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Published on Tuesday, 06 April 2010 16:17

2012
gategroup realigns its extensive global services and product lines into two major businesses: Airline Solutions and Product and Supply Chain Solutions

2011
Andrew Gibson is appointed CEO of gategroup

2010
gategroup acquired Cara Airline Solutions in Canada and a majority interest in Skygourmet in India

2009
gategroup listed on SIX Swiss Exchange

2008
Introduction of gategroup brand

2007
New and broader ownership structure; acquisition strategy launched

2006
Refinancing completed

2005
Major restructuring and refinancing project launched; new key labor agreements reached in the U.S. and U.K.

2003
Acquisition of remaining 70% shares of Iber-Swiss catering from Iberia

2002
Swissair Group sells Gate Gourmet

1999
Gate Gourmet and Dobbs merger (size doubled)

1997
Acquisition of British Airways kitchens

1995
Acquisition of Varig kitchens

1994
Acquisition of SAS Service Partner

1992
Gate Gourmet founded from Swissair Catering
Acquisition of Aero-Chef