Profile

Purpose of establishment

ES-KO Group is being recognized in the market as a professional partner conducting business through knowledge, expertise, hard work, while staying focused on customer service.

Deliver the service agreed with the customer in a professional and responsible manner and act with care and respect for people and their safety, the environment and the cultures in which we operate. These are the basic principles of our corporate philosophy.

Major Steps until Today

The story begins back in the days in Norway, with a large project of camp construction and on-board catering service to the shipping industry.

In the following decades, the company expanded its service offering and its customer base, having been entitled from Governments and IGOs and NGOs to support peacekeeping, humanitarian missions and diplomatic initiatives.

Hence, the vision of a net of qualified and passionate people taking responsibility, collaborating as a team of equals who adapt to change and disruption to deliver the service.

1955

The flagship company ES-KO International, specialized in on-board catering service to the shipping industry, is founded

1988

First U.N. food supply, warehousing and distribution contract to support troops in Namibia

2000s

The company acquires more contracts for United Nations Peacekeeping missions, NATO and Governmental agencies, while expanding its presence in the commercial sector

2020

After a decade of intense company acquisitions and partnerships, 
a stepping stone is placed with the foundation of ES-KO Group.

The Group of companies has evolved and risen 
to the challenge even in the face of adversity, acquiring a unique insight into delivering services and products in remote and demanding worldwide locations.

Government

We support governmental agencies by delivering facilities and mission-critical support services with the highest international standards of quality.

IGOs & NGOs

We stand ready to assist Intergovernmental and Non-governmental Organizations in emergency responses in the context of global peacekeeping and humanitarian operations.

Energy

We provide rapid and effective solutions to the energy sector, acknowledging the distinct demand of both onshore and offshore.

Business & Industry

We specialize in supporting and assisting a diverse range of companies and industries to streamline operations and ensure peak efficiency.

Global Presence,
Local Contexts

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Our growth, our success, our continuous improvement are based on our capability to reinvent ourselves, and the ES‑KO People and the teamwork are key to this process”
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Franco Zanotti PRESIDENT