The company

Who are we?

Avant Grup was founded in in 2002 from the merge of the companies Canals and Bardet, two family-owned enterprises with more than 70 years of experience in passenger services.

Avant Grup has become an integral logistic platform that was created in order to handle the increasing international demand from Barcelona towards the rest of the world. The new proposal includes an advanced computer system that allows not only making contracts but also the self-management of your own services online. A modern fleet equipped with the most advanced security system and comforts, driven by professional experts and with more than 180 vehicles in different locations to offer quick and efficient solutions to any congress and events needs, international tours or transfers.

Your Global Partner for Mobility Solutions. Specializations A consolidated experience on passengers in the area of Barcelona, both on discretionary services for tourists and large events. Professionalism and An experienced team and the technology to ensure the successful implementation of the projects and the satisfaction of the passengers for the Market Knowledge service provided.

DMC MEETING & CONGRESS CRUISES TOURS & EXCURSIONS FIT VIP SERVICES FOR EVENTS & INCENTIVES Experience ensures success Availability &response time Flexibility & adhoc solutions Luxury, comfort & discretion

Consignee Port Services Company. Providing Annual movement of > 1.495.0000 tourists to services to cruise companies Cruises Attended 2015: Barcelona destinations > 350 ships Transport for delegates. Mobility management for delegates attending in events Transport strategic partner – Official Supplier of the and incentives in Barcelona and metropolitan area transport organization in the IBTMWorld fair. Integral Logistics Management

Official provider of the event transport managed by Supplier of transport services for passengers of the cruise Preferred Company to manage transfers to visit and Bnetword from 2012 to the present companies Cruises Attended: > 350 stopovers / year. dinner services in Barcelona Destination Specializations, Company transport Professionalism and Comprehensive corporate transport management service with the Market Knowledge most advanced technology in route optimization.

Value propositions - Advantages

Full digitization Cost optimization Daily management Reduction of environmental impact of the transport service to guarantee through continuous analysis of the of the operation and resolution of incidents and greater sustainability. maximum traceability company’s mobility needs Effective reduction of CO2 emissions compared to the private trips it replaces.

Comfort and safety for passengers

Online information Boarding control Wifi Cleaning protocols and in real time of the route. Vehicle with QR or NFC code Wifi on board strict between each journey tracking and notification system Specializations, Professionalism and Avant Grup is positioned in the market as the random transport Market Knowledge company with the best service and customer care.

CONTINUOUS IMPROVEMENT INNOVATION ADVANCED SECURITY

We are focused on exceeding our client’s New technologies as a working tool and our own We understand that there are issues that need to expectations In Avant Grup, we not only work computer department that develops our own be taken seriously and we go ahead with security with an integral system process of management software programs and that constantly brings regulations, for our peace of mind and more to continuously improve but also with Quality ISO detailed information and the possibility to be quicker importantly for our customers. We equip our vehicles Certification. in our reaction with services. with the most advanced security systems and comfort. Specialization, Respect for the environment

Professionalism and Avant Grup is fully committed with a quality service provided to its Market Knowledge clients and zero emission free strategies.

We support the rational use of resources, the improvement We avoid risk situations to ensure safety. We consume proximity Biosphere for transport is a certification of tourism sustainability de- of energy efficiency and the generation of sustainable eco- products. We promote technological innovation. We minimize, as signed for entities dedicated to the provision of services related to the nomic activity. far as possible, the environmental impact. We favor sustainability. transport of tourists. We collaborate with companies and institutions in order to We adopt responsible behavior for ecosystem protection. We en- implement a sustainable collective transport of CO2 emis- courage training. We share and encourage culture. We respect di- This certification guarantees that the certified entity carries outnew sions. versity. We encourage fair work. We offer truthful and transparent non-aggressive tourism models, satisfying the current needs of their All new vehicles are equipped with Euro 6 engines in accor- information. We encourage the exchange of experiences. customers and users without compromising future generations. dance with European regulations and that we have already incorporated since 2014. Also our corporate headquarters are in a sustainable buil- ding, where the external luminosity causes a significant energy saving. All this gives enough confidence for tour operators and congress organizers whose purpose is sustainability, con- tinue to hire us. Reference clients

Congresses and events

Travel services

School and company transport Innovation and technification

Online booking platform Operational Control Service monitoring Vehicle positioning and service APP Driver / APP user - client Constant two-way communication with the driver monitoring GPS positioning will be available 30 minutes before the service start time and will be disabled at the end of the service.

• GPS tracking of vehicles • Start and end validation of services by the driver via AppConductores. Sistemas S.A.E. of Comprehensive • Record of stops with start and end of each of them. Transportation Management. • Online registration and resolution of incidents. This complete ERP, called ZDBus, • Immediate communication of traffic restrictions and incidents. allows full control of services from different operating bases. • Monitoring of service planning on the website for customer access. Innovation and Access B2C multimedia management. technification Comprehensive and personalized management through the Customer Area on the web.

Rates and Reservations Operations Center Creation and management of budgets and contracts. Acceptance of budgets. Consult and view the contracted services.

Traffic planning Portfolio Management and Billing Suggestions Monitoring of ongoing services. Assigned Bill Payment. Check the statement of Proposals for improvement and incident driver and vehicle details. Viewing the accounts. Statistical reports. management services planned for the next 7 days. Our fleet Our Fleet Luxury for exclusive services Avant Vip Our area specialized on luxury transfers. Highly professional staff, drivers and best technology for our clients. A wide and modern vehicle fleet constantly updated. High quality vehicles and minivans up to 8 seats for leisure and business disposal as much as receptive touring groups.

Tour routes, company’s staff commuting journeys, conventions, business meetings. Total safety and discretion. Our Fleet Types of bus

STANDARD LUXE OMNIBUS ACCESSIBLE TRANSPORTATION VEHICLES

Avant Grup’s fleet in Barcelona is under a continuous renovation Avant Grup’s minibus fleet, whose capacity vary from 9 to 35 Avant Grup provides our customer with accessible transportation and is equipped with the highest comfort and safety standards. seats, is made of the last generation vehicles fitted with the vehicles. Our company has the essential commitment of offering Our vehicles average age is under 4 years and our fleet has all most complete and modern safety and comfort equipment. everyone the possibility to enjoy a quality service that will guarantee the desired details for our customers to enjoy a premium quality Our minibuses give our customers the agility of a smaller size the best comfort and safety conditions. service either in a transfer, a day trip, a circuit, celebrations, vehicle combined with the highest comfort and safety features In our fleet we have a wide range of buses, minibuses, luxury school transport, etc. of the high-end coaches. vans and vehicles fitted with accessible transportation features. The biggest bus fleet with an homogeneous aesthetics in Because quality it is not a matter of size. Because we have the only goal of offering the best service to Barcelona gives the best corporative image for congresses everybody. planning, cruise stops, or big events. Our Fleet New vehicles

Featuring a brand-new design inside and out, the new Lion’s Coach adds to its stylish and dynamic look.

The MAN Lion‘s Coach impresses with its MAN Lion‘s Coach model self-confident appearance, which radiates enormous power and safety. The succes- sful and consistent blend of cosy ambien- It’s even more confident new look exudes ce and passenger comfort is apparent into power and efficiency, and it is impossible to the interior. The new, large glass skylights miss its technological enhancements. flood the interior with extra light, adding an extra dimension of brightness. At the same The optimised driveline and innovative as- time, the high UV filter provides protection sistance systems guarantee you enhanced against too much sunlight. The seats are engine performance, even though fuel con- equipped with everything that the modern sumption is reduced. passenger needs for the commodity. Our Fleet New vehicles

Luxurious but contemporary at the same time, all about this vehicle defines it as a grand tourism coach. The subtle curve of the windows and the clean styling lines of the bodywork contribute to the fluidity and roundness that is Magelys. Luxurious but contemporary at the same time, everything about this vehicle defines it as a grand tourism coach. Magelys has between 30 and 45% more glass than other coaches. The field of vision is increased by more than a third on Magelys board, and by two thirds on the version with additional windows in the roof. Therefore, the passenger just needs to relax and enjoy the panoramic view inside this glass bubble. Our Fleet New vehicles

The new Mercedes Tourism offers our passengers a high level of comfort mile after mile. Responsibility is a serious issue. That is why Mercedes-Benz pursues the vision of accident-free driving. The Mercedes- Benz integral safety concept contributes substantially to achieving this aim. By systematically implementing its safety philosophy, this concept covers all stages The new Mago2 offers space and comfort for of vehicle safety: from handling safety 28 people in spacious reclining leather seats. through safety in hazardous situations and There are many facilities for passengers protection in the event of an accident to inside the vehicle, like DVD, coffee tables and minimizing the consequences. bar furniture to enjoy the journey. The leather upholstery, the high quality finishing touches Thanks to leading-edge BlueTec® diesel and the attention towards every interior technology based on SCR (Selective Catalytic and exterior detail, turns this vehicle into a Reduction), nitrogen oxide emissions have benchmark as a VIP Minibus. been reduced by up to 30% while particulate emissions have been cut by up to 80%, The Mago2 has recently been awarded with compared to Euro 3 engines. the Best Spanish Minibus of 2013 prize. Our Fleet New vehicles

The new Tourliner is already impressive from The Tourliner also stands out for its succes- the first glance. It is the new member of the sful combination of dynamics and design, Neoplan family and offers an exceptional equipped with sophisticated technology level of comfort in travel, as well as a high and a high-performance vehicle that achi- efficiency in comfort and safety. eves a remarkable economy by consuming 10% less fuel than other models. The main- This model has been created with an ele- tenance and repair costs have also been gant avant-garde design, high quality mate- reduced in this model. rials and a new concept of particularly har- monious lighting. From the first moment the vehicle is accessed, the feeling of well-being NEOPLAN Tourliner is impressive. Technology and comfort at the highest level. Safety and Comfort

ACTIVE SECURITY PASSIVE SECURITY EQUIPMENT - COMFORT • ESP.- is an active system that increases driving • All vehicles adapted to current school • Unification of the chassis brand (Volvo - safety and stability. regulations (RD 443/2001) Mercedes - Iveco). • ABS.- Anti-lock braking system. • High security protection and anti-blocking • Different types and models of bodies, with • ASR.- Traction control system. structure. various capacities from 4 to 61 pax. • AEBS.- Radar system to detect vehicles in traffic • First aid kit. • Vehicles specially adapted for people with ahead or stopped. • Seat belts in all seats, with two roll-up points. reduced mobility. • ECAS.- Electronically controlled air suspension. • Two fire extinguishers • Thermal and acoustic insulation in side • ACC.- Adaptive cruise control that extends the • Emergency hammers. panels, ceiling and floor. functions of the automatic speed control system. • Emergency exits on the roof of the vehicle • AA equipment, hot - cold with air • LDW.- Warning of involuntary lane departure. • Emergency windows conditioning. • EBD.- Electronic brake distribution. • Electric anti-reflective blind for the driver and • Constant air renewal system. • TILTtest.- Tilt tests. Rollover stability tests guide. • Individual air vents - light. • GPS - Fleet location. • Video equipment with DVD player - 2 • Route data registration system and download to monitors. the management system. • Sound equipment with radio CD and amplifier, microphone. • Folding armchairs and maximum habitability with three different widths between seats. • Extra tinted windows. • Large capacity refrigerator. • External painting, with antirust treatment and acrylic enamel. • Uniform corporate image of the entire fleet. • Leather armchairs. Experience Our experience, the best guarantee Logistics organization The 50 years of experience in our history allow us to offer better quality solutions in our services. We are specialists in tourist areas such as congresses, conventions, and cruises and in this field, we in great events cope with the mobility of thousands of people in their transfers, visits and day trips on a daily basis. We put at your disposal a team of experts in logistics and transport management and organization.

A modern fleet with an elegant aesthetics and a wide variety of vehicles, in the hands of our professional drivers, who are in continuous training, ensures the success of our services. • SAP FKOM International Convention, International Convention, held in Barcelona, during January Managed through BNetwork, with an attendance of more than 7,900 delegates. • Official transport provider for theMobile World Congress - MWC. Total management of transport and additional support staff at Fira Barcelona. Coverage service for the mobility needs of the event, with an attendance of more than 109,000 delegates registered for the last edition in 2019. • Annual convention of the software and computer applications multinational NUTANIX held in Barcelona in March, with a daily movement of 22 coaches. Experience • Organization of the transport for the delegates and assistants to the Convention of the textile company of sports equipment HELLY HANSEN, made in Barcelona in April. 2019 • Official transport provider for the presentation to all international markets of the new truck MERCEDES ACTROS that the manufacturer Daimler – Benz carried out between April and July 2019, which moved to Barcelona all the delegates of all its delegations and concessionaires around the world. • Transport management for delegates and assistants in the different events that took place in Barcelona during the month of May for companies and brands such as DANONE – HP – LINUX. • Transport management for all workers, collaborators and family members at the 25th anniversary of MEDIAPRO held at the Port Aventura venue over the weekend of 14-16 June, with more than 9,000 participants. • Transport organisation and mobility needs for the transfer of delegates, clients and assistants of the different exhibiting companies at theITMA textile machinery fair. An event organized in Fira de Barcelona that exceeded 120,000 attendees representing 147 countries, held from 20 to 26 June. • Transportation management for cruise ship tourist transfers. Tours and transport service to the airport and hotels for the different shipping companies based in the Port of Barcelona during the annual cruise season. • Management and organisation of transport for the delegation accompanying the women’s football team during the Women’s World Football Championships held in France. The American delegation was destined for Paris and Lyon. Transport for the press staff, delegates and accompanying persons invited by the American football federation and family and friends of the players of the same team. • Joint management with Empresa Plana, of the transport for the different sportsmen and delegations in the World Roller Games championships, the biggest world event that groups together the world championships of all roller sports disciplines. • Management and organization of transport for different congresses and conventions of the medical and pharmaceutical sector organized in Barcelona for Boston Scientific- EASD Congress - ESMO Congress - Bayer Thrombosis Convention. Management of mobility needs for delegates and attendees at every event. • Official transport service for the delegates who attended theGartner International Symposium / ITxpo 2019 in November, held in Barcelona. • Official transport service managed through Pacific World for the transfer of exhibitors, visitors and delegates attending the IBTM WORLD fair in which more than 15,000 professionals from the business tourism sector are registered. Experience • SAP FKOM International Convention, which took place in Barcelona in January with an assistance of more than 8700 delegates. • Official supplier for the Mobile World Congress - MWC. Full transport management and additional staff in Fira Barcelona for mobility gestion with an 2018 assistance of more than 105.000 delegates the last event in 2018. • Transport for the excursions and transfers to the matches of the 34 participating teams in the Globasket Tournament - Costa Brava Cup ‘18. • Official transport service of the participating athletes and teams in 2018 YOG-Youth Canoeing World Qualification Event held in the Catalan Olympic Canal. • Organization of transport for delegates and attendees to the 28th European Meeting on Hypertension and Cardiovascular Protection held in Barcelona in June. Private transport for the different pharmaceutical companies that participated in this Event. • Official transport provider for all teams participating in the Grand Master Hockey World Club, organized in Catalonia by the WGMA • Style Masters Revlon Barcelona ‘18 Event. Transport service for the 4500 delegates attending. • Transportation management for delegates and companies attending the 4th annual Veeva Conference dedicated to transforming regulated content management for biotech and pharma – hosted in Barcelona on June. • Management of transport for the transfer of the different delegations, dealers and sales teams in the presentation of the new Seat Tarraco, held in Tarragona. An event that counted on the presence of the representatives of all the Seat dealer network in the world.. • Transport Management for cruise tourist transfers, excursions for all different Destination companies that work in Barcelona. • Transport management for the transfer of delegates and attendees to the AMWAY Leadership Seminar 2018 in Barcelona • Management of for the substitution services of trains of the Generalitat de Catalunya-FGC for the handling works carried out in the structure during the first week of December in Hospitalet-Cornella-Sant Boi de Llobregat (Barcelona). • Official transport service for delegates attending the Gartner International Symposium / ITxpo 2018. • Transportation management for the airport hotels and Fira Barcelona transfers of the 4500 delegates attending the SAP CX Live-TechEd in Barcelona. Experience • SAP International Convention, which took place in Barcelona in January with an assistance of more than 8000 delegates. • Official supplier for theMobile World Congress. Full transport management with an assistance of more than 101.000 delegates than the last event in 2017. 2017 • Transport for assistant delegates to Cardiology ESC2017 celebrated in Barcelona. Private transport for the different pharmaceutical companies that participated in this Event. • Jamborinada transport Organization. Meeting of boy scouts in Catalonia, in which more than 13.000 assistants participated in one concentration in Tarrega (Lleida). • Incentives for NIKE during October and November. Official transport company for delegates who presented the new Nike staff for next Seasons. • Essendant annual Convention for supplies , which took place in Barcelona with the participation of different European delegations. • Management of all transport needs, for conventions, incentives and seminaries of Puig perfumes Group. • Presentation of the BMW vehicles 2017, taking place in Barcelona, with a movement of 40 buses managed for this particular Event. • Transport Organization for cruise tourist transfers, excursions for all different shipping companies that work in Barcelona . • Annual Convention “LA FOURCHETTE” which took place in the Convention Center in Port Aventura with the participation of different European delegations. • Transport supplier for the Summer activities organized by Catalonian Basket Federation. • Annual Convention of perfume products organized by Kao Company, which took place in Barcelona. Transfers to assist to Seminars and Hold talks and Product presentations. • Transport supplier for the UEG Week in Barcelona, with more than 13.000 assistants. Offices Complete name: SERVEIS INTEGRALS DE TRANSPORT DE VIATGERS AVANT GRUP S.L.

HEAD OFFICE: Avda. de Marina, 1. 08830 Sant Boi de Llobregat (Barcelona) Teléfono: (+34) 902 500 512 - (+34) 936 528 488 Fax: (+34) 936 528 489 E-mail: [email protected] Web: www.avantgrup.com

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OTHER BASES: Barcelona 1 Mare de Deu de Núria, 9. 08830 Sant Boi de Llobregat (Barcelona) Barcelona 2 Carrer Tramuntana, 8. 08213 Polinyà (Barcelona) Costa Dorada Avinguda del Sol, 21. 43850 Cambrils (Tarragona) Costa Brava Avinguda Vila de Blanes, 161, 1r 4a. 17310 Lloret de Mar (Girona)