Bunzl plc Purchase of Liberty Glove & Safety

Bunzl Plc

Bunzl plc (LON:BNZL), the specialist international distribution and services Group, today announced that it has acquired a further safety business in the US.

Liberty Glove & Safety, which is based in California and operates from four locations, is engaged in the sale of a full range of personal protection equipment, principally gloves, to distributors throughout the US. The majority of products supplied are own label brands. Revenue in 2018 was US$93 million.

Commenting on the acquisition, Frank van Zanten, Chief Executive of Bunzl, said:

“The purchase of Liberty Glove & Safety will further expand and develop our operations serving the safety sector in North America. The business has a number of strong own brands which will enhance our own label offering. We are delighted to welcome their employees to Bunzl.”

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