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INAUGURATION OF ROUTE 15

18 December 2023
in: News
Tags: asphalt, Bitafal, opening, innovation, mtop, roadworks, floors, Transport, roads

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

18 December 2023
in: News
Tags: asphalt, Bitafal, events, innovation, mtop, floors, Transport, roads

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

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

18 December 2023
in: News
Tags: Bitafal, Feria, Punta del Este, Monthly ArchivesFebruary 2022 - Grupo Bitafal

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.

Source: https://www.airbag.uy/Airbag/Expocarga-2023-mas-de-10-000-personas-pasaron-por-el-Convention-Center-de-Punta-del-Este-uc873282

FIRST ELECTRIC TRUCK FOR HEAVY TRANSPORTATION IN URUGUAY

14 December 2023
in: News
Tags: Bitafal, Feria, Punta del Este, Monthly ArchivesFebruary 2022 - Grupo Bitafal

The Bitafal company acquires the first electric truck for heavy transport in Latin America. It was presented by Volvo and Cir within the framework of the Expo Carga in Punta del Este 2023 and was officially delivered to the company on December 9.

The new unit was presented at the Expo Carga in Punta del Este, in an event attended by authorities from Volvo, Cir and Bitafal executives.

This unit has a range of 300 kilometers. With an approximate investment of about 500 thousand dollars, Bitafal aims to turn it into a symbol of the company's values, modernity, avant-garde and sustainability. During the Expo Carga in Punta del Este the unit was exhibited and the technical details of the truck and its benefits were explained.

The official handover of the keys to the new truck took place on December 9 at Bodega Garzón in a private event, in which the highest executives of the companies Volvo, Cir – representatives of the brand in Uruguay – and Bitafal participated. .

Within its sustainability and environmentally friendly road construction plan, the company adds this action that positions it as a pioneer in the inclusion of this type of vehicles in the industry. The acquisition of a truck to add to its fleet is part of the green policy carried out by the company and which includes many other actions. In this case it presents the future of road transport, where mobility and logistics are fundamental.

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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