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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.

THE BITAFAL SUSTAINABLE ASPHALT CHAIR IS BORN – UM

30 April 2024
in: #CAS,News
Tags: Sustainable asphalts, Bitafal, CAS, events, launch

The University of Montevideo together with BITAFAL, announced the creation of the BITAFAL – UM Sustainable Asphalt Chair.

This initiative was born with the vision of creating a bridge between industry and academia, the public and private sectors, with the purpose of promoting applied research in the field of sustainable asphalts and promoting the dissemination of said knowledge.

In the facilities of the UM Faculty of Engineering and before a packed auditorium, BITAFAL's Transformation and Strategy Manager Ignacio Kröger highlighted the project, which aims at sustainability in road construction, taking care of all its dimensions. “We want Uruguay to produce more and better roads at lower economic and environmental costs,” he stressed, while highlighting values such as trust and collaboration as central elements of the proposal, which is open for the participation of students from other universities and from other companies. And finally, addressing the students, he indicated “this is a projection that points to the future, and that begins today.”

The event was attended by the Minister of Transportation and Public Works José Luis Falero, the Undersecretary of the Environment Gerardo Amarilla, the highest authorities of the UM, directors of BITAFAL, experts such as Engineer Lucio Cáceres, graduates and students of the Faculty of Engineering, which will soon be integrated into the world of road construction.

The Dean of the UM Faculty of Engineering, Engineer Rafael Sotelo, appreciated the interest aroused by the initiative among engineers and students of that university, indicating that “in a few hours after having announced internally the birth of the Chair we already had the interest of many students and graduates, who are going to participate and assure us of the success of the project.”

The chair will be a reference and consultation center for all participants, and the development of several research projects has already been announced, for which BITAFAL will enable their experimentation and application in upcoming road developments in the country.

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. .

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