Accounting Policies (Tables)

12 Months Ended

Oct. 31, 2019

Organization, Consolidation and Presentation of Financial Statements [Abstract]

Schedule of inventory

Inventories

October 31, (In millions)	2019		2018
Raw materials	$	131.4	$	112.5
Work-in-process	13.3		12.6
Finished goods	362.2		343.7
	$	506.9	$	468.8

Schedule of property, plant and equipment

Property, Plant and Equipment

October 31, (In millions)	2019		2018
Land and improvements	$	19.9	$	18.3
Buildings and improvements	330.9		305.0
Machinery and equipment	1,582.3		1,420.7
Construction in progress	260.8		186.3
Property, plant and equipment, at cost	$	2,193.9	$	1,930.3
Less: Accumulated depreciation	1,061.8		954.3
	$	1,132.1	$	976.0