Branch News Archives | Australasian Corrosion Association

New Zealand AGM and technical meeting

Les Boulton March 29, 2019

ACANZ held its 2019 AGM and a technical meeting on Tuesday 19 March. Hosted by Callaghan Innovation in Lower Hutt, the AGM was well attended with 22 people present. The AGM was conducted by Trish Shaw, who is entering her second year…

A message from the new Qld Branch President

Murry McCormick March 27, 2019

I wish to take this opportunity to introduce myself. My name is Murry McCormick and I have been elected as the new Queensland Branch President for the coming year. I have benefited greatly from my membership of our organisation over the past…

Polyurea – extending the life of concrete and steel assets | Report

Les Boulton March 25, 2019

The ACA Auckland meeting held at the Surrey Hotel, Grey Lynn, on 20th March was addressed by Bryant Wells, Technical Development Manager, LiquiMix P/L, Brisbane. After refreshments in the lounge, the topic outlined by Bryant was “Polyurea – extending the life of…

Queensland AGM 2019

Wayne Thomson March 20, 2019

The Queensland branch of the ACA held their 2019 AGM at the Beenleigh Rum Distillery after the tour on Monday 18 March 2019. It was pleasing to see a good turnout and interest from younger ACA members. The proceedings were opened with Nick Doblo bowing…

MIRTEQ | An Innovative Coatings Plant Visit

Igor Chaves March 8, 2019

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…

Branch Event Review – Maintaining Superyachts

Wayne Thomson February 27, 2019

Australia alone commands a Superyacht industry to the tune of $1.9 billion per annum from which many operators and suppliers earn a living

AGM & Trivia Night | South Australia

Website Admin February 22, 2019

On 21st Feb 2019 the SA Branch held their annual AGM and Trivia Night. Branch president Sam O’Neill presented reports outlining the past years activities and what the 2019 schedule of events looked like. There was unanimous acceptance of the presidents and…

How surface heat can lead to premature failure and corrosion | NZ Event Roundup

Les Boulton February 22, 2019

The first ACA meeting of the year was addressed by Barry Robinson, GM of SAFE Ltd, Drury, on the subject of “How surface heat can lead to premature failure and corrosion”.

VIC Branch Younger vs Old(er) Lawn Bowls

Events Admin February 7, 2019

Members for the ACA Victorian branch met on the 6th of February for the first branch event of a planned 12 events for the year: Lawn Bowls! With a month’s worth of rain forecast to fall sometime between 6pm and 9pm, corrosionists…

ACA AUCKLAND DIVISION FEBRUARY MEETING

Les Boulton February 4, 2019

How Surface Heat on Steels can Lead to Premature Failure and Corrosion | New Zealand Event