About 30 kms south west of the Perth CBD, the Australian Marine Complex in the suburb of Henderson is home to a huge defence force. It is obviously no ordinary suburb. One of the major organisations with a presence in Henderson is BAE Systems, a large premier international defence, aerospace and security company. At Henderson, with a local workforce of some 400 people, BAE Systems designs, manufactures and supports upgrades to complex surface ships and combat systems. The company also provides ship repair, maintenance services for the Australian Defence Force and commercial sector. In Australia, BAE Systems offers advanced defence technology to protect people and national security, and keeps vital information and infrastructure secure. It is a company that’s always on the lookout for new ways to provide a competitive edge. It has long enjoyed a valuable relationship with BlueScope Distribution on the back of our ability to source a complete range of steel and aluminium products, inhouse processing capability and second to none project management solutions required to provide complete solutions to support BAE’s defence project pipeline. 09 Case Study – BAE Systems