05/03/2026 - Bitafal

NEW “MAS CREMAF” CONTRACTS ARE AN INNOVATION AT THE REGIONAL LEVEL

05 March 2026
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The National Road Directorate launched the innovative contracts with Sustainability Bonds

During this year, the execution of the first MAS (Sustainable Asset Maintenance) contracts of the National Roads Directorate is expected, which establish a Sustainability Bond (BS) system. These are optional measures that the Contractor can adopt to receive additional economic compensation, aimed at reducing the environmental and social impact of the works but that will change the paradigm of sustainability of road construction in the country.

Being one of the most innovative initiatives worldwide in this regard, many countries penalize environmental non-compliance but the “MAS CREMAF” encourage exceeding basic standards. We invite you to learn “MORE” about this proposal!

The 13 available bonuses are summarized below:

Infrastructure and Plant Operation

BS1: Connection to the Asphalt Plant electrical grid: Rewards the reduction of fossil fuels in the operation of engines and asphalt heating systems.

BS2: Connection to the electrical grid of the Crushing Plant: Applicable both to own plants and to the purchase of aggregates in commercial plants that use energy from the grid.

Asphalt Materials and Mixtures

BS3: Mixtures with NFU (Out of Use Tire): Payment per ton of mixture for black base and patching that incorporates tire dust.

BS4: Warm Mixture Asphalt (WMA): Incentive for the use of surfactants that allow the manufacturing temperature to be reduced, saving energy.

BS5: Mixtures with RAP (Recycled Pavement): Rewards the inclusion of between 10% and 15% of RAP in mixtures for black base and patching.

BS7: Use of ROC and Recycled Glass: Payment for the use of Civil Works Waste (minimum 10 m3) and/or recycled glass dust (minimum 3 m3).

Environmental Management and Biodiversity

BS6: ISO 14064-1:2018 Standard: One-time payment if the implementation of this greenhouse gas management standard is verified before the first 3 years.

BS8: Reforestation of native species: Incentive for the planting of up to 100 native trees approved by the Forestry Department.

BS9: Restoration of watercourse margins: Payment for recovering degraded riverbank areas (up to 200 m2).

Social and Road Safety

BS10: Training workshops: Payment for carrying out up to 10 workshops (minimum 4 hours long) on sustainability aimed at local interest groups.

BS11: IRI reduction: Bonus for achieving an average IRI < 1.2 m/km in the works of Component A.

BS12: 3-star rating iRAP: Incentive for increasing the road safety of the circuit by eliminating obstacles or adapting slopes.

BS13: UNIT-ISO 39001:2012 Standard: Payment for certifying road safety management in all contract processes.

At BITAFAL we are proud to be part of the Vial del Uruguay family that is always looking for cutting-edge proposals. Regarding these contracts, we will be providing technical support to the different actors in the sector to be able to implement a large part of these bonuses, contributing our experience and knowledge to carry them out.

You can find more information in chapter XIII of the following sheet

7 OUT OF 10 CONSIDER US TO BE THE BEST SUPPLIER

05 March 2026
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Market research

It is a healthy business practice to know the market opinion about the products and services of a company. At BITAFAL we make this policy a constant. That's why every Two years ago we requested an investigation from an external consulting firm on the assessment that our clients have on all aspects linked to our production.

The study “Category and Brand Diagnosis – 2025 Edition” carried out by the prestigious consultancy Mercoplus brought us great joy, verifying that 7 out of 10 clients consulted qualified us as the best asphalt supplier in the Uruguayan market.

A CLEAR EVOLUTION

This indicator shows great growth compared to the previous measurement, carried out in 2023, where 40% rated us as the best asphalt supplier. The most important aspects valued by customers were compliance with delivery times, quality and variety of products, and the attention of our professional team.

And if we talk about sustainable asphalts, BITAFAL's work at a productive, commercial and academic is beginning to bear fruit, since 6 out of 10 technicians surveyed indicated spontaneously to our company as the main producer and promoter of the category. According to the conclusions of the study, BITAFAL is the Top of Mind in asphalt sustainable, a type of product that is beginning to be a global trend.

The research carried out represents a great impetus to continue betting on research, innovation and sustainability, in favor of providing better solutions every day for the development of the country's road industry.

BITAFLEX SA 20 SEALANT ON HIGHWAYS IN BUENOS AIRES

Exporting Innovation

A few months ago we received a request to develop a type SA20 sealant according to the IRAM 6838 standard for use in various bridge joints on the Highways leading to the City of Buenos Aires. The particularity of the order is that they specifically required a torsional recovery above 75% when the standard only requires 30%. We took the challenge and tested a large number of variants to achieve the product that we industrially scaled.

We managed to make the first shipment last December and it was applied during January and February on the Autopistas del Oeste viaducts with excellent performance, solving a problem for the contractor who met the deadlines and quality required by the concessionaire.

We invite you to learn more and see photos of the experience.

SA20 sealant is designed for highly technically demanding applications in wide, high-traffic bridge joints designed to respond to severe stresses and demanding weather conditions, especially in road infrastructure and bridges.

It is characterized by its high elasticity along with adhesion and durability, offering superior behavior against the movements of structures and high resistance to weathering. Its formulation allows us to achieve performance levels that exceed the requirements established by the IRAM 6838 standard, particularly with regard to elastic recovery.

Among its main benefits are:

High elastic torsional recovery, greater than 75%, which improves behavior against deformations.
Softening point above 100°C, suitable for hot climates.
Excellent adhesion and resistance, even in wide joints and conditions of intensive use.

These characteristics make SA20 a solution especially suitable for sealing joints in viaducts such as those on the Accesses to Buenos Aires, Argentina. The development and export of this technology positions our products in the region, providing greater durability and reliability in works that require high performance standards.

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