News

Delegate Update

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.

Senator Steve Fielding

The Senator will now be with us Tuesday morning in the IRE sessions.  Apologies if this causes inconvenience to your plans.

Technical Education Programme

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

Delegate List

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

Golf and Tuesday Elvis Cruise

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

Conference Special Pricing

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

Foundry Skills Challenge

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

Foundry Environmental Benchmarking Project

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
 

Melbourne Food and Culture

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

Major Sponsor - Sustainability Victoria

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

Golf

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!

AFI2009 Video

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 Registration

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!

Platinum Sponsorship – Mahima Induction Technologies

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.

Pre-Conference and Golf

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.