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The Chairman’s Holiday Message

On behalf of the Association, may you and your family have a holiday season that is full of wonderful surprises, treats and non stop laughter.

19th December 2019

ACA Auckland Christmas function at Wethaven Marina

The ACA Auckland branch held their annual Christmas function held at the Billfish Cafe, Westhaven Marina, on 5th December 2019. To see all the photos

17th December 2019

ACA Training Calendar 2020

Next year (2020) is going to be an amazing year for upskilling! We've already seen a big uptake of registrations as people are booking themselves in for courses, early next year. The courses in the first half of the year are filling FAST and we may have some 'sold out' before the New Year commences. Don't miss out and make sure you reserve your spot ASAP!

15th December 2019

New ACA Board Member

ACA members I’m pleased to announce the following new leadership appointments to the ACA Board. Further to the ACA Council meeting that was recently held at the C&P 2019 in Melbourne, I’m pleased to announce that Mr Blane McGuinness (pictured far RHS) has been elected to the ACA Board by the Council. As many of...

5th December 2019

Lecture Tour of NZ, by Dr Ian MacLeod, Principal, Heritage Conservation Solutions, WA

The recent lecture tour of New Zealand by Dr Ian MacLeod, a renowned shipwreck conservator from Perth, Western Australia, commenced at the Auckland Division on 11 November (Quality Hotel Parnell, Chair Les Boulton). The tour then moved south to Taranaki Division (13 November; Puke Ariki Museum, Chair Mark Sigley), Wellington Division (18 November; Te Wharewaka...

5th December 2019

Coating Research and Test Equipment Curtin Corrosion Centre – Step Towards Proactive Decision-Making

The combined meeting of the ACA and Surface Coatings Association Australia (SCAA), held 13 October 2019 at the Curtin Corrosion Centre, heralded a successful event between the two organisations. The enthusiasm of attendees was not dampened by the unseasonal Perth wet weather. The meeting featured presentations by Dr Thunyaluk Pojtanabuntoeng (Kod) and Mr Varun Ghodkay...

5th December 2019

C&P 2019 over for another year

As we recover from and reminisce about another Corrosion & Prevention Conference passing, we can look back and note that we welcomed to Melbourne over 600 attendees, 62 exhibitors, received over 80 technical papers. We held an amazing Awards dinner with over 400 people enjoying fine food, wine and many laughs. We held an inaugural...

3rd December 2019

The ACA New Zealand Branch Christmas Parties

The ACA New Zealand Branch wishes all Members a safe and happy Christmas break in 2019. This year we are throwing three separate Christmas parties. So be sure to rsvp for your local division’s party. CHRISTCHURCH DIVISION CHRISTMAS FUNCTION Date: Thursday, December 5 2019 Time: from 6.15 pm Venue: The Old Vicarage Cafe Restaurant Bar,...

2nd December 2019

2019 Conference Papers

The 2019 Conference papers are now available online and free of charge to all conference delegates. A ZIP file is available to download to a computer, or you can read the individual papers on your mobile device All Conference delegates will be sent an email, after conference completion with the Coupon Code, to cancel out...

25th November 2019

NZ Auckland Division Christmas Social

ACA Auckland Division invites all members and guests to our popular and long-established tradition of enjoying a final celebration for the year with our ACA friends and colleagues. This year, we’re back at what’s billed as “one of Auckland’s best kept secrets” – right on the water’s edge at Pier Z, Westhaven Marina. The menu...

17th November 2019

NSW Branch, YCG and YPF Joint Social Event – Batch Brewery Tour

On Wednesday 30th October 2019, the NSW YCG and NSW YPF held a joint social/networking event at Batch Brewing Company in Petersham. There was a good turnout of people both young and young at heart, representing a variety of companies including asset owners, consultants, contractors, and suppliers. The evening started off with a tour of the...

17th November 2019

Newcastle Branch Technical Evening – Electrolysis Corrosion caused by Stray Current

On October 16, the Newcastle Branch of the ACA came together for a technical evening, featuring guest speaker Jim Hickey from Ausgrid. Jim’s talk was electrifying, providing us with a deep understanding of the potential issues of stray current corrosion. His research and development with the NSW Electrolysis Committee regarding improved standards and assessment criteria...

17th November 2019

C&P 2019 Got your tix to these two great social events?

Young Corrosion Group Event The Pub | Crown Casino | Monday 25 November| 6:30 – 9:30 pm Sponsored by the Galvanizers of Australia Association, this event is for those new to the corrosion industry or under 35. It provides a platform of access to information and networks which are of great benefit to personal, professional...

14th November 2019

9 Days until C&P 2019

Have you registered yet? Over 500 delegates expected. Six Aussie and International Plenary Speakers, over 80 papers to be presented, 62 Exhibitors, an Applicator Trade Day, six Social Functions, including: a new Women in Corrosion Breakfast event, an Awards Dinner that’s nearly booked out and a Melbourne inspired Partner Program. There is truly something for everyone at...

14th November 2019

Stay connected at C&P 2019

Here’s how to download the Conference web based App (Icon) this year On your Mobile Phone visit: conference.corrosion.com.au Please Allow Notifications The little red bell (at the bottom of this pag on the conference site) will allow you to receive notifications from the conference site. This will keep you up to date with changes...

13th November 2019

The Chairman’s Holiday Message

ACA Auckland Christmas function at Wethaven Marina

ACA Training Calendar 2020

New ACA Board Member

Lecture Tour of NZ, by Dr Ian MacLeod, Principal, Heritage Conservation Solutions, WA

Coating Research and Test Equipment Curtin Corrosion Centre – Step Towards Proactive Decision-Making

C&P 2019 over for another year

The ACA New Zealand Branch Christmas Parties

2019 Conference Papers

NZ Auckland Division Christmas Social

NSW Branch, YCG and YPF Joint Social Event – Batch Brewery Tour

Newcastle Branch Technical Evening – Electrolysis Corrosion caused by Stray Current

C&P 2019 Got your tix to these two great social events?

9 Days until C&P 2019

Stay connected at C&P 2019

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