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"We understand that, above all, if we want to grow as a company, we have to become a 'solution' in the activity in which we perform, adding value with new asphalt paving technologies and services along with the best price strategies," Mendez said.

Even though MPI is positioned well at time when road construction and preservation is being given national priority in Colombia, the company does face challenges in offering new technologies, especially the concept of microsurfacing. "We are introducing a technique in a country used to using dense grade mixes (very smooth roads)," Mendez said. "We are in the process of changing that concept by making skid resistance and safety a major issue, and a thin layer (microsurfacing) can do the job, last longer, and be more cost-effective. We have also been able to demonstrate microsurfacing as the most appropriate technique when preserving runways for airfields located deep in the Amazon. As a result, the Air Force and aviation authorities have accepted microsurfacing in their maintenance programs."

MPI has been able to demonstrate the results of these innovative solutions by example through the work they have done using Macropavers, not only to create new road surfaces but by maintaining existing pavements. "Our biggest success has been the acceptance of slurry microsurfacing in the conservation of national highways in Colombia from major road contractors."

MPI continues to transform the Columbian landscape, providing new solutions and foresight for that country's transportation needs.  And the VSS Macropaver 12B is helping the company do it.