30/06/2023 - Bitafal

WE EXPAND OUR FLEET

30 June 2023
in: News
Tags: asphalt, Bitafal group, innovation, investment, Transport, uruguay, roads

Twenty new teams will be distributing our products in Uruguay and the region

Bitafal is expanding its international ground transportation fleet for both asphalts and emulsions to improve the delivery service for our products as well as to expand our supply capacity. These are 8 state-of-the-art Volvo FHX 460 trucks with all security systems, 10 heated tankers for asphalt and 2 tankers for asphalt emulsions.

The FHX 460 trucks have the full safety package that includes Electronic Stability Control to prevent rollover and skidding, EBS brakes, driver fatigue alert, lane keeping assistance, radar-based blind spot alarm, programmer of speed adapted to maintain the distance with the vehicles that circulate, warning of danger of collision and automatic emergency braking. This is complemented by an automatic gearbox, electronically controlled air suspension as well as high visibility LED lights. Euro 5 engines ensure compliance with emissions standards.

The insulated heated asphalt tankers also feature high safety standards such as air suspension, ABS brakes, and rollover protection and spill moldings.

All these teams guarantee the safety of our drivers as well as the other drivers present on our routes.

INAUGURATION ROUTE 6

30 June 2023
in: News
Tags: Bitafal group, opening, mtop, floors, red vial, routes, uruguay, roads

This is the section between Sauce and route 11 of the Circuito Vial 6 PPP contract, which includes the rehabilitation of 78 kilometers of route 6

On June 22, the Minister of Transportation and Public Works, José Luis Falero, together with Undersecretary Juan José Olaizola, inaugurated the works on the section of Route 6 between the Sauce bypass and Route 11.

This work is being carried out with the innovative technology of recycled pavement with foamed asphalt both in the plant and on site and then with a surface layer with modified asphalt type PG 70-28 that the Cuchilla Grande consortium entrusted to Bitafal as supplier.

The improvements made to the section imply an improvement in the existing infrastructure, including junctions, bridges, new pavement, signage, lighting and drainage. Interventions were carried out on five bridges, widening and reinforcing their structures to improve their performance.

In addition, two closed access roundabouts to Sauce were built on the south and center sides, replacing the existing roundabouts and improving the pavement, signage, and lighting. These improvements in the junctions have contributed significantly to road safety in the area. Minister Falero highlighted the importance of these works in the quality of the infrastructure as well as the estimated durability, since companies must be responsible for maintenance for more than 20 years. The investment in this section was approximately 1,700,000 dollars.

The Mayor of Sauce, Rubens Ottonello, the National Director of Roads, Hernán Ciganda, and other national, departmental and local authorities were present at the inauguration event.

We thank the CVC company and the Cuchilla Grande consortium for the trust they have given us in the supply of asphalt products for said work.

More information: https://www.gub.uy/ministry-transportation-public-works/communication/news/works-opened-section-route-6-between-by-pass-sauce-route-11

FIRST CONGRESS OF MODIFIED ASPHALT OF THE DOMINICAN REPUBLIC

30 June 2023
in: News
Tags: asphalt, congress, asphalt congress, Bitafal group, uruguay, roads

Bitafal presented the advances in modified asphalt and its development in Uruguay

The Minister of Public Works and Communications of the Dominican Republic, Deligne Ascención, inaugurated the first Modified Asphalt congress in the country, which took place on June 15 and 16 in the Dominican capital. The event was attended by businessmen and road infrastructure professionals from several countries in the region.

Bitafal's Technical Director, Santiago Kröger, spoke about the advances and challenges of modified asphalt in Uruguay along with prominent international speakers such as Eng. Mario Jair from Argentina, Dr. Luis Guillermo Loría from Costa Rica, Dr. Adalberto Faxina from Brazil, Engineer María Camila Galviss from Colombia, Engineer Pablo del Águila from Peru, Dr. Luis Miguel Gutierrez from Brazil and Engineer Yerko Eterovick from Bolivia.

The minister highlighted the government's interest in incorporating modified asphalt technologies in road projects to achieve a longer duration, minimize environmental impact and guarantee solid investment. The official mentioned the importance of migrating to a higher quality type of asphalt that guarantees greater durability and is friendly to the environment. The exploration of new technologies aims to obtain better results, reduce environmental impact and achieve significant savings for the country.

The congress, sponsored by the Ministry of Public Works, the international company Syntex Asphalt SRL and the Isaac Newton University of Costa Rica, included the participation of experts from various countries who shared their experiences on the use of modified asphalt. The vice ministers of the MOPC, Elías Santana and Luis Bastardo, were also present.

PAVING EXPO BRASIL

30 June 2023
in: News
Tags: asphalt, roads, congress, Bitafal group, floors, paving expo, uruguay, roads

Bitafal was present at the 7th edition of the Paving Expo in São Paulo, the largest paving fair in Brazil.

The event took place from May 24 to 26 at the Pavilhão Azul of the Expo Center Norte in São Paulo, being the reference event in the area of highways and road infrastructure in Brazil. In this edition, it received 19 thousand visitors, which represents a growth of 57% compared to the previous edition in 2022.

In addition to the impressive exhibition area, the event also included the Paving Conference, which brought together more than 3,000 people in conference rooms for high-level discussions with industry experts. During the conferences, important issues were addressed such as the use of warm mixes, the recycling of asphalt pavements, including the use of foam, as well as noise and vibration control in infrastructure works. Technology also played a prominent role, from the use of BIM in highway design and construction to the application of 3D technology for paving control.

The event was attended by manufacturers, importers and distributors of machinery and equipment, as well as companies that offer solutions for the construction and maintenance of bridges, viaducts and tunnels. Suppliers of asphalt and concrete paving products, drainage solutions and equipment, technologies and equipment for the containment of slopes, geosynthetics, geotechnical and companies specialized in road signs were also present.

Bitafal's presence at Paving Expo San Pablo demonstrates its commitment to innovation and its leadership in the asphalt industry at a regional level.

The next edition will take place from October 22 to 24, 2024 in São Paulo. We invite you to take part, establish strategic contacts and stay abreast of the latest trends and developments in the road construction and road infrastructure industry.

Daily Archives30/06/2023 - Bitafal

This is the section between Sauce and route 11 of the Circuito Vial 6 PPP contract, which includes the rehabilitation of 78 kilometers of route 6

Bitafal presented the advances in modified asphalt and its development in Uruguay

Bitafal was present at the 7th edition of the Paving Expo in São Paulo, the largest paving fair in Brazil.