At BAE Systems, we help our customers to stay a step ahead when protecting people and national security, critical infrastructure and vital information. We provide some of the world’s most advanced, technology-led defence, aerospace and security solutions and employ a skilled workforce of 107,000 people in more than 40 countries.
From state of the art cyber threat detection to flight control systems that enable pilots to make better decisions, we never stop innovating to ensure that our customers maintain their advantage. This is a long-term commitment involving significant investments in skills. We also work closely with local partners to support economic development through the transfer of knowledge, skills and technology.
From defending nations to connecting communities and sustaining fleets, we deliver proven performance, next generation innovation and mission-critical reliability. For more than three decades we have been designing, constructing and supporting commercial and defence vessels for leading ferry operators, navies and defence forces. With a genuine focus on research and development of emerging maritime technologies and cutting-edge ship designs, we are leading the industry in the innovation of commercial and defence solutions.
Established in 1932, the Hastings Deering Group is one of the top 5 Cat dealers worldwide. The company is the exclusive distributor for the sale of Cat equipment, technology solutions, parts and service support in our territories. Headquartered in Brisbane, Queensland, Australia, Hastings Deering has over 3000 employees, across 23 business service centres throughout Queensland, Northern Territory, Papua New Guinea, the Solomon Islands and New Caledonia.
We sell, rent, and offer outstanding support and parts distribution services for customers across a range of industries, including mining, general construction, civil transport and commercial construction, power systems, government, primary industries and marine.
In 1992, the Hastings Deering Group was purchased by Sime Darby Berhad, one of the oldest and largest Cat dealers in the world and a multinational organisation with more than 200 companies operating in 26 countries.
Today, the combination of our rich history, the expertise of our people and our genuine commitment to understand our customers’ needs continues to sustain Hastings Deering as a market leader providing solutions that deliver superior outcomes for our customers.