Acquisition
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29 October 2026
BUNZL ANNOUNCES ACQUISITION OF WESSEX CLEANING EQUIPMENT AND JANITORIAL SUPPLIES
Bunzl plc, the specialist international distribution and services Group, today announces the acquisition of 100% of Wessex Cleaning Equipment and Janitorial Supplies ("Wessex") in the UK.
Wessex is a well-established distributor of cleaning and hygiene products, janitorial supplies and cleaning equipment, serving customers across a broad range of sectors. The acquisition further strengthens our position in the attractive UK cleaning and hygiene market, enhances our geographical coverage and improves our offering in both product supply and cleaning equipment sales and hire. The business generated revenue of £11m in the financial year ended 31 March 2026.
Commenting on today's announcement, Frank van Zanten, Chief Executive Officer of Bunzl, said:
"I am pleased to welcome Wessex to Bunzl. The business has built an excellent reputation for customer service, technical expertise and strong local relationships, and we look forward to working with the team to support the next stage of its development."
Enquiries:
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Bunzl plc Frank van Zanten, Chief Executive Officer Richard Howes, Chief Financial Officer Anjali Kotak, Head of Investor Relations and Communications Tel: +44 (0)20 7725 5000 |
Teneo Martin Robinson Kate Somerville Tel: +44 (0)20 7353 4200 |
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