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Domingo Ochoa, Founder of Industrias Ochoa and AVIA, Dies at 81

The Valencian industrial pioneer, celebrated for his contributions to the automotive sector, will be honored with a funeral mass on May 13 in Xirivella.

Domingo Ochoa, en una imagen de archivo.
Imagen de archivo del empresario Domingo Ochoa

Overview

  • Domingo Ochoa, founder of Industrias Ochoa in 1970 and co-founder of the AVIA automotive cluster in 2003, passed away on May 9, 2025, in Xirivella, Valencia.
  • Industrias Ochoa, under his leadership, became a key supplier to major automakers like Ford and expanded internationally with the establishment of a Mexican facility in 2010.
  • Ochoa received numerous accolades throughout his career, including AVIA’s Career Achievement Award in 2018 for his contributions to the automotive and mobility sectors.
  • He retired from executive leadership of Industrias Ochoa in 2023, leaving behind a legacy of industrial innovation and regional economic growth.
  • AVIA has announced that his remains will be transferred to a Xirivella funeral home on May 12, with a funeral mass scheduled for the following morning, May 13.