Restructuring and Exit Costs (Schedule of Restructuring and Exit Costs In Consolidated Statements Of Operations) (Details) (USD $) In Thousands, unless otherwise specified	3 Months Ended
	Feb. 02, 2013	Feb. 04, 2012
Restructuring Cost and Reserve [Line Items]
Restructuring and exit costs	$ 1,132	$ 0
Income tax benefit	(286)	0
Impact on net loss from continuing operations	846	0
Custom Sheet and Rollstock
Restructuring Cost and Reserve [Line Items]
Restructuring and exit costs	434	0
Packaging Technologies
Restructuring Cost and Reserve [Line Items]
Restructuring and exit costs	0	0
Color and Specialty Compounds
Restructuring Cost and Reserve [Line Items]
Restructuring and exit costs	766	0
Corporate
Restructuring Cost and Reserve [Line Items]
Restructuring and exit costs	$ (68)	$ 0