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
The Western Australia Branch of the Australasian Corrosion Association (ACA) is thrilled to invite all our members and those interested to attend its first Branch Technical Event for 2023.
1st February 2023
Check out the latest issue of the NZ Branch Newsletter.
26th January 2023
Thanks to all of our Annual Branch Partners for 2022. We couldn't have done it without you. If you're interested in being a Partner for 2023, opportunities are available now.
23rd January 2023
Our program for the coming year is full of exciting new experiences and interesting content and we're excited to announce or Annual Partnership Opportunity Model for 2023.
23rd January 2023
The ACA is launching a course that introduces the theoretical and practical aspects of preventing, managing and inspecting corrosion under insulation (CUI).
17th January 2023
The ACA is working on a range of events for the corrosion community in 2023. Members can expect more meetings, seminars, and the annual Corrosion & Prevention conference, to be hosted in Perth (WA). Our organisation is also invigorating the Technical Groups and their incredible work in promoting education, collaboration and research among the group....
4th January 2023
Another group of professionals concluded their Cathodic Protection 1 and 2 courses.
19th December 2022
The ACA is adding two experienced professionals to the Board of Directors. Madeline Laurenson is an engineer with a Master of Commerce and a strong industry background gained from experience in a range of engineering industry sectors. She currently works for Engineering Australia, bringing skills gained in a like-minded organisation to deliver value to stakeholders and contribute to...
14th December 2022
Standards Australia has published a new document to specify requirements for the minimum thickness of six classes of zinc diffusion layers applied to ferrous products by the sherardizing process for protection against corrosion and wear. This release is relevant and means Thermal Zinc Diffusion (TZD) technology has a standard to suit its advanced process. TZD...
14th December 2022
We are excited to host Corrosion & Prevention 2023 in Australia’s sunniest capital Perth. From the 12 to 15 November join us for a full program of peer-reviewed papers, technical forums, research symposium, networking, exhibitors showcasing the latest and greatest offerings in our industry and a multitude of social events. The call for abstracts is...
14th December 2022
The Australasian Corrosion Association is bringing a range of courses in the new year, focusing on the needs of our members and the corrosion sector. Our team has been working to offer basic, mid-level and advanced training programs in Australia and New Zealand. Students will be learning from experienced professionals and relevant people in the...
7th December 2022
The ACA has now released its 2022 Annual Report. The brochure compiles the highlights of the hard work the team has done across its efforts in Training, Membership, Technical Groups, Branch Events, Conference, and more. Despite the challenges operating following a year of lockdowns and broader COVID impacts, the ACA has demonstrated enthusiasm for delivering...
5th December 2022