27th Feb 2017 07:00
27 February 2017
BUNZL EXPANDS INTO SINGAPORE
Bunzl plc, the international distribution and outsourcing Group, today announces that it has acquired LSH, a company based in Singapore.
LSH is engaged in the distribution of a variety of personal protection equipment, primarily to end users operating in the oil & gas, construction, pharmaceutical and industrial sectors. Revenue in 2016 was S$9 million (c.£5 million).
Commenting on the acquisition, Frank van Zanten, Chief Executive of Bunzl, said:
"The purchase of LSH represents our first step into Singapore following which we now have operations across 30 countries globally. The business has a leading position in the local safety market with a broad product offering and well established customers and should provide a good base from which to develop our operations in South East Asia. We are pleased to welcome their employees to the Group".
Enquiries:
Bunzl plc Frank van Zanten, Chief Executive Brian May, Finance Director Tel: +44 (0)20 7725 5000 | Tulchan David Allchurch Stephen Malthouse Tel: +44 (0)20 7353 4200
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