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Business Segment Information - Net Sales to External Customers by Geographical Area (Detail) (USD $)
In Millions, unless otherwise specified
3 Months Ended 12 Months Ended
Oct. 31, 2012
Jul. 31, 2012
Apr. 30, 2012
Jan. 31, 2012
Oct. 31, 2011
Jul. 31, 2011
Apr. 30, 2011
Jan. 31, 2011
Oct. 31, 2012
Oct. 31, 2011
Oct. 31, 2010
Net Sales                      
Total net sales $ 1,075.6 $ 1,102.9 $ 1,098.2 $ 992.8 $ 1,131.6 $ 1,121.9 $ 1,050.8 $ 943.9 $ 4,269.5 $ 4,248.2 $ 3,461.8
North America [Member]
                     
Net Sales                      
Total net sales                 1,983.9 1,932.8 1,732.8
Europe, Middle East, and Africa [Member]
                     
Net Sales                      
Total net sales                 1,634.9 1,645.6 1,171.4
Asia Pacific And Latin America [Member]
                     
Net Sales                      
Total net sales                 $ 650.7 $ 669.8 $ 557.6