Correx Updates

It is with sadness and pride that I announce my resignation as CORREX managing director, a role I have held for the last 5 years plus. This is due to the role changing and evolving and taking much more time than it originally did. What with that and being the senior...

ICorr Welcomes New Sustaining Member: OneGarnet

ICorr is pleased to announce that OneGarnet has joined the Institute as a new Sustaining Member. With more than 17 years of specialised experience in garnet mining and processing, the OneGarnet Group has established itself as a global leader in the industry,...

Sarah Bagnall Appointed Chair of the British Stainless Steel Association (BSSA)

Sarah Bagnall, Fellow of Institute of Materials, Minerals and Mining (IOM3) and Chair of ICorr Wales and South-West branch, has been appointed Chair of the British Stainless Steel Association (BSSA). Sarah, CEng, FIMMM, MICorr, is a Chartered Engineer specialising in...

The President Writes

Since my last column, the Institute of Corrosion has continued its active programme of engagement across both the UK and the international corrosion community. Over the past month, I was pleased to attend the ICorr Wales and South-West Branch Annual Dinner, held in...

World Corrosion Awareness Day 2026 – Joint Statement from ICorr, EFC and CSCP

Every year on 24th April, the global corrosion community marks World Corrosion Awareness Day (WCAD), a vital initiative dedicated to raising awareness of corrosion as a major, yet preventable, global challenge. In 2026, the Institute of Corrosion (ICorr), the European...

2nd China-UK Corrosion Summit in Beijing, China on 12 & 13 April 2026

The 2nd China-UK Corrosion Summit was successfully held on 12–13 April 2026 in Beijing, hosted by the University of Science and Technology Beijing (USTB). The summit was jointly organised by the Institute of Corrosion (ICorr) and the Chinese Society for Corrosion and...

ICorr Contributes to Parliamentary and Scientific Committee Discussions on Microbial Roles in Environmental Legislation

On Monday, 2nd March 2026, ICorr participated in the Parliamentary and Scientific Committee (P and SC) meeting at the House of Parliament titled “How microbes are a crucially overlooked part of environmental and biodiversity legislation”. The session brought together...

Fix the One to Save the Nine

ICorr MIC Training Course, 11–15 May 2026 Microbiologically‑Influenced Corrosion (MIC) is one of the most underestimated — yet most costly — threats to industrial assets worldwide. From pipelines and storage tanks to water systems and offshore infrastructure, MIC...

ICorr Certified Training Courses Delivered at Your Company Premises

ICorr is pleased to offer a range of certified training courses—delivered by world‑leading experts—directly at your company premises worldwide. This approach enhances knowledge sharing, supports workforce development, and promotes the highest standards of...

ETGB Updates

In 2025, we laid the foundations for a stronger corrosion community through the establishment of the ICorr Engineering Training Governing Board (ETGB)—a structure designed to meet industry demands and raise professional standards. It was a year marked by productive...

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President Handover

President Handover

Dear Members, The Institute of Corrosion (ICorr) is very pleased to announce the successful election of Dr Yunnan Gao as its New President and Dr Anthony Setiadi as its New Vice President at its AGM held in Neville Hall, Newcastle on 13 November 2024. Dr Yunnan Gao...

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Institute of Corrosion 2024 AGM at Neville Hall

Institute of Corrosion 2024 AGM at Neville Hall

“The Institute offers its many congratulations to our newly elected President – Dr Yunnan Gao”
At the AGM of November 13th held at NE Branch, Stephen Tate passed on the Presidency of ICorr to Yunnan Gao and Yunnan passed on the Vice-Presidency to Anthony Setiadi.
Yunnan brings a wealth of experience to ICorr in many areas of Corrosion Management and has the full support of Council and employer bp.
Anthony also joins with considerable experience in many areas including renewables and Offshore Wind in his extensive work with Wood Thilsted. Together our new Team will move forward with renewed success.

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New Powder Coating for Two-Wheelers by AkzoNobel

New Powder Coating for Two-Wheelers by AkzoNobel

AkzoNobel launched its first single layer powder coating for two-wheelers - Interpon A3000. Interpon A3000 is focused on the key Indian market, home to well over 200 million two-wheeled vehicles. Last year alone, it’s estimated that more than 
18 million two-wheelers...

Remembering Oceaneering 
Co-Founder Johnny Johnson

Remembering Oceaneering 
Co-Founder Johnny Johnson

 One of the original co-founders of Oceaneering International, Inc. an ICorr corporate member and now a world-wide Integrity services company, has passed away on June 27th, 2024. He was 86. Johnson co-founded World Wide Divers with Mike Hughes in 1964, which merged...

Huntsman Inaugurates New Innovation Centre

Huntsman Inaugurates New Innovation Centre

Huntsman Corporation officially opened a new innovation centre in Tienen, Belgium on June 13th, 2024, strengthening its research and development (R&D) capabilities and reinforcing its commitment to its customers in the region. The new 11,000-square-metre facility...

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