Goodwill and Other Intangible Assets (Details) (USD $) In Millions, unless otherwise specified	6 Months Ended
	Apr. 30, 2012
Summary of changes in carrying amount of goodwill by segment
Balance at October 31, 2011	$ 1,004.9
Goodwill acquired
Goodwill adjustments	(0.4)
Currency translation	(30.7)
Balance at April 30, 2012	973.8
Rigid Industrial Packaging & Services [Member]
Summary of changes in carrying amount of goodwill by segment
Balance at October 31, 2011	866.9
Goodwill acquired
Goodwill adjustments	(0.6)
Currency translation	(25.7)
Balance at April 30, 2012	840.6
Flexible Products and Services [Member]
Summary of changes in carrying amount of goodwill by segment
Balance at October 31, 2011	78.1
Goodwill acquired
Goodwill adjustments	0.2
Currency translation	(5.0)
Balance at April 30, 2012	73.3
Paper Packaging [Member]
Summary of changes in carrying amount of goodwill by segment
Balance at October 31, 2011	59.7
Goodwill acquired
Goodwill adjustments	(0.4)
Balance at April 30, 2012	59.7
Land Management [Member]
Summary of changes in carrying amount of goodwill by segment
Balance at October 31, 2011	0.2
Goodwill acquired
Balance at April 30, 2012	$ 0.2