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
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
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
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 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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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 ACA Queensland Branch were privileged to have Marilyn Lewis, a world expert on Cathodic Protection, give a talk on CP Interference.
12th November 2019
A large group of corrosionists and their families attended the catered event on a beautiful evening in a historic setting in what is becoming a fixture on the Queensland Branch event calendar.
11th November 2019
Curtin Corrosion Centre is submitting a second bid for an Industrial Transformation Training Centre for Corrosion Prevention (ITTC‑CP) to the Australian Research Council (ARC) and they are inviting additional industry partners to join this scheme. The ITTC will involve an expert network of Australia’s leading scientists in corrosion, engineering and computing and will be lead...
7th November 2019