Goodwill and Other Intangible Assets (Details) (USD $) In Thousands, unless otherwise specified	12 Months Ended
	Oct. 31, 2011		Oct. 31, 2010
Summary of changes in carrying amount of goodwill by segment
Balance at October 31, 2009	$ 709,725	[1]	$ 592,117
Goodwill acquired	287,885		127,461,000
Goodwill adjustments	7,031		(7,063)
Currency translation	234		(2,790)
Balance at October 31, 2011	1,004,875		709,725	[1]
Rigid Industrial Packaging & Services [Member]
Summary of changes in carrying amount of goodwill by segment
Balance at October 31, 2009	570,661		530,717
Goodwill acquired	287,885		51,655
Goodwill adjustments	9,807		(6,316)
Currency translation	(1,432)		(5,395)
Balance at October 31, 2011	866,921		570,661
Flexible Products and Services [Member]
Summary of changes in carrying amount of goodwill by segment
Balance at October 31, 2009	78,261
Goodwill acquired			75,656
Goodwill adjustments	(1,779)
Currency translation	1,666		2,605
Balance at October 31, 2011	78,148		78,261
Paper Packaging [Member]
Summary of changes in carrying amount of goodwill by segment
Balance at October 31, 2009	60,653		61,400
Goodwill adjustments	(997)		(747)
Balance at October 31, 2011	59,656		60,653
Land Management [Member]
Summary of changes in carrying amount of goodwill by segment
Goodwill acquired			150
Balance at October 31, 2011	$ 150		$ 150

[1] The consolidated balance sheet as of October 31, 2010 and the consolidated statements of changes in shareholders' equity as of October 31, 2009 and 2010 have been restated to correct prior period errors. The corrections did not impact total assets, consolidated net income, or cash flows of the Company. Refer to Note 19 for additional discussion.