Bunzl plc (LSE: BNZL) is a multinational istribution and outsourcing business based in London, United Kingdom. Founded in 1940 as a manufacturer of cigarette filters, crêpe and tissue paper, Bunzl is today primarily a distributor of a diverse range of products including food packaging, cleaning and hygiene supplies, personal protective equipment (PPE) and carrier bags. The company's customers include contract cleaners, retailers, catering firms and food processors. Almost half of Bunzl's business is conducted in North America, with the company also operating in the British Isles, Continental Europe and to a lesser extent Australasia. Bunzl became a constituent of the FTSE 100 Index for the third time on 30 April 2008.