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Goodwill and Other Intangible Assets - Summary of Changes in Carrying Amount of Goodwill by Segment (Parenthetical) (Detail) - USD ($) $ in Millions | Oct. 31, 2015 | Oct. 31, 2014 | Oct. 31, 2013
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Flexible Products & Services [Member] |  |  |
Goodwill [Line Items] |  |  |
Accumulated goodwill impairment loss | $ 50.3 | $ 50.3 | $ 0.0

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