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Call for papers for Eurocorr 2026
The Institute of Corrosion (ICorr) is pleased to announce that the Call for Papers for EUROCORR 2026 (https://eurocorr2026.org/)- to be held from 6-10 September 2026 in Dublin, Ireland-is now open. As one of the co-organisers of this prestigious event, we warmly...
Big Bang STEM event at Parliament
Anthony Setiadi, Vice President, represented ICorr at the Big Bang event at the Houses of Parliament. This was a fantastic event and great to see so many young students enthusiastic about science and engineering. The event was held at the Terrace Pavilion and...
Young ICorr Updates
The Young ICorr Committee has been hard at work developing many schemes, events, and initiatives to support the early career members of ICorr – here’s an update of what we’re working on and how you can get involved! Social Buzz: Manchester Pub Quiz Success Our recent...
Corrosion Science Division (CSD) Updates
The 67th Corrosion Science Symposium (CSS) was held jointly with Electrochem2025 at the University of Northumbria, between the 31st August and 2nd September 2025. The CSS has been held annually since its launch in 1960 by Prof. L.L. Shreir. The symposium is always an...
ICorr AGM 2025: A Day of Insight, Recognition and Forward Momentum
The Institute of Corrosion gathered on 4th November 2025 for its Annual General Meeting (AGM), hosted this year by the Henry Royce Institute in Manchester. The North West Branch ensured the day ran seamlessly from start to finish. ICorr extends sincere thanks to the...
Registration is now open for the ICorr MIC Training Course, scheduled for 11–15 May 2026
We have just completed our Autumn programme with some excellent Candidate feedback. “Heard about the course through my work (at Wales and South-West Water). Super happy with Tony, a very nice, fantastic Tutor, a pleasure to meet him. Course was very informative and...
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Call for papers for Eurocorr 2026
The Institute of Corrosion (ICorr) is pleased to announce that the Call for Papers for EUROCORR 2026 (https://eurocorr2026.org/)- to be held from 6-10 September 2026 in Dublin, Ireland-is now open. As one of the co-organisers of this prestigious event, we warmly...
Big Bang STEM event at Parliament
Anthony Setiadi, Vice President, represented ICorr at the Big Bang event at the Houses of Parliament. This was a fantastic event and great to see so many young students enthusiastic about science and engineering. The event was held at the Terrace Pavilion and...
Corrosion Science Division (CSD) Updates
The 67th Corrosion Science Symposium (CSS) was held jointly with Electrochem2025 at the University of Northumbria, between the 31st August and 2nd September 2025. The CSS has been held annually since its launch in 1960 by Prof. L.L. Shreir. The symposium is always an...
Industry News
Bilfinger Secures Major NDT Inspection Services Contract with bp
Aberdeen, United Kingdom – International industrial services provider Bilfinger has been awarded a significant contract to deliver Non-Destructive Testing (NDT) inspection services across all of bp’s North Sea assets. This new award builds on the longstanding...
Hexigone and Alfaa Chem Join Forces, to Bring Advanced Anti-Corrosion Technology to the GCC Market
Hexigone Inhibitors Ltd, a UK-based innovator in smart corrosion inhibitors, has entered a strategic partnership with Alfaa Chem, a leading chemical distributor in the Middle East. The collaboration aims to deliver high-performance anticorrosion technologies to the...
Hexigone Case Study: Holyhead Train Station
Project Background Holyhead station, a prominent railway station situated in Wales. Strategically located near a harbour and high street, it serves as a key transport hub, seamlessly connecting the region’s rail and maritime networks. Situated on the harbour, the...
Innovative Products
Universal Primer
Global liquid and powder coatings supplier Axalta, has recently launched what it calls the first premium universal thermosetting powder primer available in the world. Alesta ZeroZinc UniPrime has been released in the EMEA region and is available from local Axalta...
Satellite-based remote monitoring for cathodic protection installations
Remote monitoring specialist Omniflex has released the latest in its industry-leading Teleterm range of remote monitoring instruments — the Teleterm SW1 module — an IoT-focused satellite-based remote monitoring module for the global cathodic protection (CP) market....
CorrosionRADAR launches StarterPACK™ to unlock the value of predictive corrosion monitoring
CorrosionRADAR has launched StarterPACK™ which allows industry to try out predictive moisture and corrosion monitoring in a specially designed evaluation project. It is a quick and easy way for companies to weigh up the benefits of Predictive Corrosion Management...
Ask The Expert
Ask the Expert – What do Industry 4.0 and Industrial IOT Mean for Predictive Corrosion Management?
Dr Prafull Sharma, Chief Technology Officer, Corrosion RADAR Dr Prafull Sharma, our ICorr Midlands Chair, currently serves as Chief Technology Officer of UK-based CorrosionRADAR Ltd., which is bringing innovative corrosion monitoring technologies using the Industrial...
Ask the Expert – Issue 185
How do we Detect and Mitigate AC Interference in Pipelines Using Software Modelling?J N Agrawal, B Tech, MBA, ICorr CP4, FICorr, CEO of Corrsol Tech, India Meet the Author Jaiprakash Narain Agrawal is an expert in corrosion management and cathodic protection. He has a...
Ask the Expert
Why is Effective MIC Control Still a Major Challenge for Many Oil and Gas Assets? by Dr Ali Morshed, Consultant Corrosion Engineer, UK. Meet the Author Dr. Ali Morshed Dr. Ali Morshed holds a PhD in corrosion engineering from University College London, an MSc in...
Fellows Corner
Fellow’s Corner – Nov/ Dec 25
This series of articles is intended to highlight industry-wide engineering experience, guidance and focussed advice to practising technologists. It is written by ICorr Fellows who have made significant contributions to the field of Corrosion Management. Can Corrosion...
Fellow’s Corner
This series of articles is intended to highlight industry-wide engineering experience, guidance and focussed advice to practising technologists. It is written by ICorr Fellows who have made significant contributions to the field of Corrosion Management. B S Wyatt is...
Fellow’s Corner
This series of articles is intended to highlight industry-wide engineering experience, guidance and focused advice to practising technologists. It is written by ICorr Fellows who have made significant contributions to the field of corrosion management. 1824 and All...