As we restructure and invigorate our organisation, we are excited to announce that the ACA is planning to host two events in Tasmania in 2023, leading up to the re-establishment of the Branch in Hobart. The first event, planned to be held between June and July, will be an introduction to the costs of corrosion...
26th April 2023
We celebrated World Corrosion Awareness Day on the 24th of April, and the ACA endorsed the commitment to the corrosion community and the work that been done to respond to the ongoing challenges proposed by the impacts of corrosion. Read the full message below. “On this World Corrosion Awareness Day, 24th of April, the ACA can’t...
26th April 2023
The ACA Board Chair, Dean Ferguson, and the ACA CEO, Maree Tetlow, were busy with multiple partner meetings and connecting with international stakeholders at the 2023 AMPP Conference, this March in Denver, Colorado. They participated in successful ACA/AMPP joint meeting when they covered how we can collaborate with some advocacy, how we might identify new...
5th April 2023
A large group of members of the ACA New Zealand Branch met in Wellington to celebrate 60 years as an Incorporated Society. The day included a committee meeting, their AGM, social networking, a tour of Weta Workshops and a buffet dinner. Leading up to the event, highlights of the branch history were published in the...
3rd April 2023
Check out the latest issue of the NZ Branch Newsletter.
2nd April 2023
There are many different techniques available for the detection, quantification and identification of microorganisms and the aim of this review is to discuss some examples which can be used within the oil and gas industry readily.
26th March 2023
We are pleased to announce that the Water and Waste Water Technical Group is being reactivated to address the Corrosion challenges faced by the industry. After a brief hiatus, the ACA is eager to reconnect with existing members through the Water and Waste Water Technical Group. If you wish to express interest in joining this Technical...
16th March 2023
The Call for Awards is out and we’re looking for your nomination. With the Corrosion & Prevention 2023 Conference coming up quickly in November of this year, it’s time to recognise those who push out industry forward and put it on the sustainability map. Put your best foot forward for who you believe should be...
14th March 2023
We currently have some vacancies on the ACA board and committees and we are seeking expressions of interest from members and non-members.
2nd March 2023
Corrosion is a natural process that can have significant consequences for the performance and lifespan of various materials.
1st March 2023Check out the latest issue of the NZ Branch Newsletter.
26th February 2023
Over 100 registrants from 17 countries participated in our first Technical Group event of 2023, a webinar about “Latest Insights into Microbial Influenced Corrosion (MIC) Monitoring Techniques” held on the 14th February . It indicates the importance of this topic to corrosion practitioners. The Oil & Gas Technical Group committee members were delighted with the presentation of two experts from...
21st February 2023
It is with great sadness that we share the news of the recent passing of Don Bartlett, a friend, a respected Member of our community and staunch coatings stalwart, at the age of 80. Don was an expert in the fields of paint technology, anti-corrosive coatings, corrosion mitigation and materials of construction generally and his...
19th February 2023
We are inviting all students who attended Level 1 of the Coating Inspector Program and Cathodic Protection courses.
14th February 2023
We are partnering with BlastOne to offer the new and improved AMPP complete suite of three coating application certificates in Australia: C6, C7 and C12 – the C-Series training. The course will offer a six-day theoretical and practical course that will deliver established marine and industrial coating applicators with three separate certifications. The C-Series training allows people to get an internationally recognised certification to...
14th February 2023