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CEO’s Message

Richard Reilly November 8, 2018

The ACA’s premier industry event of the year, Corrosion and Prevention 2018, is in the final stages of preparation and finalisation. We look forward to great support from our member and volunteer communities for the conference – as you know, it will…

Don’t forget to register to attend the ACAF Social Event!

Robert Slater October 31, 2018

If you are heading to this years Corrosion & Prevention Conference and did not register for the Foundation Social Event you can do it directly and quickly on the ACA Events site. Enjoy an evening of fun with DJ, deluxe beverages, premium…

A new feature at the ACA Conference for 2018

Robert Slater October 26, 2018

This year, the Corrosion & Prevention Exhibition will feature a new Learning Centre.

Cathodic Protection Branch Event

nickferrari October 23, 2018

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…

Anti-fouling Innovation | Keeping ships at sea longer

Robert Slater October 22, 2018

Dr Andrew Ang of Swinburne University of Technology (Melbourne, Australia) has been selected overall winner for the prestigious 2018 Fresh Science Victoria Award for work related to corrosion and biofouling, A new corrosion-resistant coating that halved the build-up of algae and barnacles…

Qantas Jet | Corroded Turbine Blades cause mid air engine failure

Robert Slater October 19, 2018

The Australian Transport Safety Bureau have released their report on flight QFA94 that resulted in a mid air engine failure and as a result turned back to LAX in May last year After hearing a loud bang multiple cabin crew called the…

A month to go! C&P 2018

Richard Reilly October 12, 2018

Hi. It’s Richard Here! I am standing in front of the Adelaide Convention centre, the venue for this years ACA Conference. It starts on the 11th November. Only a month to go. So get your tickets. If you haven’t got a ticket…

ACA Director – Call for Board Nominations 2018

Richard Reilly October 10, 2018

The ACA Council invites all interested ACA members to nominate to serve on the ACA Board. Nominations are called for three ACA Board positions for a term commencing 11 November 2018. To nominate for an ACA Board position, please return your completed application…

United States Coast Guard Does Corrosion…

Robert Slater September 26, 2018

Copyright SAMMYCO VISUALS Obviously corrosion is important to the United States Coast Guard. The only criticism is that this video is not a musical like their riveting new movie Hangar Safety The USCG have a “Corrosion Related” button in their maintenance scheduling…

Digging in for tunnel durability

Robert Slater September 5, 2018

Tunnels that carry road, rail and utility services are usually built to minimise the cost and time it takes to move people, freight and services around a city or country.