KLM and gategroup complete acquisition of KLM Catering Services
Marjan Rintel, CEO, KLM (left) and Christoph Schmitz, CEO, gategroup
KLM and gategroup have successfully completed the acquisition of KLM Catering Services (KCS). gategroup now holds a 75 percent stake in KCS, while KLM retains a 25 percent interest and will remain closely involved in the onboard services for its passengers. KCS will continue to serve as KLM’s caterer for the next 20 years.
By joining forces with gategroup, KLM is taking an important step toward preparing KCS for the future, the July 1 press release said. In the period ahead, gategroup and KLM will continue to work together on the further development of KCS, with a focus on quality, reliability, innovation, and sustainability. At the same time, work is underway on a new facility at Schiphol.
