British aerospace parts supplier Umeco could be about to sell supply chain unit Pattonair after revealing it is in non-exclusive discussions about the major arm of its operations.
Nuclear Power Delivery UK, the team established to deliver the Westinghouse AP1000 nuclear power plant in the UK, has signed agreements with BAE Systems, Doosan Power Systems and Rolls-Royce to boost their supply chain to enable construction of the facility.
The war against pirates could be about to get more evenly-sided with the development of a new anti-pirate laser that temporarily blinds the predators.
BAE Sytems has developed the laser system that it says would prevent pirates from being able to aim their weapons at targeted oil tankers and container ships in the waters.
The BAE Systems contract will see Wincanton provide logistics services in support of the supply, repair, maintenance and secure transport of crucial armored vehicle components.
Supply chain companies are coming under increasing pressure to implement carbon management strategies, according to a Carbon Disclosure Project (CDP) Report released last month.