On the 31st of August 2017, we hosted the joint Australasian Corrosion Association and Asset Management Council seminar in Sydney. The high calibre of presenters and the depth of knowledge provided the audience relevant case studies in Asset Management and the underlying processes for managing corrosion. During the seminar, it was unanimously agreed that: Organisations...
3rd September 2017
An ACA Board meeting was held on Saturday 19th August 2017 in Melbourne. Below is a meeting summary from Chair Dean Wall ACA’s new Sales & BDM Ross Boucher has settled well into his role and delivered a summary of his sales & marketing plan to the Board. Ross is in current discussions with various...
3rd September 2017
Committee | Applicators Technical Group APPLY NOW In 2015 Contractors made up 30% of the Australasian Corrosion Associations (ACA) membership. The ACA wants to keep engaged with this membership sector and aims to form a committee of interested participants to advance the interests of Contractors and applicators. Nominations are particularly encouraged from contractors and applicators, including; Building & concrete...
3rd September 2017
[envira-gallery id=”3081″] Wednesday 30 August 2017 Newcastle ACA branch hosted a 2-course dinner and drinks with a technical presentation on electrostatic spray painting technology. At this presentation, participants learned about how it works, what equipment is required, and what it can be used for. Presented by: Glenn Tamone; Graco Inc Glenn Tamone has been in the industry...
3rd September 2017
Aaron Percy Departement of State Growth Asset Engineer Bridges Role I am a member of the Bridge Asset Management Section within the Department of State Growth. Our small team is responsible for the asset management of the bridges, major culverts and other major road related structures on the State Road Network in Tasmania. My role includes providing specialist...
3rd September 2017
The ACA is seeking expressions of interest from members to join the ACA Education & Training Committee. The Education & Training Committee (E&TC) is responsible for ensuring that the ACA provides education and training that delivers the professional development needed by ACA members. The duties of the Committee include, but not limited to: • Ensuring...
3rd September 2017
By Les Boulton ACA New Zealand The Auckland meeting was held at a new venue called One Bistro in Ponsonby on 16 August. The meeting was addressed by Ash Arya, Director of CSP Coatings Ltd, on the topic of A look back at the Panmure Rail Interchange upgrades – the good, the bad, and the...
17th August 2017
[envira-gallery id=”3034″] Thank you to everyone that attended the VIC Branch Round Table Event featuring Rob Francis. Rob presented “The Seven Great Non-Corroding Wonders of the World” We look forward to seeing you at the next event!
17th August 2017
PROTECTIVE COATING SPECIFICATION FOR LARGE INDUSTRIAL PLANTS – PAST, PRESENT AND FUTURE Arthur Austin; ETRS Pty Ltd Jim Haig; Austa Energy, Technology Division Download or Read Online Cost effective reliable corrosion prevention of large plant by the coating of structural steel and peripheral equipment can be difficult to accomplish. However effective reliable corrosion prevention can be accomplished by the...
15th August 2017
Calcium Nitrite Corrosion Inhibitor Presented By Neal S. Berke; Tourney Consulting Group, LLC Event Brian Cherry Concrete Symposium |26-27 July | Melbourne
14th August 2017
Cathodic Protection, Cathodic Prevention & Electrochemical Chloride Extraction Experiences Presented By Zita Lourenco; ZetaCorr Lda Event Brian Cherry Concrete Symposium |26-27 July | Melbourne
14th August 2017
What does your role entail and what does your company do? I’m the director and owner of Absafe Pty Ltd. Absafe is a specialist contractor that provides diagnostics, repair and maintenance to all forms of the built environment. Our forte is difficult access, whether it be at heights, confined spaces, or otherwise extreme conditions. We...
13th August 2017
Forward The basic properties of an engineering material are directly related to the structure of the material. Some properties, such as strength, are sensitive to very small variations in the structure, some of which are microscopic, some of which are on an atomic scale. In order to control the properties of a material, and to...
9th August 2017
The Tasmanian ACA Branch held its biannual Trade show on the 3rd August 2017 at the Woolstores Apartments in Hobart. There was strong attendance with 13 trade exhibitors and 52 registered guests. This event was a perfect way to show case what Tasmania has to offer regarding Corrosion protection. [envira-gallery id=”2970″] Run over three hours...
9th August 2017