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Goodwill and Other Intangible Assets - Additional Information (Detail) (USD $)
In Millions, unless otherwise specified
 3 Months Ended 9 Months Ended
Jul. 31, 2014
Jul. 31, 2013
Jul. 31, 2014
Acquisition
Jul. 31, 2013
Acquisition
Goodwill And Other Intangible Assets [Line Items]        
Decrease in goodwill     $ (35.0)  
Goodwill impairment     0  
Decrease in gross intangible assets     (7.7)  
Acquisition of intangible assets     14.0  
Number of acquisitions     2 0
Amortization expense 5.4 5.1 18.7 15.3
Future amortization expense, 2014 23.5   23.5  
Future amortization expense, 2015 21.5   21.5  
Future amortization expense, 2016 20.9   20.9  
Future amortization expense, 2017 20.1   20.1  
Future amortization expense, 2018 19.6   19.6  
Value of infinite lived intangible trademarks and trade names related to Blagden Express, Closed-loop, Box Board and Fustiplast 14.5   14.5  
Flexible Products & Services [Member]
        
Goodwill And Other Intangible Assets [Line Items]        
Estimated fair value, percentage     34.00%  
Prior Periods [Member]
        
Goodwill And Other Intangible Assets [Line Items]        
Amortization expense     $ 2.5