# Bunzl acquires Joshen Paper & Packaging

Bunzl Distribution announced the acquisition of Joshen Paper & Packaging, a distributor of packaging supplies with locations in 11 US states and about 450 employees.

- Type: Acquisition
- Announced: 2020-01-13
- Where: St. Louis, MO, United States
- Jobs: 450
- Status: completed
- Products: paper and packaging supplies, towel and tissue
- Sectors: [Packaging](https://endata.com/sectors/packaging.md)

## Companies

- [Bunzl](https://endata.com/companies/3184.md) (acquirer)
- [Joshen Paper & Packaging](https://endata.com/companies/6000.md) (target)

## Sources

- [bunzldistribution.com](https://bunzldistribution.com/2020/01/13/bunzl-acquires-joshen-paper-packaging/), 2020-01-13: "We welcome the 450 dedicated Joshen employees to the Bunzl family."
- [prnewswire.com](https://www.prnewswire.com/news-releases/bunzl-acquires-joshen-paper--packaging-300989090.html), 2020-01-17: "Bunzl announces the acquisition of Joshen Paper & Packaging."

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