BUNZL PLC

# Bunzl plc

Founded in 1854 and headquartered in London, Bunzl operates as a multinational distribution and services company specializing in non-food consumables and supplies across diverse end markets. The company supplies personal protection and safety equipment, including gloves, boots, hard hats, and eye and ear protection; healthcare consumables such as masks, gowns, gloves, and medical devices; cleaning and hygiene materials; food packaging and catering supplies; and goods-not-for-resale including labels, films, and store supplies.

The company serves industrial, construction, and e-commerce customers alongside healthcare facilities, grocery retailers, supermarkets, convenience stores, restaurants, hotels, contract caterers, food processors, and retail chains across various segments. Its distribution network spans North America, Continental Europe, the United Kingdom, Ireland, and international markets, enabling it to supply a broad customer base with consumable products that require regular replenishment.

With approximately 26,978 full-time employees, Bunzl operates as a significant player in the wholesale grocery and general-line distribution sector. The company's business model centers on distributing a range of consumable products across multiple customer verticals, from hospitality and foodservice to healthcare and retail, positioning it within the consumer defensive sector as a supplier of essential, recurring-purchase items.