29th Sep 2005 09:00
Bunzl PLC29 September 2005 29 September 2005 BUNZL EXPANDS IN THE US Bunzl plc, the international distribution and outsourcing Group, today announcesthat it has acquired A W Mendenhall Co Inc from a privately owned companycontrolled by Hal Wolken. A long established company based in Chicago, Mendenhall serves theredistribution sector principally supplying foodservice, janitorial, industrialpackaging and disposable products in the Midwest. It had revenues of $98 millionin the year ended 31 December 2004. Gross assets acquired are estimated to be$19 million. Commenting on the acquisition, Anthony Habgood, Chairman of Bunzl, said: "Mendenhall is a strong redistribution company which complements our existingbusiness in the Midwest both in foodservice and jan/san as well as providingfurther opportunities in the healthcare and industrial markets. It greatlyenhances our position in redistribution in the region." Enquiries: Bunzl plc FinsburyAnthony Habgood, Chairman Roland RuddDavid Williams, Finance Director Morgan BoneTel: 020 7495 4950 Tel: 020 7251 3801 This information is provided by RNS The company news service from the London Stock ExchangeRelated Shares:
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