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Smiths designs, manufactures and delivers smarter engineering solutions for mission-critical applications, solving some of the world's toughest problems for our customers, our communities and our world.

A global leader in engineering

£3,037m

FY2023 revenue

50

Countries in which we operate

2,700+

Patents (granted and pending applications) in FY2023

3,000

Engineers across our global business

>15,000

Colleagues worldwide

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Our purpose and culture

Smiths has been pioneering progress for more than 170 years. This pioneering spirit continues to drive us today, underpinned by our powerful culture. Improving our world is what we do, how we think, and how we will continue to use our passion for technology and engineering to tackle our customers’ biggest challenges today and in the future.  

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Innovation is in our DNA

Every Smiths product, service and solution is the result of engineering and technology innovation by our expert teams, often in collaboration with our customers. We invest approximately 4% of revenue into R&D annually to improve product performance, solve new problems or move into new and growing markets. Innovation has been in our DNA for more than 170 years.

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Our markets

Our four markets are large, attractive and growing. We have built leading positions in many key segments based on our technology and service differentiation. 

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Our leadership

Our Board of Directors and Executive Committee work together to set and deliver Smiths goals and strategy and shape our culture. Together they are responsible for the long-term success of our company.

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Our strategy and business model

Our focused strategic priorities captured in the Smiths Value Engine – accelerating growth, strengthening execution, and inspiring and empowering our people – leverage our strengths and are driving innovation and unlocking potential in every aspect of our business.

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