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Port of Brisbane Site Tour

Lachlan Sebbens September 10, 2019

On Wednesday the 28th of August, Qld Branch members and guests were treated to an engaging afternoon at the Port of Brisbane. The sell-out event got off to a flying start with attendees greeted by local legend Peter on arrival. Peter, who has…

Extending the Life of Concrete and Steel Assets using Polyurea

Training admin August 2, 2019

The Queensland branch of the ACA was treated to a technical talk on how concrete and steel assets’ lives can be extended by Polyurea barrier coating systems. Bryant Wells is the Technical Manager of Liquimix, a local manufacturer of Polyurea and associated systems. Polyureas…

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…

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…

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

Queensland End of Year Celebrations

Wayne Thomson December 13, 2018

Fierce competition as some folk's inner ‘Shark’ came to play. Points may or may not have been added up.

Event Roundup: ACA Queensland Branch go to Gaol!

Wayne Thomson December 7, 2017

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.…

Event Roundoup: WA Branch | Microanalysis Australia Site Visit

Suzzanna December 5, 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…

Event Roundup : Ian McLeod’s talk in Queensland on 9 November 2017

Suzzanna November 27, 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.” Ian’s animated style drew a roomful of corrosionists and supporters to hear a fascinating tale of…

QLD Branch | IONODE Site Visit

Suzzanna May 1, 2017

Dedicated corrosionists visit Ionode in Brisbane. – Wayne Thompson Ionode is a unique company manufacturing a very important piece of equipment in daily use around the world in the fight against corrosion. Ionode has been manufacturing pH probes since 1972. The range…