Wednesday 3rd October, NSW Branch hosted their annual Concrete & Cathodic Protection Technical Seminar. The event was chaired by Branch President Mr. Alan Bird, with opening remarks from the ACA’s CEO Richard Reilly. The event was highlighted by a 3 speaker technical program. Dr. Mohammad Ali, Philip Karajali and Atef Cheaitani, all well versed and...
22nd October 2018
NZDIA (The New Zealand Defence Industry Association Inc) has made a generous offer to enable Corrosion Association Members to attend their Annual Forum, at a preferential member rate, in recognition of our common aims supporting industry. The Forum is a great opportunity to engage with people who contribute to the defence, security and wellbeing of New Zealand, as well as...
4th October 2018
The ACA’s Water & Waste Water Treatment Technical Group hosted a Technical Event and Site Tour at the Melbourne Water Western Treatment Plant. The day was designed to investigate ways of protecting and maintaining our water assets from corrosion, by bringing together a range of stakeholders to discuss various corrosion issues and their management across...
23rd August 2018
Thanks to everyone who came along last Wednesday for Bruce’s compelling talk. Here are some photos from a great evening! [envira-gallery id=”5362″]
22nd August 2018
This video was made in 2003 about the ACA and the people behind it. This video is from 2003 showing a few familiar faces..
10th July 2018
We would like to thank this month’s sponsor: APCO Coatings NZ Ltd and JOTUN Coatings Download New Zealand Branch Newsletter | June 2018
3rd June 2018
Company – Transform Training. Position – Protective Coatings and associated Equipment Trainer. What does your role entail and what does your company do? One of my major roles is as a trainer for Transform Training, a Registered Training Organization that delivers Nationally Recognised Training in abrasive blasting & protective coatings. Working together with the industry,...
14th May 2018
The ACA NZ Branch AGM 2018 was held at the Surrey Hotel, Auckland, on 22nd March. At the well-attended AGM the following members were elected to the NZ Branch Committee for 2018-2019: President: Patricia Shaw, Callaghan Institute VP Matthew Vercoe, MSS Secretary Mark Sigley, First Gas Treasurer Willie Mandeno (retired) Education Willie Mandeno Membership Hanieh Ghominejad ...
25th March 2018
“Martensite in steel - hard or soft?” The 2018 Gifkins Lecture will be preceded by the Annual General Meeting of the Victorian & Tasmanian Branch of Materials Australia.
15th March 2018
ACA NZ BRANCH ANNUAL GENERAL MEETING 2018 The NZ Branch of ACA invites you to attend the Branch AGM, to be held on Thursday 22nd March 2018 at The Surrey Hotel in Grey Lynn. The Branch AGM will be held at 6pm, following refreshments from 5.30pm in the lounge. The AGM is to be held...
8th March 2018
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...
8th March 2018
On 2 February 2018, the WA ACA branch held its first event of the year – Barefoot Bowls. Check out the gallery for excellent photos of the festivities. [envira-gallery id=”4067″]
13th February 2018
ACA Queensland Branch go to Gaol! The Boggo Road Gaol hosted Queensland corrosionists and partners on the 5th December. Members travelled from the Gold Coast and Townsville to enjoy an unusual setting. The historic landmark dominated the Brisbane skyline for many years. It was in operation for 109 years transitioning from remand, short-term to maximum...
6th December 2017
1 November 2017 The WA Branch’s technical programme for the year culminated with a visit to Microanalysis Australia’s facilities in East Perth hosted by Lead Consulting Scientist Nimue Pendragon and Analytical Scientist Owen Carpenter. The evening began with a delectable spread of canapes and beverages before proceeding with a tour of the laboratory and its...
4th December 2017
Bronze age relics and cricket The Queensland ACA branch hosted Ian McLeod on the 9th November 2017 at the home of Queensland Cricket – the “Gabba.” [envira-gallery id=”3669″] Ian’s animated style drew a roomful of corrosionists and supporters to hear a fascinating tale of his recent scientific discoveries on a bronze age archaeological site in...
26th November 2017