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Prague, 25 May 2010 - BENZINA is preparing some pleasant surprises at its petrol stations for the summer motorist season. It will introduce a new premium fuel - Verva 95 - and expand the sale of premium fuels to half of its petrol stations. The BENZINA-OMV fuelling card sharing project was also launched in May. The card-sharing programme is also connected to the retail information and cashier system (RIS) completed in May at BENZINA petrol stations, a system that will ensure better customer service and comfort. Furthermore, BENZINA, in cooperation with ČAPPO, is now actively following the situation in the market with regard to untaxed lubricants and fuels. Finally, this year, BENZINA, will start up cooperation with the fast food chain Burger King.

"Go crazy for legends" a new promotion for Benzina petrol stations

Promotion starts from 15.4. 2010 at all petrol stations Benzina and Benzina plus - its called "Go crazy for legends"
For all loyal customers there are interesting gifts prepared for this spring, they are connected with the legendary brands or memories.

Do you feel tired after an exhausting drive? Are you in need of a reliable burst of energy?

From November 2009 customers at selected Benzina plus and Benzina standard filling stations may pay with LE CHEQUE DEJEUNER luncheon vouchers.

Prague, 26 August 2009 – HC BENZINA Litvínov, a. s., is the ninth name given to the club in its more than sixty year history. The Litvínov club has thus become the fourth club to change its name during the summer break. Pardubice, Plzeň and Zlín had done so earlier.

For the hot summer that is slowly picking up speed Benzina has prepared a stylish surprise at its filling stations. The summer collection of gifts offered as part of its "Go crazy for brands" campaign includes four kinds of sunglasses and PLAYBOY brand men's boxers. In keeping with tradition a collection of original lighters and breathmints in retro tins is also part of the offer.

Customs officers are investigating almost one hundred cases of suspected tax evasion
Oilmen are warning against overly inexpensive fuels

Prague, 30 March 2009 – On 1 April the company Benzina is launching an advertising campaign to support the sale of its Verva premium fuels. The slogan "Take off with Verva" will support the promotion of these fuels. The campaign will take place via radio ads (Evropa 2, Impuls, Express, MMS), bigboards, and print ads in the daily press and selected entertainment and automotive magazines.

Prague, 26 February 2009 – once again Benzina is bringing its customers a new promotion starting 1 March at Benzina and Benzina plus filling stations.

In the flood of negative information about the financial crisis, the falling prices of oil and fuels is one of the few good news items. We talked with Benzina’s Executive Director, Martin Durčák, about oil, its influence on the economy and on Benzina’s position on the Czech market.

In the week from 31 March to 6 April 2008 a Blériot road show took place at selected Benzina plus filling stations, offering a wonderful opportunity to see the unique model of the Blériot XI aircraft in which Jan Kašpar made his first long-distance flight from Pardubice to Prague. Our hostesses took photos of guests with this rare exhibit; the Polaroid pictures were then ready on the spot.

Benzina, Česká rafinérská, and Paramo all took away awards for their significant contributions to the field of crude oil refining, petrochemistry, and petrol stations. A project supported by Unipterol RPA was also among the award winners. Václav Loula, a member of Benzina’s management and the company’s Quality Control Director, received the Person of the Year award.

The Benzina trademark has been on the Czech market for 50 years. It celebrated this anniversary by completing the most important phase of the reconstruction of its petrol station network.

Contracts, orders and other business correspondence should be now sent to the company’s new address: Benzina, s.r.o. Na Pankráci 127 140 00 Praha 4

Majitelé moderních vozů chtějí co nejlepší palivo a jsou ochotni si za ně i připlatit.

Now at selected Benzina service stations, you have a unique opportunity to experience what happens during an automobile accident. Climb into a trainer built like a two-seat automobile cabin which simulates an automobile accident at 30 km/h. Of course all safety measures will be taken.

Prague, 3 March 2008 – Along with a new advertising campaign, Benzina has launched some new gifts for its loyal customers. As part of its loyalty programme, aimed at all the family, it is now possible to get soft toys, model cars and sports bags and belt bags for every 80 litres of fuel, plus a surcharge. The very popular DVDs previously on offer will be available at a special prices while stocks last.

Prague, 3 March 2008 – The Benzina company has launched a new advertising campaign to introduce and promote the brand of the premium Benzina plus filling stations and the services they offer. The creative concept of the campaign is based on the first successful flight made by Ing. Jan Kašpar from Pardubice to Prague in 1911. The character of this aviator appears in all three TV spots that are part of the campaign. The TV campaign will be supported also by big boards along motorways and 1st class roads and by advertisements in dailies and selected society magazines. The slogan of the campaign is “We are changing with time”.

Harley Davidson fans have taken a liking to the Benzina filling station.

In the week from 31 March to 6 April 2008 a Blériot road show took place at selected Benzina plus filling stations.