Bunzl plc (BUZ1)

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https://www.bunzl.com

Bunzl plc is a British multinational distribution and outsourcing company headquartered in London, England. It specializes in supplying essential products and tailored solutions to businesses worldwide, enabling them to focus on core operations while achieving purchasing efficiencies and minimizing working capital. The company operates across four main regions—North America, UK & Ireland, Continental Europe, and the rest of the world, including Australasia—with key markets in foodservice, food retail, cleaning, safety, healthcare, and convenience stores. Products distributed include packaging, disposable tableware, personal protective equipment, cleaning machinery, first aid kits, carrier bags, and point-of-sale displays. Originating from a 19th-century haberdashery in what is now Slovakia, Bunzl evolved through manufacturing into a pure-play distributor by the early 2000s via strategic divestments and acquisitions, such as Nisbets in 2024 and Safety First Group in 2023. As a FTSE 100 constituent listed since 1957, Bunzl plc drives value through its global supply chain expertise, logistical capabilities, and commitment to sustainability, supporting sectors like catering, retail, and safety across over 30 countries.