Restructuring Charges - Reconciliation of Total Amounts Expected to be Incurred from Open Restructuring Plans Anticipated to be Realized (Detail) (USD $) In Millions, unless otherwise specified	3 Months Ended		9 Months Ended
	Jul. 31, 2014	Jul. 31, 2013	Jul. 31, 2014	Jul. 31, 2013	Oct. 31, 2013
Restructuring and Related Cost [Abstract]
Amounts expected to be incurred	$ 23.7		$ 23.7
Restructuring charges	4.2	1.9	10.5	2.7
Amounts remaining to be incurred	13.2		13.2		6.6
Employee Separation Costs [Member]
Restructuring and Related Cost [Abstract]
Restructuring charges	3.7		8.4
Other Restructuring Costs [Member]
Restructuring and Related Cost [Abstract]
Restructuring charges			2.1
Rigid Industrial Packaging & Services [Member]
Restructuring and Related Cost [Abstract]
Amounts expected to be incurred	16.2		16.2
Restructuring charges			5.8
Amounts remaining to be incurred	10.4		10.4
Rigid Industrial Packaging & Services [Member] | Employee Separation Costs [Member]
Restructuring and Related Cost [Abstract]
Amounts expected to be incurred	9.9		9.9
Restructuring charges			4.8
Amounts remaining to be incurred	5.1		5.1
Rigid Industrial Packaging & Services [Member] | Other Restructuring Costs [Member]
Restructuring and Related Cost [Abstract]
Amounts expected to be incurred	6.3		6.3
Restructuring charges			1.0
Amounts remaining to be incurred	5.3		5.3
Flexible Products & Services [Member]
Restructuring and Related Cost [Abstract]
Amounts expected to be incurred	7.5		7.5
Restructuring charges			4.7
Amounts remaining to be incurred	2.8		2.8
Flexible Products & Services [Member] | Employee Separation Costs [Member]
Restructuring and Related Cost [Abstract]
Amounts expected to be incurred	3.6		3.6
Restructuring charges			3.6
Flexible Products & Services [Member] | Other Restructuring Costs [Member]
Restructuring and Related Cost [Abstract]
Amounts expected to be incurred	3.9		3.9
Restructuring charges			1.1
Amounts remaining to be incurred	$ 2.8		$ 2.8