INAUGURATION OF ROUTE 15

INAUGURATION OF ROUTE 15

The initial works of PPP 2 by the Grupo Vial Oriental Consortium were completed, which included the renovation of 60 kilometers of Route 15

The Uruguayan government, headed by President Luis Lacalle Pou, the Minister of Transportation and Public Works, José Luis Falero, the Undersecretary of the MTOP, Juan José Olaizola, and the Mayor of Rocha, Alejo Umpiérrez, inaugurated road reconditioning projects in the department de Rocha, with a total investment of 65 million dollars carried out by the companies Hernández and González, together with Traxpalco.

The recent inauguration of the renovated section of Route 15, known as the “route of the 99 curves”, covered 60 kilometers from Rocha to the junction with Route 13. The significant improvement involved the replacement of the original bituminous treatment with a binder solution asphalt with modified asphalt type AM3 provided by BITAFAL in addition to a planialtimetric readjustment, widening, surcharge and stabilized with portland, ensuring greater durability. The work also included the construction of a culvert over the Casimiro stream and new bridges in Las Conchas, Arroyo India Muerta and Sarandí de la Paloma.

The Minister of Transportation and Public Works, José Luis Falero, highlighted the decentralization and investment close to 400 million dollars that Rocha will experience in this five-year period. He announced the upcoming inauguration of the section of route 15 from Rocha to Lascano in the first half of next year and the transformation of route 13 to zero ballast. At the same event, a new passenger transport line from the Rutas del Sol company was enabled, which will connect routes 19 and 15 with the capital, promising greater communication and integration for Rocha and neighboring departments.

Fuente: https://www.gub.uy/ministerio-transporte-obras-publicas/comunicacion/noticias/inauguracion-tramo-ruta-15-avance-clave-para-conectividad-rocha

SPECIAL MENTION TO BITAFAL BY FORMER MTOP MINISTER LUCIO CÁCERES

SPECIAL MENTION TO BITAFAL BY FORMER MTOP MINISTER LUCIO CÁCERES

Bitafal was present at the commemoration of Latu and the National Road Directorate for 30 years of collaboration to improve the quality of road works.

On December 6, in the Auditorium of the Latu Technology Park and the National Road Directorate of the Ministry of Transportation and Public Works, they celebrated the continuous collaboration in improving the quality control of the materials used in road works.

Present at the event were the Minister of Transportation and Public Works, José Luis Falero, the President of Latu, Ruperto Long and the national director of roads, Hernán Ciganda. Bitafal managers were able to exchange their experience and contribution in the country's road industry.

In this context, the former Minister of Transportation and Public Works, Lucio Cáceres, sent some words in which he highlighted the leading role of the company in the development of road constructions. “The deregulation of the Ancap asphalt monopoly, the Latu laboratory, and the development of the Bitafal company, were three fundamental axes to put the country in the road situation,” he said.

Bitafal is a key player in the quality of the products used in road construction and thus accompanies the growth and development of the country. By participating in this event, it reaffirms its commitment to continue working together to incorporate the best quality standards in its products and materials.

END OF THE YEAR PARTY 2023

END OF THE YEAR PARTY 2023

Bitafal celebrated the end of the year and reaffirmed its commitment to continue growing.

On Saturday afternoon, November 25, the Bitafal team celebrated another year of achievements and closed 2023 with its entire team. The meeting took place in a private farm near the factory and was the opportunity to renew commitment and reinforce the company's values.

The event aimed to recognize the importance of production and all the changes that have been implemented, as well as the magnitude of the investment that has been made recently. The work carried out by employees throughout the year and the value of the company's human capital were especially highlighted. Santiago Kröger took the opportunity to point out that being part of Bitafal should always be a good experience for everyone. This good relationship that has been built consolidates the path of innovation, changes and improvements in management that the firm has been carrying out for some months now. He highlighted the focus on sustainability and investment for growth. He in turn highlighted that the obstacles they faced at the beginning of the year united them and strengthened them. “We have invested in various teams, always focused on efficiency,” he said and indicated that “the Bitafal of tomorrow is innovation and sustainability as the central axis.” “This year has been one of the most important years in the history of Bitafal, we have supplied 50% of the asphalt in a record year, almost 120 thousand tons of asphalt have been sold in Uruguay and we handle 60 thousand tons that have been a historical record” explained Kröger and added that a similar 2024 will come in terms of volume. He thanked each of those who are part of the company for their commitment and effort. He in turn announced a coming year with many new developments and growth. “We want to bring the latest things in the world to Uruguay,” he explained.

For his part, Claudio Kröger highlighted the pride he takes in the honest work of his collaborators, “you know, you see, you feel, we have had days with deliveries of 27 or 28 trucks,” which implies a great responsibility. “We have all been able to close ranks and move forward, I just want to talk to you about our gratitude,” and he added “honesty in our work is what makes Bitafal worth what it is worth in our market.”

For his part, Ignacio Kröger indicated that seeing that there are more than 100 people is moving, "there are many of us and when we are together we realize the dimension that the company has and it is also moving to know that they decide to dedicate a large part of their lives to Bitafal." He pointed out that one of the dreams that drives them is to ensure that within five years the company is the most recognized in the supply of asphalt products, synonymous with quality and on-time deliveries. Ignacio ended by thanking and pointing out that the meeting, in addition to being an event to review the company's milestones in 2023, is an opportunity for enjoyment, recognition of daily effort and a boost for what is to come from now on. .

BITAFAL PARTICIPATED IN THE PANEL “MOVING THE FUTURE” AT THE CARGA EXPO

BITAFAL PARTICIPATED IN THE PANEL “MOVING THE FUTURE” AT THE CARGA EXPO

The second edition of the event, which had the support of various governmental and local entities, was successfully held from November 30 to December 3 at the Punta del Este Convention & Exhibition Center.

The event is already a reference for transportation, logistics and passenger mobility in the region, attracting more than 10,000 people from the national and regional transportation and logistics community. During the four days of the event, more than 350 brands from more than 35 countries were presented, occupying 6,000 m2 of stands and highlighting trends in electric mobility, digitalization and urban logistics.

Santiago Kröger, Director of Bitafal, participated in the panel of speakers “Moving the Future”.

In the talk, various professionals who promote and lead the transformation in electromobility spoke. Bitafal's participation in the panel is part of the brand's objective of positioning itself as a leader in innovation and incorporation of technology into production processes and in the generation of knowledge in this field.

Bitafal has been including high quality in asphalt with the incorporation of research and development to achieve products with lower environmental impact, improvement in logistics and commitment to research and innovation.

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