Nordson (NDSN) 10-K 13 Dec 19 2019 FY Annual report Financial data

Document and Entity Information

Document and Entity Information - USD ($)	12 Months Ended
	Oct. 31, 2019	Nov. 30, 2019	Apr. 30, 2019
Cover [Abstract]
Document Type	10-K
Amendment Flag	false
Document Period End Date	Oct. 31, 2019
Document Fiscal Year Focus	2019
Document Fiscal Period Focus	FY
Trading Symbol	NDSN
Entity Registrant Name	NORDSON CORP
Entity Central Index Key	0000072331
Current Fiscal Year End Date	--10-31
Entity Well-known Seasoned Issuer	Yes
Entity Voluntary Filers	No
Entity Filer Category	Large Accelerated Filer
Entity Small Business	false
Entity Emerging Growth Company	false
Entity Common Stock, Shares Outstanding		57,708,386
Entity Current Reporting Status	Yes
Entity Shell Company	false
Entity File Number	0-7977
Entity Tax Identification Number	34-0590250
Entity Address, Address Line One	28601 Clemens Road
Entity Address, City or Town	Westlake
Entity Address, State or Province	OH
Entity Address, Postal Zip Code	44145
City Area Code	440
Local Phone Number	892-1580
Entity Interactive Data Current	Yes
Title of 12(b) Security	Common Shares, without par value
Security Exchange Name	NASDAQ
Entity Incorporation, State or Country Code	OH
Document Annual Report	true
Document Transition Report	false
Entity Public Float			$ 8,347,622,072
Documents Incorporated by Reference	Portions of the Proxy Statement for the 2020 Annual Meeting - Part III of the Form 10-K

Consolidated Statements of Inco

Consolidated Statements of Income - USD ($) shares in Thousands, $ in Thousands	12 Months Ended
	Oct. 31, 2019	Oct. 31, 2018	Oct. 31, 2017
Income Statement [Abstract]
Sales	$ 2,194,226	$ 2,254,668	$ 2,066,982
Operating costs and expenses:
Cost of sales	1,002,123	1,018,340	927,692
Selling and administrative expenses	708,990	733,749	672,888
Total operating costs and expenses	1,711,113	1,752,089	1,600,580
Operating profit	483,113	502,579	466,402
Other income (expense):
Interest expense	(47,145)	(49,576)	(36,601)
Interest and investment income	1,844	1,384	1,124
Other - net	(6,708)	(5,868)	(10,634)
Total other income (expense)	(52,009)	(54,060)	(46,111)
Income before income taxes	431,104	448,519	420,291
Income tax provision:
Current	95,031	105,093	124,961
Deferred	(1,018)	(33,949)	(472)
Income taxes	94,013	71,144	124,489
Net income	$ 337,091	$ 377,375	$ 295,802
Average common shares	57,462	57,970	57,533
Incremental common shares attributable to outstanding stock options, restricted stock and deferred stock-based compensation	740	961	671
Average common shares and common share equivalents	58,202	58,931	58,204
Basic earnings per share	$ 5.87	$ 6.51	$ 5.14
Diluted earnings per share	5.79	6.40	5.08
Dividends declared per common share	$ 1.43	$ 1.25	$ 1.11

Consolidated Statements of Comp

Consolidated Statements of Comprehensive Income - USD ($) $ in Thousands	12 Months Ended
	Oct. 31, 2019	Oct. 31, 2018	Oct. 31, 2017
Net income	$ 337,091	$ 377,375	$ 295,802
Components of other comprehensive income (loss), net of tax:
Foreign currency translation adjustments	3,710	(28,619)	22,697
Pension and postretirement benefit plans:
Prior service (cost) credit arising during the year	(148)	(45)
Net actuarial gain (loss) arising during the year	(63,138)	(7,783)	2,641
Amortization of prior service (cost) credit	(322)	(322)	(210)
Amortization of actuarial loss	6,946	10,536	7,972
Settlement loss recognized	385	200	712
Total pension and postretirement benefit plans	(56,277)	2,586	11,115
Total other comprehensive income (loss)	(52,567)	(26,033)	33,812
Total comprehensive income	$ 284,524	332,496	$ 329,614
ASU 2018-02 [Member]
Pension and postretirement benefit plans:
Reclassification due to adoption of ASU 2018-02		$ (18,846)

Consolidated Balance Sheets

Consolidated Balance Sheets - USD ($) $ in Thousands	Oct. 31, 2019	Oct. 31, 2018
Current assets:
Cash and cash equivalents	$ 151,164	$ 95,678
Receivables - net	530,765	491,423
Inventories - net	283,399	264,477
Prepaid expenses and other current assets	45,867	32,524
Total current assets	1,011,195	884,102
Property, plant and equipment - net	398,895	386,666
Goodwill	1,614,739	1,608,018
Intangible assets - net	445,575	499,741
Deferred income taxes	11,261	9,780
Other assets	34,782	32,705
Total assets	3,516,447	3,421,012
Current liabilities:
Accounts payable	85,139	83,590
Income taxes payable	15,601	19,319
Accrued liabilities	161,655	175,085
Customer advance payments	41,131	38,997
Current maturities of long-term debt	168,738	28,734
Current obligations under capital leases	5,362	4,555
Total current liabilities	477,626	350,280
Long-term debt	1,075,404	1,285,357
Obligations under capital leases	9,513	8,850
Pension obligations	158,506	113,222
Postretirement obligations	86,368	70,154
Deferred income taxes	83,564	100,704
Other liabilities	44,421	41,704
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, 2019 and 2018	12,253	12,253
Capital in excess of stated value	483,116	446,555
Retained earnings	2,747,650	2,488,375
Accumulated other comprehensive loss	(231,881)	(179,314)
Common shares in treasury, at cost	(1,430,093)	(1,317,128)
Total shareholders' equity	1,581,045	1,450,741
Total liabilities and shareholders' equity	$ 3,516,447	$ 3,421,012

Consolidated Balance Sheets (Pa

Consolidated Balance Sheets (Parenthetical) - $ / shares	Oct. 31, 2019	Oct. 31, 2018
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

Condensed Consolidated Statemen

Condensed Consolidated Statements of Shareholders' Equity - USD ($) $ in Thousands	Total	Common Shares [Member]	Additional Paid-in Capital [Member]	Retained Earnings [Member]	Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income (Loss) [Member]	Common Shares in Treasury, At Cost [Member]
Balance 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	14,255		8,913			5,342
Tax benefit from stock option and restricted stock transactions	7,079		7,079
Stock-based compensation	20,168		20,168
Purchase of treasury shares, value	(3,386)					(3,386)
Dividends declared	(63,840)			(63,840)
Net income	295,802			295,802
Other Comprehensive Income (Loss):
Foreign currency translation adjustments	22,697				22,697
Defined benefit pension and post-retirement plans adjustment	11,115				11,115
Balance at Oct. 31, 2017	1,155,493	12,253	412,785	2,164,597	(134,435)	(1,299,707)
Shares issued under company stock and employee benefit plans	18,811		12,220			6,591
Stock-based compensation	21,550		21,550
Purchase of treasury shares, value	(24,012)					(24,012)
Dividends declared	(72,443)			(72,443)
Net income	377,375			377,375
Reclassification due to adoption of ASU 2018-02				18,846	(18,846)
Other Comprehensive Income (Loss):
Foreign currency translation adjustments	(28,619)				(28,619)
Defined benefit pension and post-retirement plans adjustment	2,586				2,586
Balance at Oct. 31, 2018	1,450,741	12,253	446,555	2,488,375	(179,314)	(1,317,128)
Shares issued under company stock and employee benefit plans	26,020		18,475			7,545
Stock-based compensation	18,086		18,086
Purchase of treasury shares, value	(120,510)					(120,510)
Dividends declared	(82,145)			(82,145)
Net income	337,091			337,091
Impact of adoption of ASU 2014-09 (Note 3)	4,329			4,329
Other Comprehensive Income (Loss):
Foreign currency translation adjustments	3,710				3,710
Defined benefit pension and post-retirement plans adjustment	(56,277)				(56,277)
Balance at Oct. 31, 2019	$ 1,581,045	$ 12,253	$ 483,116	$ 2,747,650	$ (231,881)	$ (1,430,093)

Condensed Consolidated Statem_2

Condensed Consolidated Statements of Shareholders' Equity (Parenthetical) - $ / shares shares in Thousands	12 Months Ended
	Oct. 31, 2019	Oct. 31, 2018	Oct. 31, 2017
Statement Of Stockholders Equity [Abstract]
Purchase of treasury shares, shares	998,004	180,735	30,148
Dividends declared per share	$ 1.43	$ 1.25	$ 1.11

Consolidated Statements of Cash

Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows - USD ($) $ in Thousands	12 Months Ended
	Oct. 31, 2019	Oct. 31, 2018	Oct. 31, 2017
Cash flows from operating activities:
Net income	$ 337,091	$ 377,375	$ 295,802
Adjustments to reconcile net income to net cash provided by operating activities:
Depreciation	55,454	52,959	45,947
Amortization	54,790	55,448	44,907
Provision for losses on receivables	2,254	1,185	4,030
Deferred income taxes	(1,018)	(33,949)	(472)
Non-cash stock compensation	18,086	21,550	20,168
Loss on sale of property, plant and equipment	953	830	188
Other non-cash	(669)	1,359	2,770
Changes in operating assets and liabilities:
Receivables	(39,992)	10,236	(46,152)
Inventories	(23,117)	5,532	(19,667)
Prepaid expenses	(2,024)	(4,046)	4,737
Other assets	(74)	320	(3,429)
Accounts payable	654	(2,671)	4,805
Income taxes payable	(3,832)	(2,718)	7,522
Accrued liabilities	(14,027)	2,134	(5,629)
Customer advance payments	2,193	5,047	5,163
Other liabilities	(4,325)	18,402	2,266
Other	496	(4,355)	(6,204)
Net cash provided by operating activities	382,893	504,638	356,752
Cash flows from investing activities:
Additions to property, plant and equipment	(64,244)	(89,790)	(71,558)
Proceeds from sale of property, plant and equipment	1,285	458	4,007
Acquisition of businesses, net of cash acquired	(12,486)	(50,586)	(805,943)
Equity investments	(844)		(4,470)
Net cash used in investing activities	(76,289)	(139,918)	(877,964)
Cash flows from financing activities:
Proceeds from short-term borrowings		996	6,017
Repayment of short-term borrowings		(1,006)	(8,149)
Proceeds from long-term debt	186,635	585,661	841,536
Repayment of long-term debt	(254,473)	(854,538)	(237,183)
Repayment of capital lease obligations	(4,859)	(5,333)	(5,287)
Payment of debt issuance costs	(1,742)	(1,826)	(3,214)
Issuance of common shares	26,020	18,811	14,086
Purchase of treasury shares	(120,510)	(24,012)	(3,216)
Dividends paid	(82,145)	(72,443)	(63,840)
Net cash provided by (used in) financing activities	(251,074)	(353,690)	540,750
Effect of exchange rate changes on cash	(44)	(5,735)	3,606
Increase in cash and cash equivalents	55,486	5,295	23,144
Cash and cash equivalents at beginning of year	95,678	90,383	67,239
Cash and cash equivalents at end of year	$ 151,164	$ 95,678	$ 90,383

Significant Accounting Policies

Significant Accounting Policies	12 Months Ended
	Oct. 31, 2019
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 — A contract exists when it has approval and commitment from both parties, the rights of the parties are identified, payment terms are identified, the contract has commercial substance and collectability of the consideration is probable. Revenue is recognized when performance obligations under the terms of the contract with a customer are satisfied. Generally, our revenue results from short-term, fixed-price contracts and primarily is recognized as of a point in time when the product is shipped or at a later point when the control of the product transfers to the customer. Revenue for undelivered items is deferred and included within Accrued liabilities in our Consolidated Balance Sheets. Revenues deferred as of October 31, 2019 and 2018 were not material. However, for certain contracts related to the sale of customer-specific products within our Advanced Technology Systems segment, there was a change in revenue recognition upon adoption of the new revenue standard. Previously, these contracts were recognized at the point in time when the shipping terms were satisfied. Under the new revenue standard, we now recognize revenue for these contracts over time as we satisfy performance obligations because of the continuous transfer of control to the customer. The continuous transfer of control to the customer occurs as we enhance assets that are customer controlled and we are contractually entitled to payment for work performed to date plus a reasonable margin. As control transfers over time for these products or services, revenue is recognized based on progress toward completion of the performance obligations. The selection method to measure progress towards completion requires judgment and is based on the nature of the products or services to be provided. We have elected to use the input method – costs incurred for these contracts because it best depicts the transfer of products or services to the customer based on incurring costs on the contract. Under this method, revenues are recorded proportionally as costs are incurred. Contract assets recognized are recorded in Prepaid expenses and other current assets and contract liabilities are recorded in Accrued liabilities in our Consolidated Balance Sheets and were not material at October 31, 2019. Revenue recognized over time is not material to our overall Consolidated Financial Statements. Revenue is measured as the amount of consideration we expect to receive in exchange for transferring products or services. Sales, value add, and other taxes we collect concurrently with revenue-producing activities are excluded from revenue. As a practical expedient, we may exclude the assessment of whether goods or services are performance obligations, if they are immaterial in the context of the contract, and combine these with other performance obligations. While payment terms and conditions vary by contract type, we have determined that our contracts generally do not include a significant financing component. We have elected to apply the practical expedient to treat all shipping and handling costs as fulfillment costs as a significant portion of these costs are incurred prior to transfer of control to the customer. We have also elected to apply the practical expedient to expense sales commissions as they are incurred as the amortization period resulting from capitalizing the costs is one year or less. These costs are recorded within Selling, general and administrative expenses in our Consolidated Statements of Income. We offer assurance type warranties on our products as well as separately sold warranty contracts. Revenue related to warranty contracts that are sold separately is recognized over the life of the warranty term. 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 not material. We disclose disaggregated revenues by operating segment and geography in accordance with the revenue standard and on the same basis used internally by the chief operating decision maker for evaluating performance of operating segments and for allocating resources. Refer to Note 15 for details on our operating segments. 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 $10,479, $12,451 and $11,296 in 2019, 2018 and 2017, respectively. Research and development — Investments in research and development are important to our long-term growth, enabling us to keep pace with changing customer and marketplace needs through the development of new products and new applications for existing products. We place strong emphasis on technology developments and improvements through internal engineering and research teams. Research and development costs are expensed as incurred and were $60,018, $58,806 and $52,462 in 2019, 2018 and 2017, respectively. As a percentage of sales, research and development expenses were 2.7, 2.6 and 2.5 percent in 2019, 2018 and 2017, 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 176 common shares were excluded from the diluted earnings per share calculation in 2019, because their effect would have been anti-dilutive. No options were excluded from the calculation of diluted earnings per share in 2018 and 2017. Under the Amended & Restated 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 Cash — Highly liquid instruments with maturities of 90 days or less at date of purchase are considered to be cash equivalents. 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. Credit is extended to customers satisfying pre-defined credit criteria. We believe we have limited concentration of credit risk due to the diversity of our customer base. Inventories — Inventories are valued at the lower of cost or net realizable value. Cost was determined using the last-in, first-out (LIFO) method for 19 percent of consolidated inventories at October 31, 2019 and 15 percent of consolidated inventories at October 31, 2018. The first-in, first-out (FIFO) method is used for all other inventories. Consolidated inventories would have been $6,145 and $6,545 higher than reported at October 31, 2019 and 2018, 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 2019, 2018 or 2017. 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, 2019, 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 15 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, 2019 and 2018 consisted of: Cumulative Pension and Accumulated translation postretirement benefit other comprehensive adjustments plan adjustments loss Balance at October 31, 2018 $ (57,042 ) $ (122,272 ) $ (179,314 ) Pension and postretirement plan changes, net of tax of $(17,167) — (56,277 ) (56,277 ) Currency translation losses 3,710 — 3,710 Balance at October 31, 2019 $ (53,332 ) $ (178,549 ) $ (231,881 ) 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 2019 and 2018: 2019 2018 Balance at beginning of year $ 12,195 $ 13,377 Accruals for warranties 9,670 11,937 Warranty payments (10,881 ) (12,966 ) Currency adjustments 22 (153 ) Balance at end of year $ 11,006 $ 12,195

Recently Issued Accounting Stan

Recently Issued Accounting Standards	12 Months Ended
	Oct. 31, 2019
Accounting Changes And Error Corrections [Abstract]
Recently Issued Accounting Standards	Note 2 — Recently issued accounting standards New accounting guidance adopted: On November 1, 2018, we adopted Accounting Standards Update (ASU) 2014-09 (“Topic 606”) using the modified retrospective method applied to those contracts which were not completed as of November 1, 2018. Results for reporting periods beginning after November 1, 2018 are presented under Topic 606, while prior period amounts are not adjusted and continue to be reported in accordance with our historic accounting. The cumulative impact of adopting Topic 606 as of November 1, 2018 did not have a material impact to the Consolidated Financial Statements. In March 2017, the Financial Accounting Standards Board (FASB) issued a new standard which requires the presentation of the service cost component of the net periodic benefit cost in the same income statement line item as other employee compensation costs arising from services rendered during the period. All other components of net periodic benefit cost are presented below operating income. Additionally, only the service cost component is eligible for capitalization in assets. We adopted the standard beginning November 1, 2018. During the twelve months ended October 31, 2018 and 2017, the reclassification resulted in an increase in Other expense of $8,022 and $8,700, respectively, a decrease in Cost of sales of $363 and $289, respectively, and a decrease in Selling, general & administrative expenses of $7,659 and $8,411, respectively. New accounting guidance issued and not yet adopted: In February 2016, the FASB issued ASU 2016-02, “Leases (ASC 842)” 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. We adopted the new standard on November 1, 2019 using the transition option, established in ASU 2018-11, Leases (ASC 842), Targeted Improvements which provides a transition method that allows entities to initially apply the new standard at the adoption date and recognize a cumulative effect adjustment to the opening balance of retained earnings in the period of adoption without restating prior periods. In June 2016, the FASB issued a new standard that changes the impairment model for most financial instruments. Current guidance requires the recognition of credit losses based on an incurred loss impairment methodology that reflects losses once the losses are probable. We will be required to use a current expected credit loss model that will immediately recognize an estimate of credit losses that are expected to occur over the life of the financial instruments that are in the scope of this update, including trade receivables. ASU 2016-13 does not prescribe a specific method to make an estimate so the application will require judgment and should consider historical information, current information, reasonable and supportable forecasts, and includes estimates of prepayment. This guidance will become effective for us on November 1, 2020. Early adoption is permitted. We are currently assessing the impact this standard will have on our Consolidated Financial Statements. In August 2018, the FASB issued a new standard which removes, modifies, and adds certain disclosure requirements on fair value measurements. The guidance removes disclosure requirements pertaining to the amount of and reasons for transfers between Level 1 and Level 2 of the fair value hierarchy, the policy for timing of transfers between levels, and the valuation processes for Level 3 fair value measurements. For investments in certain entities that calculate net asset value, an entity is required to disclose the timing of liquidation of an investee’s assets and the date when restrictions from redemption might lapse only if the investee has communicated the timing to the entity or announced the timing publicly. In addition, the amendment clarifies that the measurement uncertainty disclosure is to communicate information about the uncertainty in measurement as of the reporting date. The guidance adds disclosure requirements for changes in unrealized gains and losses for the period included in other comprehensive income for recurring Level 3 fair value measurements held at the end of the reporting period as well as the range and weighted average of significant unobservable inputs used to develop Level 3 fair value measurements. It will be effective for us beginning November 1, 2020. Early adoption is permitted. We are currently assessing the impact this standard will have on our Consolidated Financial Statements. In August 2018, the FASB issued a new standard which addresses defined benefit plans. The amendments modify the following disclosure requirements for employers that sponsor defined benefit pension or other postretirement plans: the amounts in accumulated other comprehensive income expected to be recognized as components of net period benefit cost over the next fiscal year, amount and timing of plan assets expected to be returned to the employer, related party disclosure about the amount of future annual benefits covered by insurance and annuity contracts and significant transactions between the employer or related parties and the plan, and the effects of a one -percentage point change in assumed health care cost trend rates on the (a) aggregate of the service and interest cost components of net periodic benefit costs and (b) benefit obligation s for postretirement health care benefits are removed. A disclosure requirement was added for the explanation of the reasons for significant gains and losses related to changes in the benefit obligation for the period. Additionally, the standard clarifies disclosure requirement surrounding the projected benefit obligation (PBO) and fair value of plan assets for plans with PBOs in excess of plan assets and the accumulated benefit obligation (ABO) and fair value of plan assets for plans with ABOs in excess of plan assets. It will be effective for us beginning November 1, 2021. Early adoption is permitted. We are currently assessing the impact this standard will have on our Consolidated Financial Statements. In August 2018, the FASB issued a new standard which makes a number of changes meant to help entities evaluate the accounting for fees paid by a customer in a cloud computing arrangement (hosting arrangement), by providing guidance in determining when the arrangement includes a software license.

Acquisitions

Acquisitions	12 Months Ended
	Oct. 31, 2019
Business Combinations [Abstract]
Acquisitions	Note 3 — 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. 2019 acquisition On July 1, 2019, we purchased certain assets of Optical Control GmbH & Co. KG (“Optical”), a Nuremberg, Germany designer and developer of high speed, fully automatic counting systems utilizing x-ray technology. This transaction was not material to our Consolidated Financial Statements. We recorded the acquisition of Optical based on the fair value of the assets acquired and the liabilities assumed. Goodwill associated with this acquisition is tax deductible. This acquisition is being reported in our Advanced Technology Systems segment. As of October 31, 2019, the purchase price allocations remain preliminary as we complete our assessments of income taxes. 2018 acquisitions On October 17, 2018, we purchased 100 percent of the outstanding shares of Cladach Nua Teoranta (“Clada”), a Galway, Ireland designer and developer primarily focused on medical balloons and balloon catheters. Clada’s technologies are used in key applications such as angioplasty and the treatment of vascular disease. We acquired Clada for an aggregate purchase price of $5,236, which included an earn-out liability of $1,131. Based on the fair value of the assets acquired and the liabilities assumed, goodwill of $3,776 and identifiable intangible assets of $697 were recorded. The identifiable intangible assets consist primarily of $58 of customer relationships (amortized over 6 years), $70 of tradenames (amortized over 9 years), $499 of technology (amortized over 7 years) and $70 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. On January 2, 2018, we purchased 100 percent of the outstanding shares of Sonoscan, Inc. (“Sonoscan”), an Elk Grove Village, Illinois leading designer and manufacturer of acoustic microscopes and sophisticated acoustic micro imaging systems used in a variety of microelectronic, automotive, aerospace and industrial electronic assembly applications. We acquired Sonoscan for an aggregate purchase price of $46,018, net of $655 of cash. Based on the fair value of the assets acquired and the liabilities assumed, goodwill of $22,775 and identifiable intangible assets of $7,910 were recorded. The identifiable intangible assets consist primarily of $1,700 of customer relationships (amortized over 7 years), $3,300 of tradenames (amortized over 11 years), $2,500 of technology (amortized over 7 years) and $410 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. 2017 acquisitions On March 31, 2017, we completed the acquisition Based on the fair value of the assets acquired and the liabilities assumed, goodwill of $434,123, of which $37,200 is tax deductible, and identifiable intangible assets of $286,000 were recorded. The identifiable intangible assets consist primarily of $240,000 of customer relationships (amortized over 14 years), $2,000 of tradenames (amortized over 6 years), and $44,000 of technology, consisting of $36,000 (amortized over 14 years) and $8,000 (amortized over 10 years). The following table summarizes the purchase price allocation of the estimated fair values of the assets acquired and liabilities assumed at the acquisition date: Assets acquired: Cash $ 3,313 Receivables 26,742 Inventories 14,279 Prepaid expenses 3,079 Property, plant and equipment 34,319 Goodwill 434,123 Intangible assets 286,000 Other assets 1,071 Total assets acquired $ 802,926 Liabilities assumed: Current liabilities 19,130 Deferred tax liabilities 64,757 Total liabilities assumed $ 83,887 Net assets acquired $ 719,039 On February 16, 2017, we purchased 100 percent of the outstanding shares of InterSelect GmbH (“InterSelect”), a German designer and manufacturer of selective soldering systems used in a variety of automotive, aerospace and industrial electronics assembly applications. We acquired InterSelect for an aggregate purchase price of $5,432, net of cash acquired of $492. Based on the fair value of the assets acquired and the liabilities assumed, goodwill of $3,548 and identifiable intangible assets of $1,879 were recorded. The identifiable intangible assets consist primarily of $1,109 of customer relationships (amortized over 9 years), $348 of tradenames (amortized over 12 years), and $422 of technology (amortized over 9 years). Goodwill associated with this acquisition is not tax deductible. This acquisition is being reported in our Advanced Technology Systems segment. On February 1, 2017, we purchased 100 percent of the outstanding shares of Plas-Pak Industries, Inc. (“Plas-Pak”), a Norwich, Connecticut designer and manufacturer of injection molded, single-use plastic dispensing products. Plas-Pak’s broad product offering includes two-component (2K) cartridges for industrial and commercial do-it-yourself adhesives, dial-a-dose calibrated syringes for veterinary and animal health applications, and specialty syringes for pesticide, dental and other markets. We acquired Plas-Pak for an aggregate purchase price of $70,798, net of cash acquired of $543. Based on the fair value of the assets acquired and the liabilities assumed, goodwill of $24,995 and identifiable intangible assets of $33,800 were recorded. The identifiable intangible assets consist primarily of $23,700 of customer relationships (amortized over 17 years), $4,100 of tradenames (amortized over 12 years), $5,000 of technology (amortized over 9 years) and $1,000 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. On January 3, 2017, we purchased certain assets of ACE Production Technologies, Inc. (“ACE”), a Spokane, Washington based designer and manufacturer of selective soldering systems used in a variety of automotive and industrial electronics assembly applications. We acquired the assets for an aggregate purchase price of $13,761. Based on the fair value of the assets acquired and the liabilities assumed, goodwill of $6,383 and identifiable intangible assets of $5,010 were recorded. The identifiable intangible assets consist primarily of $2,800 of customer relationships (amortized over 7 years), $1,000 of tradenames (amortized over 11 years), $1,100 of technology (amortized over 7 years) and $110 of non-compete agreements (amortized over 3 years). Goodwill associated with this acquisition is tax deductible. This acquisition is being reported in our Advanced Technology Systems segment.

Details of Consolidated Balance

Details of Consolidated Balance Sheet	12 Months Ended
	Oct. 31, 2019
Balance Sheet Related Disclosures [Abstract]
Details of Consolidated Balance Sheet	Note 4 — Details of Consolidated Balance Sheet 2019 2018 Receivables: Accounts $ 506,318 $ 475,638 Notes 3,980 4,476 Other 30,268 20,889 540,566 501,003 Allowance for doubtful accounts (9,801 ) (9,580 ) $ 530,765 $ 491,423 Inventories: Raw materials and component parts $ 102,044 $ 112,823 Work-in-process 42,904 47,126 Finished goods 183,973 148,618 328,921 308,567 Obsolescence and other reserves (39,377 ) (37,545 ) LIFO reserve (6,145 ) (6,545 ) $ 283,399 $ 264,477 Property, plant and equipment: Land $ 10,468 $ 10,544 Land improvements 4,390 4,294 Buildings 256,195 252,127 Machinery and equipment 489,864 456,307 Enterprise management system 53,020 53,234 Construction-in-progress 34,944 24,266 Leased property under capitalized leases 29,528 26,118 878,409 826,890 Accumulated depreciation and amortization (479,514 ) (440,224 ) $ 398,895 $ 386,666 Accrued liabilities: Salaries and other compensation $ 49,908 $ 72,364 Pension and retirement 9,993 5,095 Taxes other than income taxes 8,606 8,060 Other 93,148 89,566 $ 161,655 $ 175,085

Goodwill and Intangible Assets

Goodwill and Intangible Assets	12 Months Ended
	Oct. 31, 2019
Goodwill And Intangible Assets Disclosure [Abstract]
Goodwill and Intangible Assets	Note 5 — 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 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. We assess the fair value of reporting units on a non-recurring basis using a quantitative analysis that uses 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. The implied fair value of our reporting units is determined based on significant unobservable inputs, as discussed below; accordingly, these inputs fall within Level 3 of the fair value hierarchy. The discounted cash flow method (Income Approach) uses assumptions for revenue growth, operating margin, and working capital turnover that are based on management’s strategic plans tempered by performance trends and reasonable expectations about those trends. Terminal value calculations employ a published formula known as the Gordon Growth Model Method that essentially captures the present value of perpetual cash flows beyond the last projected period assuming a constant Weighted Average Cost of Capital (WACC) methodology and growth rate. For each reporting unit, a sensitivity analysis is performed to vary the discount and terminal growth rates in order to provide a range of reasonableness for detecting impairment. Discount rates are developed using a WACC methodology. The WACC represents the blended average required rate of return for equity and debt capital based on observed market return data and company specific risk factors. In the application of the guideline public company method (Market Approach), fair value is determined using transactional evidence for similar publicly traded equity. The comparable company guideline group is determined based on relative similarities to each reporting unit since exact correlations are not available. An indication of fair value for each reporting unit is based on the placement of each reporting unit within a range of multiples determined for its comparable guideline company group. Valuation multiples are derived by dividing latest twelve-month performance for revenues and Earnings Before Interest, Taxes, Depreciation and Amortization (EBITDA) into total invested capital, which is the sum of traded equity plus interest bearing debt less cash. These multiples are applied against the revenue and EBITDA of each reporting unit. While the implied indications of fair value using the guideline public company method yield meaningful results, the discounted cash flow method of the income approach includes management’s thoughtful projections and insights as to what the reporting units will accomplish in the near future. Accordingly, the reasonable, implied fair value of each reporting unit is a blend based on the consideration of both the Income and Market approaches. An impairment charge is recorded for the amount by which the carrying value of the reporting unit exceeds the fair value of the reporting unit, as calculated in the quantitative analysis described above. Based on our annual impairment tests in 2019, 2018 and 2017, the fair value of each reporting unit exceeded its carrying value, and accordingly we did not record any charges in 2019, 2018 or 2017. Our reporting units are the Adhesive Dispensing Systems segment, the Industrial Coating Systems segment and one level below the Advanced Technology Systems segment. Changes in the carrying amount of goodwill during 2019 by operating segment: Adhesive Dispensing Systems Advanced Technology Systems Industrial Coating Systems Total Balance at October 31, 2018 $ 388,991 $ 1,194,969 $ 24,058 $ 1,608,018 Acquisitions — 9,225 — 9,225 Currency effect (1,588 ) (916 ) — (2,504 ) Balance at October 31, 2019 $ 387,403 $ 1,203,278 $ 24,058 $ 1,614,739 Changes in the carrying amount of goodwill during 2018 by operating segment: Adhesive Dispensing Systems Advanced Technology Systems Industrial Coating Systems Total Balance at October 31, 2017 $ 392,295 $ 1,172,857 $ 24,058 $ 1,589,210 Acquisition — 24,679 — 24,679 Currency effect (3,304 ) (2,567 ) — (5,871 ) Balance at October 31, 2018 $ 388,991 $ 1,194,969 $ 24,058 $ 1,608,018 Accumulated impairment losses, which were recorded in 2009, were $232,789 at October 31, 2019 and October 31, 2018. 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: October 31, 2019 Carrying Amount Accumulated Amortization Net Book Value Customer relationships $ 480,007 $ 173,996 $ 306,011 Patent/technology costs 154,735 71,663 83,072 Trade name 96,655 41,303 55,352 Noncompete agreements 11,540 10,406 1,134 Other 1,400 1,394 6 Total $ 744,337 $ 298,762 $ 445,575 October 31, 2018 Carrying Amount Accumulated Amortization Net Book Value Customer relationships $ 480,404 $ 137,640 $ 342,764 Patent/technology costs 153,602 59,845 93,757 Trade name 96,433 34,768 61,665 Noncompete agreements 11,469 9,919 1,550 Other 1,386 1,381 5 Total $ 743,294 $ 243,553 $ 499,741 Amortization expense for 2019, 2018 and 2017 was $54,790, $55,448 and $44,907 respectively. Estimated amortization expense for each of the five succeeding years: Year Amounts 2020 $ 55,241 2021 $ 49,799 2022 $ 45,794 2023 $ 44,822 2024 $ 42,109

Retirement, Pension and Other P

Retirement, Pension and Other Postretirement Plans	12 Months Ended
	Oct. 31, 2019
Compensation And Retirement Disclosure [Abstract]
Retirement, Pension and Other Postretirement Plans	Note 6 — 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 2019, 2018 and 2017 was approximately $22,573, $22,634 and $19,259, 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 2019 2018 2019 2018 Change in benefit obligation: Benefit obligation at beginning of year $ 425,605 $ 430,816 $ 87,227 $ 88,761 Service cost 14,587 13,052 1,933 2,048 Interest cost 18,304 14,797 1,670 1,656 Participant contributions — — 83 90 Plan amendments — — 186 50 Settlements — — (3,018 ) (1,431 ) Foreign currency exchange rate change — — 106 (2,676 ) Actuarial (gain) loss 107,662 (20,502 ) 11,852 107 Benefits paid (14,161 ) (12,558 ) (2,049 ) (1,378 ) Benefit obligation at end of year $ 551,997 $ 425,605 $ 97,990 $ 87,227 Change in plan assets: Beginning fair value of plan assets $ 361,073 $ 369,234 $ 39,617 $ 37,504 Actual return on plan assets 76,700 (13,890 ) 707 2,370 Company contributions 25,319 18,287 3,696 3,728 Participant contributions — — 83 90 Settlements — — (3,018 ) (1,431 ) Foreign currency exchange rate change — — 604 (1,266 ) Benefits paid (14,161 ) (12,558 ) (2,049 ) (1,378 ) Ending fair value of plan assets $ 448,931 $ 361,073 $ 39,640 $ 39,617 Funded status at end of year $ (103,066 ) $ (64,532 ) $ (58,350 ) $ (47,610 ) Amounts recognized in financial statements: Noncurrent asset $ 2,171 $ 1,544 $ 1,375 $ 748 Accrued benefit liability (6,435 ) (1,176 ) (21 ) (36 ) Long-term pension obligations (98,802 ) (64,900 ) (59,704 ) (48,322 ) Total amount recognized in financial statements $ (103,066 ) $ (64,532 ) $ (58,350 ) $ (47,610 ) United States International 2019 2018 2019 2018 Amounts recognized in accumulated other comprehensive (gain) loss: Net actuarial loss $ 178,390 $ 130,788 $ 33,826 $ 23,304 Prior service credit (100 ) (161 ) (2,342 ) (2,844 ) Accumulated other comprehensive loss $ 178,290 $ 130,627 $ 31,484 $ 20,460 Amounts expected to be recognized during next fiscal year: Amortization of net actuarial loss $ 13,591 $ 6,221 $ 2,945 $ 1,700 Amortization of prior service credit (84 ) (61 ) (288 ) (302 ) Total $ 13,507 $ 6,160 $ 2,657 $ 1,398 The following table summarizes the changes in accumulated other comprehensive loss: United States International 2019 2018 2019 2018 Balance at beginning of year $ 130,627 $ 124,733 $ 20,460 $ 23,855 Net (gain) loss arising during the year 54,304 15,351 12,737 (752 ) Prior service cost arising during the year — — 186 50 Net gain recognized during the year (6,702 ) (9,479 ) (1,696 ) (2,115 ) Prior service credit recognized during the year 61 22 303 316 Settlement loss — — (470 ) (252 ) Exchange rate effect during the year — — (36 ) (642 ) Balance at end of year $ 178,290 $ 130,627 $ 31,484 $ 20,460 Information regarding the accumulated benefit obligation is as follows: United States International 2019 2018 2019 2018 For all plans: Accumulated benefit obligation $ 513,861 $ 403,590 $ 83,439 $ 74,690 For plans with benefit obligations in excess of plan assets: Projected benefit obligation 491,816 373,531 86,534 46,292 Accumulated benefit obligation 453,681 351,516 73,293 42,363 Fair value of plan assets 386,580 307,455 27,769 5,355 Net periodic pension costs include the following components: United States International 2019 2018 2017 2019 2018 2017 Service cost $ 14,587 $ 13,052 $ 11,992 $ 1,933 $ 2,048 $ 2,343 Interest cost 18,304 14,797 13,308 1,670 1,656 1,572 Expected return on plan assets (23,341 ) (21,964 ) (20,784 ) (1,592 ) (1,512 ) (1,338 ) Amortization of prior service cost (credit) (61 ) (22 ) 44 (303 ) (316 ) (302 ) Amortization of net actuarial loss 6,702 9,479 9,537 1,696 2,115 2,605 Settlement loss — — 648 470 252 363 Total benefit cost $ 16,191 $ 15,342 $ 14,745 $ 3,874 $ 4,243 $ 5,243 Net periodic pension cost for 2019, 2018 and 2017 included a settlement loss of $470, $252 and $1,011, respectively, due to lump sum retirement payments. The components of net periodic pension cost other than service cost are included in Other – net in our Consolidated Statements of Income. The weighted average assumptions used in the valuation of pension benefits were as follows: United States International 2019 2018 2017 2019 2018 2017 Assumptions used to determine benefit obligations at October 31: Discount rate 3.25 % 4.53 % 3.80 % 1.26 % 2.14 % 2.07 % Rate of compensation increase 4.00 3.90 3.61 3.12 3.12 3.13 Assumptions used to determine net benefit costs for the years ended October 31: Discount rate - benefit obligation 4.53 3.80 3.94 2.14 2.07 1.86 Discount rate - service cost 4.70 4.01 4.31 1.82 1.76 1.55 Discount rate - interest cost 4.15 3.31 3.20 1.90 1.83 1.66 Expected return on plan assets 6.00 6.00 6.25 3.96 3.91 3.51 Rate of compensation increase 3.90 3.61 3.61 3.12 3.13 3.12 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 changes in the discount rates in 2019, 2018, and 2017 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 management’s 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 percent 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. The allocation of pension plan assets as of October 31, 2019 and 2018 is as follows: United States International 2019 2018 2019 2018 Asset Category Equity securities 11 % 13 % — % — % Debt securities 53 50 — — Insurance contracts — — 54 55 Pooled investment funds 35 36 45 44 Other 1 1 1 1 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 92 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 2019, the target in “return-seeking assets” is 30 percent and 70 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 8 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, 2019 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 $ 1,208 $ 1,208 $ — $ — $ 441 $ 441 $ — $ — Money market funds 5,566 5,566 — — — — — — Equity securities: Basic materials 2,318 2,318 — — — — — — Consumer goods 4,412 4,412 — — — — — — Financial 6,120 6,120 — — — — — — Healthcare 4,460 4,460 — — — — — — Industrial goods 3,152 3,152 — — — — — — Technology 5,064 5,064 — — — — — — Utilities 937 937 — — — — — — Mutual funds 19,674 19,674 — — — — — — Fixed income securities: U.S. Government 83,025 13,094 69,931 — — — — — Corporate 151,607 — 151,607 — — — — — Other 5,051 — 5,051 — — — — — Other types of investments: Insurance contracts — — — — 21,245 — — 21,245 Other 1,101 1,101 — — — — — — Total investments in the fair value hierarchy $ 293,695 $ 67,106 $ 226,589 $ — $ 21,686 $ 441 $ — $ 21,245 Investments measured at Net Asset Value: Real estate collective funds 33,917 — Pooled investment funds 121,319 17,954 Total Investments at Fair Value $ 448,931 $ 39,640 The fair values of our pension plan assets at October 31, 2018 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 $ 1,083 $ 1,083 $ — $ — $ 528 $ 528 $ — $ — Money market funds 1,620 1,620 — — — — — — Equity securities: Basic materials 2,763 2,763 — — — — — — Consumer goods 3,703 3,703 — — — — — — Financial 5,306 5,306 — — — — — — Healthcare 4,179 4,179 — — — — — — Industrial goods 2,516 2,516 — — — — — — Technology 4,690 4,690 — — — — — — Utilities 732 732 — — — — — — Mutual funds 21,987 21,987 — — — — — — Fixed income securities: U.S. Government 50,602 10,224 40,378 — — — — — Corporate 123,159 — 123,159 — — — — — Other 5,589 — 5,589 — — — — — Other types of investments: Insurance contracts — — — — 21,645 — — 21,645 Other 1,967 1,967 — — — — — — Total investments in the fair value hierarchy $ 229,896 $ 60,770 $ 169,126 $ — $ 22,173 $ 528 $ — $ 21,645 Investments measured at Net Asset Value: Real estate collective funds 23,109 — Pooled investment funds 108,068 17,444 Total Investments at Fair Value $ 361,073 $ 39,617 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 10. 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 and mutual funds are valued at 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 are 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 using the net asset value of the underlying properties. Net asset value is calculated using a combination of key inputs, such as revenue and expense growth rates, terminal capitalization rates and discount rates. • 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. The following tables present an analysis of changes during the years ended October 31, 2019 and 2018 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) Insurance contracts Total Beginning balance at October 31, 2018 $ 21,645 $ 21,645 Actual return on plan assets: Assets held, end of year 913 913 Assets sold during the period — — Purchases 2,431 2,431 Sales (4,102 ) (4,102 ) Foreign currency translation 358 358 Ending balance at October 31, 2019 $ 21,245 $ 21,245 Fair Value Measurements Using Significant Unobservable Inputs (Level 3) Insurance contracts Total Beginning balance at October 31, 2017 $ 21,037 $ 21,037 Actual return on plan assets: Assets held, end of year 862 862 Assets sold during the period — — Purchases 2,760 2,760 Sales (2,501 ) (2,501 ) Foreign currency translation (513 ) (513 ) Ending balance at October 31, 2018 $ 21,645 $ 21,645 Contributions to pension plans in 2020 are estimated to be approximately $41,100. Retiree pension benefit payments, which reflect expected future service, are anticipated to be paid as follows: Year United States International 2020 $ 22,543 $ 2,277 2021 18,439 3,225 2022 20,173 2,797 2023 21,760 2,852 2024 23,096 3,292 2025-2029 140,195 18,378 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 2019 2018 2019 2018 Change in benefit obligation: Benefit obligation at beginning of year $ 72,010 $ 75,146 $ 512 $ 599 Service cost 545 709 16 20 Interest cost 2,984 2,557 19 20 Participant contributions 684 663 — — Foreign currency exchange rate change — — (1 ) (11 ) Actuarial (gain) loss 15,101 (4,519 ) (86 ) (110 ) Benefits paid (2,664 ) (2,546 ) (6 ) (6 ) Benefit obligation at end of year $ 88,660 $ 72,010 $ 454 $ 512 Change in plan assets: Beginning fair value of plan assets $ — $ — $ — $ — Company contributions 1,980 1,883 6 6 Participant contributions 684 663 — — Benefits paid (2,664 ) (2,546 ) (6 ) (6 ) Ending fair value of plan assets $ — $ — $ — $ — Funded status at end of year $ (88,660 ) $ (72,010 ) $ (454 ) $ (512 ) Amounts recognized in financial statements: Accrued benefit liability $ (2,740 ) $ (2,360 ) $ (6 ) $ (8 ) Long-term postretirement obligations (85,920 ) (69,650 ) (448 ) (504 ) Total amount recognized in financial statements $ (88,660 ) $ (72,010 ) $ (454 ) $ (512 ) United States International 2019 2018 2019 2018 Amounts recognized in accumulated other comprehensive (gain) loss: Net actuarial (gain) loss $ 28,992 $ 14,526 $ (482 ) $ (423 ) Prior service credit (16 ) (43 ) — — Accumulated other comprehensive (gain) loss $ 28,976 $ 14,483 $ (482 ) $ (423 ) Amounts expected to be recognized during next fiscal year: Amortization of net actuarial (gain) loss $ 1,674 $ 609 $ (37 ) $ (28 ) Amortization of prior service credit (16 ) (27 ) — — Total $ 1,658 $ 582 $ (37 ) $ (28 ) The following table summarizes the changes in accumulated other comprehensive (gain) loss: United States International 2019 2018 2019 2018 Balance at beginning of year $ 14,483 $ 19,982 $ (423 ) $ (342 ) Net (gain) loss arising during the year 15,101 (4,519 ) (86 ) (110 ) Net gain (loss) recognized during the year (634 ) (1,079 ) 28 20 Prior service credit recognized during the year 26 99 — — Exchange rate effect during the year — — (1 ) 9 Balance at end of year $ 28,976 $ 14,483 $ (482 ) $ (423 ) Net postretirement benefit costs include the following components: United States International 2019 2018 2017 2019 2018 2017 Service cost $ 545 $ 709 $ 722 $ 16 $ 20 $ 20 Interest cost 2,984 2,557 2,337 19 20 20 Amortization of prior service credit (26 ) (99 ) (164 ) — — — Amortization of net actuarial (gain) loss 634 1,079 874 (28 ) (20 ) (17 ) Total benefit cost $ 4,137 $ 4,246 $ 3,769 $ 7 $ 20 $ 23 The weighted average assumptions used in the valuation of postretirement benefits were as follows: United States International 2019 2018 2017 2019 2018 2017 Assumptions used to determine benefit obligations at October 31: Discount rate 3.27 % 4.56 % 3.86 % 3.03 % 3.88 % 3.52 % Health care cost trend rate 3.62 3.75 3.70 4.00 6.35 6.50 Rate to which health care cost trend rate is assumed to incline/decline (ultimate trend rate) 3.24 3.27 3.23 4.05 3.50 3.50 Year the rate reaches the ultimate trend rate 2026 2026 2026 2040 2037 2037 Assumption used to determine net benefit costs for the years ended October 31: Discount rate - benefit obligation 4.56 % 3.86 % 4.03 % 3.88 % 3.52 % 3.40 % Discount rate - service cost 4.77 4.11 4.48 3.90 3.54 3.56 Discount rate - interest cost 4.18 3.39 3.27 3.80 3.40 3.20 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 percent 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. 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 net postretirement benefit cost components in 2019 $ 494 $ (400 ) $ 9 $ (7 ) Effect on postretirement obligation as of October 31, 2019 $ 11,984 $ (9,800 ) $ 108 $ (84 ) Contributions to postretirement plans in 2020 are estimated to be approximately $2,800. Retiree postretirement benefit payments are anticipated to be paid as follows: Year United States International 2020 $ 2,747 $ 6 2021 2,990 6 2022 3,230 6 2023 3,505 6 2024 3,769 6 2025-2029 21,330 46

Income Taxes

Income Taxes	12 Months Ended
	Oct. 31, 2019
Income Tax Disclosure [Abstract]
Income Taxes	Note 7 — Income taxes Income tax expense includes the following: 2019 2018 2017 Current: U.S. federal $ 40,012 $ 39,837 $ 54,878 State and local 3,429 1,734 3,731 Foreign 51,590 63,522 66,352 Total current 95,031 105,093 124,961 Deferred: U.S. federal 1,470 (32,829 ) 3,596 State and local 633 891 1,164 Foreign (3,121 ) (2,011 ) (5,232 ) Total deferred (1,018 ) (33,949 ) (472 ) $ 94,013 $ 71,144 $ 124,489 Earnings before income taxes of domestic operations, which are calculated after intercompany profit eliminations, were $222,435 $192,643 and $181,840 in 2019, 2018 and 2017, respectively. On December 22, 2017 the U.S. Tax Cuts and Jobs Act ("the Act") was enacted. It reduces the U.S. federal corporate income tax rate from 35 percent to 21 percent. We have an October 31 fiscal year end, therefore the lower corporate income tax rate was phased in, resulting in a U.S. statutory federal rate of 23.34 percent for our fiscal year ended October 31, 2018, and 21.00 percent for subsequent fiscal years. The statutory tax rate of 21.00 percent was applied to earnings in the current year. Our income tax provision for 2018 included a provisional tax benefit of $49,082 to reflect the revaluation of our tax assets and liabilities at the reduced corporate tax rate. We also recorded a provisional tax expense of $27,618 to reflect the transition tax on previously deferred foreign earnings. The net tax effect of these discrete items resulted in a decrease of $21,464 in income tax expense for 2018. Subsequent to the enactment of the Act, the SEC staff issued SAB 118, which provided a measurement period of up to one year after the enactment date for companies to finalize the recognition of the income tax effects of the Act. As of January 31, 2019, our provisional accounting for the effects of the Act was complete. As a result, during 2019, and within the one year measurement period provided by SAB 118, we recorded tax expense of $4,866 to the provisional amounts recognized in 2018 due to changes in interpretations and assumptions and the finalizations of estimates. We are paying the transition tax in installments over the eight-year Other provisions of the Act became effective for us in 2019. The Foreign-Derived Intangible Income provision generates a deduction against our U.S. taxable income for U.S. earnings derived offshore that utilize intangibles held in the U.S. Conversely, the Global Intangible Low-Taxed Income (“GILTI”) provision requires us to subject to U.S. taxation a portion of our foreign subsidiary earnings that exceed an allowable return. We elected to treat any GILTI inclusion as a period expense in the year incurred. A reconciliation of the U.S. statutory federal rate to the worldwide consolidated effective tax rate follows: 2019 2018 2017 Statutory federal income tax rate 21.00 % 23.34 % 35.00 % Transition tax 1.46 6.16 — Tax rate change deferred tax remeasurement — (10.94 ) — Share-based and other compensation (0.55 ) (1.45 ) — Domestic production deduction — (0.82 ) (1.48 ) Foreign tax rate variances, net of foreign tax credits 1.16 (0.46 ) (4.69 ) State and local taxes, net of federal income tax benefit 0.74 0.45 0.76 Amounts related to prior years (0.55 ) (0.21 ) 0.03 Foreign-Derived Intangible Income Deduction (1.51 ) — — Global Intangible Low-Taxed Income net of foreign tax credits 0.85 — — Other – net (0.79 ) (0.21 ) — Effective tax rate 21.81 % 15.86 % 29.62 % Earnings before income taxes of international operations, which are calculated before intercompany profit elimination entries, were $208,669, $255,877 and $238,451 in 2019, 2018 and 2017, 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 $1,101,736 and $1,088,183 at October 31, 2019 and 2018, 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 these basis differences because of the multiple methods by which these differences could reverse and the impact of withholding, US state and local taxes and currency translation considerations. At October 31, 2019 and 2018, total unrecognized tax benefits were $2,909 and $2,891, respectively. The amounts that, if recognized, would impact the effective tax rate were $2,429 and $2,411 at October 31, 2019 and 2018, respectively. During 2019, unrecognized tax benefits related primarily to foreign positions and, as recognized, a 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 2019, 2018 and 2017 is as follows: 2019 2018 2017 Balance at beginning of year $ 2,891 $ 3,781 $ 3,336 Additions based on tax positions related to the current year 370 310 529 Additions for tax positions of prior years 547 40 621 Reductions for tax positions of prior years — (120 ) (150 ) Lapse of statute of limitations (899 ) (1,120 ) (555 ) Balance at end of year $ 2,909 $ 2,891 $ 3,781 At October 31, 2019 and 2018, we had accrued interest and penalty expense related to unrecognized tax benefits of $593 and $538, 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 2016 through 2019 tax years; tax years prior to the 2016 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 2013. 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: 2019 2018 Deferred tax assets: Employee benefits $ 73,025 $ 56,622 Other accruals not currently deductible for taxes 16,294 18,186 Tax credit and loss carryforwards 18,074 16,652 Inventory adjustments 5,269 4,451 Total deferred tax assets 112,662 95,911 Valuation allowance (15,301 ) (14,862 ) Total deferred tax assets 97,361 81,049 Deferred tax liabilities: Depreciation and amortization 169,009 171,304 Other - net 655 669 Total deferred tax liabilities 169,664 171,973 Net deferred tax liabilities $ (72,303 ) $ (90,924 ) At October 31, 2019, we had $8,132 of tax credit carryforwards, $1,424 of which expires in 2028-2029 and $6,708 of which has an indefinite carryforward period. We also had $169 Federal, $61,136 state, $18,435 foreign operating loss carryforwards, and a $20,149 capital loss carryforward, of which $84,464 will expire in 2020 through 2039, and $15,425 of which has an indefinite carryforward period. The net change in the valuation allowance was an increase of $439 in 2019 and a decrease of $29 in 2018. The valuation allowance of $15,301 at October 31, 2019, 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, 2019
Debt Disclosure [Abstract]
Notes Payable	Note 8 — Notes payable Bank lines of credit and notes payable are summarized as follows: 2019 2018 Maximum borrowings available under bank lines of credit (all foreign banks) $ 79,930 $ 76,151 Outstanding borrowings / notes payable (all foreign bank debt) — — Weighted-average interest rate on notes payable — — Unused bank lines of credit $ 79,930 $ 76,151

Long-Term Debt

Long-Term Debt	12 Months Ended
	Oct. 31, 2019
Debt Disclosure [Abstract]
Long-Term Debt	Note 9 — Long-term debt A summary of long-term debt is as follows: 2019 2018 Revolving credit agreement, due 2024 $ — $ 52,200 Senior notes, due 2020-2025 140,800 156,700 Senior notes, due 2020-2027 92,857 100,000 Senior notes, due 2023-2030 350,000 350,000 Term loan, due 2020-2024 505,000 605,000 Euro loan, due 2021 128,219 16,967 Private shelf facility, due 2020 30,556 36,111 Development loans, due 2019-2026 951 1,086 1,248,383 1,318,064 Less current maturities 168,738 28,734 Less unamortized debt issuance costs 4,241 3,973 Long-term maturities $ 1,075,404 $ 1,285,357 Revolving credit agreement — In April 2019, we entered into a $850,000 unsecured multi-currency credit facility with a group of banks, which amended, restated and extended our existing syndicated revolving credit agreement that was scheduled to expire in February 2020. This facility has a five-year Senior notes, due 2020-2025 — These unsecured fixed-rate notes entered into in 2012 with a group of insurance companies had a remaining weighted-average life of 2.76 years. The weighted-average interest rate at October 31, 2019 was 3.05 percent Senior notes, due 2020-2027 — These unsecured fixed-rate notes entered into in 2015 with a group of insurance companies had a remaining weighted-average life of 4.59 years. The weighted-average interest rate at October 31, 2019 was 3.05 percent. Senior notes, due 2023-2030 — These unsecured fixed-rate notes entered in 2018 with a group of insurance companies had a remaining weighted-average life of 6.05 years. The weighted-average interest rate at October 31, 2019 was 3.90 percent. Term loan, due 2020-2024 — In April 2019, we amended, restated and extended the term of our existing $605,000 term loan facility with a group of banks. The interest rate is variable based upon the LIBOR rate. The Term Loan Agreement provides for the following term loans due in three tranches. $100,000 is due in March 2020, $200,000 is due in September 2022, and $305,000 is due in March 2024 . The weighted average interest rate for borrowings under this agreement was 2.52 percent at October 31, 2019. For the portion that is due in March 2024, $100,000 of this term loan facility was paid down in 2019. We were in compliance with all covenants at October 31, 2019. Euro loan, due 2021 — In October 2018, we entered into a €150,000 unsecured Term Loan Agreement with Bank of America Merrill Lynch International Limited. The interest rate is variable based upon the EUR LIBOR rate. The weighted average interest rate at October 31, 2019 was 1.00 percent. Private shelf facility — In 2011, we entered into a $150,000 three-year Development loans, due 2019-2026 — 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 Annual maturities — The annual maturities of long-term debt for the five years subsequent to October 31, 2019, are as follows: $168,738 in 2020; $166,406 in 2021; $230,791 in 2022; $130,796 in 2023 and $315,801 in 2024.

Leases

Leases	12 Months Ended
	Oct. 31, 2019
Leases [Abstract]
Leases	Note 10 — 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 $22,061, $19,131 and $17,938 in 2019, 2018 and 2017, 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: 2019 2018 Transportation equipment $ 21,602 $ 18,226 Other 7,926 7,892 Total capitalized leases 29,528 26,118 Accumulated amortization (14,940 ) (12,956 ) Net capitalized leases $ 14,588 $ 13,162 At October 31, 2019, future minimum lease payments under non-cancelable capitalized (which include executory and interest costs) and operating leases are as follows: Capitalized Leases Operating Leases Year: 2020 $ 5,685 $ 20,194 2021 3,832 17,579 2022 1,893 16,238 2023 952 13,540 2024 647 11,925 Later years 3,562 60,672 Total minimum lease payments $ 16,571 $ 140,148

Fair Value Measurements

Fair Value Measurements	12 Months Ended
	Oct. 31, 2019
Fair Value Disclosures [Abstract]
Fair Value Measurements	Note 11 — 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 tables present the classification of our assets and liabilities measured at fair value on a recurring basis: October 31, 2019 Total Level 1 Level 2 Level 3 Assets: Foreign currency forward contracts (a) $ 5,042 $ — $ 5,042 $ — Total assets at fair value $ 5,042 $ — $ 5,042 $ — Liabilities: Deferred compensation plans (b) $ 11,850 $ — $ 11,850 $ — Foreign currency forward contracts (a) 2,381 — 2,381 — Total liabilities at fair value $ 14,231 $ — $ 14,231 $ — October 31, 2018 Total Level 1 Level 2 Level 3 Assets: Foreign currency forward contracts (a) $ 6,428 $ — $ 6,428 $ — Total assets at fair value $ 6,428 $ — $ 6,428 $ — Liabilities: Deferred compensation plans (b) $ 11,018 $ — $ 11,018 $ — Foreign currency forward contracts (a) 9,289 — 9,289 — Total liabilities at fair value $ 20,307 $ — $ 20,307 $ — (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 5. The carrying amounts and fair values of financial instruments, other than cash and cash equivalents, receivables, and accounts payable, are shown in the table below. The carrying values of cash and cash equivalents, receivables and accounts payable approximate fair value due to the short-term nature of these instruments. 2019 2018 Carrying Amount Fair Value Carrying Amount Fair Value Long-term debt (including current portion) 1,244,142 1,278,142 1,314,091 1,293,899 We used the following methods and assumptions in estimating the fair value of financial 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. The carrying amount of long-term debt is shown net of unamortized debt issuance costs as described in Note 9.

Derivative Financial Instrument

Derivative Financial Instruments	12 Months Ended
	Oct. 31, 2019
Investments All Other Investments [Abstract]
Derivative Financial Instruments	Note 12 — Derivative 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 2019, we recognized net gains of $2,373 on foreign currency forward contracts and net losses of $2,231 from the change in fair value of balance sheet positions. In 2018, we recognized net losses of $3,151 on foreign currency forward contracts and net gains of $4,284 from the change in fair value of balance sheet positions. In 2017, we recognized net gains of $329 on foreign currency forward contracts and net losses of $1,015 from the change in fair value of balance sheet positions. The following table summarizes, by currency, the contracts outstanding at October 31, 2019 and 2018: Notional Amounts Sell Buy October 31, 2019 contract amounts: Euro $ 264,661 $ 107,598 Pound sterling 32,600 48,867 Japanese yen 29,397 51,217 Australian dollar 168 7,767 Hong Kong dollar 189 135,862 Singapore dollar 1,108 15,684 Others 4,485 66,349 Total $ 332,608 $ 433,344 October 31, 2018 contract amounts: Euro $ 323,571 $ 184,170 Pound sterling 23,879 60,007 Japanese yen 25,408 46,671 Australian dollar 178 7,912 Hong Kong dollar — 112,414 Singapore dollar 604 14,092 Others 4,730 57,546 Total $ 378,370 $ 482,812 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, 2019 and 2018, there were no significant concentrations of credit risk.

Capital Shares

Capital Shares	12 Months Ended
	Oct. 31, 2019
Equity [Abstract]
Capital Shares	Note 13 — Capital shares Preferred — We have authorized 10,000 Series A convertible preferred shares without par value Common — We have 160,000 authorized common shares without par value. At October 31, 2019 and 2018, there were 98,023 common shares issued. At October 31, 2019 and 2018, the number of outstanding common shares, net of treasury shares, was 57,600 and 58,037, respectively Common shares repurchased as part of publicly announced programs during 2019, 2018 and 2017 were as follows: Number Total Average Year of Shares Amount per Share 2019 949 $ 114,790 $ 121.01 2018 145 $ 18,939 $ 130.21 2017 — $ — $ —

Stock-Based Compensation

Stock-Based Compensation	12 Months Ended
	Oct. 31, 2019
Disclosure Of Compensation Related Costs Sharebased Payments [Abstract]
Stock-Based Compensation	Note 14 — Stock-based compensation During the 2018 Annual Meeting of Shareholders, our shareholders approved the Amended and Restated 2012 Stock Incentive and Award Plan (the “2012 Plan”). The 2012 Plan provides for the granting of stock options, stock appreciation rights, restricted shares, restricted share units, performance shares, cash awards and other stock or performance-based incentives. A maximum of 4,525 common shares are available for grant under the 2012 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. Vesting accelerates upon a qualified termination in connection with a change in control. 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 granted within 12 months prior to termination (or at any time prior to December 28, 2017) 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 $10,067, $9,964 and $9,326 for 2019, 2018 and 2017, respectively. The following table summarizes activity related to stock options during 2019: Number of Options Weighted˗Average Exercise Price Per Share Aggregate Intrinsic Value Weighted˗Average Remaining Term Outstanding at October 31, 2018 1,885 $ 85.33 Granted 348 $ 124.89 Exercised (416 ) $ 62.51 Forfeited or expired (30 ) $ 121.60 Outstanding at October 31, 2019 1,787 $ 97.74 $ 105,567 6.6 years Expected to vest 873 $ 115.26 $ 36,255 8.0 years Exercisable at October 31, 2019 902 $ 80.42 $ 68,915 5.3 years Summarized information on currently outstanding options follows: Range of Exercise Price $43 - $62 $63 - $81 $82 - $129 Number outstanding 160 638 989 Weighted-average remaining contractual life, in years 2.6 5.4 8.1 Weighted-average exercise price $ 55.20 $ 73.48 $ 120.26 Number exercisable 160 527 215 Weighted-average exercise price $ 55.20 $ 74.03 $ 114.72 As of October 31, 2019, there was $7,904 of total unrecognized compensation cost related to nonvested stock options. That cost is expected to be amortized over a weighted average period of approximately 1.5 years. The Black-Scholes option valuation model was used to estimate the fair value of traded options that have no vesting restrictions and are fully transferable. Option valuation models require the input of 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: 2019 2018 2017 Expected volatility 24.1%-24.5% 24.0%-26.7% 26.0%-29.2% Expected dividend yield 1.04% 0.97% 0.91%-1.17% Risk-free interest rate 2.84%-2.95% 2.09%-2.20% 1.89%-2.06% Expected life of the option (in years) 5.3-6.2 5.4-6.2 5.4-6.2 The weighted-average expected volatility used to value options granted in 2019, 2018 and 2017 was 24.3 percent, 25.0 percent and 29.1 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 2019, 2018 and 2017 was $31.74, $31.42 and $28.86, respectively. The total intrinsic value of options exercised during 2019, 2018 and 2017 was $31,881, $35,696 and $22,317, respectively. Cash received from the exercise of stock options for 2019, 2018 and 2017 was $26,020, $18,811 and $14,086, 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, with consent of the Company, 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. For restricted shares granted within 12 months prior to termination (or at any time prior to December 28, 2017), the 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 2019: Number of Shares Weighted˗Average Grant Date Fair Value Per Share Restricted at October 31, 2018 53 $ 108.82 Granted 41 $ 131.30 Forfeited (2 ) $ 111.75 Vested (26 ) $ 97.84 Restricted at October 31, 2019 66 $ 126.83 As of October 31, 2019, there was $4,579 of unrecognized compensation cost related to restricted shares. The cost is expected to be amortized over a weighted average period of 1.6 years. The amount charged to expense related to restricted shares was $3,608, $2,610 and $2,127 in 2019, 2018 and 2017, respectively. These amounts included common share dividends of $84, $70, and $64 in 2019, 2018 and 2017, respectively. The following table summarizes activity related to restricted share units in 2019: Number of Units Weighted˗Average Grant Date Fair Value Restricted share units at October 31, 2018 — $ — Granted 8 $ 126.83 Vested (8 ) $ 126.83 Restricted share units at October 31, 2019 — $ — As of October 31, 2019, 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 2019 was $1,052, and was $1,011 for both 2018 and 2017, 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 2019: Number of Shares Weighted˗Average Grant Date Fair Value Per Share Outstanding at October 31, 2018 107 $ 51.24 Restricted stock units vested 5 $ 126.89 Dividend equivalents 2 $ 132.49 Outstanding at October 31, 2019 114 $ 55.52 The amount charged to expense related to director deferred compensation was $154, $127 and $106 in 2019, 2018 and 2017, 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 goals over three-year The amount of compensation expense is based upon current performance projections for each three-year 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 share-based performance 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 $300, $273 and $264 for 2019, 2018 and 2017, respectively Shares reserved for future issuance — At October 31, 2019, there were 2,460 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, 2019
Segment Reporting [Abstract]
Operating Segments and Geographic Area Data	Note 15 — 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 2019, 2018 or 2017. The following table presents information about our reportable segments: Adhesive Dispensing Systems Advanced Technology Systems Industrial Coating Systems Corporate Total Year ended October 31, 2019 Net external sales $ 950,917 $ 985,850 $ 257,459 $ — $ 2,194,226 Depreciation and amortization 32,401 62,836 5,932 9,075 110,244 Operating profit (loss) 275,216 205,609 53,838 (51,550 ) 483,113 Identifiable assets (b) 839,997 1,740,259 157,463 782,188 (a) 3,519,907 Expenditures for long-lived assets 26,005 26,010 4,395 7,834 64,244 Year ended October 31, 2018 Net external sales $ 955,192 $ 1,039,366 $ 260,110 $ — $ 2,254,668 Depreciation and amortization 31,597 62,594 6,166 8,050 108,407 Operating profit (loss) 262,627 244,880 52,421 (57,349 ) 502,579 Identifiable assets (b) 829,696 1,713,404 122,088 763,734 (a) 3,428,922 Expenditures for long-lived assets 46,911 16,205 8,546 18,128 89,790 Year ended October 31, 2017 Net external sales $ 916,019 $ 897,623 $ 253,340 $ — $ 2,066,982 Depreciation and amortization 29,118 49,535 5,559 6,642 90,854 Operating profit (loss) 256,812 229,611 45,528 (65,549 ) 466,402 Identifiable assets (b) 794,699 1,718,844 120,458 790,940 (a) 3,424,941 Expenditures for long-lived assets 35,310 21,135 9,108 6,005 71,558 (a) 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. (b) 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: 2019 2018 2017 Net external sales United States $ 758,383 $ 720,832 $ 647,657 Americas 167,661 158,837 147,026 Europe 571,596 622,108 530,812 Japan 126,756 161,771 147,189 Asia Pacific 569,830 591,120 594,298 Total net external sales $ 2,194,226 $ 2,254,668 $ 2,066,982 Long-lived assets United States $ 286,894 $ 279,437 $ 266,921 Americas 1,948 2,158 2,322 Europe 44,041 41,663 39,102 Japan 6,169 5,492 5,594 Asia Pacific 59,843 57,916 32,472 Total long-lived assets $ 398,895 $ 386,666 $ 346,411 A reconciliation of total segment operating profit to total consolidated income before income taxes is as follows: 2019 2018 2017 Total profit for reportable segments $ 483,113 $ 502,579 $ 466,402 Interest expense (47,145 ) (49,576 ) (36,601 ) Interest and investment income 1,844 1,384 1,124 Other-net (6,708 ) (5,868 ) (10,634 ) Income before income taxes $ 431,104 $ 448,519 $ 420,291 A reconciliation of total assets for reportable segments to total consolidated assets is as follows: 2019 2018 2017 Total assets for reportable segments $ 3,519,907 $ 3,428,922 $ 3,424,941 Customer advance payments 41,131 38,997 34,654 Eliminations (44,591 ) (46,907 ) (45,056 ) Total consolidated assets $ 3,516,447 $ 3,421,012 $ 3,414,539

Supplemental Information for th

Supplemental Information for the Statement of Cash Flows	12 Months Ended
	Oct. 31, 2019
Supplemental Cash Flow Elements [Abstract]
Supplemental Information for the Statement of Cash Flows	Note 16 — Supplemental information for the statement of cash flows 2019 2018 2017 Cash operating activities: Interest paid $ 50,578 $ 42,305 $ 36,450 Income taxes paid 104,326 87,879 118,096

Quarterly Financial Data (Unaud

Quarterly Financial Data (Unaudited)	12 Months Ended
	Oct. 31, 2019
Quarterly Financial Information Disclosure [Abstract]
Quarterly Financial Data (Unaudited)	Note 17 — Quarterly financial data (unaudited) First Second Third Fourth 2019: Sales $ 497,910 $ 551,119 $ 559,746 $ 585,451 Gross margin 268,976 301,529 302,623 318,975 Net income 48,567 91,923 93,928 102,673 Earnings per share: Basic 0.84 1.60 1.64 1.79 Diluted 0.83 1.58 1.62 1.76 2018: Sales $ 550,424 $ 553,706 $ 581,243 $ 569,295 Gross margin 300,973 307,015 320,476 307,864 Net income 104,555 91,235 94,884 86,702 Earnings per share: Basic 1.81 1.57 1.63 1.49 Diluted 1.78 1.55 1.61 1.47 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. The sum of other amounts for the four quarters may not always equal the annual amounts due to rounding. During the first quarter of 2019, we recorded a discrete tax expense of $4,866 related to the Act. During the first quarter of 2018, we recorded discrete items to income tax expense as a result of the Act. Refer to Note 7 for additional information.

Contingencies

Contingencies	12 Months Ended
	Oct. 31, 2019
Commitments And Contingencies Disclosure [Abstract]
Contingencies	Note 18 — 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. It is our opinion, after consultation with legal counsel, that resolutions of these matters are not expected to result in a material effect on our financial condition, quarterly or annual operating results or cash flows.

Valuation and Qualifying Accoun

Valuation and Qualifying Accounts and Reserves	12 Months Ended
	Oct. 31, 2019
Valuation And Qualifying Accounts [Abstract]
Valuation and Qualifying Accounts and Reserves	Schedule II – Valuation and Qu alifying Accounts and Reserves Balance at Balance Beginning Charged to Currency at End of Year Expense Deductions Effects of Year Allowance for Doubtful Accounts 2017 $ 5,535 4,030 349 575 $ 9,791 2018 $ 9,791 1,185 1,189 (207 ) $ 9,580 2019 $ 9,580 2,254 1,840 (193 ) $ 9,801 Inventory Obsolescence and Other Reserves 2017 $ 29,324 8,888 4,530 (542 ) $ 33,140 2018 $ 33,140 13,041 8,930 294 $ 37,545 2019 $ 37,545 10,623 8,720 (71 ) $ 39,377

Significant Accounting Polici_2

Significant Accounting Policies (Policies)	12 Months Ended
	Oct. 31, 2019
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 — A contract exists when it has approval and commitment from both parties, the rights of the parties are identified, payment terms are identified, the contract has commercial substance and collectability of the consideration is probable. Revenue is recognized when performance obligations under the terms of the contract with a customer are satisfied. Generally, our revenue results from short-term, fixed-price contracts and primarily is recognized as of a point in time when the product is shipped or at a later point when the control of the product transfers to the customer. Revenue for undelivered items is deferred and included within Accrued liabilities in our Consolidated Balance Sheets. Revenues deferred as of October 31, 2019 and 2018 were not material. However, for certain contracts related to the sale of customer-specific products within our Advanced Technology Systems segment, there was a change in revenue recognition upon adoption of the new revenue standard. Previously, these contracts were recognized at the point in time when the shipping terms were satisfied. Under the new revenue standard, we now recognize revenue for these contracts over time as we satisfy performance obligations because of the continuous transfer of control to the customer. The continuous transfer of control to the customer occurs as we enhance assets that are customer controlled and we are contractually entitled to payment for work performed to date plus a reasonable margin. As control transfers over time for these products or services, revenue is recognized based on progress toward completion of the performance obligations. The selection method to measure progress towards completion requires judgment and is based on the nature of the products or services to be provided. We have elected to use the input method – costs incurred for these contracts because it best depicts the transfer of products or services to the customer based on incurring costs on the contract. Under this method, revenues are recorded proportionally as costs are incurred. Contract assets recognized are recorded in Prepaid expenses and other current assets and contract liabilities are recorded in Accrued liabilities in our Consolidated Balance Sheets and were not material at October 31, 2019. Revenue recognized over time is not material to our overall Consolidated Financial Statements. Revenue is measured as the amount of consideration we expect to receive in exchange for transferring products or services. Sales, value add, and other taxes we collect concurrently with revenue-producing activities are excluded from revenue. As a practical expedient, we may exclude the assessment of whether goods or services are performance obligations, if they are immaterial in the context of the contract, and combine these with other performance obligations. While payment terms and conditions vary by contract type, we have determined that our contracts generally do not include a significant financing component. We have elected to apply the practical expedient to treat all shipping and handling costs as fulfillment costs as a significant portion of these costs are incurred prior to transfer of control to the customer. We have also elected to apply the practical expedient to expense sales commissions as they are incurred as the amortization period resulting from capitalizing the costs is one year or less. These costs are recorded within Selling, general and administrative expenses in our Consolidated Statements of Income. We offer assurance type warranties on our products as well as separately sold warranty contracts. Revenue related to warranty contracts that are sold separately is recognized over the life of the warranty term. 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 not material. We disclose disaggregated revenues by operating segment and geography in accordance with the revenue standard and on the same basis used internally by the chief operating decision maker for evaluating performance of operating segments and for allocating resources. Refer to Note 15 for details on our operating segments.
Advertising Costs	Advertising costs — Advertising costs are expensed as incurred and were $10,479, $12,451 and $11,296 in 2019, 2018 and 2017, respectively.
Research and Development	Research and development — Investments in research and development are important to our long-term growth, enabling us to keep pace with changing customer and marketplace needs through the development of new products and new applications for existing products. We place strong emphasis on technology developments and improvements through internal engineering and research teams. Research and development costs are expensed as incurred and were $60,018, $58,806 and $52,462 in 2019, 2018 and 2017, respectively. As a percentage of sales, research and development expenses were 2.7, 2.6 and 2.5 percent in 2019, 2018 and 2017, 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 176 common shares were excluded from the diluted earnings per share calculation in 2019, because their effect would have been anti-dilutive. No options were excluded from the calculation of diluted earnings per share in 2018 and 2017. Under the Amended & Restated 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
Cash	Cash — Highly liquid instruments with maturities of 90 days or less at date of purchase are considered to be cash equivalents.
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. Credit is extended to customers satisfying pre-defined credit criteria. We believe we have limited concentration of credit risk due to the diversity of our customer base.
Inventories	Inventories — Inventories are valued at the lower of cost or net realizable value. Cost was determined using the last-in, first-out (LIFO) method for 19 percent of consolidated inventories at October 31, 2019 and 15 percent of consolidated inventories at October 31, 2018. The first-in, first-out (FIFO) method is used for all other inventories. Consolidated inventories would have been $6,145 and $6,545 higher than reported at October 31, 2019 and 2018, 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 2019, 2018 or 2017.
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, 2019, 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 15 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, 2019 and 2018 consisted of: Cumulative Pension and Accumulated translation postretirement benefit other comprehensive adjustments plan adjustments loss Balance at October 31, 2018 $ (57,042 ) $ (122,272 ) $ (179,314 ) Pension and postretirement plan changes, net of tax of $(17,167) — (56,277 ) (56,277 ) Currency translation losses 3,710 — 3,710 Balance at October 31, 2019 $ (53,332 ) $ (178,549 ) $ (231,881 )
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 2019 and 2018: 2019 2018 Balance at beginning of year $ 12,195 $ 13,377 Accruals for warranties 9,670 11,937 Warranty payments (10,881 ) (12,966 ) Currency adjustments 22 (153 ) Balance at end of year $ 11,006 $ 12,195
Shipping and Handling Costs [Member]
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.

Significant Accounting Polici_3

Significant Accounting Policies (Tables)	12 Months Ended
	Oct. 31, 2019
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, 2019, 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 15 years
Summary of Accumulated Other Comprehensive Loss	Accumulated other comprehensive loss at October 31, 2019 and 2018 consisted of: Cumulative Pension and Accumulated translation postretirement benefit other comprehensive adjustments plan adjustments loss Balance at October 31, 2018 $ (57,042 ) $ (122,272 ) $ (179,314 ) Pension and postretirement plan changes, net of tax of $(17,167) — (56,277 ) (56,277 ) Currency translation losses 3,710 — 3,710 Balance at October 31, 2019 $ (53,332 ) $ (178,549 ) $ (231,881 )
Reconciliation of Product Warranty Liability	Following is a reconciliation of the product warranty liability for 2019 and 2018: 2019 2018 Balance at beginning of year $ 12,195 $ 13,377 Accruals for warranties 9,670 11,937 Warranty payments (10,881 ) (12,966 ) Currency adjustments 22 (153 ) Balance at end of year $ 11,006 $ 12,195

Acquisitions (Tables)

Acquisitions (Tables)	12 Months Ended
	Oct. 31, 2019
Business Combinations [Abstract]
Summary of Preliminary Fair Values of the Assets Acquired and Liabilities Assumed at the Acquisition Date	The following table summarizes the purchase price allocation of the estimated fair values of the assets acquired and liabilities assumed at the acquisition date: Assets acquired: Cash $ 3,313 Receivables 26,742 Inventories 14,279 Prepaid expenses 3,079 Property, plant and equipment 34,319 Goodwill 434,123 Intangible assets 286,000 Other assets 1,071 Total assets acquired $ 802,926 Liabilities assumed: Current liabilities 19,130 Deferred tax liabilities 64,757 Total liabilities assumed $ 83,887 Net assets acquired $ 719,039

Details of Consolidated Balan_2

Details of Consolidated Balance Sheet (Tables)	12 Months Ended
	Oct. 31, 2019
Balance Sheet Related Disclosures [Abstract]
Details of Consolidated Balance Sheet	2019 2018 Receivables: Accounts $ 506,318 $ 475,638 Notes 3,980 4,476 Other 30,268 20,889 540,566 501,003 Allowance for doubtful accounts (9,801 ) (9,580 ) $ 530,765 $ 491,423 Inventories: Raw materials and component parts $ 102,044 $ 112,823 Work-in-process 42,904 47,126 Finished goods 183,973 148,618 328,921 308,567 Obsolescence and other reserves (39,377 ) (37,545 ) LIFO reserve (6,145 ) (6,545 ) $ 283,399 $ 264,477 Property, plant and equipment: Land $ 10,468 $ 10,544 Land improvements 4,390 4,294 Buildings 256,195 252,127 Machinery and equipment 489,864 456,307 Enterprise management system 53,020 53,234 Construction-in-progress 34,944 24,266 Leased property under capitalized leases 29,528 26,118 878,409 826,890 Accumulated depreciation and amortization (479,514 ) (440,224 ) $ 398,895 $ 386,666 Accrued liabilities: Salaries and other compensation $ 49,908 $ 72,364 Pension and retirement 9,993 5,095 Taxes other than income taxes 8,606 8,060 Other 93,148 89,566 $ 161,655 $ 175,085

Goodwill and Intangible Assets

Goodwill and Intangible Assets (Tables)	12 Months Ended
	Oct. 31, 2019
Goodwill And Intangible Assets Disclosure [Abstract]
Summary of Changes in Carrying Amount of Goodwill	Changes in the carrying amount of goodwill during 2019 by operating segment: Adhesive Dispensing Systems Advanced Technology Systems Industrial Coating Systems Total Balance at October 31, 2018 $ 388,991 $ 1,194,969 $ 24,058 $ 1,608,018 Acquisitions — 9,225 — 9,225 Currency effect (1,588 ) (916 ) — (2,504 ) Balance at October 31, 2019 $ 387,403 $ 1,203,278 $ 24,058 $ 1,614,739 Changes in the carrying amount of goodwill during 2018 by operating segment: Adhesive Dispensing Systems Advanced Technology Systems Industrial Coating Systems Total Balance at October 31, 2017 $ 392,295 $ 1,172,857 $ 24,058 $ 1,589,210 Acquisition — 24,679 — 24,679 Currency effect (3,304 ) (2,567 ) — (5,871 ) Balance at October 31, 2018 $ 388,991 $ 1,194,969 $ 24,058 $ 1,608,018
Summary of Intangible Assets Subject to Amortization	Information regarding intangible assets subject to amortization: October 31, 2019 Carrying Amount Accumulated Amortization Net Book Value Customer relationships $ 480,007 $ 173,996 $ 306,011 Patent/technology costs 154,735 71,663 83,072 Trade name 96,655 41,303 55,352 Noncompete agreements 11,540 10,406 1,134 Other 1,400 1,394 6 Total $ 744,337 $ 298,762 $ 445,575 October 31, 2018 Carrying Amount Accumulated Amortization Net Book Value Customer relationships $ 480,404 $ 137,640 $ 342,764 Patent/technology costs 153,602 59,845 93,757 Trade name 96,433 34,768 61,665 Noncompete agreements 11,469 9,919 1,550 Other 1,386 1,381 5 Total $ 743,294 $ 243,553 $ 499,741
Estimated Amortization Expense	Estimated amortization expense for each of the five succeeding years: Year Amounts 2020 $ 55,241 2021 $ 49,799 2022 $ 45,794 2023 $ 44,822 2024 $ 42,109

Retirement, Pension and Other_2

Retirement, Pension and Other Postretirement Plans (Tables)	12 Months Ended
	Oct. 31, 2019
Summary of Accumulated Other Comprehensive Loss	Accumulated other comprehensive loss at October 31, 2019 and 2018 consisted of: Cumulative Pension and Accumulated translation postretirement benefit other comprehensive adjustments plan adjustments loss Balance at October 31, 2018 $ (57,042 ) $ (122,272 ) $ (179,314 ) Pension and postretirement plan changes, net of tax of $(17,167) — (56,277 ) (56,277 ) Currency translation losses 3,710 — 3,710 Balance at October 31, 2019 $ (53,332 ) $ (178,549 ) $ (231,881 )
Pension Plans [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 2019 2018 2019 2018 Change in benefit obligation: Benefit obligation at beginning of year $ 425,605 $ 430,816 $ 87,227 $ 88,761 Service cost 14,587 13,052 1,933 2,048 Interest cost 18,304 14,797 1,670 1,656 Participant contributions — — 83 90 Plan amendments — — 186 50 Settlements — — (3,018 ) (1,431 ) Foreign currency exchange rate change — — 106 (2,676 ) Actuarial (gain) loss 107,662 (20,502 ) 11,852 107 Benefits paid (14,161 ) (12,558 ) (2,049 ) (1,378 ) Benefit obligation at end of year $ 551,997 $ 425,605 $ 97,990 $ 87,227 Change in plan assets: Beginning fair value of plan assets $ 361,073 $ 369,234 $ 39,617 $ 37,504 Actual return on plan assets 76,700 (13,890 ) 707 2,370 Company contributions 25,319 18,287 3,696 3,728 Participant contributions — — 83 90 Settlements — — (3,018 ) (1,431 ) Foreign currency exchange rate change — — 604 (1,266 ) Benefits paid (14,161 ) (12,558 ) (2,049 ) (1,378 ) Ending fair value of plan assets $ 448,931 $ 361,073 $ 39,640 $ 39,617 Funded status at end of year $ (103,066 ) $ (64,532 ) $ (58,350 ) $ (47,610 ) Amounts recognized in financial statements: Noncurrent asset $ 2,171 $ 1,544 $ 1,375 $ 748 Accrued benefit liability (6,435 ) (1,176 ) (21 ) (36 ) Long-term pension obligations (98,802 ) (64,900 ) (59,704 ) (48,322 ) Total amount recognized in financial statements $ (103,066 ) $ (64,532 ) $ (58,350 ) $ (47,610 ) United States International 2019 2018 2019 2018 Amounts recognized in accumulated other comprehensive (gain) loss: Net actuarial loss $ 178,390 $ 130,788 $ 33,826 $ 23,304 Prior service credit (100 ) (161 ) (2,342 ) (2,844 ) Accumulated other comprehensive loss $ 178,290 $ 130,627 $ 31,484 $ 20,460 Amounts expected to be recognized during next fiscal year: Amortization of net actuarial loss $ 13,591 $ 6,221 $ 2,945 $ 1,700 Amortization of prior service credit (84 ) (61 ) (288 ) (302 ) Total $ 13,507 $ 6,160 $ 2,657 $ 1,398
Summary of Accumulated Other Comprehensive Loss	The following table summarizes the changes in accumulated other comprehensive loss: United States International 2019 2018 2019 2018 Balance at beginning of year $ 130,627 $ 124,733 $ 20,460 $ 23,855 Net (gain) loss arising during the year 54,304 15,351 12,737 (752 ) Prior service cost arising during the year — — 186 50 Net gain recognized during the year (6,702 ) (9,479 ) (1,696 ) (2,115 ) Prior service credit recognized during the year 61 22 303 316 Settlement loss — — (470 ) (252 ) Exchange rate effect during the year — — (36 ) (642 ) Balance at end of year $ 178,290 $ 130,627 $ 31,484 $ 20,460
Accumulated Benefit Obligation	Information regarding the accumulated benefit obligation is as follows: United States International 2019 2018 2019 2018 For all plans: Accumulated benefit obligation $ 513,861 $ 403,590 $ 83,439 $ 74,690 For plans with benefit obligations in excess of plan assets: Projected benefit obligation 491,816 373,531 86,534 46,292 Accumulated benefit obligation 453,681 351,516 73,293 42,363 Fair value of plan assets 386,580 307,455 27,769 5,355
Components of Net Periodic Benefits Cost	Net periodic pension costs include the following components: United States International 2019 2018 2017 2019 2018 2017 Service cost $ 14,587 $ 13,052 $ 11,992 $ 1,933 $ 2,048 $ 2,343 Interest cost 18,304 14,797 13,308 1,670 1,656 1,572 Expected return on plan assets (23,341 ) (21,964 ) (20,784 ) (1,592 ) (1,512 ) (1,338 ) Amortization of prior service cost (credit) (61 ) (22 ) 44 (303 ) (316 ) (302 ) Amortization of net actuarial loss 6,702 9,479 9,537 1,696 2,115 2,605 Settlement loss — — 648 470 252 363 Total benefit cost $ 16,191 $ 15,342 $ 14,745 $ 3,874 $ 4,243 $ 5,243
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 2019 2018 2017 2019 2018 2017 Assumptions used to determine benefit obligations at October 31: Discount rate 3.25 % 4.53 % 3.80 % 1.26 % 2.14 % 2.07 % Rate of compensation increase 4.00 3.90 3.61 3.12 3.12 3.13 Assumptions used to determine net benefit costs for the years ended October 31: Discount rate - benefit obligation 4.53 3.80 3.94 2.14 2.07 1.86 Discount rate - service cost 4.70 4.01 4.31 1.82 1.76 1.55 Discount rate - interest cost 4.15 3.31 3.20 1.90 1.83 1.66 Expected return on plan assets 6.00 6.00 6.25 3.96 3.91 3.51 Rate of compensation increase 3.90 3.61 3.61 3.12 3.13 3.12
Allocation of Pension Plan Assets	The allocation of pension plan assets as of October 31, 2019 and 2018 is as follows: United States International 2019 2018 2019 2018 Asset Category Equity securities 11 % 13 % — % — % Debt securities 53 50 — — Insurance contracts — — 54 55 Pooled investment funds 35 36 45 44 Other 1 1 1 1 Total 100 % 100 % 100 % 100 %
Fair Values of Pension Plan Assets	The fair values of our pension plan assets at October 31, 2019 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 $ 1,208 $ 1,208 $ — $ — $ 441 $ 441 $ — $ — Money market funds 5,566 5,566 — — — — — — Equity securities: Basic materials 2,318 2,318 — — — — — — Consumer goods 4,412 4,412 — — — — — — Financial 6,120 6,120 — — — — — — Healthcare 4,460 4,460 — — — — — — Industrial goods 3,152 3,152 — — — — — — Technology 5,064 5,064 — — — — — — Utilities 937 937 — — — — — — Mutual funds 19,674 19,674 — — — — — — Fixed income securities: U.S. Government 83,025 13,094 69,931 — — — — — Corporate 151,607 — 151,607 — — — — — Other 5,051 — 5,051 — — — — — Other types of investments: Insurance contracts — — — — 21,245 — — 21,245 Other 1,101 1,101 — — — — — — Total investments in the fair value hierarchy $ 293,695 $ 67,106 $ 226,589 $ — $ 21,686 $ 441 $ — $ 21,245 Investments measured at Net Asset Value: Real estate collective funds 33,917 — Pooled investment funds 121,319 17,954 Total Investments at Fair Value $ 448,931 $ 39,640 The fair values of our pension plan assets at October 31, 2018 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 $ 1,083 $ 1,083 $ — $ — $ 528 $ 528 $ — $ — Money market funds 1,620 1,620 — — — — — — Equity securities: Basic materials 2,763 2,763 — — — — — — Consumer goods 3,703 3,703 — — — — — — Financial 5,306 5,306 — — — — — — Healthcare 4,179 4,179 — — — — — — Industrial goods 2,516 2,516 — — — — — — Technology 4,690 4,690 — — — — — — Utilities 732 732 — — — — — — Mutual funds 21,987 21,987 — — — — — — Fixed income securities: U.S. Government 50,602 10,224 40,378 — — — — — Corporate 123,159 — 123,159 — — — — — Other 5,589 — 5,589 — — — — — Other types of investments: Insurance contracts — — — — 21,645 — — 21,645 Other 1,967 1,967 — — — — — — Total investments in the fair value hierarchy $ 229,896 $ 60,770 $ 169,126 $ — $ 22,173 $ 528 $ — $ 21,645 Investments measured at Net Asset Value: Real estate collective funds 23,109 — Pooled investment funds 108,068 17,444 Total Investments at Fair Value $ 361,073 $ 39,617
Change in Level 3 Fair Value of Plan Assets	The following tables present an analysis of changes during the years ended October 31, 2019 and 2018 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) Insurance contracts Total Beginning balance at October 31, 2018 $ 21,645 $ 21,645 Actual return on plan assets: Assets held, end of year 913 913 Assets sold during the period — — Purchases 2,431 2,431 Sales (4,102 ) (4,102 ) Foreign currency translation 358 358 Ending balance at October 31, 2019 $ 21,245 $ 21,245 Fair Value Measurements Using Significant Unobservable Inputs (Level 3) Insurance contracts Total Beginning balance at October 31, 2017 $ 21,037 $ 21,037 Actual return on plan assets: Assets held, end of year 862 862 Assets sold during the period — — Purchases 2,760 2,760 Sales (2,501 ) (2,501 ) Foreign currency translation (513 ) (513 ) Ending balance at October 31, 2018 $ 21,645 $ 21,645
Retiree Pension Benefit Payments	Retiree pension benefit payments, which reflect expected future service, are anticipated to be paid as follows: Year United States International 2020 $ 22,543 $ 2,277 2021 18,439 3,225 2022 20,173 2,797 2023 21,760 2,852 2024 23,096 3,292 2025-2029 140,195 18,378
Retirement Plans [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 2019 2018 2019 2018 Change in benefit obligation: Benefit obligation at beginning of year $ 72,010 $ 75,146 $ 512 $ 599 Service cost 545 709 16 20 Interest cost 2,984 2,557 19 20 Participant contributions 684 663 — — Foreign currency exchange rate change — — (1 ) (11 ) Actuarial (gain) loss 15,101 (4,519 ) (86 ) (110 ) Benefits paid (2,664 ) (2,546 ) (6 ) (6 ) Benefit obligation at end of year $ 88,660 $ 72,010 $ 454 $ 512 Change in plan assets: Beginning fair value of plan assets $ — $ — $ — $ — Company contributions 1,980 1,883 6 6 Participant contributions 684 663 — — Benefits paid (2,664 ) (2,546 ) (6 ) (6 ) Ending fair value of plan assets $ — $ — $ — $ — Funded status at end of year $ (88,660 ) $ (72,010 ) $ (454 ) $ (512 ) Amounts recognized in financial statements: Accrued benefit liability $ (2,740 ) $ (2,360 ) $ (6 ) $ (8 ) Long-term postretirement obligations (85,920 ) (69,650 ) (448 ) (504 ) Total amount recognized in financial statements $ (88,660 ) $ (72,010 ) $ (454 ) $ (512 ) United States International 2019 2018 2019 2018 Amounts recognized in accumulated other comprehensive (gain) loss: Net actuarial (gain) loss $ 28,992 $ 14,526 $ (482 ) $ (423 ) Prior service credit (16 ) (43 ) — — Accumulated other comprehensive (gain) loss $ 28,976 $ 14,483 $ (482 ) $ (423 ) Amounts expected to be recognized during next fiscal year: Amortization of net actuarial (gain) loss $ 1,674 $ 609 $ (37 ) $ (28 ) Amortization of prior service credit (16 ) (27 ) — — Total $ 1,658 $ 582 $ (37 ) $ (28 )
Summary of Accumulated Other Comprehensive Loss	The following table summarizes the changes in accumulated other comprehensive (gain) loss: United States International 2019 2018 2019 2018 Balance at beginning of year $ 14,483 $ 19,982 $ (423 ) $ (342 ) Net (gain) loss arising during the year 15,101 (4,519 ) (86 ) (110 ) Net gain (loss) recognized during the year (634 ) (1,079 ) 28 20 Prior service credit recognized during the year 26 99 — — Exchange rate effect during the year — — (1 ) 9 Balance at end of year $ 28,976 $ 14,483 $ (482 ) $ (423 )
Components of Net Periodic Benefits Cost	Net postretirement benefit costs include the following components: United States International 2019 2018 2017 2019 2018 2017 Service cost $ 545 $ 709 $ 722 $ 16 $ 20 $ 20 Interest cost 2,984 2,557 2,337 19 20 20 Amortization of prior service credit (26 ) (99 ) (164 ) — — — Amortization of net actuarial (gain) loss 634 1,079 874 (28 ) (20 ) (17 ) Total benefit cost $ 4,137 $ 4,246 $ 3,769 $ 7 $ 20 $ 23
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 2019 2018 2017 2019 2018 2017 Assumptions used to determine benefit obligations at October 31: Discount rate 3.27 % 4.56 % 3.86 % 3.03 % 3.88 % 3.52 % Health care cost trend rate 3.62 3.75 3.70 4.00 6.35 6.50 Rate to which health care cost trend rate is assumed to incline/decline (ultimate trend rate) 3.24 3.27 3.23 4.05 3.50 3.50 Year the rate reaches the ultimate trend rate 2026 2026 2026 2040 2037 2037 Assumption used to determine net benefit costs for the years ended October 31: Discount rate - benefit obligation 4.56 % 3.86 % 4.03 % 3.88 % 3.52 % 3.40 % Discount rate - service cost 4.77 4.11 4.48 3.90 3.54 3.56 Discount rate - interest cost 4.18 3.39 3.27 3.80 3.40 3.20
Retiree Pension Benefit Payments	Retiree postretirement benefit payments are anticipated to be paid as follows: Year United States International 2020 $ 2,747 $ 6 2021 2,990 6 2022 3,230 6 2023 3,505 6 2024 3,769 6 2025-2029 21,330 46
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 net postretirement benefit cost components in 2019 $ 494 $ (400 ) $ 9 $ (7 ) Effect on postretirement obligation as of October 31, 2019 $ 11,984 $ (9,800 ) $ 108 $ (84 )

Income Taxes (Tables)

Income Taxes (Tables)	12 Months Ended
	Oct. 31, 2019
Income Tax Disclosure [Abstract]
Income Tax Expense	Income tax expense includes the following: 2019 2018 2017 Current: U.S. federal $ 40,012 $ 39,837 $ 54,878 State and local 3,429 1,734 3,731 Foreign 51,590 63,522 66,352 Total current 95,031 105,093 124,961 Deferred: U.S. federal 1,470 (32,829 ) 3,596 State and local 633 891 1,164 Foreign (3,121 ) (2,011 ) (5,232 ) Total deferred (1,018 ) (33,949 ) (472 ) $ 94,013 $ 71,144 $ 124,489
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: 2019 2018 2017 Statutory federal income tax rate 21.00 % 23.34 % 35.00 % Transition tax 1.46 6.16 — Tax rate change deferred tax remeasurement — (10.94 ) — Share-based and other compensation (0.55 ) (1.45 ) — Domestic production deduction — (0.82 ) (1.48 ) Foreign tax rate variances, net of foreign tax credits 1.16 (0.46 ) (4.69 ) State and local taxes, net of federal income tax benefit 0.74 0.45 0.76 Amounts related to prior years (0.55 ) (0.21 ) 0.03 Foreign-Derived Intangible Income Deduction (1.51 ) — — Global Intangible Low-Taxed Income net of foreign tax credits 0.85 — — Other – net (0.79 ) (0.21 ) — Effective tax rate 21.81 % 15.86 % 29.62 %
Unrecognized Tax Benefits	2019 2018 2017 Balance at beginning of year $ 2,891 $ 3,781 $ 3,336 Additions based on tax positions related to the current year 370 310 529 Additions for tax positions of prior years 547 40 621 Reductions for tax positions of prior years — (120 ) (150 ) Lapse of statute of limitations (899 ) (1,120 ) (555 ) Balance at end of year $ 2,909 $ 2,891 $ 3,781
Significant Components of Deferred Tax Assets and Liabilities	Significant components of deferred tax assets and liabilities are as follows: 2019 2018 Deferred tax assets: Employee benefits $ 73,025 $ 56,622 Other accruals not currently deductible for taxes 16,294 18,186 Tax credit and loss carryforwards 18,074 16,652 Inventory adjustments 5,269 4,451 Total deferred tax assets 112,662 95,911 Valuation allowance (15,301 ) (14,862 ) Total deferred tax assets 97,361 81,049 Deferred tax liabilities: Depreciation and amortization 169,009 171,304 Other - net 655 669 Total deferred tax liabilities 169,664 171,973 Net deferred tax liabilities $ (72,303 ) $ (90,924 )

Notes Payable (Tables)

Notes Payable (Tables)	12 Months Ended
	Oct. 31, 2019
Debt Disclosure [Abstract]
Bank Lines of Credit and Notes	Bank lines of credit and notes payable are summarized as follows: 2019 2018 Maximum borrowings available under bank lines of credit (all foreign banks) $ 79,930 $ 76,151 Outstanding borrowings / notes payable (all foreign bank debt) — — Weighted-average interest rate on notes payable — — Unused bank lines of credit $ 79,930 $ 76,151

Long-Term Debt (Tables)

Long-Term Debt (Tables)	12 Months Ended
	Oct. 31, 2019
Debt Disclosure [Abstract]
Long-Term Debt	A summary of long-term debt is as follows: 2019 2018 Revolving credit agreement, due 2024 $ — $ 52,200 Senior notes, due 2020-2025 140,800 156,700 Senior notes, due 2020-2027 92,857 100,000 Senior notes, due 2023-2030 350,000 350,000 Term loan, due 2020-2024 505,000 605,000 Euro loan, due 2021 128,219 16,967 Private shelf facility, due 2020 30,556 36,111 Development loans, due 2019-2026 951 1,086 1,248,383 1,318,064 Less current maturities 168,738 28,734 Less unamortized debt issuance costs 4,241 3,973 Long-term maturities $ 1,075,404 $ 1,285,357

Leases (Tables)

Leases (Tables)	12 Months Ended
	Oct. 31, 2019
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: 2019 2018 Transportation equipment $ 21,602 $ 18,226 Other 7,926 7,892 Total capitalized leases 29,528 26,118 Accumulated amortization (14,940 ) (12,956 ) Net capitalized leases $ 14,588 $ 13,162
Future Minimum Lease Payments Under Non-cancelable Capitalized and Operating Leases	At October 31, 2019, future minimum lease payments under non-cancelable capitalized (which include executory and interest costs) and operating leases are as follows: Capitalized Leases Operating Leases Year: 2020 $ 5,685 $ 20,194 2021 3,832 17,579 2022 1,893 16,238 2023 952 13,540 2024 647 11,925 Later years 3,562 60,672 Total minimum lease payments $ 16,571 $ 140,148

Fair Value Measurements (Tables

Fair Value Measurements (Tables)	12 Months Ended
	Oct. 31, 2019
Fair Value Disclosures [Abstract]
Schedule of Assets and Liabilities Measured at Fair Value on Recurring Basis	The following tables present the classification of our assets and liabilities measured at fair value on a recurring basis: October 31, 2019 Total Level 1 Level 2 Level 3 Assets: Foreign currency forward contracts (a) $ 5,042 $ — $ 5,042 $ — Total assets at fair value $ 5,042 $ — $ 5,042 $ — Liabilities: Deferred compensation plans (b) $ 11,850 $ — $ 11,850 $ — Foreign currency forward contracts (a) 2,381 — 2,381 — Total liabilities at fair value $ 14,231 $ — $ 14,231 $ — October 31, 2018 Total Level 1 Level 2 Level 3 Assets: Foreign currency forward contracts (a) $ 6,428 $ — $ 6,428 $ — Total assets at fair value $ 6,428 $ — $ 6,428 $ — Liabilities: Deferred compensation plans (b) $ 11,018 $ — $ 11,018 $ — Foreign currency forward contracts (a) 9,289 — 9,289 — Total liabilities at fair value $ 20,307 $ — $ 20,307 $ — (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.
Carrying Amounts and Fair Values of Financial Instruments, Other than Cash and Cash Equivalents, Receivables and Accounts Payable	The carrying values of cash and cash equivalents, receivables and accounts payable approximate fair value due to the short-term nature of these instruments. 2019 2018 Carrying Amount Fair Value Carrying Amount Fair Value Long-term debt (including current portion) 1,244,142 1,278,142 1,314,091 1,293,899

Derivative Financial Instrume_2

Derivative Financial Instruments (Tables)	12 Months Ended
	Oct. 31, 2019
Investments All Other Investments [Abstract]
Outstanding Currency, Forward Exchange Contracts	The following table summarizes, by currency, the contracts outstanding at October 31, 2019 and 2018: Notional Amounts Sell Buy October 31, 2019 contract amounts: Euro $ 264,661 $ 107,598 Pound sterling 32,600 48,867 Japanese yen 29,397 51,217 Australian dollar 168 7,767 Hong Kong dollar 189 135,862 Singapore dollar 1,108 15,684 Others 4,485 66,349 Total $ 332,608 $ 433,344 October 31, 2018 contract amounts: Euro $ 323,571 $ 184,170 Pound sterling 23,879 60,007 Japanese yen 25,408 46,671 Australian dollar 178 7,912 Hong Kong dollar — 112,414 Singapore dollar 604 14,092 Others 4,730 57,546 Total $ 378,370 $ 482,812

Capital Shares (Tables)

Capital Shares (Tables)	12 Months Ended
	Oct. 31, 2019
Equity [Abstract]
Capital Shares	Common shares repurchased as part of publicly announced programs during 2019, 2018 and 2017 were as follows: Number Total Average Year of Shares Amount per Share 2019 949 $ 114,790 $ 121.01 2018 145 $ 18,939 $ 130.21 2017 — $ — $ —

Stock-Based Compensation (Table

Stock-Based Compensation (Tables)	12 Months Ended
	Oct. 31, 2019
Disclosure Of Compensation Related Costs Sharebased Payments [Abstract]
Summarized Activity Related to Stock Options	The following table summarizes activity related to stock options during 2019: Number of Options Weighted˗Average Exercise Price Per Share Aggregate Intrinsic Value Weighted˗Average Remaining Term Outstanding at October 31, 2018 1,885 $ 85.33 Granted 348 $ 124.89 Exercised (416 ) $ 62.51 Forfeited or expired (30 ) $ 121.60 Outstanding at October 31, 2019 1,787 $ 97.74 $ 105,567 6.6 years Expected to vest 873 $ 115.26 $ 36,255 8.0 years Exercisable at October 31, 2019 902 $ 80.42 $ 68,915 5.3 years
Summarized Information on Currently Outstanding Options	Summarized information on currently outstanding options follows: Range of Exercise Price $43 - $62 $63 - $81 $82 - $129 Number outstanding 160 638 989 Weighted-average remaining contractual life, in years 2.6 5.4 8.1 Weighted-average exercise price $ 55.20 $ 73.48 $ 120.26 Number exercisable 160 527 215 Weighted-average exercise price $ 55.20 $ 74.03 $ 114.72
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: 2019 2018 2017 Expected volatility 24.1%-24.5% 24.0%-26.7% 26.0%-29.2% Expected dividend yield 1.04% 0.97% 0.91%-1.17% Risk-free interest rate 2.84%-2.95% 2.09%-2.20% 1.89%-2.06% Expected life of the option (in years) 5.3-6.2 5.4-6.2 5.4-6.2
Summarized Activity Related to Restricted Stock	The following table summarizes activity related to restricted shares during 2019: Number of Shares Weighted˗Average Grant Date Fair Value Per Share Restricted at October 31, 2018 53 $ 108.82 Granted 41 $ 131.30 Forfeited (2 ) $ 111.75 Vested (26 ) $ 97.84 Restricted at October 31, 2019 66 $ 126.83
Summarized Activity Related to Restricted Stock Units	The following table summarizes activity related to restricted share units in 2019: Number of Units Weighted˗Average Grant Date Fair Value Restricted share units at October 31, 2018 — $ — Granted 8 $ 126.83 Vested (8 ) $ 126.83 Restricted share units at October 31, 2019 — $ —
Summarized Activity Related to Director Deferred Compensation Shares	The following table summarizes activity related to director deferred compensation share equivalent units during 2019: Number of Shares Weighted˗Average Grant Date Fair Value Per Share Outstanding at October 31, 2018 107 $ 51.24 Restricted stock units vested 5 $ 126.89 Dividend equivalents 2 $ 132.49 Outstanding at October 31, 2019 114 $ 55.52

Operating Segments and Geogra_2

Operating Segments and Geographic Area Data (Tables)	12 Months Ended
	Oct. 31, 2019
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, 2019 Net external sales $ 950,917 $ 985,850 $ 257,459 $ — $ 2,194,226 Depreciation and amortization 32,401 62,836 5,932 9,075 110,244 Operating profit (loss) 275,216 205,609 53,838 (51,550 ) 483,113 Identifiable assets (b) 839,997 1,740,259 157,463 782,188 (a) 3,519,907 Expenditures for long-lived assets 26,005 26,010 4,395 7,834 64,244 Year ended October 31, 2018 Net external sales $ 955,192 $ 1,039,366 $ 260,110 $ — $ 2,254,668 Depreciation and amortization 31,597 62,594 6,166 8,050 108,407 Operating profit (loss) 262,627 244,880 52,421 (57,349 ) 502,579 Identifiable assets (b) 829,696 1,713,404 122,088 763,734 (a) 3,428,922 Expenditures for long-lived assets 46,911 16,205 8,546 18,128 89,790 Year ended October 31, 2017 Net external sales $ 916,019 $ 897,623 $ 253,340 $ — $ 2,066,982 Depreciation and amortization 29,118 49,535 5,559 6,642 90,854 Operating profit (loss) 256,812 229,611 45,528 (65,549 ) 466,402 Identifiable assets (b) 794,699 1,718,844 120,458 790,940 (a) 3,424,941 Expenditures for long-lived assets 35,310 21,135 9,108 6,005 71,558 (a) 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. (b) 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: 2019 2018 2017 Net external sales United States $ 758,383 $ 720,832 $ 647,657 Americas 167,661 158,837 147,026 Europe 571,596 622,108 530,812 Japan 126,756 161,771 147,189 Asia Pacific 569,830 591,120 594,298 Total net external sales $ 2,194,226 $ 2,254,668 $ 2,066,982 Long-lived assets United States $ 286,894 $ 279,437 $ 266,921 Americas 1,948 2,158 2,322 Europe 44,041 41,663 39,102 Japan 6,169 5,492 5,594 Asia Pacific 59,843 57,916 32,472 Total long-lived assets $ 398,895 $ 386,666 $ 346,411
Reconciliation of Segment Operating Profit to Consolidated Income Before Income Taxes	A reconciliation of total segment operating profit to total consolidated income before income taxes is as follows: 2019 2018 2017 Total profit for reportable segments $ 483,113 $ 502,579 $ 466,402 Interest expense (47,145 ) (49,576 ) (36,601 ) Interest and investment income 1,844 1,384 1,124 Other-net (6,708 ) (5,868 ) (10,634 ) Income before income taxes $ 431,104 $ 448,519 $ 420,291
Summary of Reconciliation of Consolidated Assets	A reconciliation of total assets for reportable segments to total consolidated assets is as follows: 2019 2018 2017 Total assets for reportable segments $ 3,519,907 $ 3,428,922 $ 3,424,941 Customer advance payments 41,131 38,997 34,654 Eliminations (44,591 ) (46,907 ) (45,056 ) Total consolidated assets $ 3,516,447 $ 3,421,012 $ 3,414,539

Supplemental Information for _2

Supplemental Information for the Statement of Cash Flows (Tables)	12 Months Ended
	Oct. 31, 2019
Supplemental Cash Flow Elements [Abstract]
Supplemental Information for the Statement of Cash Flows	2019 2018 2017 Cash operating activities: Interest paid $ 50,578 $ 42,305 $ 36,450 Income taxes paid 104,326 87,879 118,096

Quarterly Financial Data (Una_2

Quarterly Financial Data (Unaudited) (Tables)	12 Months Ended
	Oct. 31, 2019
Quarterly Financial Information Disclosure [Abstract]
Quarterly Financial Data	First Second Third Fourth 2019: Sales $ 497,910 $ 551,119 $ 559,746 $ 585,451 Gross margin 268,976 301,529 302,623 318,975 Net income 48,567 91,923 93,928 102,673 Earnings per share: Basic 0.84 1.60 1.64 1.79 Diluted 0.83 1.58 1.62 1.76 2018: Sales $ 550,424 $ 553,706 $ 581,243 $ 569,295 Gross margin 300,973 307,015 320,476 307,864 Net income 104,555 91,235 94,884 86,702 Earnings per share: Basic 1.81 1.57 1.63 1.49 Diluted 1.78 1.55 1.61 1.47

Significant Accounting Polici_4

Significant Accounting Policies - Additional Information (Detail) - USD ($)	12 Months Ended
	Oct. 31, 2019	Oct. 31, 2018	Oct. 31, 2017
Significant Accounting Policies [Line Items]
Ownership percentage in affiliates and joint ventures	50.00%
Advertising costs incurred	$ 10,479,000	$ 12,451,000	$ 11,296,000
Research and development costs incurred	$ 60,018,000	$ 58,806,000	$ 52,462,000
Percentage of research and development expenses on sales	2.70%	2.60%	2.50%
Periods of performance considered for calculating compensation expense	3 years
Cost percentage of inventory under LIFO method	19.00%	15.00%
Consolidated inventories under FIFO method	$ 6,145,000	$ 6,545,000
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	176,000	0	0

Significant Accounting Polici_5

Significant Accounting Policies - Useful Lives of Property, Plant and Equipment and Depreciation (Detail)	12 Months Ended
	Oct. 31, 2019
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 Polici_6

Significant Accounting Policies - Weighted Average Useful Lives for Each Major Category of Amortizable Intangible Assets (Detail)	12 Months Ended
	Oct. 31, 2019
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	15 years

Significant Accounting Polici_7

Significant Accounting Policies - Summary of Accumulated Other Comprehensive Loss (Detail) - USD ($) $ in Thousands	12 Months Ended
	Oct. 31, 2019	Oct. 31, 2018	Oct. 31, 2017
Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income Loss [Line Items]
Accumulated other comprehensive income (loss), Beginning balance	$ (179,314)
Pension and postretirement plan changes, net of tax	(56,277)
Currency translation losses	3,710	$ (28,619)	$ 22,697
Accumulated other comprehensive loss, Ending balance	(231,881)	(179,314)
Cumulative Translation Adjustments [Member]
Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income Loss [Line Items]
Accumulated other comprehensive income (loss), Beginning balance	(57,042)
Currency translation losses	3,710
Accumulated other comprehensive loss, Ending balance	(53,332)	(57,042)
Pension And Postretirement Benefit Plan Adjustments [Member]
Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income Loss [Line Items]
Accumulated other comprehensive income (loss), Beginning balance	(122,272)
Pension and postretirement plan changes, net of tax	(56,277)
Accumulated other comprehensive loss, Ending balance	$ (178,549)	$ (122,272)

Significant Accounting Polici_8

Significant Accounting Policies - Summary of Accumulated Other Comprehensive Loss (Parenthetical) (Detail) $ in Thousands	12 Months Ended
	Oct. 31, 2019USD ($)
Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income Loss Net Of Tax [Abstract]
Pension and postretirement plan changes, tax	$ 17,167

Significant Accounting Polici_9

Significant Accounting Policies - Reconciliation of Product Warranty Liability (Detail) - USD ($) $ in Thousands	12 Months Ended
	Oct. 31, 2019	Oct. 31, 2018
Accounting Policies [Abstract]
Balance at beginning of year	$ 12,195	$ 13,377
Accruals for warranties	9,670	11,937
Warranty payments	(10,881)	(12,966)
Currency adjustments	22	(153)
Balance at end of year	$ 11,006	$ 12,195

Recently Issued Accounting St_2

Recently Issued Accounting Standards - Additional Information (Detail) - USD ($) $ in Thousands	12 Months Ended
	Oct. 31, 2018	Oct. 31, 2017	Oct. 31, 2019	Aug. 31, 2018
ASC 842
New Accounting Pronouncements Or Change In Accounting Principle [Line Items]
Percentage of expect to record right-of-use assets			3.00%
Percentage of expect to record lease liabilities			6.00%
New Accounting Guidance Issued and Not Yet Adopted [Member]
New Accounting Pronouncements Or Change In Accounting Principle [Line Items]
Defined benefit plan effect of percentage change in assumed health care cost trend rates				1.00%
Other Expense [Member] | Accounting Standards Update 2017-07 [Member]
New Accounting Pronouncements Or Change In Accounting Principle [Line Items]
Reclassification due to change in accounting principles	$ 8,022	$ 8,700
Cost of Sales [Member] | Accounting Standards Update 2017-07 [Member]
New Accounting Pronouncements Or Change In Accounting Principle [Line Items]
Reclassification due to change in accounting principles	(363)	(289)
Selling, General and Administrative Expenses [Member] | Accounting Standards Update 2017-07 [Member]
New Accounting Pronouncements Or Change In Accounting Principle [Line Items]
Reclassification due to change in accounting principles	$ (7,659)	$ (8,411)

Acquisitions - Additional Infor

Acquisitions - Additional Information (Detail) - USD ($) $ in Thousands	Oct. 17, 2018	Jan. 02, 2018	Mar. 31, 2017	Feb. 16, 2017	Feb. 01, 2017	Jan. 03, 2017	Oct. 31, 2019	Oct. 31, 2018	Oct. 31, 2017
Business Acquisition [Line Items]
Acquisition of businesses, net of cash acquired							$ 12,486	$ 50,586	$ 805,943
Goodwill							1,614,739	1,608,018	1,589,210
Advanced Technology Systems [Member]
Business Acquisition [Line Items]
Goodwill							$ 1,203,278	$ 1,194,969	$ 1,172,857
2017 Acquisition [Member]
Business Acquisition [Line Items]
Goodwill			$ 434,123
Customer Relationships [Member]
Business Acquisition [Line Items]
Intangible assets amortization period							14 years
Trade Names [Member]
Business Acquisition [Line Items]
Intangible assets amortization period							15 years
Non-compete Agreements [Member]
Business Acquisition [Line Items]
Intangible assets amortization period							3 years
Cladach Nua Teoranta [Member] | 2018 Acquisition [Member]
Business Acquisition [Line Items]
Acquired percent of the outstanding shares	100.00%
Acquisition of businesses, net of cash acquired	$ 5,236
Acquisition of business, earn-out liability	1,131
Goodwill	3,776
Identifiable intangible assets	697
Cladach Nua Teoranta [Member] | Customer Relationships [Member] | 2018 Acquisition [Member]
Business Acquisition [Line Items]
Identifiable intangible assets	$ 58
Intangible assets amortization period	6 years
Cladach Nua Teoranta [Member] | Trade Names [Member] | 2018 Acquisition [Member]
Business Acquisition [Line Items]
Identifiable intangible assets	$ 70
Intangible assets amortization period	9 years
Cladach Nua Teoranta [Member] | Technology-Based Intangible Assets [Member] | 2018 Acquisition [Member]
Business Acquisition [Line Items]
Identifiable intangible assets	$ 499
Intangible assets amortization period	7 years
Cladach Nua Teoranta [Member] | Non-compete Agreements [Member] | 2018 Acquisition [Member]
Business Acquisition [Line Items]
Identifiable intangible assets	$ 70
Intangible assets amortization period	3 years
Sonoscan, Inc. [Member] | 2018 Acquisition [Member]
Business Acquisition [Line Items]
Acquired percent of the outstanding shares		100.00%
Acquisition of businesses, net of cash acquired		$ 46,018
Goodwill		22,775
Identifiable intangible assets		7,910
Cash acquired from business acquisition		655
Sonoscan, Inc. [Member] | Customer Relationships [Member] | 2018 Acquisition [Member]
Business Acquisition [Line Items]
Identifiable intangible assets		$ 1,700
Intangible assets amortization period		7 years
Sonoscan, Inc. [Member] | Trade Names [Member] | 2018 Acquisition [Member]
Business Acquisition [Line Items]
Identifiable intangible assets		$ 3,300
Intangible assets amortization period		11 years
Sonoscan, Inc. [Member] | Technology-Based Intangible Assets [Member] | 2018 Acquisition [Member]
Business Acquisition [Line Items]
Identifiable intangible assets		$ 2,500
Intangible assets amortization period		7 years
Sonoscan, Inc. [Member] | Non-compete Agreements [Member] | 2018 Acquisition [Member]
Business Acquisition [Line Items]
Identifiable intangible assets		$ 410
Intangible assets amortization period		5 years
Vention [Member] | 2017 Acquisition [Member] | Advanced Technology Systems [Member]
Business Acquisition [Line Items]
Acquisition of businesses, net of cash acquired			705,000
Goodwill			434,123
Identifiable intangible assets			286,000
Cash acquired from business acquisition			3,313
Acquisition of businesses, Cash and other closing adjustments			10,726
Business combination, goodwill, tax deductible amount			37,200
Vention [Member] | Customer Relationships [Member] | 2017 Acquisition [Member] | Advanced Technology Systems [Member]
Business Acquisition [Line Items]
Identifiable intangible assets			$ 240,000
Intangible assets amortization period			14 years
Vention [Member] | Trade Names [Member] | 2017 Acquisition [Member] | Advanced Technology Systems [Member]
Business Acquisition [Line Items]
Identifiable intangible assets			$ 2,000
Intangible assets amortization period			6 years
Vention [Member] | Technology-Based Intangible Assets [Member] | 2017 Acquisition [Member] | Advanced Technology Systems [Member]
Business Acquisition [Line Items]
Identifiable intangible assets			$ 44,000
Vention [Member] | Technology-Based Intangible Assets Amortized over 14 Years [Member] | 2017 Acquisition [Member] | Advanced Technology Systems [Member]
Business Acquisition [Line Items]
Identifiable intangible assets			$ 36,000
Intangible assets amortization period			14 years
Vention [Member] | Technology-Based Intangible Assets Amortized over 10 Years [Member] | 2017 Acquisition [Member] | Advanced Technology Systems [Member]
Business Acquisition [Line Items]
Identifiable intangible assets			$ 8,000
Intangible assets amortization period			10 years
InterSelect GmbH [Member] | 2017 Acquisition [Member] | Advanced Technology Systems [Member]
Business Acquisition [Line Items]
Acquired percent of the outstanding shares				100.00%
Goodwill				$ 3,548
Identifiable intangible assets				1,879
Cash acquired from business acquisition				492
Acquisition of businesses, net of cash acquired				5,432
InterSelect GmbH [Member] | Customer Relationships [Member] | 2017 Acquisition [Member] | Advanced Technology Systems [Member]
Business Acquisition [Line Items]
Identifiable intangible assets				$ 1,109
Intangible assets amortization period				9 years
InterSelect GmbH [Member] | Trade Names [Member] | 2017 Acquisition [Member] | Advanced Technology Systems [Member]
Business Acquisition [Line Items]
Identifiable intangible assets				$ 348
Intangible assets amortization period				12 years
InterSelect GmbH [Member] | Technology-Based Intangible Assets [Member] | 2017 Acquisition [Member] | Advanced Technology Systems [Member]
Business Acquisition [Line Items]
Identifiable intangible assets				$ 422
Intangible assets amortization period				9 years
Plas-Pak Industries, Inc. [Member] | 2017 Acquisition [Member] | Advanced Technology Systems [Member]
Business Acquisition [Line Items]
Acquired percent of the outstanding shares					100.00%
Acquisition of businesses, net of cash acquired					$ 70,798
Goodwill					24,995
Identifiable intangible assets					33,800
Cash acquired from business acquisition					543
Plas-Pak Industries, Inc. [Member] | Customer Relationships [Member] | 2017 Acquisition [Member] | Advanced Technology Systems [Member]
Business Acquisition [Line Items]
Identifiable intangible assets					$ 23,700
Intangible assets amortization period					17 years
Plas-Pak Industries, Inc. [Member] | Trade Names [Member] | 2017 Acquisition [Member] | Advanced Technology Systems [Member]
Business Acquisition [Line Items]
Identifiable intangible assets					$ 4,100
Intangible assets amortization period					12 years
Plas-Pak Industries, Inc. [Member] | Technology-Based Intangible Assets [Member] | 2017 Acquisition [Member] | Advanced Technology Systems [Member]
Business Acquisition [Line Items]
Identifiable intangible assets					$ 5,000
Intangible assets amortization period					9 years
Plas-Pak Industries, Inc. [Member] | Non-compete Agreements [Member] | 2017 Acquisition [Member] | Advanced Technology Systems [Member]
Business Acquisition [Line Items]
Identifiable intangible assets					$ 1,000
Intangible assets amortization period					5 years
ACE Production Technologies Inc [Member] | 2017 Acquisition [Member] | Advanced Technology Systems [Member]
Business Acquisition [Line Items]
Goodwill						$ 6,383
Identifiable intangible assets						5,010
Acquisition of businesses, net of cash acquired						13,761
ACE Production Technologies Inc [Member] | Customer Relationships [Member] | 2017 Acquisition [Member] | Advanced Technology Systems [Member]
Business Acquisition [Line Items]
Identifiable intangible assets						$ 2,800
Intangible assets amortization period						7 years
ACE Production Technologies Inc [Member] | Trade Names [Member] | 2017 Acquisition [Member] | Advanced Technology Systems [Member]
Business Acquisition [Line Items]
Identifiable intangible assets						$ 1,000
Intangible assets amortization period						11 years
ACE Production Technologies Inc [Member] | Technology-Based Intangible Assets [Member] | 2017 Acquisition [Member] | Advanced Technology Systems [Member]
Business Acquisition [Line Items]
Identifiable intangible assets						$ 1,100
Intangible assets amortization period						7 years
ACE Production Technologies Inc [Member] | Non-compete Agreements [Member] | 2017 Acquisition [Member] | Advanced Technology Systems [Member]
Business Acquisition [Line Items]
Identifiable intangible assets						$ 110
Intangible assets amortization period						3 years

Acquisitions - Summary of Preli

Acquisitions - Summary of Preliminary Fair Values of the Assets Acquired and Liabilities Assumed at the Acquisition Date (Detail) - USD ($) $ in Thousands	Oct. 31, 2019	Oct. 31, 2018	Oct. 31, 2017	Mar. 31, 2017
Assets acquired:
Goodwill	$ 1,614,739	$ 1,608,018	$ 1,589,210
2017 Acquisition [Member]
Assets acquired:
Cash				$ 3,313
Receivables				26,742
Inventories				14,279
Prepaid expenses				3,079
Property, plant and equipment				34,319
Goodwill				434,123
Intangible assets				286,000
Other assets				1,071
Total assets acquired				802,926
Liabilities assumed:
Current liabilities				19,130
Deferred tax liabilities				64,757
Total liabilities assumed				83,887
Net assets acquired				$ 719,039

Details of Consoildated Balance

Details of Consoildated Balance Sheet - Details of Consolidated Balance Sheet (Detail) - USD ($) $ in Thousands	Oct. 31, 2019	Oct. 31, 2018	Oct. 31, 2017
Receivables:
Accounts	$ 506,318	$ 475,638
Notes	3,980	4,476
Other	30,268	20,889
Receivables, total	540,566	501,003
Allowance for doubtful accounts	(9,801)	(9,580)
Receivables-net	530,765	491,423
Inventories:
Raw materials and component parts	102,044	112,823
Work-in-process	42,904	47,126
Finished goods	183,973	148,618
Inventories gross	328,921	308,567
Obsolescence and other reserves	(39,377)	(37,545)
LIFO reserve	(6,145)	(6,545)
Inventories net	283,399	264,477
Property, plant and equipment:
Property, plant and equipment gross	878,409	826,890
Accumulated depreciation and amortization	(479,514)	(440,224)
Property, plant and equipment - net	398,895	386,666	$ 346,411
Accrued liabilities:
Salaries and other compensation	49,908	72,364
Pension and retirement	9,993	5,095
Taxes other than income taxes	8,606	8,060
Other	93,148	89,566
Accrued liabilities total	161,655	175,085
Land [Member]
Property, plant and equipment:
Property, plant and equipment gross	10,468	10,544
Land Improvements [Member]
Property, plant and equipment:
Property, plant and equipment gross	4,390	4,294
Buildings [Member]
Property, plant and equipment:
Property, plant and equipment gross	256,195	252,127
Machinery and Equipment [Member]
Property, plant and equipment:
Property, plant and equipment gross	489,864	456,307
Enterprise Management Systems [Member]
Property, plant and equipment:
Property, plant and equipment gross	53,020	53,234
Construction in Progress [Member]
Property, plant and equipment:
Property, plant and equipment gross	34,944	24,266
Leased Property Under Capitalized Leases [Member]
Property, plant and equipment:
Property, plant and equipment gross	$ 29,528	$ 26,118

Goodwill and Intangible Asset_2

Goodwill and Intangible Assets - Summary of Changes in Carrying Amount of Goodwill (Detail) - USD ($) $ in Thousands	12 Months Ended
	Oct. 31, 2019	Oct. 31, 2018
Goodwill [Line Items]
Beginning balance	$ 1,608,018	$ 1,589,210
Acquisitions	9,225	24,679
Currency effect	(2,504)	(5,871)
Ending balance	1,614,739	1,608,018
Adhesive Dispensing Systems [Member]
Goodwill [Line Items]
Beginning balance	388,991	392,295
Currency effect	(1,588)	(3,304)
Ending balance	387,403	388,991
Advanced Technology Systems [Member]
Goodwill [Line Items]
Beginning balance	1,194,969	1,172,857
Acquisitions	9,225	24,679
Currency effect	(916)	(2,567)
Ending balance	1,203,278	1,194,969
Industrial Coating Systems [Member]
Goodwill [Line Items]
Beginning balance	24,058	24,058
Ending balance	$ 24,058	$ 24,058

Goodwill and Intangible Asset_3

Goodwill and Intangible Assets - Additional Information (Detail) - USD ($) $ in Thousands	12 Months Ended
	Oct. 31, 2019	Oct. 31, 2018	Oct. 31, 2017
Goodwill [Line Items]
Goodwill accumulated impairment loss	$ 232,789	$ 232,789
Intangible assets, amortization expense	54,790	55,448	$ 44,907
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 Asset_4

Goodwill and Intangible Assets - Summary of Intangible Assets Subject to Amortization (Detail) - USD ($) $ in Thousands	Oct. 31, 2019	Oct. 31, 2018
Finite Lived Intangible Assets [Line Items]
Carrying Amount	$ 744,337	$ 743,294
Accumulated Amortization	298,762	243,553
Net Book Value	445,575	499,741
Customer Relationships [Member]
Finite Lived Intangible Assets [Line Items]
Carrying Amount	480,007	480,404
Accumulated Amortization	173,996	137,640
Net Book Value	306,011	342,764
Patent/Technology Costs [Member]
Finite Lived Intangible Assets [Line Items]
Carrying Amount	154,735	153,602
Accumulated Amortization	71,663	59,845
Net Book Value	83,072	93,757
Trade Names [Member]
Finite Lived Intangible Assets [Line Items]
Carrying Amount	96,655	96,433
Accumulated Amortization	41,303	34,768
Net Book Value	55,352	61,665
Non-compete Agreements [Member]
Finite Lived Intangible Assets [Line Items]
Carrying Amount	11,540	11,469
Accumulated Amortization	10,406	9,919
Net Book Value	1,134	1,550
Other [Member]
Finite Lived Intangible Assets [Line Items]
Carrying Amount	1,400	1,386
Accumulated Amortization	1,394	1,381
Net Book Value	$ 6	$ 5

Goodwill and Intangible Asset_5

Goodwill and Intangible Assets - Estimated Amortization Expense (Detail) $ in Thousands	Oct. 31, 2019USD ($)
Goodwill And Intangible Assets Disclosure [Abstract]
Estimated Amortization Expense, 2020	$ 55,241
Estimated Amortization Expense, 2021	49,799
Estimated Amortization Expense, 2022	45,794
Estimated Amortization Expense, 2023	44,822
Estimated Amortization Expense, 2024	$ 42,109

Retirement, Pension and Other_3

Retirement, Pension and Other Postretirement Plans - Additional Information (Detail) - USD ($) $ in Thousands	12 Months Ended
	Oct. 31, 2019	Oct. 31, 2018	Oct. 31, 2017
Defined Benefit Plan Disclosure [Line Items]
Expenses on retirement plan	$ 22,573	$ 22,634	$ 19,259
Defined contribution plan vesting period	3 years
Retiree eligible age	65 years
Equity Securities [Member]
Defined Benefit Plan Disclosure [Line Items]
Percentage of target rate in return seeking assets	30.00%
Debt Securities [Member]
Defined Benefit Plan Disclosure [Line Items]
Percentage of target rate in return seeking assets	70.00%
Pension Plans [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 percent 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	$ 41,100
Pension Plans [Member] | United States [Member]
Defined Benefit Plan Disclosure [Line Items]
Settlement loss			(648)
Percentage of World wide pension assets	92.00%
Investments in common shares	0
Pension Plans [Member] | International [Member]
Defined Benefit Plan Disclosure [Line Items]
Settlement loss	$ (470)	(252)	(363)
Percentage of World wide pension assets	8.00%
Retirement Plans [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 percent 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	$ 2,800
Due to Lump Sum Retirement Payments [Member]
Defined Benefit Plan Disclosure [Line Items]
Settlement loss	$ (470)	$ (252)	$ (1,011)

Retirement, Pension and Other_4

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, 2019	Oct. 31, 2018	Oct. 31, 2017
Pension Plans [Member] | United States [Member]
Change in benefit obligation:
Benefit obligation at beginning of year	$ 425,605	$ 430,816
Service cost	14,587	13,052	$ 11,992
Interest cost	18,304	14,797	13,308
Actuarial (gain) loss	107,662	(20,502)
Benefits paid	(14,161)	(12,558)
Benefit obligation at end of year	551,997	425,605	430,816
Change in plan assets:
Beginning balance	361,073	369,234
Actual return on plan assets	76,700	(13,890)
Company contributions	25,319	18,287
Benefits paid	(14,161)	(12,558)
Ending balance	448,931	361,073	369,234
Funded status at end of year	(103,066)	(64,532)
Amounts recognized in financial statements:
Noncurrent asset	2,171	1,544
Accrued benefit liability	(6,435)	(1,176)
Long-term pension obligations	(98,802)	(64,900)
Total amount recognized in financial statements	(103,066)	(64,532)
Amounts recognized in accumulated other comprehensive (gain) loss:
Net actuarial loss	178,390	130,788
Prior service credit	(100)	(161)
Accumulated other comprehensive (gain) loss	178,290	130,627	124,733
Amounts expected to be recognized during next fiscal year:
Amortization of net actuarial loss	13,591	6,221
Amortization of prior service credit	(84)	(61)
Total	13,507	6,160
Pension Plans [Member] | International [Member]
Change in benefit obligation:
Benefit obligation at beginning of year	87,227	88,761
Service cost	1,933	2,048	2,343
Interest cost	1,670	1,656	1,572
Participant contributions	83	90
Plan amendments	186	50
Settlements	(3,018)	(1,431)
Foreign currency exchange rate change	106	(2,676)
Actuarial (gain) loss	11,852	107
Benefits paid	(2,049)	(1,378)
Benefit obligation at end of year	97,990	87,227	88,761
Change in plan assets:
Beginning balance	39,617	37,504
Actual return on plan assets	707	2,370
Company contributions	3,696	3,728
Participant contributions	83	90
Settlements	(3,018)	(1,431)
Foreign currency exchange rate change	604	(1,266)
Benefits paid	(2,049)	(1,378)
Ending balance	39,640	39,617	37,504
Funded status at end of year	(58,350)	(47,610)
Amounts recognized in financial statements:
Noncurrent asset	1,375	748
Accrued benefit liability	(21)	(36)
Long-term pension obligations	(59,704)	(48,322)
Total amount recognized in financial statements	(58,350)	(47,610)
Amounts recognized in accumulated other comprehensive (gain) loss:
Net actuarial loss	33,826	23,304
Prior service credit	(2,342)	(2,844)
Accumulated other comprehensive (gain) loss	31,484	20,460	23,855
Amounts expected to be recognized during next fiscal year:
Amortization of net actuarial loss	2,945	1,700
Amortization of prior service credit	(288)	(302)
Total	2,657	1,398
Retirement Plans [Member] | United States [Member]
Change in benefit obligation:
Benefit obligation at beginning of year	72,010	75,146
Service cost	545	709	722
Interest cost	2,984	2,557	2,337
Participant contributions	684	663
Actuarial (gain) loss	15,101	(4,519)
Benefits paid	(2,664)	(2,546)
Benefit obligation at end of year	88,660	72,010	75,146
Change in plan assets:
Company contributions	1,980	1,883
Participant contributions	684	663
Benefits paid	(2,664)	(2,546)
Funded status at end of year	(88,660)	(72,010)
Amounts recognized in financial statements:
Accrued benefit liability	(2,740)	(2,360)
Long-term pension obligations	(85,920)	(69,650)
Total amount recognized in financial statements	(88,660)	(72,010)
Amounts recognized in accumulated other comprehensive (gain) loss:
Net actuarial loss	28,992	14,526
Prior service credit	(16)	(43)
Accumulated other comprehensive (gain) loss	28,976	14,483	19,982
Amounts expected to be recognized during next fiscal year:
Amortization of net actuarial loss	1,674	609
Amortization of prior service credit	(16)	(27)
Total	1,658	582
Retirement Plans [Member] | International [Member]
Change in benefit obligation:
Benefit obligation at beginning of year	512	599
Service cost	16	20	20
Interest cost	19	20	20
Foreign currency exchange rate change	(1)	(11)
Actuarial (gain) loss	(86)	(110)
Benefits paid	(6)	(6)
Benefit obligation at end of year	454	512	599
Change in plan assets:
Company contributions	6	6
Benefits paid	(6)	(6)
Funded status at end of year	(454)	(512)
Amounts recognized in financial statements:
Accrued benefit liability	(6)	(8)
Long-term pension obligations	(448)	(504)
Total amount recognized in financial statements	(454)	(512)
Amounts recognized in accumulated other comprehensive (gain) loss:
Net actuarial loss	(482)	(423)
Accumulated other comprehensive (gain) loss	(482)	(423)	$ (342)
Amounts expected to be recognized during next fiscal year:
Amortization of net actuarial loss	(37)	(28)
Total	$ (37)	$ (28)

Retirement, Pension and Other_5

Retirement, Pension and Other Postretirement Plans - Summary of Changes in Accumulated Other Comprehensive (Gain) Loss (Detail) - USD ($) $ in Thousands	12 Months Ended
	Oct. 31, 2019	Oct. 31, 2018
Pension Plans [Member] | United States [Member]
Defined Benefit Plan Disclosure [Line Items]
Balance at beginning of year	$ 130,627	$ 124,733
Net (gain) loss arising during the year	54,304	15,351
Net gain recognized during the year	(6,702)	(9,479)
Prior service credit recognized during the year	61	22
Balance at end of year	178,290	130,627
Pension Plans [Member] | International [Member]
Defined Benefit Plan Disclosure [Line Items]
Balance at beginning of year	20,460	23,855
Net (gain) loss arising during the year	12,737	(752)
Prior service cost arising during the year	186	50
Net gain recognized during the year	(1,696)	(2,115)
Prior service credit recognized during the year	303	316
Settlement loss	(470)	(252)
Exchange rate effect during the year	(36)	(642)
Balance at end of year	31,484	20,460
Retirement Plans [Member] | United States [Member]
Defined Benefit Plan Disclosure [Line Items]
Balance at beginning of year	14,483	19,982
Net (gain) loss arising during the year	15,101	(4,519)
Net gain recognized during the year	(634)	(1,079)
Prior service credit recognized during the year	26	99
Balance at end of year	28,976	14,483
Retirement Plans [Member] | International [Member]
Defined Benefit Plan Disclosure [Line Items]
Balance at beginning of year	(423)	(342)
Net (gain) loss arising during the year	(86)	(110)
Net gain recognized during the year	28	20
Exchange rate effect during the year	(1)	9
Balance at end of year	$ (482)	$ (423)

Retirement, Pension and Other_6

Retirement, Pension and Other Postretirement Plans - Accumulated Benefit Obligation (Detail) - Pension Plans [Member] - USD ($) $ in Thousands	Oct. 31, 2019	Oct. 31, 2018
United States [Member]
For all plans:
Accumulated benefit obligation	$ 513,861	$ 403,590
For plans with benefit obligations in excess of plan assets:
Projected benefit obligation	491,816	373,531
Accumulated benefit obligation	453,681	351,516
Fair value of plan assets	386,580	307,455
International [Member]
For all plans:
Accumulated benefit obligation	83,439	74,690
For plans with benefit obligations in excess of plan assets:
Projected benefit obligation	86,534	46,292
Accumulated benefit obligation	73,293	42,363
Fair value of plan assets	$ 27,769	$ 5,355

Retirement, Pension and Other_7

Retirement, Pension and Other Postretirement Plans - Net Periodic Benefit Cost (Detail) - Pension Plans [Member] - USD ($) $ in Thousands	12 Months Ended
	Oct. 31, 2019	Oct. 31, 2018	Oct. 31, 2017
United States [Member]
Defined Benefit Plan Disclosure [Line Items]
Service cost	$ 14,587	$ 13,052	$ 11,992
Interest cost	18,304	14,797	13,308
Expected return on plan assets	(23,341)	(21,964)	(20,784)
Amortization of prior service cost (credit)	(61)	(22)	44
Amortization of net actuarial loss	6,702	9,479	9,537
Settlement loss			648
Total benefit cost	16,191	15,342	14,745
International [Member]
Defined Benefit Plan Disclosure [Line Items]
Service cost	1,933	2,048	2,343
Interest cost	1,670	1,656	1,572
Expected return on plan assets	(1,592)	(1,512)	(1,338)
Amortization of prior service cost (credit)	(303)	(316)	(302)
Amortization of net actuarial loss	1,696	2,115	2,605
Settlement loss	470	252	363
Total benefit cost	$ 3,874	$ 4,243	$ 5,243

Retirement, Pension and Other_8

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, 2019	Oct. 31, 2018	Oct. 31, 2017
Pension Plans [Member] | United States [Member]
Assumptions used to determine benefit obligations at October 31:
Discount rate	3.25%	4.53%	3.80%
Rate of compensation increase	4.00%	3.90%	3.61%
Assumptions used to determine net benefit costs for the years ended October 31:
Discount rate - benefit obligation	4.53%	3.80%	3.94%
Discount rate - service cost	4.70%	4.01%	4.31%
Discount rate - interest cost	4.15%	3.31%	3.20%
Expected return on plan assets	6.00%	6.00%	6.25%
Rate of compensation increase	3.90%	3.61%	3.61%
Pension Plans [Member] | International [Member]
Assumptions used to determine benefit obligations at October 31:
Discount rate	1.26%	2.14%	2.07%
Rate of compensation increase	3.12%	3.12%	3.13%
Assumptions used to determine net benefit costs for the years ended October 31:
Discount rate - benefit obligation	2.14%	2.07%	1.86%
Discount rate - service cost	1.82%	1.76%	1.55%
Discount rate - interest cost	1.90%	1.83%	1.66%
Expected return on plan assets	3.96%	3.91%	3.51%
Rate of compensation increase	3.12%	3.13%	3.12%
Retirement Plans [Member] | United States [Member]
Assumptions used to determine benefit obligations at October 31:
Discount rate	3.27%	4.56%	3.86%
Health care cost trend rate	3.62%	3.75%	3.70%
Rate to which health care cost trend rate is assumed to incline/decline (ultimate trend rate)	3.24%	3.27%	3.23%
Year the rate reaches the ultimate trend rate	2026	2026	2026
Assumptions used to determine net benefit costs for the years ended October 31:
Discount rate - benefit obligation	4.56%	3.86%	4.03%
Discount rate - service cost	4.77%	4.11%	4.48%
Discount rate - interest cost	4.18%	3.39%	3.27%
Retirement Plans [Member] | International [Member]
Assumptions used to determine benefit obligations at October 31:
Discount rate	3.03%	3.88%	3.52%
Health care cost trend rate	4.00%	6.35%	6.50%
Rate to which health care cost trend rate is assumed to incline/decline (ultimate trend rate)	4.05%	3.50%	3.50%
Year the rate reaches the ultimate trend rate	2040	2037	2037
Assumptions used to determine net benefit costs for the years ended October 31:
Discount rate - benefit obligation	3.88%	3.52%	3.40%
Discount rate - service cost	3.90%	3.54%	3.56%
Discount rate - interest cost	3.80%	3.40%	3.20%

Retirement, Pension and Other_9

Retirement, Pension and Other Postretirement Plans - Allocation of Pension Plan Assets (Detail) - Pension Plans [Member]	Oct. 31, 2019	Oct. 31, 2018
United States [Member]
Allocation of pension plan assets
Defined Benefit Plan, Actual Plan Asset Allocations	100.00%	100.00%
International [Member]
Allocation of pension plan assets
Defined Benefit Plan, Actual Plan Asset Allocations	100.00%	100.00%
Equity Securities [Member] | United States [Member]
Allocation of pension plan assets
Defined Benefit Plan, Actual Plan Asset Allocations	11.00%	13.00%
Debt Securities [Member] | United States [Member]
Allocation of pension plan assets
Defined Benefit Plan, Actual Plan Asset Allocations	53.00%	50.00%
Insurance Contracts [Member] | International [Member]
Allocation of pension plan assets
Defined Benefit Plan, Actual Plan Asset Allocations	54.00%	55.00%
Pooled Investment Funds [Member] | United States [Member]
Allocation of pension plan assets
Defined Benefit Plan, Actual Plan Asset Allocations	35.00%	36.00%
Pooled Investment Funds [Member] | International [Member]
Allocation of pension plan assets
Defined Benefit Plan, Actual Plan Asset Allocations	45.00%	44.00%
Other [Member] | United States [Member]
Allocation of pension plan assets
Defined Benefit Plan, Actual Plan Asset Allocations	1.00%	1.00%
Other [Member] | International [Member]
Allocation of pension plan assets
Defined Benefit Plan, Actual Plan Asset Allocations	1.00%	1.00%

Retirement, Pension and Othe_10

Retirement, Pension and Other Postretirement Plans - Fair Values of Pension Plan Assets (Detail) - Pension Plans [Member] - USD ($) $ in Thousands	Oct. 31, 2019	Oct. 31, 2018	Oct. 31, 2017
Level 3 [Member]
Defined Benefit Plan Disclosure [Line Items]
Fair value of plan assets	$ 21,245	$ 21,645	$ 21,037
United States [Member]
Defined Benefit Plan Disclosure [Line Items]
Fair value of plan assets	448,931	361,073	369,234
United States [Member] | Level 1, 2 and 3 [Member]
Defined Benefit Plan Disclosure [Line Items]
Fair value of plan assets	293,695	229,896
United States [Member] | Level 1 [Member]
Defined Benefit Plan Disclosure [Line Items]
Fair value of plan assets	67,106	60,770
United States [Member] | Level 2 [Member]
Defined Benefit Plan Disclosure [Line Items]
Fair value of plan assets	226,589	169,126
International [Member]
Defined Benefit Plan Disclosure [Line Items]
Fair value of plan assets	39,640	39,617	37,504
International [Member] | Level 1, 2 and 3 [Member]
Defined Benefit Plan Disclosure [Line Items]
Fair value of plan assets	21,686	22,173
International [Member] | Level 1 [Member]
Defined Benefit Plan Disclosure [Line Items]
Fair value of plan assets	441	528
International [Member] | Level 3 [Member]
Defined Benefit Plan Disclosure [Line Items]
Fair value of plan assets	21,245	21,645
Cash [Member] | United States [Member] | Level 1, 2 and 3 [Member]
Defined Benefit Plan Disclosure [Line Items]
Fair value of plan assets	1,208	1,083
Cash [Member] | United States [Member] | Level 1 [Member]
Defined Benefit Plan Disclosure [Line Items]
Fair value of plan assets	1,208	1,083
Cash [Member] | International [Member] | Level 1, 2 and 3 [Member]
Defined Benefit Plan Disclosure [Line Items]
Fair value of plan assets	441	528
Cash [Member] | International [Member] | Level 1 [Member]
Defined Benefit Plan Disclosure [Line Items]
Fair value of plan assets	441	528
Money Market Funds [Member] | United States [Member] | Level 1, 2 and 3 [Member]
Defined Benefit Plan Disclosure [Line Items]
Fair value of plan assets	5,566	1,620
Money Market Funds [Member] | United States [Member] | Level 1 [Member]
Defined Benefit Plan Disclosure [Line Items]
Fair value of plan assets	5,566	1,620
Equity Securities Basic Materials [Member] | United States [Member] | Level 1, 2 and 3 [Member]
Defined Benefit Plan Disclosure [Line Items]
Fair value of plan assets	2,318	2,763
Equity Securities Basic Materials [Member] | United States [Member] | Level 1 [Member]
Defined Benefit Plan Disclosure [Line Items]
Fair value of plan assets	2,318	2,763
Equity Securities Consumer Goods [Member] | United States [Member] | Level 1, 2 and 3 [Member]
Defined Benefit Plan Disclosure [Line Items]
Fair value of plan assets	4,412	3,703
Equity Securities Consumer Goods [Member] | United States [Member] | Level 1 [Member]
Defined Benefit Plan Disclosure [Line Items]
Fair value of plan assets	4,412	3,703
Equity Securities Financial [Member] | United States [Member] | Level 1, 2 and 3 [Member]
Defined Benefit Plan Disclosure [Line Items]
Fair value of plan assets	6,120	5,306
Equity Securities Financial [Member] | United States [Member] | Level 1 [Member]
Defined Benefit Plan Disclosure [Line Items]
Fair value of plan assets	6,120	5,306
Equity Securities Healthcare [Member] | United States [Member] | Level 1, 2 and 3 [Member]
Defined Benefit Plan Disclosure [Line Items]
Fair value of plan assets	4,460	4,179
Equity Securities Healthcare [Member] | United States [Member] | Level 1 [Member]
Defined Benefit Plan Disclosure [Line Items]
Fair value of plan assets	4,460	4,179
Equity Securities Industrial Goods [Member] | United States [Member] | Level 1, 2 and 3 [Member]
Defined Benefit Plan Disclosure [Line Items]
Fair value of plan assets	3,152	2,516
Equity Securities Industrial Goods [Member] | United States [Member] | Level 1 [Member]
Defined Benefit Plan Disclosure [Line Items]
Fair value of plan assets	3,152	2,516
Equity Securities Technology [Member] | United States [Member] | Level 1, 2 and 3 [Member]
Defined Benefit Plan Disclosure [Line Items]
Fair value of plan assets	5,064	4,690
Equity Securities Technology [Member] | United States [Member] | Level 1 [Member]
Defined Benefit Plan Disclosure [Line Items]
Fair value of plan assets	5,064	4,690
Equity Securities Utilities [Member] | United States [Member] | Level 1, 2 and 3 [Member]
Defined Benefit Plan Disclosure [Line Items]
Fair value of plan assets	937	732
Equity Securities Utilities [Member] | United States [Member] | Level 1 [Member]
Defined Benefit Plan Disclosure [Line Items]
Fair value of plan assets	937	732
Mutual Funds [Member] | United States [Member] | Level 1, 2 and 3 [Member]
Defined Benefit Plan Disclosure [Line Items]
Fair value of plan assets	19,674	21,987
Mutual Funds [Member] | United States [Member] | Level 1 [Member]
Defined Benefit Plan Disclosure [Line Items]
Fair value of plan assets	19,674	21,987
Fixed Income Securities US Government [Member] | United States [Member] | Level 1, 2 and 3 [Member]
Defined Benefit Plan Disclosure [Line Items]
Fair value of plan assets	83,025	50,602
Fixed Income Securities US Government [Member] | United States [Member] | Level 1 [Member]
Defined Benefit Plan Disclosure [Line Items]
Fair value of plan assets	13,094	10,224
Fixed Income Securities US Government [Member] | United States [Member] | Level 2 [Member]
Defined Benefit Plan Disclosure [Line Items]
Fair value of plan assets	69,931	40,378
Fixed Income Securities Corporate [Member] | United States [Member] | Level 1, 2 and 3 [Member]
Defined Benefit Plan Disclosure [Line Items]
Fair value of plan assets	151,607	123,159
Fixed Income Securities Corporate [Member] | United States [Member] | Level 2 [Member]
Defined Benefit Plan Disclosure [Line Items]
Fair value of plan assets	151,607	123,159
Fixed Income Securities Other [Member] | United States [Member] | Level 1, 2 and 3 [Member]
Defined Benefit Plan Disclosure [Line Items]
Fair value of plan assets	5,051	5,589
Fixed Income Securities Other [Member] | United States [Member] | Level 2 [Member]
Defined Benefit Plan Disclosure [Line Items]
Fair value of plan assets	5,051	5,589
Other Types of Investments Insurance Contracts [Member] | Level 3 [Member]
Defined Benefit Plan Disclosure [Line Items]
Fair value of plan assets	21,245	21,645	$ 21,037
Other Types of Investments Insurance Contracts [Member] | International [Member] | Level 1, 2 and 3 [Member]
Defined Benefit Plan Disclosure [Line Items]
Fair value of plan assets	21,245	21,645
Other Types of Investments Insurance Contracts [Member] | International [Member] | Level 3 [Member]
Defined Benefit Plan Disclosure [Line Items]
Fair value of plan assets	21,245	21,645
Other Type Of Investments Other | United States [Member] | Level 1, 2 and 3 [Member]
Defined Benefit Plan Disclosure [Line Items]
Fair value of plan assets	1,101	1,967
Other Type Of Investments Other | United States [Member] | Level 1 [Member]
Defined Benefit Plan Disclosure [Line Items]
Fair value of plan assets	1,101	1,967
Real Estate Collective Funds [Member] | United States [Member] | Investments Measured at Net Asset Value [Member]
Defined Benefit Plan Disclosure [Line Items]
Fair value of plan assets	33,917	23,109
Pooled Investment Funds [Member] | United States [Member] | Investments Measured at Net Asset Value [Member]
Defined Benefit Plan Disclosure [Line Items]
Fair value of plan assets	121,319	108,068
Pooled Investment Funds [Member] | International [Member] | Investments Measured at Net Asset Value [Member]
Defined Benefit Plan Disclosure [Line Items]
Fair value of plan assets	$ 17,954	$ 17,444

Retirement, Pension and Othe_11

Retirement, Pension and Other Postretirement Plans - Changes in Level 3 plan assets (Detail) - Level 3 [Member] - Pension Plans [Member] - USD ($) $ in Thousands	12 Months Ended
	Oct. 31, 2019	Oct. 31, 2018
Defined Benefit Plan Disclosure [Line Items]
Beginning balance	$ 21,645	$ 21,037
Assets held, end of year	913	862
Purchases	2,431	2,760
Sales	(4,102)	(2,501)
Foreign currency translation	358	(513)
Ending balance	21,245	21,645
Other Types of Investments Insurance Contracts [Member]
Defined Benefit Plan Disclosure [Line Items]
Beginning balance	21,645	21,037
Assets held, end of year	913	862
Purchases	2,431	2,760
Sales	(4,102)	(2,501)
Foreign currency translation	358	(513)
Ending balance	$ 21,245	$ 21,645

Retirement, Pension and Othe_12

Retirement, Pension and Other Postretirement Plans - Retiree Pension Benefit Payments (Detail) $ in Thousands	Oct. 31, 2019USD ($)
Pension Plans [Member] | United States [Member]
Pension Plans Postretirement And Other Employee Benefits [Line Items]
2020	$ 22,543
2021	18,439
2022	20,173
2023	21,760
2024	23,096
2025-2029	140,195
Pension Plans [Member] | International [Member]
Pension Plans Postretirement And Other Employee Benefits [Line Items]
2020	2,277
2021	3,225
2022	2,797
2023	2,852
2024	3,292
2025-2029	18,378
Retirement Plans [Member] | United States [Member]
Pension Plans Postretirement And Other Employee Benefits [Line Items]
2020	2,747
2021	2,990
2022	3,230
2023	3,505
2024	3,769
2025-2029	21,330
Retirement Plans [Member] | International [Member]
Pension Plans Postretirement And Other Employee Benefits [Line Items]
2020	6
2021	6
2022	6
2023	6
2024	6
2025-2029	$ 46

Retirement, Pension and Othe_13

Retirement, Pension and Other Postretirement Plans - Net Postretirement Benefit Cost (Detail) - Retirement Plans [Member] - USD ($) $ in Thousands	12 Months Ended
	Oct. 31, 2019	Oct. 31, 2018	Oct. 31, 2017
United States [Member]
Defined Benefit Plan Disclosure [Line Items]
Service cost	$ 545	$ 709	$ 722
Interest cost	2,984	2,557	2,337
Amortization of prior service credit	(26)	(99)	(164)
Amortization of net actuarial (gain) loss	634	1,079	874
Total benefit cost	4,137	4,246	3,769
International [Member]
Defined Benefit Plan Disclosure [Line Items]
Service cost	16	20	20
Interest cost	19	20	20
Amortization of net actuarial (gain) loss	(28)	(20)	(17)
Total benefit cost	$ 7	$ 20	$ 23

Retirement, Pension and Othe_14

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) - Retirement Plans [Member] $ in Thousands	12 Months Ended
	Oct. 31, 2019USD ($)
United States [Member]
Pension Plans Postretirement And Other Employee Benefits [Line Items]
Effect on total net postretirement benefit cost components increase in 2019	$ 494
Effect on postretirement obligation increase as of October 31, 2019	11,984
Effect on total net postretirement benefit cost components decrease in 2019	(400)
Effect on postretirement obligation decrease as of October 31, 2019	(9,800)
International [Member]
Pension Plans Postretirement And Other Employee Benefits [Line Items]
Effect on total net postretirement benefit cost components increase in 2019	9
Effect on postretirement obligation increase as of October 31, 2019	108
Effect on total net postretirement benefit cost components decrease in 2019	(7)
Effect on postretirement obligation decrease as of October 31, 2019	$ (84)

Income Taxes - Income Tax Expen

Income Taxes - Income Tax Expense (Detail) - USD ($) $ in Thousands	12 Months Ended
	Oct. 31, 2019	Oct. 31, 2018	Oct. 31, 2017
Current:
U.S. federal	$ 40,012	$ 39,837	$ 54,878
State and local	3,429	1,734	3,731
Foreign	51,590	63,522	66,352
Total current	95,031	105,093	124,961
Deferred:
U.S. federal	1,470	(32,829)	3,596
State and local	633	891	1,164
Foreign	(3,121)	(2,011)	(5,232)
Total deferred	(1,018)	(33,949)	(472)
Income taxes	$ 94,013	$ 71,144	$ 124,489

Income Taxes - Additional Infor

Income Taxes - Additional Information (Detail) - USD ($) $ in Thousands	2 Months Ended	3 Months Ended	10 Months Ended	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2017	Jan. 31, 2019	Oct. 31, 2018	Oct. 31, 2019	Oct. 31, 2018	Oct. 31, 2017	Oct. 31, 2016
Income Tax [Line Items]
Earnings before income taxes of domestic operations				$ 222,435	$ 192,643	$ 181,840
U.S. federal corporate income tax rate	35.00%		21.00%	21.00%	23.34%	35.00%
Provisional tax expense (benefit) due to revaluation of tax assets and liabilities at reduced corporate tax rate		$ 4,866		$ 4,866	$ (49,082)
Provisional tax expense to reflect the transition tax on previously deferred foreign earnings					27,618
Decrease in income tax expense					21,464
Payment of transition tax in installments, period				8 years
Earnings before income taxes of international operations				$ 208,669	255,877	$ 238,451
Undistributed earnings aggregated			$ 1,088,183	1,101,736	1,088,183
Total unrecognized tax benefits			2,891	2,909	2,891	$ 3,781	$ 3,336
Total unrecognized tax benefits impact the effective tax rate			2,411	2,429	2,411
Accrued interest expense related to unrecognized tax benefits			$ 538	593	538
Tax credit carryforwards				8,132
Tax credit carryforwards amount indefinite carryforward period				6,708
Capital loss carryforward				20,149
Indefinite carryforward period				15,425
Net change in the valuation allowance				439	$ (29)
Valuation allowance relates to tax credits and loss carryforwards				15,301
2028-2029 [Member]
Income Tax [Line Items]
Tax credit carryforwards amount to expires				1,424
2020 through 2039 [Member]
Income Tax [Line Items]
Operating loss carryforwards				84,464
Federal [Member]
Income Tax [Line Items]
Operating loss carryforwards				169
State [Member]
Income Tax [Line Items]
Operating loss carryforwards				61,136
Foreign [Member]
Income Tax [Line Items]
Operating loss carryforwards				$ 18,435

Income Taxes - Income Taxes Com

Income Taxes - Income Taxes Computed at the U.S. Statutory Rate and Income Tax (Detail)	2 Months Ended	10 Months Ended	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2017	Oct. 31, 2018	Oct. 31, 2019	Oct. 31, 2018	Oct. 31, 2017
Income Tax Disclosure [Abstract]
Statutory federal income tax rate	35.00%	21.00%	21.00%	23.34%	35.00%
Transition tax			1.46%	6.16%
Tax rate change deferred tax remeasurement				(10.94%)
Share-based and other compensation			(0.55%)	(1.45%)
Domestic production deduction				(0.82%)	(1.48%)
Foreign tax rate variances, net of foreign tax credits			1.16%	(0.46%)	(4.69%)
State and local taxes, net of federal income tax benefit			0.74%	0.45%	0.76%
Amounts related to prior years			(0.55%)	(0.21%)	0.03%
Foreign-Derived Intangible Income Deduction			(1.51%)
Global Intangible Low-Taxed Income net of foreign tax credits			0.85%
Other – net			(0.79%)	(0.21%)
Effective tax rate			21.81%	15.86%	29.62%

Income Taxes - Unrecognized Tax

Income Taxes - Unrecognized Tax Benefits (Detail) - USD ($) $ in Thousands	12 Months Ended
	Oct. 31, 2019	Oct. 31, 2018	Oct. 31, 2017
Income Tax Disclosure [Abstract]
Balance at beginning of year	$ 2,891	$ 3,781	$ 3,336
Additions based on tax positions related to the current year	370	310	529
Additions for tax positions of prior years	547	40	621
Reductions for tax positions of prior years		(120)	(150)
Lapse of statute of limitations	(899)	(1,120)	(555)
Balance at end of year	$ 2,909	$ 2,891	$ 3,781

Income Taxes - Significant Comp

Income Taxes - Significant Components of Deferred Tax Assets and Liabilities (Detail) - USD ($) $ in Thousands	Oct. 31, 2019	Oct. 31, 2018
Deferred tax assets:
Employee benefits	$ 73,025	$ 56,622
Other accruals not currently deductible for taxes	16,294	18,186
Tax credit and loss carryforwards	18,074	16,652
Inventory adjustments	5,269	4,451
Total deferred tax assets	112,662	95,911
Valuation allowance	(15,301)	(14,862)
Total deferred tax assets	97,361	81,049
Deferred tax liabilities:
Depreciation and amortization	169,009	171,304
Other - net	655	669
Total deferred tax liabilities	169,664	171,973
Net deferred tax liabilities	$ (72,303)	$ (90,924)

Notes Payable - Bank Lines of C

Notes Payable - Bank Lines of Credit and Notes (Detail) - Foreign Bank Debt [Member] - USD ($) $ in Thousands	Oct. 31, 2019	Oct. 31, 2018
Short-term Debt [Line Items]
Maximum borrowings available under bank lines of credit (all foreign banks)	$ 79,930	$ 76,151
Unused bank lines of credit	$ 79,930	$ 76,151

Long-Term Debt - Long-Term Debt

Long-Term Debt - Long-Term Debt (Detail) - USD ($) $ in Thousands	Oct. 31, 2019	Oct. 31, 2018
Debt Instrument [Line Items]
Revolving credit agreement, due 2024		$ 52,200
Private shelf facility, due 2020	$ 30,556	36,111
Development loans, due 2019-2026	951	1,086
Long-term Debt	1,248,383	1,318,064
Less current maturities	168,738	28,734
Less unamortized debt issuance costs	4,241	3,973
Long-term maturities	1,075,404	1,285,357
Senior Notes, Due 2020-2025 [Member]
Debt Instrument [Line Items]
Senior notes	140,800	156,700
Senior Notes, Due 2020-2027 [Member]
Debt Instrument [Line Items]
Senior notes	92,857	100,000
Senior Notes, Due 2023-2030 [Member]
Debt Instrument [Line Items]
Senior notes	350,000	350,000
Term Loan, Due 2020-2024 [Member]
Debt Instrument [Line Items]
Term loan	505,000	605,000
Euro Loan, Due 2021 [Member]
Debt Instrument [Line Items]
Euro loan	$ 128,219	$ 16,967

Long-term Debt - Additional Inf

Long-term Debt - Additional Information (Detail) € in Thousands	1 Months Ended	12 Months Ended
	Apr. 30, 2019USD ($)	Oct. 31, 2019USD ($)	Oct. 31, 2016USD ($)	Oct. 31, 2015USD ($)	Oct. 31, 2018USD ($)	Oct. 31, 2018EUR (€)
Debt Instrument [Line Items]
Outstanding balance					$ 52,200,000
Annual maturity of long term debt, 2020		$ 168,738,000
Annual maturity of long term debt, 2021		166,406,000
Annual maturity of long term debt, 2022		230,791,000
Annual maturity of long term debt, 2023		130,796,000
Annual maturity of long term debt, 2024		$ 315,801,000
Senior Notes, Due 2020-2025 [Member]
Debt Instrument [Line Items]
Remaining weighted average life of notes		2 years 9 months 3 days
Weighted average interest rate for borrowings		3.05%
Senior Notes, Due 2020-2027 [Member]
Debt Instrument [Line Items]
Remaining weighted average life of notes		4 years 7 months 2 days
Weighted average interest rate for borrowings		3.05%
Senior Notes, Due 2023-2030 [Member]
Debt Instrument [Line Items]
Remaining weighted average life of notes		6 years 18 days
Weighted average interest rate for borrowings		3.90%
Term Loan Facility [Member] | Group of Banks [Member]
Debt Instrument [Line Items]
Debt instrument, covenant compliance description		We were in compliance with all covenants at October 31, 2019
Weighted average interest rate for borrowings		2.52%
Term loan	$ 605,000,000
Term Loan Due in March 2020 [Member] | Group of Banks [Member]
Debt Instrument [Line Items]
Term loan	100,000,000
Term Loan Due in September 2022 [Member] | Group of Banks [Member]
Debt Instrument [Line Items]
Term loan	200,000,000
Term Loan Due in March 2024 [Member] | Group of Banks [Member]
Debt Instrument [Line Items]
Term loan	305,000,000
Repayments of Debt		$ 100,000,000
Euro Loan, Due 2021 [Member] | Bank of America [Member]
Debt Instrument [Line Items]
Weighted average interest rate for borrowings		1.00%
Debt instrument, face amount | €						€ 150,000
Revolving Credit Agreement [Member]
Debt Instrument [Line Items]
Revolving credit facility	$ 850,000,000
Credit facility, term	5 years
Term loan expiration	2024-04
Outstanding balance		$ 0			$ 52,200,000
Debt instrument, covenant compliance description		We were in compliance with all covenants at October 31, 2019, and the amount we could borrow under the facility would not have been limited by any debt covenants.
Revolving Credit Agreement [Member] | Swing Line Loans [Member]
Debt Instrument [Line Items]
Revolving credit facility	$ 75,000,000
Syndicated Revolving Credit Agreement [Member]
Debt Instrument [Line Items]
Revolving credit facility expiration	2020-02
Three-year Private Shelf Note Agreement [Member]
Debt Instrument [Line Items]
Debt instrument, face amount		$ 150,000,000
Period of agreement		3 years
Maximum credit facility			$ 200,000,000	$ 180,000,000
Maximum life of borrowings		12 years
Three-year Private Shelf Note Agreement [Member] | Note A and B [Member] | Minimum [Member]
Debt Instrument [Line Items]
Fixed interest rates		2.21%
Three-year Private Shelf Note Agreement [Member] | Note C [Member] | Maximum [Member]
Debt Instrument [Line Items]
Fixed interest rates		2.56%
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, 2019	Oct. 31, 2018	Oct. 31, 2017
Leases [Abstract]
Rent expense for all operating leases	$ 22,061	$ 19,131	$ 17,938

Leases - Assets Held Under Capi

Leases - Assets Held Under Capitalized Leases and Included in Property, Plant and Equipment (Detail) - USD ($) $ in Thousands	Oct. 31, 2019	Oct. 31, 2018
Leases [Abstract]
Transportation equipment	$ 21,602	$ 18,226
Other	7,926	7,892
Total capitalized leases	29,528	26,118
Accumulated amortization	(14,940)	(12,956)
Net capitalized leases	$ 14,588	$ 13,162

Leases - Future Minimum Lease P

Leases - Future Minimum Lease Payments Under Non-cancelable Capitalized and Operating Leases (Detail) $ in Thousands	Oct. 31, 2019USD ($)
Leases [Abstract]
2020	$ 5,685
2021	3,832
2022	1,893
2023	952
2024	647
Later years	3,562
Total minimum lease payments	16,571
2020	20,194
2021	17,579
2022	16,238
2023	13,540
2024	11,925
Later years	60,672
Total minimum lease payments	$ 140,148

Fair Value Measurements - Sched

Fair Value Measurements - Schedule of Assets and Liabilities Measured at Fair Value on Recurring Basis (Detail) - Recurring [Member] - USD ($) $ in Thousands		Oct. 31, 2019	Oct. 31, 2018
Assets:
Foreign currency forward contracts	[1]	$ 5,042	$ 6,428
Total assets at fair value		5,042	6,428
Liabilities:
Deferred compensation plans	[2]	11,850	11,018
Foreign currency forward contracts	[1]	2,381	9,289
Total liabilities at fair value		14,231	20,307
Level 2 [Member]
Assets:
Foreign currency forward contracts	[1]	5,042	6,428
Total assets at fair value		5,042	6,428
Liabilities:
Deferred compensation plans	[2]	11,850	11,018
Foreign currency forward contracts	[1]	2,381	9,289
Total liabilities at fair value		$ 14,231	$ 20,307
[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 - Sch_2

Fair Value Measurements - Schedule of Assets and Liabilities Measured at Fair Value on Recurring Basis (Parenthetical) (Detail)	12 Months Ended
	Oct. 31, 2019
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%

Fair Value Measurements - Carry

Fair Value Measurements - Carrying Amounts and Fair Values of Financial Instruments, Other than Cash and Cash Equivalents, Receivables and Accounts Payable (Detail) - USD ($) $ in Thousands	Oct. 31, 2019	Oct. 31, 2018
Schedule Of Carrying Amounts And Fair Values Of Financial Instruments [Abstract]
Long-term debt (including current portion), Carrying Amount	$ 1,244,142	$ 1,314,091
Long-term debt (including current portion), Fair Value	$ 1,278,142	$ 1,293,899

Derivative Financial Instrume_3

Derivative Financial Instruments - Additional Information (Detail) - USD ($) $ in Thousands	12 Months Ended
	Oct. 31, 2019	Oct. 31, 2018	Oct. 31, 2017
Derivative Instruments And Hedging Activities Disclosure [Abstract]
Maturity of foreign currency forward contracts	90 days
Gains (losses) on foreign currency forward contracts	$ 2,373	$ (3,151)	$ 329
Gains (losses) in fair value of balance sheet positions denominated in foreign currencies	$ (2,231)	$ 4,284	$ (1,015)

Derivative Financial Instrume_4

Derivative Financial Instruments - Outstanding Currency, Forward Exchange Contracts (Detail) - Foreign Currency Forward Contracts [Member] - USD ($) $ in Thousands	Oct. 31, 2019	Oct. 31, 2018
Sell [Member]
Derivative [Line Items]
Notional Amounts of foreign currency derivative contracts	$ 332,608	$ 378,370
Buy [Member]
Derivative [Line Items]
Notional Amounts of foreign currency derivative contracts	433,344	482,812
Euro [Member] | Sell [Member]
Derivative [Line Items]
Notional Amounts of foreign currency derivative contracts	264,661	323,571
Euro [Member] | Buy [Member]
Derivative [Line Items]
Notional Amounts of foreign currency derivative contracts	107,598	184,170
Pound Sterling [Member] | Sell [Member]
Derivative [Line Items]
Notional Amounts of foreign currency derivative contracts	32,600	23,879
Pound Sterling [Member] | Buy [Member]
Derivative [Line Items]
Notional Amounts of foreign currency derivative contracts	48,867	60,007
Japanese Yen [Member] | Sell [Member]
Derivative [Line Items]
Notional Amounts of foreign currency derivative contracts	29,397	25,408
Japanese Yen [Member] | Buy [Member]
Derivative [Line Items]
Notional Amounts of foreign currency derivative contracts	51,217	46,671
Australian Dollar [Member] | Sell [Member]
Derivative [Line Items]
Notional Amounts of foreign currency derivative contracts	168	178
Australian Dollar [Member] | Buy [Member]
Derivative [Line Items]
Notional Amounts of foreign currency derivative contracts	7,767	7,912
Hong Kong Dollar [Member] | Sell [Member]
Derivative [Line Items]
Notional Amounts of foreign currency derivative contracts	189
Hong Kong Dollar [Member] | Buy [Member]
Derivative [Line Items]
Notional Amounts of foreign currency derivative contracts	135,862	112,414
Singapore Dollar [Member] | Sell [Member]
Derivative [Line Items]
Notional Amounts of foreign currency derivative contracts	1,108	604
Singapore Dollar [Member] | Buy [Member]
Derivative [Line Items]
Notional Amounts of foreign currency derivative contracts	15,684	14,092
Others [Member] | Sell [Member]
Derivative [Line Items]
Notional Amounts of foreign currency derivative contracts	4,485	4,730
Others [Member] | Buy [Member]
Derivative [Line Items]
Notional Amounts of foreign currency derivative contracts	$ 66,349	$ 57,546

Capital Shares - Additional Inf

Capital Shares - Additional Information (Detail) - $ / shares	Oct. 31, 2019	Oct. 31, 2018	Oct. 31, 2017
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, issued	98,023,000	98,023,000
Common Shares Outstanding	57,600,000	58,037,000
Preferred Class A [Member]
Equity [Line Items]
Convertible preferred shares, authorized	10,000,000
Convertible preferred shares, No par value
Convertible preferred 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, 2019	Oct. 31, 2018	Oct. 31, 2017
Equity [Abstract]
Number of Shares	949	145	0
Total Amount	$ 114,790	$ 18,939	$ 0
Average per Share	$ 121.01	$ 130.21	$ 0

Stock-Based Compensation - Addi

Stock-Based Compensation - Additional Information (Detail) - USD ($)	12 Months Ended
	Oct. 31, 2019	Oct. 31, 2018	Oct. 31, 2017
Share Based Compensation Arrangement By Share Based Payment Award [Line Items]
Maximum number of common shares available for grant	4,525
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	2,460,000
Directors [Member]
Share Based Compensation Arrangement By Share Based Payment Award [Line Items]
Expense related to director deferred compensation	$ 154,000	$ 127,000	$ 106,000
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
Normal retirement age	65 years
Period for options considered to be forfeited for retirees	12 months
Termination period on death or disability of option holder	12 months
Options grants in period vesting period	Dec. 28, 2017
Compensation expense recognized	$ 10,067,000	$ 9,964,000	$ 9,326,000
Unrecognized compensation cost related to nonvested stock option	$ 7,904,000
Weighted average period expected to be amortized, non vested shares	1 year 6 months
Weighted-average expected volatility used	24.30%	25.00%	29.10%
Weighted average grant date fair value of stock options granted	$ 31.74	$ 31.42	$ 28.86
Total intrinsic value of options exercised	$ 31,881,000	$ 35,696,000	$ 22,317,000
Cash received from the exercise of stock options	$ 26,020,000	18,811,000	14,086,000
Stock Options [Member] | Maximum [Member]
Share Based Compensation Arrangement By Share Based Payment Award [Line Items]
Maximum rate of stock option	25.00%
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]
Normal retirement age	65 years
Weighted average period expected to be amortized, non vested shares	1 year 7 months 6 days
Period for restricted shares and share units considered to be forfeited for retirees	12 months
Restricted shares termination period for disability or death	12 months
Restriction period for restricted shares granted	Dec. 28, 2017
Unrecognized compensation cost related to nonvested restricted stock	$ 4,579,000
Expense related to nonvested common shares	3,608,000	2,610,000	2,127,000
Common share dividends amount included in compensation cost	$ 84,000	70,000	64,000
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	12 months
Unrecognized compensation cost related to nonvested restricted stock	$ 0
Expense related to nonvested common shares	$ 1,052,000	1,011,000	1,011,000
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
Compensation expense	$ 2,989,000	7,635,000	$ 7,398,000
Cumulative amount recorded in shareholders' equity related to Long-Term Incentive Plan	$ 10,459,000	$ 14,757,000
Performance Share Incentive Awards [Member] | November 26, 2018 [Member]
Share Based Compensation Arrangement By Share Based Payment Award [Line Items]
Weighted average grant date fair value	$ 120.12
Performance Share Incentive Awards [Member] | August 1, 2019 [Member]
Share Based Compensation Arrangement By Share Based Payment Award [Line Items]
Weighted average grant date fair value	$ 138.53	$ 138.53	$ 138.53
Performance Share Incentive Awards [Member] | November 20, 2017 [Member]
Share Based Compensation Arrangement By Share Based Payment Award [Line Items]
Weighted average grant date fair value		$ 123.45
Performance Share Incentive Awards [Member] | November 21, 2016 [Member]
Share Based Compensation Arrangement By Share Based Payment Award [Line Items]
Weighted average grant date fair value			103.75
Performance Share Incentive Awards [Member] | November 28, 2016 [Member]
Share Based Compensation Arrangement By Share Based Payment Award [Line Items]
Weighted average grant date fair value			$ 104.49
Deferred Compensation [Member]
Share Based Compensation Arrangement By Share Based Payment Award [Line Items]
Common share dividends amount included in compensation cost	$ 300,000	$ 273,000	$ 264,000
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, 2019USD ($)$ / sharesshares
Share Based Compensation Arrangement By Share Based Payment Award [Line Items]
Number of Options, Outstanding, Beginning balance | shares	1,885
Number of Options, Granted | shares	348
Number of Options, Exercised | shares	(416)
Number of Options, Forfeited or expired | shares	(30)
Number of Options, Outstanding, Ending balance | shares	1,787
Number of Options, Expected to vest | shares	873
Number of Options, Exercisable | shares	902
Weighted-Average Exercise Price Per Share, Outstanding, Beginning balance | $ / shares	$ 85.33
Weighted-Average Exercise Price Per Share, Granted | $ / shares	124.89
Weighted-Average Exercise Price Per Share, Exercised | $ / shares	62.51
Weighted-Average Exercise Price Per Share, Forfeited or expired | $ / shares	121.60
Weighted-Average Exercise Price Per Share, Outstanding, Ending balance | $ / shares	97.74
Weighted-Average Exercise Price Per Share, Expected to vest | $ / shares	115.26
Weighted-Average Exercise Price Per Share, Exercisable | $ / shares	$ 80.42
Aggregate Intrinsic Value, Outstanding | $	$ 105,567
Aggregate Intrinsic Value, Expected to vest | $	36,255
Aggregate Intrinsic Value, Exercisable | $	$ 68,915
Weighted Average Remaining Term, Outstanding	6 years 7 months 6 days
Weighted Average Remaining Term, Expected to vest	8 years
Weighted Average Remaining Term, Exercisable	5 years 3 months 18 days

Stock-Based Compensation - Su_2

Stock-Based Compensation - Summarized Information on Currently Outstanding Options (Detail) - Stock Options [Member] shares in Thousands	12 Months Ended
	Oct. 31, 2019$ / sharesshares
Price Range 43 to 62 [Member]
Share Based Compensation Shares Authorized Under Stock Option Plans Exercise Price Range [Line Items]
Number outstanding | shares	160
Weighted-average remaining contractual life, in years	2 years 7 months 6 days
Weighted-average exercise price | $ / shares	$ 55.20
Number exercisable | shares	160
Weighted-average exercise price | $ / shares	$ 55.20
Price Range 63 to 81 [Member]
Share Based Compensation Shares Authorized Under Stock Option Plans Exercise Price Range [Line Items]
Number outstanding | shares	638
Weighted-average remaining contractual life, in years	5 years 4 months 24 days
Weighted-average exercise price | $ / shares	$ 73.48
Number exercisable | shares	527
Weighted-average exercise price | $ / shares	$ 74.03
Price Range 82 to 129 [Member]
Share Based Compensation Shares Authorized Under Stock Option Plans Exercise Price Range [Line Items]
Number outstanding | shares	989
Weighted-average remaining contractual life, in years	8 years 1 month 6 days
Weighted-average exercise price | $ / shares	$ 120.26
Number exercisable | shares	215
Weighted-average exercise price | $ / shares	$ 114.72

Stock-Based Compensation - Su_3

Stock-Based Compensation - Summarized Information on Currently Outstanding Options (Parenthetical) (Detail)	12 Months Ended
	Oct. 31, 2019$ / shares
Price Range 43 to 62 [Member]
Share Based Compensation Shares Authorized Under Stock Option Plans Exercise Price Range [Line Items]
Exercise price range, Lower range limit	$ 43
Exercise price range, Upper range limit	62
Price Range 63 to 81 [Member]
Share Based Compensation Shares Authorized Under Stock Option Plans Exercise Price Range [Line Items]
Exercise price range, Lower range limit	63
Exercise price range, Upper range limit	81
Price Range 82 to 129 [Member]
Share Based Compensation Shares Authorized Under Stock Option Plans Exercise Price Range [Line Items]
Exercise price range, Lower range limit	82
Exercise price range, Upper range limit	$ 129

Stock-Based Compensation - Fair

Stock-Based Compensation - Fair Value Assumptions of Stock Options (Detail) - Stock Options [Member]	12 Months Ended
	Oct. 31, 2019	Oct. 31, 2018	Oct. 31, 2017
Share Based Compensation Arrangement By Share Based Payment Award [Line Items]
Expected volatility, Minimum	24.10%	24.00%	26.00%
Expected volatility, Maximum	24.50%	26.70%	29.20%
Expected dividend yield	1.04%	0.97%
Risk-free interest rate, Minimum	2.84%	2.09%	1.89%
Risk-free interest rate, Maximum	2.95%	2.20%	2.06%
Minimum [Member]
Share Based Compensation Arrangement By Share Based Payment Award [Line Items]
Expected dividend yield			0.91%
Expected life of the option (in years)	5 years 3 months 18 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			1.17%
Expected life of the option (in years)	6 years 2 months 12 days	6 years 2 months 12 days	6 years 2 months 12 days

Stock-Based Compensation - Su_4

Stock-Based Compensation - Summarized Activity Related to Restricted Stock (Detail) - Restricted Stock [Member] shares in Thousands	12 Months Ended
	Oct. 31, 2019$ / sharesshares
Share Based Compensation Arrangement By Share Based Payment Award [Line Items]
Number of Restricted Shares/Units, Beginning balance | shares	53
Number of Restricted Shares, Granted | shares	41
Number of Restricted Shares, Forfeited | shares	(2)
Number of Restricted Shares, Vested | shares	(26)
Number of Restricted Shares/Units, Ending balance | shares	66
Weighted-Average Grant Date Fair Value, Restricted Shares, Beginning balance | $ / shares	$ 108.82
Weighted-Average Grant Date Fair Value, Granted | $ / shares	131.30
Weighted-Average Grant Date Fair Value, Forfeited | $ / shares	111.75
Weighted-Average Grant Date Fair Value, Vested | $ / shares	97.84
Weighted-Average Grant Date Fair Value, Restricted Shares, Ending balance | $ / shares	$ 126.83

Stock-Based Compensation - Su_5

Stock-Based Compensation - Summarized Activity Related to Restricted Stock Units (Detail) - Restricted Stock Unit [Member] shares in Thousands	12 Months Ended
	Oct. 31, 2019$ / sharesshares
Share Based Compensation Arrangement By Share Based Payment Award [Line Items]
Number of Restricted Shares/Units, Beginning balance	0
Number of Restricted Share Units, Granted	8
Number of Restricted Share Units, Vested	(8)
Number of Restricted Shares/Units, Ending balance	0
Weighted-Average Grant Date Fair Value, Granted | $ / shares	$ 126.83
Weighted-Average Grant Date Fair Value, Vested | $ / shares	$ 126.83

Stock-Based Compensation - Su_6

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, 2019$ / sharesshares
Deferred Compensation Arrangement With Individual Share Based Payments [Line Items]
Number of Shares, Outstanding, Beginning balance | shares	107
Number of Shares, Restricted share units vested | shares	5
Number of Shares, Dividend equivalents | shares	2
Number of Shares, Outstanding, Ending balance | shares	114
Weighted-Average Grant Date Fair Value Per Share, Beginning balance | $ / shares	$ 51.24
Weighted-Average Grant Date Fair Value Per Share, Restricted share units vested | $ / shares	126.89
Weighted-Average Grant Date Fair Value Per Share, Dividend equivalents | $ / shares	132.49
Weighted-Average Grant Date Fair Value Per Share, Ending balance | $ / shares	$ 55.52

Operating Segments and Geogra_3

Operating Segments and Geographic Area Data - Additional Information (Detail)	12 Months Ended
	Oct. 31, 2019Segment
Segment Reporting [Abstract]
Number of operating segments	3
Major customers	No single customer accounted for 10 percent or more of sales in 2019, 2018 or 2017.

Operating Segments and Geogra_4

Operating Segments and Geographic Area Data - Reportable Segments (Detail) - USD ($) $ in Thousands		3 Months Ended								12 Months Ended
		Oct. 31, 2019	Jul. 31, 2019	Apr. 30, 2019	Jan. 31, 2019	Oct. 31, 2018	Jul. 31, 2018	Apr. 30, 2018	Jan. 31, 2018	Oct. 31, 2019	Oct. 31, 2018	Oct. 31, 2017
Segment Reporting Information [Line Items]
Net external sales		$ 585,451	$ 559,746	$ 551,119	$ 497,910	$ 569,295	$ 581,243	$ 553,706	$ 550,424	$ 2,194,226	$ 2,254,668	$ 2,066,982
Operating profit (loss)										483,113	502,579	466,402
Identifiable assets		3,516,447				3,421,012				3,516,447	3,421,012	3,414,539
Expenditures for long-lived assets										64,244	89,790	71,558
Operating Segments [Member]
Segment Reporting Information [Line Items]
Net external sales										2,194,226	2,254,668	2,066,982
Depreciation and amortization										110,244	108,407	90,854
Operating profit (loss)										483,113	502,579	466,402
Identifiable assets	[1]	3,519,907				3,428,922				3,519,907	3,428,922	3,424,941
Expenditures for long-lived assets										64,244	89,790	71,558
Operating Segments [Member] | Adhesive Dispensing Systems [Member]
Segment Reporting Information [Line Items]
Net external sales										950,917	955,192	916,019
Depreciation and amortization										32,401	31,597	29,118
Operating profit (loss)										275,216	262,627	256,812
Identifiable assets	[1]	839,997				829,696				839,997	829,696	794,699
Expenditures for long-lived assets										26,005	46,911	35,310
Operating Segments [Member] | Advanced Technology Systems [Member]
Segment Reporting Information [Line Items]
Net external sales										985,850	1,039,366	897,623
Depreciation and amortization										62,836	62,594	49,535
Operating profit (loss)										205,609	244,880	229,611
Identifiable assets	[1]	1,740,259				1,713,404				1,740,259	1,713,404	1,718,844
Expenditures for long-lived assets										26,010	16,205	21,135
Operating Segments [Member] | Industrial Coating Systems [Member]
Segment Reporting Information [Line Items]
Net external sales										257,459	260,110	253,340
Depreciation and amortization										5,932	6,166	5,559
Operating profit (loss)										53,838	52,421	45,528
Identifiable assets	[1]	157,463				122,088				157,463	122,088	120,458
Expenditures for long-lived assets										4,395	8,546	9,108
Corporate [Member]
Segment Reporting Information [Line Items]
Depreciation and amortization										9,075	8,050	6,642
Operating profit (loss)										(51,550)	(57,349)	(65,549)
Identifiable assets	[1],[2]	$ 782,188				$ 763,734				782,188	763,734	790,940
Expenditures for long-lived assets										$ 7,834	$ 18,128	$ 6,005
[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]	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 Geogra_5

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, 2019	Jul. 31, 2019	Apr. 30, 2019	Jan. 31, 2019	Oct. 31, 2018	Jul. 31, 2018	Apr. 30, 2018	Jan. 31, 2018	Oct. 31, 2019	Oct. 31, 2018	Oct. 31, 2017
Net external sales
Net external sales	$ 585,451	$ 559,746	$ 551,119	$ 497,910	$ 569,295	$ 581,243	$ 553,706	$ 550,424	$ 2,194,226	$ 2,254,668	$ 2,066,982
Long-lived assets
Total long-lived assets	398,895				386,666				398,895	386,666	346,411
United States [Member]
Net external sales
Net external sales									758,383	720,832	647,657
Long-lived assets
Total long-lived assets	286,894				279,437				286,894	279,437	266,921
Americas [Member]
Net external sales
Net external sales									167,661	158,837	147,026
Long-lived assets
Total long-lived assets	1,948				2,158				1,948	2,158	2,322
Europe [Member]
Net external sales
Net external sales									571,596	622,108	530,812
Long-lived assets
Total long-lived assets	44,041				41,663				44,041	41,663	39,102
Japan [Member]
Net external sales
Net external sales									126,756	161,771	147,189
Long-lived assets
Total long-lived assets	6,169				5,492				6,169	5,492	5,594
Asia Pacific [Member]
Net external sales
Net external sales									569,830	591,120	594,298
Long-lived assets
Total long-lived assets	$ 59,843				$ 57,916				$ 59,843	$ 57,916	$ 32,472

Operating Segments and Geogra_6

Operating Segments and Geographic Area Data - Reconciliation of Segment Operating Profit to Consolidated Income Before Income Taxes (Detail) - USD ($) $ in Thousands	12 Months Ended
	Oct. 31, 2019	Oct. 31, 2018	Oct. 31, 2017
Segment Reporting [Abstract]
Total profit for reportable segments	$ 483,113	$ 502,579	$ 466,402
Interest expense	(47,145)	(49,576)	(36,601)
Interest and investment income	1,844	1,384	1,124
Other - net	(6,708)	(5,868)	(10,634)
Income before income taxes	$ 431,104	$ 448,519	$ 420,291

Operating Segments and Geogra_7

Operating Segments and Geographic Area Data - Summary of Reconciliation of Consolidated Assets (Detail) - USD ($) $ in Thousands		Oct. 31, 2019	Oct. 31, 2018	Oct. 31, 2017
Segment Reporting, Asset Reconciling Item [Line Items]
Total consolidated assets		$ 3,516,447	$ 3,421,012	$ 3,414,539
Operating Segments [Member]
Segment Reporting, Asset Reconciling Item [Line Items]
Total consolidated assets	[1]	3,519,907	3,428,922	3,424,941
Customer Advance Payments [Member]
Segment Reporting, Asset Reconciling Item [Line Items]
Total consolidated assets		41,131	38,997	34,654
Eliminations [Member]
Segment Reporting, Asset Reconciling Item [Line Items]
Total consolidated assets		$ (44,591)	$ (46,907)	$ (45,056)
[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 for _3

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, 2019	Oct. 31, 2018	Oct. 31, 2017
Cash operating activities:
Interest paid	$ 50,578	$ 42,305	$ 36,450
Income taxes paid	$ 104,326	$ 87,879	$ 118,096

Quarterly Financial Data (Una_3

Quarterly Financial Data (Unaudited) - Quarterly Financial Data (Detail) - USD ($) $ / shares in Units, $ in Thousands	3 Months Ended								12 Months Ended
	Oct. 31, 2019	Jul. 31, 2019	Apr. 30, 2019	Jan. 31, 2019	Oct. 31, 2018	Jul. 31, 2018	Apr. 30, 2018	Jan. 31, 2018	Oct. 31, 2019	Oct. 31, 2018	Oct. 31, 2017
Quarterly Financial Information Disclosure [Abstract]
Sales	$ 585,451	$ 559,746	$ 551,119	$ 497,910	$ 569,295	$ 581,243	$ 553,706	$ 550,424	$ 2,194,226	$ 2,254,668	$ 2,066,982
Gross margin	318,975	302,623	301,529	268,976	307,864	320,476	307,015	300,973
Net income	$ 102,673	$ 93,928	$ 91,923	$ 48,567	$ 86,702	$ 94,884	$ 91,235	$ 104,555	$ 337,091	$ 377,375	$ 295,802
Earnings per share:
Basic	$ 1.79	$ 1.64	$ 1.60	$ 0.84	$ 1.49	$ 1.63	$ 1.57	$ 1.81	$ 5.87	$ 6.51	$ 5.14
Diluted	$ 1.76	$ 1.62	$ 1.58	$ 0.83	$ 1.47	$ 1.61	$ 1.55	$ 1.78	$ 5.79	$ 6.40	$ 5.08

Quarterly Financial Data (Una_4

Quarterly Financial Data (Unaudited) - Additional Information (Detail) - USD ($) $ in Thousands	3 Months Ended	12 Months Ended
	Jan. 31, 2019	Oct. 31, 2019	Oct. 31, 2018
Quarterly Financial Information Disclosure [Abstract]
Discrete tax expense	$ 4,866	$ 4,866	$ (49,082)

Schedule II - Valuation and Qua

Schedule II - Valuation and Qualifying Accounts and Reserves (Detail) - USD ($) $ in Thousands	12 Months Ended
	Oct. 31, 2019	Oct. 31, 2018	Oct. 31, 2017
Allowance for Doubtful Accounts [Member]
Valuation And Qualifying Accounts Disclosure [Line Items]
Balance at Beginning of Year	$ 9,580	$ 9,791	$ 5,535
Charged to Expense	2,254	1,185	4,030
Deductions	1,840	1,189	349
Currency Effects	(193)	(207)	575
Balance at End of Year	9,801	9,580	9,791
Inventory Obsolescence and Other Reserves [Member]
Valuation And Qualifying Accounts Disclosure [Line Items]
Balance at Beginning of Year	37,545	33,140	29,324
Charged to Expense	10,623	13,041	8,888
Deductions	8,720	8,930	4,530
Currency Effects	(71)	294	(542)
Balance at End of Year	$ 39,377	$ 37,545	$ 33,140