News
The conference has now ticked over 300 delegates.
Click here for the list as of 25/09
Thanks to all supporting this years conference, we know times are difficult at the moment.
The committee have spent alot of time and effort in generating maximum value for our delegates, exhibitors and sponsors.
We all hope you are pleased with the work put in.
If you are still undecided, have a good look at the programme and our
exhibitors. We are sure the investment in dollars and time is minor
compared to the information you will take back to your business.
The Senator will now be with us Tuesday morning in the IRE sessions.
Apologies if this causes inconvenience to your plans.
The provisional programme has now been updated and finalised
3 streams spanning your business
Topics for all of the organisation
Click here for the programme
The delegate list has just been updated.
The committee and major sponsors look forward to many more demonstrating their
commitment to our
industry.
Click here for the list
Dont forget about the AFI golf on Suday at Moonah links,
Click for the golf and pre-conference accomodation option
Looking for something to do Tuesday night? then come along on our Elvis showboat cruise
Click for the showboat cruise
As thanks to our retiree's and and in support of our apprentices, the committee
have decided to subsidise the cost of their registrations.
Click here for the special
pricing flyer
AFI2009 are re-inventing the trades skills competition!
Patternmakers,
Moulders and Methoders come pit your skills against your peers.
The challenge is open to all, old hands to apprentices welcome! Designed to
challenge your mind, but not too much of your time.
To register your interest email us at
melbourne2009@afivic.com.au
more details on our
TradeSkills Flyer
Interested in sponsoring this event? email us at
melbourne2009@afivic.com.au
AFI Victoria are conducting a benchmarking project in conjunction with Sustainability Victoria for Victorian Foundries and Metal Casters.
National Foundries attending the conference are also invited to join in the
project. To particpate, download the excel survey form and follow the instructions.
Click here to download the spreadsheet
After the success of MasterChef Australia, we thought we'd put together a list of Melbourne's Celebrity Restaurants.
Of course there are many more, including the Iconic Flower Drum.
Stay an extra day or 2 and enjoy the cuisine!
Melbourne Celebrity Restaurants.pdf
Looking to find some culture during your stay? Take in a show? Experience some Jazz?
Or just need something to do with the kids?
Then have a look at our list of ideas in and around the city centre
Melbourne Culture.pdf
In our part of "breaking the mould" we have formed a partnership with Sustainability Victoria.
As another highlight of the conference, we are about to undertake a benchmarking exercise with our foundries.
The outcome of this will be to give us all an idea where the foundries are at environmentally, determine benchmark energy, water
consumption and waste generation.
During the conference, we will hold a workshop session to discuss some ideas of best practice.
Sustainability Victoria will be onhand to discuss what can be done, and how they can help
Always looking to sharpen the pencil, we have negotiated with Moonah
Links a better deal for our golfers! 18 holes on the fabulous "open" course,
motorised carts, lunch all for just $97
Check out our pre-conference and golf page here!
For those asking for a copy of the AFI2009 promo video as played at the
Queensland conference, its now uploaded to the website.
If you would like the DVD quality version, please email
melbourne2009@afivic.com.au
Delegate Online Registration is up and running
Click the Delegate menu tab to go there
The delegate social programme is now completed!
Download the new form on the Delegate menu tab to check it out!
The AFI Conference Committee is very pleased to announce Mahima Induction Technologies as our Platinum Sponsor to the AFI2009 conference at the MCG!
MIT Australia manufactures state of the art technology Induction Melting Furnaces, Induction Holding The AFI Conference Committee is very pleased to announce Mahima Induction
Technologies as our Platinum Sponsor to the AFI2009 conference at the MCG!
MIT Australia manufactures state of the art technology Induction Melting
Furnaces, Induction Holding Furnaces, Auto Pouring Furnaces, Metal refining
furnaces, Induction Heating Equipment in Melbourne Australia.
MIT products can computer or manually control their equipment.
MIT has undertaken several projects right from the concept untill successful
commissioning. MIT customers are spread across the globe.
MIT will have their Australian Product Launch at the Conference at the MCG.
The AFI Victorian Committee Sincerely Thanks Mahima Induction Technologies for
their support of the conference, and our industry.
Wake up overlooking Moonah links course ready for
the traditional golf day!
Check out our pre-conference and golf page here!
The Golf has been locked in. Click the Download Forms menu tab to download the flyer
and application form.