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Goodwill and Other Intangible Assets - Summary of Changes in Carrying Amount of Goodwill by Segment (Detail) (USD $)
In Millions, unless otherwise specified
 12 Months Ended
Oct. 31, 2012
Oct. 31, 2011
Jul. 31, 2012
Apr. 30, 2012
Jan. 31, 2012
Jul. 31, 2011
Apr. 30, 2011
Jan. 31, 2011
Goodwill [Line Items]                
Goodwill beginning balance $ 1,002.6 $ 707.4 $ 949.9 $ 971.5 $ 962.3 $ 792.5 $ 729.1 $ 695.1
Goodwill acquired   287.9            
Goodwill adjustments 15.1 7.0            
Currency translation (41.6) 0.3            
Goodwill ending balance 976.1 1,002.6 949.9 971.5 962.3 792.5 729.1 695.1
Rigid Industrial Packaging & Services [Member]
                
Goodwill [Line Items]                
Goodwill beginning balance 864.6 568.3            
Goodwill acquired    287.9            
Goodwill adjustments 14.9 9.8            
Currency translation (34.9) (1.4)            
Goodwill ending balance 844.6 864.6            
Flexible Products & Services [Member]
                
Goodwill [Line Items]                
Goodwill beginning balance 78.1 78.2            
Goodwill acquired                  
Goodwill adjustments 0.2 (1.8)            
Currency translation (6.7) 1.7            
Goodwill ending balance 71.6 78.1            
Paper Packaging [Member]
                
Goodwill [Line Items]                
Goodwill beginning balance 59.7 60.7            
Goodwill acquired                  
Goodwill adjustments    (1.0)            
Currency translation                  
Goodwill ending balance 59.7 59.7            
Land Management [Member]
                
Goodwill [Line Items]                
Goodwill beginning balance 0.2 0.2            
Goodwill acquired                  
Goodwill adjustments                  
Currency translation                  
Goodwill ending balance $ 0.2 $ 0.2