AVIA A brand with history
As an alternative to the international oil companies, several independent oil importers in Switzerland came together in 1927 under the name AVIA. Based on the principle: Together we are stronger.
Benefit from the advantages of an international group whilst remaining independent – a persuasive concept! Word soon spread and numerous companies made AVIA concepts their own philosophy. In the fifties, colleagues from other European countries gradually joined. And so AVIA INTERNATIONAL was founded in 1960.
1931
As an alternative to international oil corporations, several independent oil importers in Switzerland came together in 1927 under the name AVIA. Their motto: Together we are stronger.
They aimed to reap the benefits of an international group while maintaining their independence – a convincing concept! This idea quickly gained recognition.
1946
1957
Numerous companies embraced the AVIA philosophy. In the 1950s, colleagues from other European countries gradually joined in. This led to the creation of AVIA INTERNATIONAL in 1960.
1974
1998
Today, over 3100 petrol stations and more than 90 member companies in 15 European countries proudly bear the name AVIA, presenting themselves under this brand.
