What is the Golden Trowel Award? The Golden Trowel Award was established in 2019 by the ACA’s Applicators Technical Group. The purpose of the award is to honor a concrete remediation and protection contractor for their meritorious and/or innovative performance in the field, or in recognition of significant contribution to their industry. Nominations are particularly...
31st March 2021
The Queensland Branch of the ACA held its Annual General Meeting on the 15th March 2021 at the Easts Leagues Club. The formalities included the President, Murry McCormick being elected unopposed for another term, along with John Triebe as Treasurer, Wayne Thomson and Bob Phang as Councillors, John Triebe as Events coordinator, Javed Nadem as YCG coordinator, and Wayne Thomson as Membership officer.
28th March 2021
On Friday 5th March 2021 approximately 40 corrosion enthusiasts attended the first social event for 2021 at Holey Moley – Northbridge for a fun-filled night of networking and mini-golf.
24th March 2021
The ACA Applicators and Coatings Technical Groups are excited to announce our QLD Roadshow visiting Gladstone and Mackay on June 2nd and June 4th, respectively. We still have a limited number of presentation and sponsorship opportunities available and are seeking expressions of interest from the corrosion community.
24th March 2021
The WA Branch Committee is made up of a team of dedicated volunteers who are responsible for coordinating a range of initiatives to service the WA Corrosion Community. Check out our committee member profiles so you can get to know who's representing you in the ACA. If you'd like a chance to meet us in person and get involved with our branch and our upcoming activities we'd love to see you at our upcoming Annual General Meeting and Dinner on the 26th of March 2021.
21st March 2021
The ACA is seeking expressions of interest from members who would like an opportunity to serve on the newly formed Membership Committee. We are looking for volunteers who have a real desire to be involved in shaping some of our associations most important features. Some of the committee's key areas of focus include developing new initiatives to give back to our members, helping improve our member service offerings and finding new ways to reach prospective members. If you think you can help to improve our association and ensure its long-term strength, and you have the time and desire to roll up your sleeves and give back, this is an excellent opportunity to get involved.
11th March 2021
In 2021 we are launching a new ACA Presenter Database, to collate a growing reference list of experts on a broad range of topics that will be made available to our various organising committees in their efforts to identify interesting speakers for various ACA Events and Webinars. If you have expertise that you’d like to...
10th March 2021
RemedyAP takes delivery of new equipment for site measurement of color and gloss. Architecturally exposed structural steelwork (AESS) is steel that is exposed to view and considered fundamental to the architectural intent of the structure. Australian Standard 5131 is often specified by designers to ensure fabrication meets certain requirements. The paint or protective coatings are...
28th February 2021
Corrosion & Prevention 2021 invites technical papers on all subjects related to corrosion. The conference will bring together industry practitioners who combat corrosion on a daily basis and researchers working in corrosion-related fields.
22nd February 2021
On 18 February, world-leading coatings manufacturer Hempel A/S signed a purchase agreement for the acquisition of Wattyl, one of Australia and New Zealand’s leading and highly distinguished manufacturers of paint for the decorative and protective segments with a turnover of EUR 150 million and 750 employees. Read the Press Release
21st February 2021
The APGA Women's Leadership Development Program has been specifically designed to provide women in the pipeline and gas industries the opportunity to network and develop skills that will enable their continued success. The APGA has extended an invitation to all ACA members to register for this exclusive event in 2021.
10th February 2021
Dear ACA members Following the recent ACA Council meeting in November, the following members were elected as new ACA Board members. Dr. Patricia Shaw Wayne Burns Dr. Aaron Sudholz We are pleased to welcome them in a fresh capacity onto the ACA board and thanks to all candidates who stepped up and nominated. I particularly...
21st December 2020
The ACA's Oil and Gas Technical Group hosted International guest Speaker Torben Lund Skohus and local experts Margarita Vargas and Laura Machuca for an interactive Forum focused on experiences with Microbially-Induced Corrosion (MIC) in the Oil and Gas Sector.
10th December 2020
The Queensland ACA Branch held its Christmas function at the Coomera, Gold Coast, Boat Works facility, a 55 acre site, recently constructed to service the superyacht industry.
6th December 2020
Our 2020 Annual Report is now available for download. This 42 Page Report includes a message from our new ACA Chair Dean Ferguson and our outgoing Chair Dean Wall, an introduction to our current board members and an overview of the performance of some key aspects of our Association during 2020, a year full of unprecedented challenges and significant changes for all. You can still register to attend the AGM free and online, which will feature a guest presentation from Tom Honeyands, Director of the Iron Ore Hub and co-Director of the Centre for Ironmaking Materials Research to kick things off. Tom will be joining us virtually to discuss "Hydrogen Ironmaking - Lessons From the Past and Challenges for the Future".
5th December 2020