Benchmark International is pleased to announce the transaction between County Kildare-based G.H. Pittman (t/a Pittman Traffic & Safety Equipment) and Bunzl.

One of the largest distributors of traffic equipment in Ireland, Pittman Traffic & Safety Equipment supplies bollards, speed bumps and barriers for car parks, public roads, warehouses, and workplaces. Its customer base includes property management & facilities management companies, schools, government bodies, and county councils.

In 2022, Pittman Traffic & Safety Equipment generated revenue of EUR 7 million (c.£6 million).

Bunzl is a multinational distribution and outsourcing company headquartered in London. The company has approximately 22,500 employees and is present in over 30 countries, operating across the Americas, Europe, Asia Pacific and the UK & Ireland, serving over 800,000 customers.

The acquisition supports the expansion of Bunzl’s North America based McCue business, which already has a UK presence.