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Bunzl: Acquisition

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Summary by 6ix AI

Bunzl plc, an international distribution and services group, acquired 100% of Wessex Cleaning Equipment and Janitorial Supplies (Wessex) in the UK, according to its October 29, 2026 statement.

Key details

  • Wessex distributes cleaning and hygiene products, janitorial supplies and cleaning equipment to customers across a range of sectors.
  • Wessex generated revenue of £11m in the financial year ended March 31, 2026.
  • Bunzl says the deal adds to its position in the UK cleaning and hygiene market, widens its geographic coverage and improves its product supply and its cleaning equipment sales and hire.

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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:

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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