Bunzl Expands in the US

Bunzl PLC
29 September 2005



                                                               29 September 2005


                                        
                            BUNZL EXPANDS IN THE US

Bunzl plc, the international distribution and outsourcing Group, today announces
that it has acquired A W Mendenhall Co Inc from a privately owned company
controlled by Hal Wolken.

A long established company based in Chicago, Mendenhall serves the
redistribution sector principally supplying foodservice, janitorial, industrial
packaging and disposable products in the Midwest. It had revenues of $98 million
in 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 existing
business in the Midwest both in foodservice and jan/san as well as providing
further opportunities in the healthcare and industrial markets. It greatly
enhances our position in redistribution in the region.'

Enquiries:

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