Bunzl acquired Liberty Glove & Safety.

Bunzl, the specialist international distribution and services Group, has acquired a further safety business in the US. Liberty Glove & Safety, which is based in California and operates from four locations, is engaged in the sale of a full range of personal protection equipment, principally gloves, to distributors throughout the US. The majority of products supplied are own label brands. Commenting on the acquisition, Frank van Zanten, Chief Executive of Bunzl, said: "The purchase of Liberty Glove & Safety will further expand and develop our operations serving the safety sector in North America. The business has a number of strong own brands which will enhance our own label offering. We are delighted to welcome their employees to Bunzl."