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BITAFAL GROUP AT CONEXPO 2023

BITAFAL GROUP AT CONEXPO 2023

Grupo Bitafal was present at the 2023 edition of Conexpo-Con/Agg, the largest construction machinery fair in America, held from March 14 to 18 in Las Vegas.

With more than 2,400 exhibitors from 36 countries and an exhibition area of ​​275,000 m2, the fair was attended by more than 139,000 registered attendees from 133 countries, including 24,000 international attendees. With a focus on sustainability and electrification, the fair showcased the latest innovations in hydrogen-powered and electric construction equipment, as well as more recyclable materials and waste reduction opportunities.

In pavement recycling equipment, new and more efficient technologies appear for a better use of the material and that it does not end up in landfills. Some of the innovations for cold recycling and soil stabilization is the AutoTrac satellite assisted steering system for Wirtgen recyclers. This system allows the precise and efficient processing of a project, controlling the machine with a precision of centimeters following a previously elaborated reference track and a defined overlap of the adjacent tracks. This leads to an increase in the efficiency of the processes and, therefore, to achieving greater environmental compatibility.

In addition, information technologies continue to advance in all featured equipment where all relevant and location-specific work parameters are recorded in a comprehensive database for site analysis and documentation. For example, for soil stabilizers, the working width and depth, the worked path and surface, fuel consumption and many more are recorded.

With the presence of 600 media from 33 countries, the fair was a great success in terms of networking opportunities and knowledge of the latest trends in the construction industry. The next edition of Conexpo-Con/Agg & IFPE will be held from March 3 to 7, 2026 at the Las Vegas Convention Center, Nevada, USA.

GOVERNMENT STUDIES INCREASE OF US$ 300 MILLION FOR ROAD WORKS

GOVERNMENT STUDIES INCREASE OF US$ 300 MILLION FOR ROAD WORKS

The MTOP works to increase to 3,600 million dollars what is allocated to road works in the period

"The increase in the route network is essential for national production to come out in good conditions," said the Minister of Transportation, José Luis Falero, who added that this year a project will be presented to facilitate entry to Montevideo by Interbalnearia route.
As of February 2023, 56% progress of the executed work was registered and, of this percentage, 81% responds to the construction of kilometers of routes, mainly on double tracks. He commented that the investment goal for this year is 993 million dollars, an amount that will be exceeded in 2024.
In addition, he said that 500 million dollars are allocated for works on 250 bridges and the eradication of ballast on 375 kilometers of roads has already exceeded 51%. Source GUB.UY
THE WORKS CONTINUE THROUGHOUT THE COUNTRY

THE WORKS CONTINUE THROUGHOUT THE COUNTRY

We share a summary of the latest construction inaugurations during the past summer

Route 8 and 11 interchange

The MTOP continues to bet heavily on investment in roads and bridges. The results are in sight and the inaugurations bear witness to that commitment. We share some of those made during the summer season.
In December, the new interchange on Route 8 and 11 was inaugurated together with the doubling of the road in the Route 11 section and the Soca Toll by the company COLIER S.A. The works continue to Route 9 and its inauguration is expected by the end of this year. The qualification of this new section of the double track of Route 8 will work as an alternative for the traffic that goes to the East of the country, thus relieving the Interbalnearia Route. Grupo BITAFAL supplied the conventional and modified asphalts as well as the emulsions for a large part of this work.

Double track on Route 3

Also in December, 25 kilometers of double track were inaugurated on Route 3, between Routes 1 and 11, part of the Grupo San José PPP that is carrying out the work. A total of approximately 142,000 tons of asphalt mix were executed with the highest laying technology, achieving an IRI of less than 1 throughout the section, being the work with the best result obtained in said parameter. Grupo BITAFAL participated in the project by supplying the modified asphalts for the execution of said sections.

Centenary Bridge

In January the Centennial Bridge was inaugurated with the presence of the President of the Republic. The bridge built by SACEEM S.A. It is 550 meters long, made up of 22 25-meter sections over the Río Negro and was built simultaneously with the north and south accesses of Route 5, as well as the interchange to the UPM plant with an investment of 11 million dollars. . Grupo BITAFAL supplied the anchored joints of said bridge as well as the asphalt products that make up the road surface.
Subsequently, the inauguration of Routes 43 and 59 was carried out, which are part of the mesh around the forest area that will supply wood for the new UPM plant and that will receive a lot of vehicle traffic once the new Picada Oribe Bridge is enabled. In all these works Grupo BITAFAL assists with asphalt emulsions for their correct execution.

By Pass Ruta 6 y 14

In February, the Bypass was inaugurated at the intersection of routes 6 and 14 towards Sarandí del Yí, culminating with the works of the PPP CV3 of route 14 that go from the city of Mercedes to Sarandí del Yí and that we had the pleasure of supplying. all modified asphalts and emulsions for its construction.
The By Pass to Sarandí del Yí, was drawn up in elevation in order to guarantee that the entire stretch will not be flooded, preventing the town from being cut off.
We thank all the companies that trust us to solve the supply of special asphalts in their works.
INAUGURATION OF THE INTERCHANGER ON ROUTE 5

INAUGURATION OF THE INTERCHANGER ON ROUTE 5

The work will allow this route to be crossed on a double track and elevated above the Eduardo Pérez road

Hernandez and Gonzalez S.A. built the work that includes two viaducts 17 meters long each; more than 2000m of metal containment systems and more than 600m of rigid concrete fenders, with impact terminals for maximum protection, to prevent derailments and lighting of all components with the latest generation LED technology. The road solution for the crossing also required the construction of a new double track bridge over the Arroyo Pantanoso.

The President of the Republic, Luis Lacalle Pou, the Minister of Transport, José Luis Falero and the Mayor of Montevideo, Carolina Cosse, participated in the inauguration of this interchange. The Minister announced that "Here especially we are working on the point of tendering, before the end of the year, the continuation of the perimeter up to Route 1. We have also incorporated the Pérez road into this CREMAF contract, because we believe that it is a more than convenient access for all those producers who come from the coast.”

After the inauguration, a dinner was held to celebrate the 40th anniversary of the company and where a tribute was paid to Mr. Omar Hernández, Director of the company.

MTOP Note: https://www.gub.uy/ministerio-transporte-obras-publicas/comunicacion/noticias/inauguramos-intercambiador-ruta-5-camino-eduardo-perez

XXI CILA IN URUGUAY

XXI CILA IN URUGUAY

The most important event in the Spanish-speaking world of asphalt passed through Uruguay from November 20 to 25

We had the pleasure of receiving more than 1,000 participants from 25 countries at the Enjoy Punta del Este Hotel Convention Center in what was the largest CILA held to date.
With great pride we tell you that the positive comments about the event have not stopped coming, both about the organization and the technical part, about the commercial exhibition as well as about the social events.
The Congress was held in conjunction with the 13th Uruguayan Highway Congress, which had a high level of technical work and participation as well.
The nearly 300 technical papers and 6 magisterial conferences were presented simultaneously in the 3 rooms that we can assure were always very complete.
We highlight the level of the master conferences and the exhibitors who had the courtesy to participate in the event and tell us in detail about their areas of specialization related to the Circular Economy, the motto of this Congress.
A highlight of the event were the simultaneous conferences that were held in a room with 7 screens and headphones for the participants that allowed the presentations to be heard correctly and gave flexibility to see many works in a short space of time. An experience that we believe should be repeated in future CILAs.
Another differential were the Commercial Conferences, which were always in a full room, by renowned companies such as KRATON, BASF, CIRTEC, INGEVITY and BITAFAL, which had their space to present the trends that drive the asphalt industry.

The commercial exhibition, which had an area of ​​more than 4000 m2 between indoor and outdoor spaces, was attended by 50 exhibiting companies that showed the latest advances in equipment, products and services related to the road sector. In particular, the commercial exhibition had more than 30 pieces of equipment, several of them large and that showed a high level of technology. In addition, the giant screen to watch the World Cup matches made the Montecarlo room a meeting point and emotions throughout the week.

The social activities were really the highlight of several participants compared to the Congress level. The opening and inauguration Cocktail of the Commercial Exhibition on Monday, a soccer match on the beach to experience the World Cup atmosphere, the integration day at MACA on Wednesday and the closing lunch on Friday that was overflowing with people since more than 600 people were still at the Closing Ceremony of the XXI CILA.

The BITAFAL Group, as a diamond sponsor of the Congress, had one of the main stands in the Foyer that was really full of people and was present at the outdoor Expo with double spreaders and other equipment.

We present three technical papers in the plenary room and one technical paper in a simultaneous room. On Monday the 21st we present “SAMI MEMBRANE PERFORMANCE AFTER 11 YEARS”, “SEAL COAT WITH GLASS POWDER TO IMPROVE SLIP RESISTANCE” and “USE OF DSR FOR QUALITY CONTROL OF EMULSIONS”. On Tuesday 22 on the "EVALUATION OF THE FIRST SECTION WITH TIRE DUST FROM URUGUAY" and on Thursday we presented on "EVALUATION OF THERMAL ADHERENT EMULSIONS WITH DSR".

A big thank you to all those who have participated in it in all modalities, exhibitors, speakers, participants, organizers, onlookers, friends and family, we hope to meet you all again in the next edition to be held in Seville in 2024.

We share a note from the congress made by the MTOP: https://www.gub.uy/ministerio-transporte-obras-publicas/comunicacion/noticias/uruguay-es-sede-del-xxi-congreso-ibero-latinoamericano-del-asfalto

MTOP PRESENT AT THE XXI CILA and 13th CVU

MTOP PRESENT AT THE XXI CILA and 13th CVU

The Ministry of Transport and Public Works supports the holding of both congresses with various initiatives

Minister José Luis Falero will make a presentation on the largest works plan in recent times in Uruguay and then will host the opening of the XXI CILA and the 13th Uruguayan Road Congress.

They will also have an important Stand inside the Foyer room as well as in the outdoor area where it will exhibit equipment for evaluating pavements and bridges, essential elements for the maintenance management of our infrastructure.

More than 100 technicians and engineers from the Ministry will participate in the Congress during the 5 days of the event and various plenary and simultaneous conferences will be presented by engineers from the National Highway Administration.

ROAD INVESTMENT WILL CHANGE THE REALITY OF THE COUNTRY'S ROUTES

ROAD INVESTMENT WILL CHANGE THE REALITY OF THE COUNTRY'S ROUTES

Routes within the country are being prioritized, emphasizing those that connect the territory from East to West, such as 14, 20 and 26

In 2021, more than 500 million dollars were invested in road works. The amount will double this year and, at the end of the five-year period, it will reach 3.3 billion. This investment will make it possible to change the road situation in the country, with maintenance works, new routes and changes in quality standards, informed Minister José Luis Falero.

Falero explained that the routes in the interior of the country are being prioritized, emphasizing those that connect the territory from East to West, such as 14, 20 and 26. It is also aimed at rehabilitating those routes that are important to generate a greater development in the northern departments, such as Route 6. Various execution modalities are used, trying to be efficient in the use of Uruguayan resources, he said.

Source: https://www.gub.uy/ministerio-transporte-obras-publicas/comunicacion/noticias/inversion-vial-cambiara-realidad-rutas-del-pais

XVIII ARGENTINE CONGRESS OF ROADS AND TRANSIT

XVIII ARGENTINE CONGRESS OF ROADS AND TRANSIT

Great Uruguayan delegation in the XVIII CAVYT

On September 26, 27 and 28, the traditional Argentine Road and Traffic Congress was held at the Convention Center of the Hilton Hotel in Puerto Madero, with a historic attendance of more than 2,000 participants.

The Uruguayan delegation was present with a large contingent of Engineers from the National Directorate of Roads as well as Municipalities and companies in the road sector of our country. Grupo Bitafal presented on the Development of the Cape Seal in Uruguay and also on the promotion of the next XXI CILA that we are proudly carrying out together with the AUC.

The inauguration of the Congress was attended by the Ministers of Public Works of Argentina, Gabriel Katopodis, and that of Uruguay, José Luis Falero, as well as other road and transportation authorities from the neighboring shore.

The event was held simultaneously in 5 rooms where the following topics were discussed: Network management and road asset management; connectivity, transport and logistics; Smart Technology: Knowledge, innovation and creativity; Rural roads; Road safety: policies to reduce accidents; flooring; Sustainable Multimodality in Urban Regions; Environment and road transport; and Highway Planning and Project.

In parallel, the Symposium organized by the Permanent Asphalt Commission was held with three master lectures by renowned technicians in the field such as Dr. Miguel Angel del Val, Dr. Angel Sampedro and Dr. Carlos Fonseca focused on Sustainability and in Road Safety.

The Uruguayan delegation was present with a large contingent from the DNV who attended along with the Minister and his advisers showing the change in direction that the MTOP shows in terms of the training of its collaborators and that they will also be present in large numbers at the next CILA and the Uruguayan Road Congress.

A SECTION OF ROUTE 8 WHICH PASSES THROUGH THIRTY-THREE WILL BE REHABILITATED

A SECTION OF ROUTE 8 WHICH PASSES THROUGH THIRTY-THREE WILL BE REHABILITATED

An investment of 10 million dollars will be made to rehabilitate a section of route 8 that crosses the city of Treinta y Tres, between routes 17 and 19

In the coming weeks, the technicians from the Roads Directorate will be finalizing the executive project for the work. Once the project is finished and the details of the intervention are known, it will be announced to the departmental authorities and public opinion, informed Minister José Luis Falero.

The Minister toured the routes of the department. Several of them will be under construction throughout the period, as part of the execution of the national road infrastructure plan designed by the government. Falero stressed that not only will work be done on national routes, but also on secondary routes "which must be prioritized."

The hierarch highlighted the progress in the construction of the bridge that will link La Charqueada with the town of Cebollatí in the department of Rocha. The work not only involves the construction of the bridge, but also the rehabilitation of the accesses by Route 91.

Source: https://www.gub.uy/ministry-transport-works-public/communication/news/will-be-rehabilitated-section-route-8-passes-thirty-three

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