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Goodwill and Other Intangible Assets (Details Textual) (USD $) In Millions, unless otherwise specified | 3 Months Ended | 9 Months Ended
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Jul. 31, 2012 | Jul. 31, 2011 | Jul. 31, 2012 | Jul. 31, 2011
Goodwill and Other Intangible Assets (Textual) [Abstract] |  |  |  |
Goodwill adjustments |  |  | $ 11.4 |
Goodwill and Other Intangible Assets (Additional Textual) [Abstract] |  |  |  |
Decrease in gross intangible assets |  |  | 21.0 |
Accumulated amortization attributable with currency fluctuations |  |  | 3.1 |
Amortization expense | 5.0 | 4.3 | 15.1 | 12.7
Future amortization expense, 2012 | 20.8 |  | 20.8 |
Future amortization expense, 2013 | 20.0 |  | 20.0 |
Future amortization expense, 2014 | 18.6 |  | 18.6 |
Future amortization expense, 2015 | 17.5 |  | 17.5 |
Future amortization expense, 2016 | 17.0 |  | 17.0 |
Value of Infinite lived Intangible Trademarks and trade names Related to Blagden Express, Closed-loop, and Box Board | 15.8 |  | 15.8 |
Rigid Industrial Packaging & Services [Member] |  |  |  |
Goodwill and Other Intangible Assets (Textual) [Abstract] |  |  |  |
Goodwill adjustments |  |  | 11.3 |
Decrease in gross intangible asset attributable to preliminary purchase price allocations related to acquisitions |  |  | 1.2 |
Decrease in gross intangible asset attributable to currency fluctuations related to acquisitions |  |  | 19.8 |
Trademark and Patents [Member] | Maximum [Member] |  |  |  |
Goodwill and Other Intangible Assets (Textual) [Abstract] |  |  |  |
Amortization of intangible asset |  |  | 15 years |
Trademark and Patents [Member] | Minimum [Member] |  |  |  |
Goodwill and Other Intangible Assets (Textual) [Abstract] |  |  |  |
Amortization of intangible asset |  |  | 3 years |
Paper Packaging [Member] |  |  |  |
Goodwill and Other Intangible Assets (Textual) [Abstract] |  |  |  |
Goodwill adjustments |  |  | 11.4 |
Non-compete Agreements [Member] | Maximum [Member] |  |  |  |
Goodwill and Other Intangible Assets (Textual) [Abstract] |  |  |  |
Amortization of intangible asset |  |  | 10 years |
Non-compete Agreements [Member] | Minimum [Member] |  |  |  |
Goodwill and Other Intangible Assets (Textual) [Abstract] |  |  |  |
Amortization of intangible asset |  |  | 2 years |
Flexible Products & Services [Member] |  |  |  |
Goodwill and Other Intangible Assets (Textual) [Abstract] |  |  |  |
Goodwill adjustments |  |  | $ 0.1 |
Customer Relationships [Member] | Maximum [Member] |  |  |  |
Goodwill and Other Intangible Assets (Textual) [Abstract] |  |  |  |
Amortization of intangible asset |  |  | 23 years |
Customer Relationships [Member] | Minimum [Member] |  |  |  |
Goodwill and Other Intangible Assets (Textual) [Abstract] |  |  |  |
Amortization of intangible asset |  |  | 1 year |
Other [Member] | Maximum [Member] |  |  |  |
Goodwill and Other Intangible Assets (Textual) [Abstract] |  |  |  |
Amortization of intangible asset |  |  | 20 years |
Other [Member] | Minimum [Member] |  |  |  |
Goodwill and Other Intangible Assets (Textual) [Abstract] |  |  |  |
Amortization of intangible asset |  |  | 4 years |

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