Share Based Compensation Shares Authorized Under Stock Option Plans Exercise Price Range [Line Items]
Number outstanding | shares	434
Weighted-average remaining contractual life, in years	4 years 4 months 24 days
Weighted-average exercise price | $ / shares	$ 41.49
Number exercisable | shares	434
Weighted-average exercise price | $ / shares	$ 41.49
Price Range 45 to 81 [Member]
Share Based Compensation Shares Authorized Under Stock Option Plans Exercise Price Range [Line Items]
Number outstanding | shares	1,211
Weighted-average remaining contractual life, in years	7 years 10 months 24 days
Weighted-average exercise price | $ / shares	$ 71.44
Number exercisable | shares	326
Weighted-average exercise price | $ / shares	$ 68.53

Stock-Based Compensation - Su94

Stock-Based Compensation - Summarized Information on Currently Outstanding Options (Parenthetical) (Detail)	12 Months Ended
	Oct. 31, 2016$ / shares
Price Range 14 to 28 [Member]
Share Based Compensation Shares Authorized Under Stock Option Plans Exercise Price Range [Line Items]
Exercise price range, Lower range limit	$ 14
Exercise price range, Upper range limit	28
Price Range 29 to 44 [Member]
Share Based Compensation Shares Authorized Under Stock Option Plans Exercise Price Range [Line Items]
Exercise price range, Lower range limit	29
Exercise price range, Upper range limit	44
Price Range 45 to 81 [Member]
Share Based Compensation Shares Authorized Under Stock Option Plans Exercise Price Range [Line Items]
Exercise price range, Lower range limit	45
Exercise price range, Upper range limit	$ 81

Stock-Based Compensation - Fair

Stock-Based Compensation - Fair Value Assumptions of Stock Options (Detail) - Stock Options [Member]	12 Months Ended
	Oct. 31, 2016	Oct. 31, 2015	Oct. 31, 2014
Share Based Compensation Arrangement By Share Based Payment Award [Line Items]
Expected volatility, Minimum	29.10%	30.30%	40.10%
Expected volatility, Maximum	30.40%	39.50%	44.70%
Expected dividend yield	1.54%
Risk-free interest rate, Minimum	1.78%	1.57%	1.51%
Risk-free interest rate, Maximum	1.90%	1.85%	1.79%
Minimum [Member]
Share Based Compensation Arrangement By Share Based Payment Award [Line Items]
Expected dividend yield		1.06%	0.98%
Expected life of the option (in years)	5 years 4 months 24 days	5 years 4 months 24 days	5 years 4 months 24 days
Maximum [Member]
Share Based Compensation Arrangement By Share Based Payment Award [Line Items]
Expected dividend yield		1.10%	1.03%
Expected life of the option (in years)	6 years 2 months 12 days	6 years 1 month 6 days	6 years 1 month 6 days

Stock-Based Compensation - Su96

Stock-Based Compensation - Summarized Activity Related to Restricted Stock (Detail) - Restricted Stock [Member] shares in Thousands	12 Months Ended
	Oct. 31, 2016$ / sharesshares
Share Based Compensation Arrangement By Share Based Payment Award [Line Items]
Number of Restricted Shares, Beginning balance | shares	53
Number of Restricted Shares, Granted | shares	30
Number of Restricted Shares, Vested | shares	(23)
Number of Restricted Shares, Ending balance | shares	60
Weighted-Average Grant Date Fair Value, Restricted Shares, Beginning balance | $ / shares	$ 73.23
Weighted-Average Grant Date Fair Value, Granted | $ / shares	70.80
Weighted-Average Grant Date Fair Value, Vested | $ / shares	69.17
Weighted-Average Grant Date Fair Value, Restricted Shares, Ending balance | $ / shares	$ 73.56

Stock-Based Compensation - Su97

Stock-Based Compensation - Summarized Activity Related to Restricted Stock Units (Detail) - Restricted Stock Unit [Member] shares in Thousands	12 Months Ended
	Oct. 31, 2016$ / sharesshares
Share Based Compensation Arrangement By Share Based Payment Award [Line Items]
Number of Restricted Shares, Beginning balance	0
Number of Restricted Share Units, Granted	13
Number of Restricted Share Units, Vested	(13)
Number of Restricted Shares, Ending balance	0
Weighted-Average Grant Date Fair Value, Granted | $ / shares	$ 72.01
Weighted-Average Grant Date Fair Value, Vested | $ / shares	$ 72.01

Stock-Based Compensation - Su98

Stock-Based Compensation - Summarized Activity Related to Director Deferred Compensation Shares (Detail) - Directors [Member] - Deferred Compensation Share Equivalent Units [Member] shares in Thousands	12 Months Ended
	Oct. 31, 2016$ / sharesshares
Deferred Compensation Arrangement With Individual Share Based Payments [Line Items]
Number of Shares, Outstanding, Beginning balance | shares	100
Number of Shares, Deferrals | shares	1
Number of Shares, Restricted share units vested | shares	8
Number of Shares, Dividend equivalents | shares	1
Number of Shares, Distributions | shares	(11)
Number of Shares, Outstanding, Ending balance | shares	99
Weighted-Average Grant Date Fair Value Per Share, Beginning balance | $ / shares	$ 36.76
Weighted-Average Grant Date Fair Value, Deferrals | $ / shares	78.59
Weighted-Average Grant Date Fair Value Per Share, Restricted share units vested | $ / shares	72.09
Weighted-Average Grant Date Fair Value Per Share, Dividend equivalents | $ / shares	77.95
Weighted-Average Grant Date Fair Value Per Share, Distributions | $ / shares	26.33
Weighted-Average Grant Date Fair Value Per Share, Ending balance | $ / shares	$ 41.72

Operating Segments and Geogra99

Operating Segments and Geographic Area Data - Additional Information (Detail)	12 Months Ended
	Oct. 31, 2016Segment
Segment Reporting [Abstract]
Number of operating segments	3
Major customers	No single customer accounted for 10 percent or more of sales in 2016, 2015 or 2014.

Operating Segments and Geogr100

Operating Segments and Geographic Area Data - Reportable Segments (Detail) - USD ($) $ in Thousands		3 Months Ended								12 Months Ended
		Oct. 31, 2016	Jul. 31, 2016	Apr. 30, 2016	Jan. 31, 2016	Oct. 31, 2015	Jul. 31, 2015	Apr. 30, 2015	Jan. 31, 2015	Oct. 31, 2016		Oct. 31, 2015		Oct. 31, 2014
Segment Reporting Information [Line Items]
Net external sales		$ 509,283	$ 489,899	$ 437,592	$ 372,220	$ 446,200	$ 462,731	$ 400,727	$ 379,008	$ 1,808,994		$ 1,688,666		$ 1,704,021
Depreciation										41,243		37,707		34,446
Operating profit (loss)										388,431		317,730		367,105
Identifiable assets		2,422,365				2,360,444				2,422,365		2,360,444		2,280,130
Expenditures for long-lived assets										60,851		62,087		43,574
Operating Segments [Member]
Segment Reporting Information [Line Items]
Net external sales										1,808,994		1,688,666		1,704,021
Depreciation										41,243		37,707		34,446
Operating profit (loss)										388,431		317,730		367,105
Identifiable assets	[1]	2,437,457				2,372,639				2,437,457		2,372,639		2,292,415
Expenditures for long-lived assets										60,851		62,087		43,574
Operating Segments [Member] | Adhesive Dispensing Systems [Member]
Segment Reporting Information [Line Items]
Net external sales										879,573		836,066		899,696
Depreciation										15,229		14,804		15,467
Operating profit (loss)	[2]									229,143		195,902		229,556
Identifiable assets	[1]	751,153				734,145				751,153		734,145		747,063
Expenditures for long-lived assets										17,407		12,880		15,886
Operating Segments [Member] | Advanced Technology Systems [Member]
Segment Reporting Information [Line Items]
Net external sales										676,329		593,858		561,784
Depreciation										15,386		13,015		10,433
Operating profit (loss)	[3]									159,531		120,940		140,240
Identifiable assets	[1]	1,080,711				1,021,221				1,080,711		1,021,221		919,052
Expenditures for long-lived assets										18,967		36,182		15,163
Operating Segments [Member] | Industrial Coating Systems [Member]
Segment Reporting Information [Line Items]
Net external sales										253,092		258,742		242,541
Depreciation										3,308		3,194		3,368
Operating profit (loss)										43,511	[4]	41,458	[4]	38,117
Identifiable assets	[1]	140,169				130,421				140,169		130,421		130,624
Expenditures for long-lived assets										17,357		5,112		4,057
Corporate [Member]
Segment Reporting Information [Line Items]
Depreciation										7,320		6,694		5,178
Operating profit (loss)										(43,754)		(40,570)		(40,808)
Identifiable assets	[1],[5]	$ 465,424				$ 486,852				465,424		486,852		495,676
Expenditures for long-lived assets										$ 7,120		$ 7,913		$ 8,468
[1]	Operating segment identifiable assets include notes and accounts receivable net of customer advance payments and allowance for doubtful accounts, inventories net of reserves, property, plant and equipment net of accumulated depreciation and goodwill.
[2]	Includes $7,800, $7,972 and $1,731 of severance and restructuring costs in 2016, 2015 and 2014, respectively.
[3]	Includes $1,054, $3,060 and $579 of severance and restructuring costs 2016, 2015 and 2014, respectively.
[4]	Includes $1,921, $379 and $241 of severance and restructuring costs in 2016, 2015 and 2014, respectively.
[5]	Corporate assets are principally cash and cash equivalents, deferred income taxes, capital leases, headquarter facilities, the major portion of our enterprise management system, and intangible assets.

Operating Segments and Geogr101

Operating Segments and Geographic Area Data - Reportable Segments (Parenthetical) (Detail) - USD ($) $ in Thousands	3 Months Ended						12 Months Ended			24 Months Ended
	Oct. 31, 2016	Jul. 31, 2016	Apr. 30, 2016	Jan. 31, 2016	Oct. 31, 2015	Jul. 31, 2015	Oct. 31, 2016	Oct. 31, 2015	Oct. 31, 2014	Oct. 31, 2016
Segment Reporting Information [Line Items]
Severance and restructuring costs	$ 6,411	$ 1,714	$ 1,633	$ 1,017	$ 9,092	$ 2,319	$ 10,775	$ 11,411	$ 2,551	$ 16,621
Adhesive Dispensing Systems [Member]
Segment Reporting Information [Line Items]
Severance and restructuring costs							7,800	7,972	1,731
Advanced Technology Systems [Member]
Segment Reporting Information [Line Items]
Severance and restructuring costs							1,054	3,060	579
Industrial Coating Systems [Member]
Segment Reporting Information [Line Items]
Severance and restructuring costs							$ 1,921	$ 379	$ 241

Operating Segments and Geogr102

Operating Segments and Geographic Area Data - Sales and Long-lived Asset Information by Geographic Regions (Detail) - USD ($) $ in Thousands	3 Months Ended								12 Months Ended
	Oct. 31, 2016	Jul. 31, 2016	Apr. 30, 2016	Jan. 31, 2016	Oct. 31, 2015	Jul. 31, 2015	Apr. 30, 2015	Jan. 31, 2015	Oct. 31, 2016	Oct. 31, 2015	Oct. 31, 2014
Net external sales
Net external sales	$ 509,283	$ 489,899	$ 437,592	$ 372,220	$ 446,200	$ 462,731	$ 400,727	$ 379,008	$ 1,808,994	$ 1,688,666	$ 1,704,021
Long-lived assets
Total long-lived assets	273,129				249,940				273,129	249,940	224,439
United States [Member]
Net external sales
Net external sales									531,117	529,893	503,776
Long-lived assets
Total long-lived assets	209,959				187,212				209,959	187,212	159,946
Americas [Member]
Net external sales
Net external sales									124,657	129,325	120,993
Long-lived assets
Total long-lived assets	1,730				1,735				1,730	1,735	2,451
Europe [Member]
Net external sales
Net external sales									503,869	462,565	494,538
Long-lived assets
Total long-lived assets	23,943				21,231				23,943	21,231	21,039
Japan [Member]
Net external sales
Net external sales									122,054	107,797	127,057
Long-lived assets
Total long-lived assets	6,408				5,876				6,408	5,876	5,967
Asia Pacific [Member]
Net external sales
Net external sales									527,297	459,086	457,657
Long-lived assets
Total long-lived assets	$ 31,089				$ 33,886				$ 31,089	$ 33,886	$ 35,036

Operating Segments and Geogr103

Operating Segments and Geographic Area Data - Reconciliation of Segment Operating Income to Consolidated Income Before Income Taxes (Detail) - USD ($) $ in Thousands	12 Months Ended
	Oct. 31, 2016	Oct. 31, 2015	Oct. 31, 2014
Segment Reporting [Abstract]
Total profit for reportable segments	$ 388,431	$ 317,730	$ 367,105
Interest expense	(21,322)	(18,104)	(15,035)
Interest and investment income	728	558	581
Other - net	657	678	(138)
Income before income taxes	$ 368,494	$ 300,862	$ 352,513

Operating Segments and Geogr104

Operating Segments and Geographic Area Data - Summary of Reconciliation of Consolidated Assets (Detail) - USD ($) $ in Thousands		Oct. 31, 2016	Oct. 31, 2015	Oct. 31, 2014
Segment Reporting, Asset Reconciling Item [Line Items]
Total consolidated assets		$ 2,422,365	$ 2,360,444	$ 2,280,130
Operating Segments [Member]
Segment Reporting, Asset Reconciling Item [Line Items]
Total consolidated assets	[1]	2,437,457	2,372,639	2,292,415
Customer Advance Payments [Member]
Segment Reporting, Asset Reconciling Item [Line Items]
Total consolidated assets		26,175	22,884	25,578
Eliminations [Member]
Segment Reporting, Asset Reconciling Item [Line Items]
Total consolidated assets		$ (41,267)	$ (35,079)	$ (37,863)
[1]	Operating segment identifiable assets include notes and accounts receivable net of customer advance payments and allowance for doubtful accounts, inventories net of reserves, property, plant and equipment net of accumulated depreciation and goodwill.

Supplemental Information for105

Supplemental Information for the Statement of Cash Flows - Supplemental Information for the Statement of Cash Flows (Detail) - USD ($) $ in Thousands	12 Months Ended
	Oct. 31, 2016	Oct. 31, 2015	Oct. 31, 2014
Cash operating activities:
Interest paid	$ 23,423	$ 17,312	$ 14,115
Income taxes paid	102,592	72,175	87,797
Non-cash investing and financing activities:
Capitalized lease obligations incurred	5,639	5,562	8,584
Capitalized lease obligations terminated	1,033	672	$ 864
Shares acquired and issued through exercise of stock options	$ 212	$ 445

Quarterly Financial Data (Un106

Quarterly Financial Data (Unaudited) - Quarterly Financial Data (Detail) - USD ($) $ / shares in Units, $ in Thousands	3 Months Ended								12 Months Ended
	Oct. 31, 2016	Jul. 31, 2016	Apr. 30, 2016	Jan. 31, 2016	Oct. 31, 2015	Jul. 31, 2015	Apr. 30, 2015	Jan. 31, 2015	Oct. 31, 2016	Oct. 31, 2015	Oct. 31, 2014
Quarterly Financial Information Disclosure [Abstract]
Sales	$ 509,283	$ 489,899	$ 437,592	$ 372,220	$ 446,200	$ 462,731	$ 400,727	$ 379,008	$ 1,808,994	$ 1,688,666	$ 1,704,021
Gross margin	274,967	273,220	248,405	196,907	234,861	248,492	221,890	208,721
Net income	$ 75,867	$ 84,214	$ 70,601	$ 41,161	$ 49,624	$ 69,388	$ 49,214	$ 42,885	$ 271,843	$ 211,111	$ 246,773
Earnings per share:
Basic	$ 1.33	$ 1.48	$ 1.24	$ 0.72	$ 0.84	$ 1.15	$ 0.81	$ 0.69	$ 4.76	$ 3.48	$ 3.88
Diluted	$ 1.31	$ 1.46	$ 1.23	$ 0.72	$ 0.84	$ 1.14	$ 0.80	$ 0.69	$ 4.73	$ 3.45	$ 3.84

Quarterly Financial Data (Un107

Quarterly Financial Data (Unaudited) - Additional Information (Detail) - USD ($) $ in Thousands	3 Months Ended							12 Months Ended			24 Months Ended
	Oct. 31, 2016	Jul. 31, 2016	Apr. 30, 2016	Jan. 31, 2016	Oct. 31, 2015	Jul. 31, 2015	Jan. 31, 2015	Oct. 31, 2016	Oct. 31, 2015	Oct. 31, 2014	Oct. 31, 2016
Quarterly Financial Information Disclosure [Abstract]
Severance and restructuring costs	$ 6,411	$ 1,714	$ 1,633	$ 1,017	$ 9,092	$ 2,319		$ 10,775	$ 11,411	$ 2,551	$ 16,621
Other expense related to reversal of indemnification asset resulting from effective settlement of tax exam		2,722
Discrete tax benefit related to effective settlement of tax exam		$ 1,651	1,136
Other income on legal settlement.			800		$ 1,608
Favorable adjustment to unrecognized tax benefits			$ 1,192					2,682
Additional tax benefit relating to retroactive reinstatement of research and development credit				2,025			$ 1,786		$ 2,486
Additional tax benefit related to dividends paid from foreign earnings tax credit				$ 6,184				$ 6,154
Pre-tax loss on pension settlement							$ (1,572)

Contingencies - Additional Info

Contingencies - Additional Information (Detail) - USD ($) $ in Thousands	Oct. 31, 2016	Oct. 31, 2015
Environmental Remediation Obligations [Abstract]
Accrual for the ongoing operation, maintenance and monitoring obligation at the site	$ 516	$ 565

Schedule II - Valuation and Qua

Schedule II - Valuation and Qualifying Accounts and Reserves (Detail) - USD ($) $ in Thousands	12 Months Ended
	Oct. 31, 2016	Oct. 31, 2015	Oct. 31, 2014
Allowance for Doubtful Accounts [Member]
Valuation And Qualifying Accounts Disclosure [Line Items]
Balance at Beginning of Year	$ 4,502	$ 4,487	$ 4,265
Assumed from Acquisitions	10	178	121
Charged to Expense	1,867	1,014	867
Deductions	945	773	551
Currency Effects	101	(404)	(215)
Balance at End of Year	5,535	4,502	4,487
Inventory Obsolescence and Other Reserves [Member]
Valuation And Qualifying Accounts Disclosure [Line Items]
Balance at Beginning of Year	28,230	26,744	26,579
Assumed from Acquisitions	35	333	1,045
Charged to Expense	6,684	9,154	6,706
Deductions	6,096	6,741	6,361
Currency Effects	471	(1,260)	(1,225)
Balance at End of Year	$ 29,324	$ 28,230	$ 26,744