Cleanzine: your weekly cleaning and hygiene industry newsletter 12th February 2026 Issue no. 1197
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Unifi Aviation hopes to clean up in continental Europe with acquisition of Viggo
Unifi Aviation, a global aviation services company and the largest ground handling provider in North America, has acquired Viggo, a premier Dutch ground handling company with more than 50 years of experience. The acquisition marks Unifi's expansion into continental Europe, strengthening its established presence across North America, the UK and Ireland.
Unifi has more than 45,000 employees servicing over four million flights annually. Operating at more than 240 airports, it provides a full range of services, including cabin cleaning, security, ground handling, passenger transport and ground support equipment maintenance.
In addition to its extensive US footprint, it has a well-established presence in Canada, the UK and Ireland, employing thousands of team members across aviation and adjacent service industries.
Viggo provides passenger, baggage, and ramp handling services at Amsterdam Airport Schiphol and Eindhoven Airport, supporting more than 80,000 flights annually for European and international airlines.
"This acquisition represents an important step in Unifi's global growth strategy,” explains Frank A. Argenbright Jr., founder and executive chairman of Unifi’s parent company Argenbright Group. “Viggo reflects what we look for in organisations - a strong commitment to putting people first and delivering exceptional service. I, along with Argenbright Group CEO Karan Ishwar and international chairman Ernie Patterson, look forward to working closely with Viggo leadership."
Viggo's people-first culture and focus on operational excellence align closely with Unifi's purpose to elevate people - both employees and passengers. Together, Unifi and Viggo will deliver enhanced stability, expertise and resources for airline partners while maintaining the high standards of service customers expect.
Martijn Limburg, CEO of Viggo, adds: "By combining Viggo's capabilities and strong presence in the Netherlands with Unifi's global scale, we are well positioned to provide our airline partners with additional support and long-term reliability."
Martijn will continue to lead Viggo's operations and work closely with Unifi and Argenbright leadership to ensure continuity for customers, partners, and employees.
www.unifiservice.com | www.viggo.eu
5th February 2026