Business View Caribbean | February 2020

43 BUSINESS VIEW CARIBBEAN FEBRUARY 2020 GCG GROUND SERV I CES industrial and oil, gas, and mining sectors. The company also operates a number of airport concessions and restaurants, as well as offers retail options for customers. GCG Events has nine locations today, specializing in catering social events, weddings, corporate events, sporting events, and government functions. The GCG Ground team is headquartered in Miami, Florida and has operations in St. Thomas, USVI; Barbados; St. Lucia; Kingston and Montego Bay, Jamaica; and Liberia and Alajuela, Costa Rica. The company employs a thoroughly trained and motivated work force, capable of expertly servicing more than 22,000 flights per year. Overall, the GCG team consists of about 1,200 employees across all of its service stations, with over 500 employees in Jamaica, alone. Its facilities are maintained at the highest international standards, with an emphasis on stringent security and safety procedures. The company’s services include the following: Ground Support - The ground support services include aircraft loading and unloading, push- back, lavatory servicing, and even supply portable water services. Additionally, the company can arrange airplane maintenance to help facilitate a timely departure. Ramp Handling - GCG Ground is a leading provider of ramp handling, offering a wide range of services, from baggage reconciliation, to loading cargo, and everything in between. Aircraft Cleaning - The company has developed a proven process for quickly cleaning aircrafts of any size, whether that is sweeping the floors or disinfecting the lavatories. Duties are pre- assigned and overseen by an experienced lead. This individual serves as a timekeeper to ensure turnaround times are met. With this strategy, every inch of the aircraft can be cleaned within four minutes on average.