On July 12, part of our team from the Materials department participated in a training day on plastics and resins given by professors from the Universidad Politécnica de Catalunya (UPC); Xavier Cañavate, associate professor from the Escuela Superior de Ingenierías Industrial, Aeroespacial y Audiovisual in Terrassa (ESEIAAT) and Xavier Colom, coordinating professor from the POLQUITEX Research Group; at Sorigué’s industrial complex, La Plana del Corb.
 
During the course, aspects such as thermal, mechanical and rheological properties of plastics and resins were addressed, as well as the types of thermosetting resins, composite materials and their profiling techniques.
 
This day forms part of Sorigué’s strategy to bid for the development of new products in the area of Materials, as well as the exploration of new markets.

In 2017, Sorigué set up its new cold mix asphalt packaging plant.  This plant allows for the incorporation of polymer components to the open cold mixtures, which allows for the production of products with better mechanical features and longer durability.  
 
Furthermore, the group works to broaden its range of road and pavement repair products from the composite series based on polymer resins combined with mineral load, which will complement the company’s current portfolio.