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Goodwill and Other Intangible Assets - Additional Information (Detail) (USD $)
In Millions, unless otherwise specified
 3 Months Ended 6 Months Ended
Apr. 30, 2013
Apr. 30, 2012
Apr. 30, 2013
Apr. 30, 2012
Goodwill [Line Items]        
Increase in goodwill     $ 5.1  
Increase in goodwill attributable to currency fluctuations     2.8  
Decrease in gross intangible assets     (0.7)  
Amortization expense 5.2 5.9 10.2 11.1
Future amortization expense, 2013 20.1   20.1  
Future amortization expense, 2014 19.6   19.6  
Future amortization expense, 2015 18.6   18.6  
Future amortization expense, 2016 17.9   17.9  
Future amortization expense, 2017 17.2   17.2  
Value of Infinite lived Intangible Trademarks and trade names Related to Blagden Express, Closed-loop, and Box Board $ 14.3   $ 14.3  
Trade names [Member] | Minimum [Member]
        
Goodwill [Line Items]        
Amortization of intangible assets     3 years  
Trade names [Member] | Maximum [Member]
        
Goodwill [Line Items]        
Amortization of intangible assets     15 years  
Non-compete agreements [Member] | Minimum [Member]
        
Goodwill [Line Items]        
Amortization of intangible assets     2 years  
Non-compete agreements [Member] | Maximum [Member]
        
Goodwill [Line Items]        
Amortization of intangible assets     10 years  
Customer relationships [Member] | Minimum [Member]
        
Goodwill [Line Items]        
Amortization of intangible assets     1 year  
Customer relationships [Member] | Maximum [Member]
        
Goodwill [Line Items]        
Amortization of intangible assets     23 years  
Other intangible assets [Member] | Minimum [Member]
        
Goodwill [Line Items]        
Amortization of intangible assets     4 years  
Other intangible assets [Member] | Maximum [Member]
        
Goodwill [Line Items]        
Amortization of intangible assets     20 years