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RESPONSIBLE PUBLIC WORKS: MTOP TECHNICIANS PRESENTED WORKS FOR THE CILA

30 April 2024
in: #interCILA,News,Responsible public work
Tags: Bitafal, asphalt congress, events

BITAFAL's initiative to promote the participation of MTOP Engineers in the CILA achieved the presentation of 12 technical works.

The joint work that both organizations have been carrying out in promoting responsible public works had a very important chapter with the event to present the projects that the portfolio's technicians prepared for the Ibero-American CILA Asphalt Congress.

The launch was led by the Minister of Transportation and Public Works José Luis Falero, the National Director of Roads Hernán Ciganda and the Technical Director of BITAFAL Santiago Kröger, who highlighted the increasingly important role of innovation and sustainability in road construction of our country.

Minister Falero indicated that “we are proud, as Uruguayans more than as ministers, that you have presented projects that have been selected to be exhibited at the CILA,” highlighting the commitment of the entire portfolio team to improve the conditions of the network. road of our country.

For his part, the Technical Director of BITAFAL Santiago Kröger valued “the quantity and excellent level of the work presented” by the portfolio's engineers and noted that “Uruguay was in the Top 5 of the Latin American countries.”

All the innovations, applied to the public works carried out by the MTOP, aim to improve the quality, durability and sustainability of the routes, with the consequent improvement in the quality of life of Uruguayans.

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/

FIRST CONGRESS OF MODIFIED ASPHALT OF THE DOMINICAN REPUBLIC

30 June 2023
in: News
Tags: asphalt, congress, asphalt congress, Bitafal group, uruguay, roads

Bitafal presented the advances in modified asphalt and its development in Uruguay

The Minister of Public Works and Communications of the Dominican Republic, Deligne Ascención, inaugurated the first Modified Asphalt congress in the country, which took place on June 15 and 16 in the Dominican capital. The event was attended by businessmen and road infrastructure professionals from several countries in the region.

Bitafal's Technical Director, Santiago Kröger, spoke about the advances and challenges of modified asphalt in Uruguay along with prominent international speakers such as Eng. Mario Jair from Argentina, Dr. Luis Guillermo Loría from Costa Rica, Dr. Adalberto Faxina from Brazil, Engineer María Camila Galviss from Colombia, Engineer Pablo del Águila from Peru, Dr. Luis Miguel Gutierrez from Brazil and Engineer Yerko Eterovick from Bolivia.

The minister highlighted the government's interest in incorporating modified asphalt technologies in road projects to achieve a longer duration, minimize environmental impact and guarantee solid investment. The official mentioned the importance of migrating to a higher quality type of asphalt that guarantees greater durability and is friendly to the environment. The exploration of new technologies aims to obtain better results, reduce environmental impact and achieve significant savings for the country.

The congress, sponsored by the Ministry of Public Works, the international company Syntex Asphalt SRL and the Isaac Newton University of Costa Rica, included the participation of experts from various countries who shared their experiences on the use of modified asphalt. The vice ministers of the MOPC, Elías Santana and Luis Bastardo, were also present.

CILA 2022: LAST MONTH WITH SPECIAL DISCOUNT

31 May 2022
in: News
Tags: which, asphalt congress, Punta del Este, roads

We are waiting for you from November 21 to 25 at the XXI CILA in Punta del Este

After several hours of dedication, the technical committee has completed the evaluation of all the job applications received from 23 countries, of which 351 have been approved and will form part of the material that will be delivered at the congress.

More than 75% of the stands are occupied by important international companies and the outdoor area for the exhibition of machinery has recently been increased.

Several Master Conferences of important technicians from Australia, Spain, USA and South Africa have already been confirmed. We will tell you more in future editions.

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Bitafal presented the advances in modified asphalt and its development in Uruguay

We are waiting for you from November 21 to 25 at the XXI CILA in Punta del Este