LSG Sky Chefs: Latest News http://www.lsgskychefs.com/ Latest news from example.com en LSG Sky Chefs: Latest News http://www.lsgskychefs.com/fileadmin/templates/lsgskychefs/img/logo.gif http://www.lsgskychefs.com/ 205 85 Latest news from example.com TYPO3 - get.content.right http://blogs.law.harvard.edu/tech/rss Fri, 03 May 2013 14:12:00 +0100 lsgskychefshttp://feedburner.google.comSubscribe with BloglinesSubscribe with NetvibesSubscribe with GoogleSubscribe with Live.comKeep up-to-date with all the latest developments at LSG Sky Chefs. Appointment of North America Chief Operating Officer (RCOO) http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/lsgskychefs/~3/8uym0xQVPks/appointment-of-north-america-chief-operating-officer-rcoo.html 537 0 Irving, Texas, U.S. / Neu-Isenburg – LSG Sky Chefs has appointed Dennis Sadlowski to the position... Irving, Texas, U.S. / Neu-Isenburg – LSG Sky Chefs has appointed Dennis Sadlowski to the position of Regional Chief Operating Officer (RCOO) for North America, reporting to Jochen Müller, Executive Board Member at LSG Lufthansa Service Holding AG, the parent company of LSG Sky Chefs. In this role, Mr. Sadlowski has full oversight for all North American airline catering and retail operations. "This is an exciting time for the global airline industry," states Sadlowski. "We have seen a rejuvenated optimism for the business, especially in North America. This combined with our unique portfolio of services, puts LSG Sky Chefs in an excellent position to provide our customers and their consumers with an outstanding experience." Mr. Sadlowski has extensive knowledge in the areas of operations, sales and marketing and general management from several top-tier organizations, including General Electric, Thomas & Betts and Siemens. He holds a Master’s degree in Business Administration from Seattle University, and a Bachelor’s degree in Chemical & Nuclear Engineering from the University of California at Berkeley. "Dennis has demonstrated substantial expertise in setting and successfully executing strategies, driving team-based leadership and achieving business objectives," comments Müller. "We believe his keen focus on strategy will further promote continued growth in this key market for our organization."
]]> 2013 Fri, 03 May 2013 14:08:00 +0100 http://www.lsgskychefs.com/en/newsroom/information/appointment-of-north-america-chief-operating-officer-rcoo.html Construction of New Facility in Auckland, NZ, Begins http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/lsgskychefs/~3/bUrFm1eh1DE/construction-of-new-facility-in-auckland-nz-begins.html 532 0 Neu-Isenburg, Germany – The ground breaking ceremony of the future facility in Auckland on Friday,... Neu-Isenburg, Germany – The ground breaking ceremony of the future facility in Auckland on Friday, April 19, marked the beginning of a new era for LSG Sky Chefs’ long-standing operations in New Zealand, and the company’s strategicpartnership with the country’s national airline, Air New Zealand. LSG Sky Chefs has been providing catering services to Air New Zealand since 1997 and is the airline’s preferred caterer globally. Presently, LSG Sky Chefs serve them at all of their domestic airports and in major hubs around the world, such as London, Los Angeles, San Francisco and Vancouver. In 2012, LSG Sky Chefs agreed on a long-term Service Agreement and a Design, Build and Lease Agreement for the construction of the new facility, which will be equipped with state-of-the-art technology that will allow the company to apply lean and efficient processes for the benefit of both companies. “Air New Zealand has a reputation as a leader in serving fresh, delicious, quality onboard cuisine that gets the seal of approval from our customers, who tell us that it adds to their overall enjoyment when flying with us. This is a glowing endorsement and a positive reflection of the hard work performed by LSG Sky Chefs and our Culinary Team,” commented Christopher Luxon, CEO of Air New Zealand. “The new processes and technologies will enable us to deliver premium quality products to our valued customer and support them in differentiating and gaining a sustainable competitive edge,” said Walter Gehl, CEO of LSG Sky Chefs.
]]> 2013 Mon, 22 Apr 2013 15:30:00 +0100 http://www.lsgskychefs.com/en/newsroom/information/construction-of-new-facility-in-auckland-nz-begins.html New Equipment Brand Launched http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/lsgskychefs/~3/8PFkhV3BOQQ/new-equipment-brand-launched.html 527 0 Neu-Isenburg, Germany – LSG Sky Chefs, the world’s largest provider of quality in-flight catering,...
Pictures and Q&A you will find online this afternoon attached to the press release at www.spiriant.com/news-and-media/press-releases/ SPIRIANT is a renowned provider of equipment solutions for airlines worldwide, ranging from design to logistics. Its in-house design studio and global network of experts have won a wealth of international awards, including the red dot design award best of the best, iF product design award, observeur du design, TravelPlus Airline Amenity Bag Awards. For further information: www.spiriant.com 
]]> 2013 Tue, 09 Apr 2013 11:20:00 +0100 http://www.lsgskychefs.com/en/newsroom/information/new-equipment-brand-launched.html LSG Sky Chefs Partners with Retail in Motion http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/lsgskychefs/~3/ouM22xq3wxg/lsg-sky-chefs-partners-with-retail-in-motion.html 525 0 Neu-Isenburg, Germany/Dublin, Ireland – LSG Sky Chefs, the world’s largest provider of quality... Neu-Isenburg, Germany/Dublin, Ireland – LSG Sky Chefs, the world’s largest provider of quality in-flight catering, today announced that it has entered into an exclusive strategic partnership with the Irish company “Retail in Motion” (RIM). RIM is the leading provider of buy-on-board and retail business solutions for the commercial airline industry. Besides focusing on product development, it also offers a robust IT platform for these increasingly important activities for the airlines and other business segments. Within the framework of the agreement, the partners will offer end-to-end in-flight retail management solutions. Their portfolio includes IT solutions which deliver on all aspects of in-flight sales activities, including the entire sales lifecycle, from new products and supply chain to sales development and reporting. The entire offering is focused on maximizing in-flight retail revenues through a sector-specific Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) solution combined with a world-class IT infrastructure called “Vector.” “With this alliance we combine the innovation of the industry-leading in-flight retail IT technology with the strength of the world’s largest in-flight service provider in order to provide a first-in-class product and service to our customers,” said Dr. Joseph Elias, CEO and founder of Retail in Motion. “This complementary partnership will enable us to further penetrate the growing buy-on-board and retail market segments,” said Erdmann Rauer, LSG Sky Chefs’ Chief Commercial Officer. “We look forward to combining our vast know-how to offer added value to our customers by enhancing passengers’ onboard experience and satisfaction.” Retail in MotionTM is an industry leading in-flight retail specialist, providing sophisticated products, services and solutions to the new breed of cost conscious and profit driven airlines. RIM has a proven track record with some of the world’s largest and most demanding airlines.
]]> 2013 Wed, 03 Apr 2013 13:38:00 +0100 http://www.lsgskychefs.com/en/newsroom/information/lsg-sky-chefs-partners-with-retail-in-motion.html LSG Sky Chefs Increases Revenues and Earnings http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/lsgskychefs/~3/Xn_wtR93R50/lsg-sky-chefs-increases-revenues-and-earnings.html 523 0 Neu-Isenburg, Germany – In 2012, LSG Sky Chefs was able to increase its operating result for the... Neu-Isenburg, Germany – In 2012, LSG Sky Chefs was able to increase its operating result for the fifth year in a row. Despite a number of unforeseen developments within the airline catering industry and the economy at large, consolidated group revenues rose by almost 9 percent to 2.5 billion Euros. The company’s operating profit amounted to 97 million Euros, which is an increase of 14.5 percent over the previous year’s figure. "Our success is based on a solid foundation that has enabled our company to quickly respond to the ever-changing market requirements”, said CEO Walter Gehl. "Our measures include restructuring in the mature markets, the rigid execution of worldwide excellence initiatives in the company’s key areas and the proactive pursuit of growth opportunities in emerging countries." In 2012, LSG Sky Chefs signed a number of strategic agreements in order to strengthen its global business objectives. The targeted expansion in Russia was successfully continued by entering the airline catering markets in St. Petersburg and Vladivostok within the framework of LSG Sky Chefs’ joint venture with Aeroflot, Aeromar. LSG Sky Chefs also signed a new joint venture agreement in Novosibirsk, Russia. In Luanda, Angola, a new joint venture facility began operations during the summer. In August, LSG Sky Chefs signed an agreement with Finnair for the management of its catering activities at the airline’s hub in Helsinki. Furthermore, the planned joint venture with Alpha in Great Britain was implemented in October. LSG Sky Chefs was also able to increase its airline catering related sales in all regions and extend agreements with strategic customers. These include worldwide contracts with American Airlines, United Airlines, US Airways and Alaska Airlines. Contracts were also renewed with Thomson Airways in Great Britain and Ireland and with Alitalia in Italy. Furthermore, business relationships with growing airlines in the Middle East were strengthened. In addition, more and more airline customers are opting for innovative and
environmentally-friendly equipment solutions and logistics services the company offers. The company’s activities to penetrate near-core adjacent markets also paid off. Business with retail chains in the United States grew as a result of an expansion targeting existing and potential customers. The train catering team developed a complete portfolio of innovative products and services which were unveiled at the leading international trade fair for transport technology, Innotrans. In addition, the school catering team in Hong Kong continuously grew the number of clients. For 2013, LSG Sky Chefs expects moderate growth for its core business. The company will intensify its innovation and sustainability approach in order to generate added customer benefits and enrich existing business relationships, in addition to acquiring new customers. Activities planned for the adjacent markets will be expanded further so as to continue to grow and compensate for fluctuations within the airline business. A strong focus will also remain on consistent cost management by means of standardization and optimization of process flows and business models. "We will proceed with our ambitious business strategy to achieve profitable growth while improving our cost competitiveness. At the same time we will emphasize our differentiation by applying our leading quality claim, while maintaining our reach for excellence in our day-to-day activities," Walter Gehl added.
]]> 2013 Thu, 21 Mar 2013 15:45:00 +0000 http://www.lsgskychefs.com/en/newsroom/information/lsg-sky-chefs-increases-revenues-and-earnings.html LSG Sky Chefs and Mercedes-Benz LKW Test New Catering Truck http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/lsgskychefs/~3/elvDn_TrePM/lsg-sky-chefs-and-mercedes-benz-lkw-test-new-catering-truck.html 515 0 Neu-Isenburg – LSG Sky Chefs and Mercedes-Benz Lkw have launched a pilot project to develop a... Neu-Isenburg – LSG Sky Chefs and Mercedes-Benz Lkw have launched a pilot project to develop a catering truck based on the Mercedes-Benz Econic that runs on NGT (Natural Gas Technology). The aim is to reduce emissions in a significant and sustainable manner. The loading and off-loading processes are also being analyzed regarding potential vehicle optimizations. The LSG Sky Chefs fleet has more than 4,000 catering trucks at 200 locations around the globe. "With this pilot project, we want to compile an economic and ecological requirements profile for a future catering vehicle. In cooperation with Mercedes-Benz Lkw, we are testing how a truck with an alternative engine, such as the Econic NGT, can meet our requirements on the airport apron," said Jochen Müller, COO of LSG Sky Chefs. "We are happy to be LSG Sky Chefs’ cooperation partner. The Econic NGT is a well-proven vehicle concept with fewer emissions than one with a conventional engine," said Thomas Witzel, Head of Sales and Marketing Mercedes-Benz Trucks Germany. The test catering truck, which is fueled with CNG (Compressed Natural Gas), has been part of the LSG Sky Chefs fleet at Frankfurt airport since the end of November. The first results of the pilot project are expected by the second half of 2013. For information regarding the Mercedes-Benz Econic NGT please visit www.special-trucks.eu/webspecial_econicngt/en/
]]> 2012 Wed, 19 Dec 2012 14:43:00 +0000 http://www.lsgskychefs.com/en/newsroom/information/lsg-sky-chefs-and-mercedes-benz-lkw-test-new-catering-truck.html LSG Sky Chefs and Air New Zealand Extend Partnership http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/lsgskychefs/~3/_R67Tui_vmE/lsg-sky-chefs-and-air-new-zealand-extend-partnership.html 513 0 Neu-Isenburg, Germany/Auckland, New Zealand – LSG Sky Chefs is delighted to announce the signing of... Neu-Isenburg, Germany/Auckland, New Zealand – LSG Sky Chefs is delighted to announce the signing of a strategic partnership agreement with Air New Zealand. The agreement encompasses a new 10-year catering agreement and the establishment of a state-of-the-art catering facility at the airline’s hub in Auckland. The new catering facility will be one of the most modern food production facilities in New Zealand, complete with highly-efficient processes and high-quality delivery. The catering agreement will take effect once the new facility is operational, which according to plan should be by the second half of 2014. "This partnership agreement with LSG Sky Chefs will allow us to be more flexible with our catering and ultimately enable us to adjust nimbly to our customers’ needs," said Air New Zealand’s Chief Financial Officer Rob McDonald. "Our relationship with Air New Zealand is a longstanding one and we are delighted by the extension," added HK Cheung, LSG Sky Chefs’ Asia/Pacific COO. "The new agreement reflects a strong commitment and desire from both parties to further strengthen our strategic partnership for the next decade and beyond." In New Zealand, 550 LSG Sky Chefs employees supply more than 7.3 million meals each year to over 42,000 flights and various airlines from locations that include Auckland, Christchurch, Queenstown and Wellington.
]]> 2012 Fri, 14 Dec 2012 08:48:00 +0000 http://www.lsgskychefs.com/en/newsroom/information/lsg-sky-chefs-and-air-new-zealand-extend-partnership.html LSG Sky Chefs North America Joins in National Food Day http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/lsgskychefs/~3/Xd7zJQKKJu4/lsg-sky-chefs-north-america-joins-in-national-food-day-1.html 512 0 Irving, Texas, U.S./Neu-Isenburg, Germany – LSG Sky Chefs is excited to announce its participation... Irving, Texas, U.S./Neu-Isenburg, Germany – LSG Sky Chefs is excited to announce its participation in the second annual Food Day event.  Through our partnership, we will facilitate an internal education campaign that drives awareness around nutrition, sustainability and wellness to our approximately 8,600 employees in the North American region.  We hope our partnership will help further the Food Day committee’s efforts in furthering knowledge, understanding, and dialogue about these critical food topics.
Food Day is a nationwide celebration and a movement for healthy, affordable, and sustainable food. More than 2,300 events in all 50 states took place on the first Food Day in 2011, and organizers intend for Food Day 2012 to represent an even bigger grassroots campaign. Food Day seeks to inspire countless events, big and small, with individuals and organizations coming together on and around October 24 to learn, debate, and mobilize to improve our food system and the American diet.
]]> 2012 Tue, 18 Sep 2012 15:07:00 +0100 http://www.lsgskychefs.com/en/newsroom/information/lsg-sky-chefs-north-america-joins-in-national-food-day-1.html LSG Sky Chefs Expands into Train Services Industry http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/lsgskychefs/~3/2BQzMjJBgtM/lsg-sky-chefs-expands-into-train-services-industry.html 510 0 Neu-Isenburg, Germany – LSG Sky Chefs is participating in InnoTrans for the first time this year.... Neu-Isenburg, Germany – LSG Sky Chefs is participating in InnoTrans for the first time this year. InnoTrans is the leading transport technology trade fair being held in Berlin, Germany, September 18-21. LSG Sky Chefs already holds the number one position in travel catering throughout Europe. Beyond its 70 years of experience in airline catering, encompassing a customer base of more than 300 international airlines, the company has also been providing services to rail companies. These include SJ (Swedish Railroad) in the Swedish cities of Gothenburg, Malmo and Stockholm since 2005, and the Thello night trains between Paris, France and Venice, Italy since December 2011. With its presence at InnoTrans, LSG Sky Chefs aims to establish new contacts with train companies, suppliers and partners. Its portfolio for the industry is represented by high-quality, innovative products and services made for a new generation of high-speed trains. It focuses on customized onboard concepts to enhance the traveller’s journey, including catering, equipment and logistics, revenue generation opportunities and much more. Giammarco Paronitti, LSG Sky Chefs’ Manager Train Division, said: "The train services sector is the most comparable market to the airline services industry, so we can effectively apply our core competencies in food and logistics for the benefit of both train companies and passengers. The train industry is currently going through a transformation with the introduction of modern high-speed trains and the market entry of new operators, so we believe this is the right moment for us to enter in the market. We are very proud to be exhibiting our expertise at InnoTrans 2012 and look forward to expanding our visibility within
the industry."
LSG Sky Chefs’ train division provides an entire range of services including the supply of nearly 3 million meals a year to train operators in Europe. In 2011, with 6 exclusive train service centers operating in France, Italy and Sweden, LSG Sky Chefs’ train division reached revenues of € 35 million.
]]> 2012 Mon, 17 Sep 2012 09:51:00 +0100 http://www.lsgskychefs.com/en/newsroom/information/lsg-sky-chefs-expands-into-train-services-industry.html LSG Sky Chefs and Alaska Airlines Extend Contract http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/lsgskychefs/~3/bz-4-2Vr_LU/lsg-sky-chefs-and-alaska-airlines-extend-contract.html 508 0 Neu-Isenburg, Germany – Alaska Airlines has extended its partnership with LSG Sky Chefs, the... Neu-Isenburg, Germany – Alaska Airlines has extended its partnership with LSG Sky Chefs, the world's largest provider of in-flight services. As part of this contract extension agreement, LSG Sky Chefs will continue to provide catering, equipment logistics services and exclusive food-for-purchase options for 25 locations across North America, with an average of 280 catered departures per day. In addition, the contract covers the provision of menu design, procurement and specifications, as well as equipment management and supply chain services to sustain a complete service provider relationship
throughout the system. "Alaska Airlines recognizes its longstanding relationship with LSG Sky Chefs,” said Joe Sprague, Vice President, Marketing Alaska Airlines. “We look forward to our continued partnership throughout this new agreement, as we keep working to provide top quality food services to our customers while making the aircraft catering process even more efficient." Pat Berkelbaugh, Senior Vice President Sales and Services at LSG Sky Chefs North America, added, "We are pleased to be Alaska’s preferred caterer and we are excited to grow and strengthen our business partnership with this key customer. This contract renewal pays tribute to our ability to build solid relationships in which we can continually improve our model in order to better support the customer."
Alaska Airlines and Horizon Air, subsidiaries of Alaska Air Group (NYSE: ALK), together serve more than 90 cities through an expansive network in Alaska, the Lower 48, Hawaii, Canada and Mexico. For more news and information, visit the Alaska Airlines/Horizon Air Newsroom at ww.alaskaair.com/newsroom.
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