North East Branch

Welcome to the North East Branch

Vision / Mission

The North East Branch is committed to fostering a strong and connected corrosion community by delivering relevant, informative, and engaging events. Through knowledge sharing, professional networking, and member collaboration, the branch aims to support existing members while welcoming new professionals and students into the industry.

Events Outlook

The branch continues to host a programme of technical evenings and is expanding opportunities to collaborate with other engineering and professional societies across the North East. By strengthening relationships with local universities and encouraging student participation, the branch is building a vibrant and inclusive community while maintaining the high-quality events members value.

Join Our Branch

Whether you’re an experienced professional, early in your career, or a student interested in corrosion and materials protection, the North East Branch welcomes you. Join us to connect with like-minded professionals, attend engaging technical and networking events, and help shape the future of our local corrosion community.

nechair@icorr.org

North East Branch Committee Members

North East Branch Committee

Matt Fletcher (Chair)

Bruno Ravel (Vice Chair)

Simon Daly (Committee Member)

David Mobbs (Secretary)

Josie Watson (Treasurer)

Barry Turner (Events Manager)

Patrick Johnson (Committee Member)

 

Branch Meetings

NE Branch do not have a fixed location for meetings but will post information on the location in the Institute events calendar, for the next meeting well ahead of the date. Most meetings are held at Neville Hall, Westgate Road, Newcastle upon Tyne NE1 home of the North of England Institute of Mining and Mechanical Engineers (NEIMME), which is right at the heart of Newcastle city centre with easy access by train and car, and within walking distance of a number of high standing hotels. This historic 19th century venue has a range of excellent facilities with lecture theatres, breakout rooms, and a superb library available for networking.

NE Branch Meetings are held on a quarterly basis on the last Thursday of the month; April, July, October, January.
The evening events start at 18.00 with complimentary drinks.
The Technical Presentation starts at 18.30.
There is complementary buffet and drinks are from 19.30 onwards.
The meeting generally closes around 21.00.

 

VIEW NORTH EAST EVENTS

Latest News & Newsletters

NE Branch News

Jan 6, 2023 |

Our North-East Branch relaunched with a very well attended Event at the Institute of Mining Building on 15 December which was greatly enjoyed by all. Many thanks are due to the New NE Branch committee, and we look forward to their June 22/2  2023 Conference -...

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North East Branch

North East Branch

Apr 29, 2019 | ,

The January meeting was joint with TWI, when Neil Gallon & Michael Young of Rosen presented a talk on Preferential Weld Corrosion (PWC). This was the first of its type in the North East aimed at creating some synergy between ICorr and TWI. A good crowd of over 20...

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Corrosion Under Insulation Test Method Review

Dec 10, 2018 |

ICORR NE Branch - CUI Test Method Review Thank you to all those who attended the recent CUI test method review that was presented by Neil Wilds, Sherwin Williams Global Director CUI/Testing. It was one of our most successful events with over 30 attendees representing...

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ICorr North East News; Reschedule Event

Jul 2, 2018 |

Please join us for a presentation giving an overview of wet applied Tank Linings. This will provide an overview of: ·      Key technologies ·       Application methods and challenges ·       Correct specification for service environment There will also be an open...

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Local Technical Programme

2023 Presentations

 Keynote Speaker: Energy: A sustainable future built on an unsustainable past

CCS Corrosion and materials selection overview and challenges, the approach of an integrated energy company – Shokrollah Hassani and Roberto Morana

How do you take sustainability into account during design? – Birit Buhr, Chief Corrosion Engineer

Advances in Wind Blade Coating and Testing Edvard Daehlen – Carboline

Mitigating Environmental and Sustainability Impacts of Cathodic Protection in Seawater

Flying Drone Repair of Wind Turbine Blades – Better, Safer and Faster

Addressing Hydrogen Pipeline Repurposing Safely & Economically – Dr Daniel Sandana

Non-Destructive Testing Challenges in the Net Zero World – Dr Patricia Conder, , Dr Helen Peramatzis, Dr Mark Jones, Dr Martin Wall

Development of coatings to last the life of the asset

Why Paint When You Can Patch – Erik Broesder – Technology Director and Dinko Cudic – Business Line Director

Integrity Engineering Conference site visit Tom Chaplin, Marketing Manager

 

 

2022 Presentations

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North East Branch Committee

Matt Fletcher (Chair)

Bruno Ravel (Vice Chair)

David Mobbs (Secretary)

Josie Watson (Treasurer)

Barry Turner (Events Manager)

Patrick Johnson (Committee Member)

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