Acquisition

Bunzl PLC
5 November 2001


                                                               5 November 2001


                 BUNZL EXPANDS OUTSOURCING SERVICES IN THE UK


Bunzl plc, the international Group supplying business to business consumables,
today announces that it has further expanded its UK Outsourcing Services
business through the acquisition of W A Blyth, a distributor of personal
protection equipment and cleaning and hygiene supplies.

Blyth, which is based in Swansea and principally serves customers in Wales and
the South West, had sales of £16 million in 2000.  Net Assets at completion
are estimated to be £5.1 million.

Commenting on the acquisition, Anthony Habgood, Chairman of Bunzl plc said:

'The acquisition of Blyth is a good fit with our existing business and
strengthens our presence in Wales and the South West'.


Enquiries:


Bunzl plc                                        Finsbury
Anthony Habgood, Chairman                        Roland Rudd
David Williams, Finance Director                 Morgan Bone
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