Alvic, a
technology benchmark
in the energy sector

Alvic Group’s inception

Servicomput, S.A. was founded on Calle Morgades in the city of Vic (Barcelona) and became Alvic Group some years later. It was established as a traditional IT company, with software development for SMEs as its core business.

Software for SMEs

At that time, software development for SMEs was the company's core business. The ServiGes and ServiCom programmes are launched on the market.

First specialised programme

The company also launches the ServiFac software, exclusively for carpenter’s shops. Servicomput, S.A. moves to the offices on Calle Dr. Junyent in Vic (Barcelona).

The first step in the petrol station industry

The opportunity to develop a management application for a company specialising in petrol station operations (Movilsa) was carried out successfully. Without being aware of what this would entail in the future, the first stone was laid for a benchmark project in several countries.

ServiGas development (MS-DOS)

The project for the development of ServiGas, the first management software for petrol stations, begins.

First POS for petrol stations

The company responds to the industry's need for a POS (Point of Sale Terminal) application adapted to petrol stations, a totally autonomous and manual system with no connection to any other control device.

After this first version, the company has added to the system the connection to a console called “Multivideo”, specifically for Ein France pumps. Thus, Alvic Group has become one of the first companies at the moment to have a point of sale with connection to a pump control console.

Creation of the Alvic Console

Alvic Group realises that it must have its own system for connecting to other pump brands. The Engineering Department is created, which starts to work on its own communications and hardware, such as the Alvic Console and the HCP concentrator.

The Alvic brand is born

The company develops this universal console together with a collaborating company from Alicante. At this time, the Alvic brand is born (Alicante and Vic) and the first branches are opened. The CAR3 software for distribution centres is also launched.

Opening of international offices

Alvic Group opens the first international offices in Porto and Mexico City, together with the new headquarters in Centelles. The new project in America embraces the same philosophy and goals as in Europe, but with products that fully adapt to the country’s needs.

First OPT terminal

The company expands in the Latin American markets, whereas it launches its first OPT terminal on the Iberian Peninsula.

Creation of Autofuel

Alvic Group launches the first Autofuel self-service terminal, the best-selling OPT on the Iberian Peninsula.

More branches

The company continues to expand its network with the incorporation of new branches on the Iberian Peninsula and in Latin America, thus consolidating its presence.

Operations start in Africa

The company starts its activity in Africa. The applications evolve into the new and current Octan Office, for petrol stations, and Heptan, for distribution centres.

Growth on the Iberian Peninsula

Alvic Group increases its presence on the Iberian Peninsula with the opening of offices in Madrid and Galicia.

Expansion in South America

The company enters the South American markets with the creation of Alvic Peru. It also expands its presence in Mexico with the creation of Coltan Invest.

Creation of DFR

Alvic Group has had an R&D&I Department since the opening of the Development Factory & Research (DFR). Multidisciplinary specialists develop all the equipment: design, software or firmware, electronics, components, etc.

Agreement with Fullgas

Alvic Group completes the takeover of Fullgas and acquires the entire IT division of this company.

Opening of an office in Colombia

Alvic Group's presence in South America grows with the establishment of DFR Colombia in Bogota. The company also kicks off projects related to new energies, such as electricity, gas and hydrogen.

35th Anniversary and adaptation to new energy challenges

Alvic celebrates its 35th anniversary with the largest presence in the industry on the Iberian Peninsula and international expansion to more than 15 countries. With technology as the cornerstone of a constantly updated project, Alvic has become a benchmark in the energy industry.

At present, the company is also working on becoming one of the promoters and agents of the energy change, while providing its experience to the transformation of the industry.