Business Segment Information (Details 1) (USD $) In Millions, unless otherwise specified	3 Months Ended
	Jan. 31, 2012	Jan. 31, 2011
Net sales:
Total net sales	$ 992.7	$ 943.8
North America [Member]
Net sales:
Total net sales	453.4	439.8
Europe, Middle East, and Africa [Member]
Net sales:
Total net sales	378.3	345.2
Asia Pacific and Latin America [Member]
Net sales:
Total net sales	$ 161.0	$ 158.8