Goodwill and Other Intangible Assets (Details) (USD $) In Thousands	9 Months Ended
Jul. 31, 2011	Jul. 31, 2011 Rigid Industrial Packaging & Services [Member]	Jul. 31, 2011 Flexible Products and Services [Member]	Jul. 31, 2011 Paper Packaging [Member]	Oct. 31, 2010 Paper Packaging [Member]	Jul. 31, 2011 Land Management [Member]	Oct. 31, 2010 Land Management [Member]
Summary of changes in carrying amount of goodwill by segment
Balance at October 31, 2010	$ 709,725	$ 570,661	$ 78,261	$ 60,653	$ 60,653	$ 150	$ 150
Goodwill acquired	66,329	66,329,000
Goodwill adjustments	1,693	3,325	(1,632)
Currency translation	17,047	13,365	3,682
Balance at July 31, 2011	$ 794,794	$ 653,680	$ 80,311	$ 60,653	$ 60,653	$ 150	$ 150

Carrying amount as of the balance sheet date, which is the cumulative amount paid, adjusted for any amortization recognized prior to adoption of FAS 142 and for any impairment charges, in excess of the fair value of net assets acquired in one or more business combination transactions.

Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
-Publisher FASB
-Name Statement of Financial Accounting Standard (FAS)
-Number 142
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Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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