Newcastle

Newcastle – Latest case studies in the application of Cathodic Protection

Newcastle – Annual General Meeting

Newcastle – Christmas Function & Technical Presentation

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...

MIRTEQ | An Innovative Coatings Plant Visit

A small but dedicated group of Newcastle members gathered at the MIRTEQ Innovative Resins – establishment in Cardiff, NSW Industrial Estate on Wednesday 27 February, this year. Initial response was a bit non-committal, but MIRTEQ’s Managing Director Keith Mackenzie soon had the group listening to every word when he took us through the history of...

Newcastle Branch Boat Cruise

The Newcastle Branch held a harbour cruise around the working Port of Newcastle for their Christmas function, capping off another year of great events provided for our local members.

Newcastle ACA branch site tour of Amorgalv

The Newcastle ACA branch had a site tour of Amorgalv as its first event for 2018, with 20 members attending. Wayne Sharman, the General Manager of Armorgalv, gave us an understanding of the Armorgalv process and the differences to hot dip galvanising, and the different applications that Armorgalv may be used for. We then had...

Newcastle Branch Event Wrap-Up | Electrostatic Painting

[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...

Newcastle Branch Site Visit

On 22 February The Newcastle Branch held their first Technical Event. [envira-gallery id=”1223″]   Participants visited Pipe Lining & Coating Pty Ltd, who specialise in manufacturing and supply of pipework for the water industry. The tour was conducted by Troy Flower, the General Manager of Pipe Lining.The productive site visit was followed up by dinner...