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Variable Interest Entities (Details) (USD $) In Millions, unless otherwise specified | Jul. 31, 2012 | Oct. 31, 2011
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Asset Company [Member] |  |
Total net assets of flexible packaging JV |  |
Total assets | $ 193.7 | $ 192.9
Total liabilities | 83.3 | 78.9
Net assets | 110.4 | 114.0
Trading Company [Member] |  |
Total net assets of flexible packaging JV |  |
Total assets | 141.0 | 171.3
Total liabilities | 49.4 | 57.2
Net assets | 91.6 | 114.1
Flexible Products JV [Member] |  |
Total net assets of flexible packaging JV |  |
Total assets | 334.7 | 364.2
Total liabilities | 132.7 | 136.1
Net assets | $ 202.0 | $ 228.1

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