The Australasian Centre for Rail Innovation (ACRI) is pleased to announce an ‘Associate Membership’ category of participation.

Associate Membership is a great way for an organisation to ensure that it is at the cutting edge of innovation and has been tailored to meet the specific needs of Contractors, Suppliers and Manufacturers. In particular, Associate Members will be notified of development opportunities when the outcomes of research results in the identification of a product gap; be provided the opportunity to collaborate with researchers and Participants on specifically identified projects; and be able to commission ACRI to undertake research in areas they feel will be of specific benefit to them. This research can be cone either individually, or in co-operation with other Associate Members.

In addition, there will be regular networking dinners, seminars and events with high profile industry speakers. Associate Members will also have their company logos displayed prominently on the ACRI website and other ACRI promotional material.

ACRI is fully committed to developing connectivity with the contracting, manufacturing and supplier sector and is a participant in the Rail Manufacturing CRC to assist in ensuring that this occurs. The creation on the ACRI Associate membership will support these links to promote a holistic approach to rail innovation.

Organisations interested in becoming Associate Members should contact the Chief Executive Officer, Vicki Brown at: vicki.brown@infrastructure.gov.au.