Compass Group integrates Kimco Corp. and Eurest Services

Wayne, Pa. Compass Group, a leading food and support services company, announced the integration of Kimco Corp. and Eurest Services USA under the Eurest Services brand banner. The combination of Kimco and Eurest Services provides expanded geographic reach for self-performed and managed facilities services, making it one of the largest providers in North America. John Barrett, former CEO of Kimco, has been named president of Eurest Services USA.

The unified organization will serve clients with a wider range of facilities solutions and locations, capitalizing on a heritage of service excellence and team dedication with the resources and processes available from Compass Group. The company will have presence in 49 states and will support over 1,000 corporate clients in the United States, in the corporate facilities, retail, manufacturing, energy, pharmaceutical, and other industries.

The joint company will offer services ranging from janitorial and building services to grounds keeping.

Kimco Corp., formerly headquartered in Harwood Heights, Ill., became a member of Compass Group in 2009.