February 2024 - Bitafal

CILA 2024 ARRIVES IN GRANADA, SPAIN... AND BITAFAL IS THE PROTAGONIST!

The next edition of the Ibero-Latin American Asphalt Congress, one of the largest road industry events in the world, will take place next April in Granada, Spain.

From April 22 to 26, the most prominent Ibero-American professionals in the field will meet, presenting research and technological developments, in a fundamental sector for the social and economic growth of the region.

For BITAFAL it is a great pride to be the promoter of this Congress with our Technical Director Santiago Kröger participating as CILA Delegate and as a reviewer in the Technical Committee of said event. On the other hand, we will be present with various technical works and collaborating in the moderation of sessions during it.

At the same time, we are promoting the participation of Uruguayan specialists from the Ministry of Transportation and Public Works (MTOP) by sponsoring a contest to bring the authors who have been selected to participate in it. With great pride we can say that Uruguay will be the protagonist since it has sent 15 technical works, being among the Top 5 of countries that have sent the most communications.

We share with you the CILA preparation podcast, where Santiago addresses advances in paving technology for low-traffic roads (BIT), one of the topics that will surely be present during the congress.

Low Traffic Intensity Road Paving Technology

BITAFAL AND UNIVERSITY OF MONTEVIDEO JOIN TO CREATE THE CHAIR “SUSTAINABLE ASPHALTS BITAFAL – UM”

28 February 2024
in: inauguration,News
Tags: Bitafal, training, bitafal chair one, emulsions, roads

The initiative seeks to provide knowledge and experience to new generations of engineers for the country's road development.

The creation of the “BITAFAL – UM Sustainable Asphalts” Chair is an important step in promoting innovation and sustainable development in the country's road sector. This initiative demonstrates BITAFAL's commitment to the training of new generations of engineers and to the future of the country.

This applied research center will be a pioneer in the development of knowledge about asphalt pavements for the country's road sector, promoting innovation and bringing academia, research and innovation closer to the Uruguayan reality. The Chair is committed to environmental and social sustainability, and the link with the public sector to contribute to the country's road development in a comprehensive and efficient manner.

The “BITAFAL – UM Sustainable Asphalts” Chair is created with the purpose of joint development of advisory, training, research and dissemination work related to the upcoming challenges of the paving sector and related industries: new techniques and materials, circular economy, efficiency energy, decarbonization, digital transformation and artificial intelligence.

It will offer students a wide range of resources for their training, including:

Internships and internships in the company, where they can apply their knowledge in the real world.
Access to BITAFAL infrastructure, such as laboratories and specialized equipment.
Field knowledge, through visits to road works and projects in development.
Possibilities to delve deeper into academic research, in collaboration with experts from the company and the university.

This strategic alliance between BITAFAL and UM will generate multiple benefits for students, the company and the country:

Students will have the opportunity to learn from professionals with extensive experience in the road sector, access cutting-edge technology and develop their practical skills.
BITAFAL will be able to contribute to the training of future professionals who will promote the country's road development, while strengthening its image as an innovative company committed to sustainability.
The country will benefit from a generation of engineers better prepared to meet the challenges of road development, with a focus on innovation and sustainability.

For more information about the “BITAFAL – UM Sustainable Asphalts” Chair, those interested can visit the BITAFAL or the University of Montevideo website.

PROTAGONISTS OF THE COUNTRY'S ROAD DEVELOPMENT: NEW PARQUE DEL PLATA INTERCHANGE

28 February 2024
in: inauguration,News
Tags: Bitafal, opening, mtop, floors, roads

One of the most anticipated road works before the start of the season was inaugurated on time.

The access interchange to Parque del Plata, located at kilometer 51 of the Interspa Route, was inaugurated on December 22, providing greater agility and security for those who visit that spa and for the thousands of motorists who travel to and from the East of the Uruguayan coast.

It is a fundamental work within the framework of the M/43 maintenance contract in charge of the Interbalnearia Oeste Consortium and it was a great challenge for the Molinsur company, which carried out the work in record time and to which we thank the trust in the supply of asphalt products. BITAFAL for carrying it out.

The grade-separated interchange, erected on Avenida Argentina, covers an area of 800 meters and is a testament to careful engineering and planning. One of the highlights is the construction of a 97.80 meter long bridge with a clearance of 4.70 meters, in addition to the implementation of a drainage system that includes the installation of 1,400 meters of pipes. The road surface was made with BITAFLEX AM2 modified asphalt provided by BITAFAL, ensuring a long useful life for the infrastructure.

The improvements are not limited only to the road structure, since complementary works have been carried out to guarantee the comfort and safety of pedestrians. The paving of the service roads and the construction of a new pedestrian path are an integral part of this project.

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