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BITAFAL JOINED THE 5K AGAINST BREAST CANCER

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”

SYMPOSIUM “SUSTAINABILITY AND RESILIENCE IN ASPHALT PAVING”

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.”
RAPv CONGRESS – ENACOR IN BRAZIL

RAPv CONGRESS – ENACOR IN BRAZIL

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.
RECOGNITION FOR RESPONSIBLE CARE OF THE ENVIRONMENT

RECOGNITION FOR RESPONSIBLE CARE OF THE ENVIRONMENT

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

TRAINING CYCLE ON ASPHALT EMULSIONS

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
MORE THAN 1000 KM OF RURAL ROADS WILL BE PAVED

MORE THAN 1000 KM OF RURAL ROADS WILL BE PAVED

The Productive Rural Roads program will allow paving, in two phases, about 1,200 kilometers throughout the country, until 2028
In this first period, 500 kilometers will be paved and the construction of about 25 bridges is also contemplated. Likewise, Uruguay signed the renewal of the loan with the IDB, to begin the second stage of the program in 2024.

After an investment of more than 46,000,000 pesos, authorities from the Office of Planning and Budget (OPP) and the Florida Mayor's Office enabled the paving of almost 11,000 meters of old route No. 58, in the northern area of ​​the aforementioned department. The first stage of the Productive Rural Roads program will end in 2023; It is planned to pave about 500 kilometers throughout the country, through funds provided by OPP.

The inauguration of the works, held on the afternoon of Thursday, July 20, was attended by those responsible for the Interior Development Fund (FDI) and Caminaría Rural programs, from the Planning and Budget Office (OPP), Antonio Barrios and Federico Magnone, respectively, and the mayor of Florida, Guillermo López.

For the paving project of almost 11 kilometers in length of the old route No. 58, 46,600,000 pesos were invested, of which the OPP contributed 32,600,000, through the Productive Rural Roads program, and the mayor of Florida, about 14,000,000.

The improvements included paving the road with double bituminous treatment, recycling with Portland cement, construction of culverts, and vertical and horizontal signage. The work, carried out in eight months, was financed by the aforementioned agency, through funds from the Inter-American Development Bank (IDB), for the change in the standard of rural roads, and will benefit about 2,000 people in the area.

López, meanwhile, expressed that these works respond to a decades-old demand and allow connecting route No. 5 with the central area of ​​the department. He added that the OPP makes it possible for resources to reach, in works, rural areas.

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STRONG EXECUTION OF WORKS THROUGHOUT THE NATIONAL TERRITORY

STRONG EXECUTION OF WORKS THROUGHOUT THE NATIONAL TERRITORY

In 2022, the Ministry of Transportation and Public Works invested 821 million dollars in road works
At a press conference, the Minister was satisfied with his entire team and expressed that 91 percent of the execution of works that had been planned for 2022 was completed, “a very ambitious objective,” referring to the investment of 905 million dollars.
“We want to leave the Ministry better, more planned, more organized and with a projection of quality works,” Falero stressed.
VOLVO LAUNCHES ITS FIRST ELECTRIC TRUCK

VOLVO LAUNCHES ITS FIRST ELECTRIC TRUCK

Bitafal was present at the launch of the first large electric truck in Latin America.
The event took place on August 1 at the Volvo plant in Curitiba, Brazil. Many cargo transportation companies from our country were present, mainly in the forestry sector.
The launch for Latin America began with our country and we had the pleasure of being invited by Mekatronic to it. We tell you more about this new team.
The electric truck has various lithium battery packs that allow its autonomy to be adjusted to the intended use. At the moment it can reach up to about 300 km of autonomy with a full load of 45 tons.
In terms of performance and driving comfort, it is superior to the same equipment in the diesel line, great acceleration and a silent ride. As for maintenance, it is practically non-existent and easy to carry out.
All Volvo cabin models are available for this new line as well as the latest generation driving safety and comfort packs.
The first 4 test units are at the Curitiba plant and we had the pleasure of driving them on its test track. We expect a relatively rapid development of this new generation of road transport.
WE EXPAND OUR FLEET

WE EXPAND OUR FLEET

Twenty new teams will be distributing our products in Uruguay and the region

Bitafal is expanding its international ground transportation fleet for both asphalts and emulsions to improve the delivery service for our products as well as to expand our supply capacity. These are 8 state-of-the-art Volvo FHX 460 trucks with all security systems, 10 heated tankers for asphalt and 2 tankers for asphalt emulsions.

The FHX 460 trucks have the full safety package that includes Electronic Stability Control to prevent rollover and skidding, EBS brakes, driver fatigue alert, lane keeping assistance, radar-based blind spot alarm, programmer of speed adapted to maintain the distance with the vehicles that circulate, warning of danger of collision and automatic emergency braking. This is complemented by an automatic gearbox, electronically controlled air suspension as well as high visibility LED lights. Euro 5 engines ensure compliance with emissions standards.
The insulated heated asphalt tankers also feature high safety standards such as air suspension, ABS brakes, and rollover protection and spill moldings.
All these teams guarantee the safety of our drivers as well as the other drivers present on our routes.
INAUGURATION ROUTE 6

INAUGURATION ROUTE 6

This is the section between Sauce and route 11 of the Circuito Vial 6 PPP contract, which includes the rehabilitation of 78 kilometers of route 6

On June 22, the Minister of Transportation and Public Works, José Luis Falero, together with Undersecretary Juan José Olaizola, inaugurated the works on the section of Route 6 between the Sauce bypass and Route 11.
This work is being carried out with the innovative technology of recycled pavement with foamed asphalt both in the plant and on site and then with a surface layer with modified asphalt type PG 70-28 that the Cuchilla Grande consortium entrusted to Bitafal as supplier.
The improvements made to the section imply an improvement in the existing infrastructure, including junctions, bridges, new pavement, signage, lighting and drainage. Interventions were carried out on five bridges, widening and reinforcing their structures to improve their performance.
In addition, two closed access roundabouts to Sauce were built on the south and center sides, replacing the existing roundabouts and improving the pavement, signage, and lighting. These improvements in the junctions have contributed significantly to road safety in the area. Minister Falero highlighted the importance of these works in the quality of the infrastructure as well as the estimated durability, since companies must be responsible for maintenance for more than 20 years. The investment in this section was approximately 1,700,000 dollars.
The Mayor of Sauce, Rubens Ottonello, the National Director of Roads, Hernán Ciganda, and other national, departmental and local authorities were present at the inauguration event.
We thank the CVC company and the Cuchilla Grande consortium for the trust they have given us in the supply of asphalt products for said work.

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