World Corrosion Awareness Day 2026

On 24 April 2026, World Corrosion Awareness Day was proudly celebrated at the Accolades Boutique Venue, hosted by the Corrosion Institute of Southern Africa. Representing Denso at the event, was Coria Grobler and Raymond Joubert who were warmly welcomed by Petra Mitchell, Executive Director of the Institute, setting the tone for an engaging and successful day.

The event attracted a strong turnout of young professionals and students pursuing careers in engineering, all displaying enthusiasm and a keen interest in the field. Exhibitors delivered impressive demonstrations focused on corrosion prevention solutions, providing valuable technical insights and practical applications relevant to the industry.

Aligned with the theme “From Rust to Resilience,” an outstanding presentation was delivered by Vanessa Sealy-Fisher, capturing the importance of corrosion management and innovation within the sector.

As part of the day’s activities, Coria also participated in a radio interview with Martin Nel from Coastal Radio SA, where she shared insights into Denso, highlighting the range of products manufactured and the comprehensive after-sales services offered.

Overall, the event proved to be both inspiring and educational, reinforcing the importance of corrosion awareness while providing meaningful engagement and knowledge to carry forward within the industry.

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