Carter Manufacturing to Attend World Defense Show 2026

UK precision bearing specialist to showcase aerospace and defense supply chain solutions at Riyadh event

Karl Brundell – Managing Director and Maria Romero Caudeli – Finance Director from Carter Manufacturing will be engaging with industry partners, systems integrators, and procurement teams to discuss specialized bearing solutions and supply chain partnerships for defense and aerospace applications.

Carter’s portfolio includes aerospace bearings, slewing bearing rings, thin section bearings, cam followers, and aerospace tooling—all critical components for aircraft systems, rotary equipment, and ground-based defense platforms. The company holds ISO 9001 and AS9120 certifications, serving major clients including NASA, ESA, Boeing, BAE Systems, and Airbus.

Supply Chain Resilience

Carter’s multi-regional presence across the UK, Spain, and the US positions the company to provide reliable, localized bearing supply for defense programs. The company is actively exploring regional partnerships in the Middle East to strengthen supply chain resilience and reduce lead times for defense sector customers.

“Regional manufacturing capacity and local partnerships are essential for defense supply chains,” a Carter spokesperson noted. “Our approach to supply chain resilience focuses on technical capability, certification, and proximity to key markets.”

Carter Manufacturing is headquartered in Abingdon, UK, with facilities in Valencia, Spain, and Minneapolis, US. The company operates UNASIS, a specialist bearing and aerospace bearing tools manufacturing division.

For more information, contact Karl directly at the World Defense Show or connect on Linkedin.