31/10/2023 - Bollafal

BITAFAL JOINED THE 5K AGAINST BREAST CANCER

The Bitafal team was part of it and we were very well represented, which fills us with pride.

On October 8, we joined the 5K marathon organized by the Commission to Fight Cancer. In this case we supported the initiative and participated in a day that included more than 3,000 runners under the banner that united young people, children and families.

Our company was part of this activity, with a team that represented the values that identify us. In addition to encouraging physical activity and giving a message of joy and hope, the day was the excuse to join forces in a fight that belongs to everyone. We will continue to promote and support these types of initiatives that challenge us to continue building paths together.

SYMPOSIUM “SUSTAINABILITY AND RESILIENCE IN ASPHALT PAVING”

31 October 2023
in: News
Tags: Argentina, asphalt, congress, asphalt congress, Bitafal group, sustainability, uruguay, roads

The event organized by the CPA in Buenos Aires was a success in technical content and organization.

With the in-person participation of more than 110 professionals from Argentina, Uruguay, Brazil, Paraguay and Bolivia, as well as a streaming broadcast for the entire world, the Symposium held on September 28 at the NH Collection Hotel was an excellent reason to meet again and exchange about the implementation of sustainable and clean technologies in asphalt paving.

In addition to prominent technicians from Argentina and Brazil, the event included the participation of Engineers Alberto Bardesi and Rodrigo Miró who, through videoconference, made interesting presentations of the reality in Europe and in the world of these technologies.

Authorities from the National Highway Directorate, the Buenos Aires Provincial Highway Directorate, the Argentine Chamber of Construction and the Argentine Highway Association participated in the opening ceremony. Then the event started with “The incorporation of resilience in road infrastructure and other emergencies” by Eng. Pablo Bolzan, followed by Eng. Juan Campana (UBA) on the “UBA-BID Project on sustainability in road construction.”

From Spain, Dr. Ing. Rodrigo Miro presented to us about “Innovations in asphalt pavements and their adaptation to environmental conditions” followed by “Sustainable pavements: experiences in the use of wet-modified asphalt with recycled plastics in asphalt mixtures” of Dr. Eng. Silvia Angelone and Eng. Marina Casaux.
To close the morning conferences, Eng. Rafael Martins from the KRATON company told us about the “Sustainability and Performance using Modified Asphalts.”

After lunch, Engineer Alberto Bardesi told us the “Advances in sustainable paving technologies in Spain” followed by Eng. Pablo Morano on “Cold stabilized bases with asphalt emulsion and foamed asphalt: analogies in their implementation.” and the “State of the art and lessons learned in the use of granular bases stabilized with foamed asphalt (BSM) in Argentina” part Ing. Gustavo Seret.

To close the day, the topic focused on tire dust, Dr. Ing. Francisco Morea and Dr. Ing. Adrian Nosetti presented “Sustainable alternative to a discontinuous mixture with high viscosity asphalt made with rubber from out-of-use tires” and Dr. Ing. Gerardo Botasso presented: “Rubber incorporation technologies in asphalt mixtures and their impact on sustainability and innovation.”

Source: http://cpasfalto.com.ar/events/symposio-sustainability-and-resilience-in-asphalt-paving/

RAPv CONGRESS – ENACOR IN BRAZIL

31 October 2023
in: News
Tags: asphalt, congress, asphalt congress, Bitafal group, uruguay, roads

We participated in the most important technical event in Brazil regarding road conservation and paving.

Based in Foz de Iguazú from September 19 to 22, the sessions corresponding to the 25th ENACOR – National Road Conservation Meeting and the 48th RAPv – Annual Paving Meeting were held, together with the 4th ExpoEnacor. The event included 26 conferences, 6 short courses, 3 round tables and the presentation of 127 technical-scientific works as well as case studies of works.

Considered the largest transportation infrastructure event in Brazil, the meeting brought together professionals from all over the country to discuss the main trends and challenges in the area, bringing together more than 1,500 people including researchers, leading experts, university students, representatives of public and private companies. , public bodies, organizations and associations.

Source: https://www.rapvenacor.com.br/25o-enacor-48a-rapv-e-closed-with-success-in-foz-do-iguacu/

RECOGNITION FOR RESPONSIBLE CARE OF THE ENVIRONMENT

31 October 2023
in: News
Tags: Environmental Care, Bitafal group, Recognition, RSE, sustainability

BITAFAL was recognized by ASIQUR for its good performance in the Responsible Environmental Care Program.

During the commemorative event of the 25th Anniversary of the Responsible Care of the Environment® (Responsible Care) Program in Uruguay, implemented in the companies affiliated to ASIQUR, which took place on October 11 at the Industrial Club, it was held a recognition to the companies with outstanding performance in said program.

BITAFAL is proud to be among the select group of companies in the Uruguayan Chemical Industry that has been recognized for its performance, reaffirming our commitment to sustainability and care for the environment.

It was attended by Mr. Minister of Labor and Social Security Pablo Mieres, Mr. Undersecretary of the Ministry of Environment Gerardo Amarilla and the President of the Chamber of Industries of Uruguay.

Images taken from website ASIQUR

TRAINING CYCLE ON ASPHALT EMULSIONS

31 October 2023
in: News
Tags: asphalt, training, asphalt emulsions, Bitafal group, Ministry of Transport, mtop

BITAFAL begins with a new training cycle in the use of asphalt emulsions and high-performance surface treatments.

On September 15, the second training day was held for technical and operational personnel of the MTOP Regionals and construction companies.

On this occasion we were accompanied by regional directors, district managers, assistants, engineers, operators, crew managers, and truck drivers from Regionals 2, 4 and 10.

The training was led by Claudio, Ignacio and Santiago Kröger, and took place in the company's offices with the objective of providing precise information about the products, usefulness, uses and benefits of these to MTOP officials, who are in direct contact with that type of materials.

The meeting had a theoretical and a practical part, as well as a space for the exchange of information and concerns. This initiative is part of a training plan that Bitafal promotes and is aimed at decision makers and actors who are direct and indirect users of the different inputs produced by the company.

It is an action to approach customers that is part of a broader strategy to disseminate advantages and benefits to publicize the work carried out by the company in production, innovation, research and development.

Note on the “Rocha al Día” portal date: 09/25/23 Link

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