We supplement organic growth with value-accretive M&A.
We will invest inorganically in businesses with strong alignment with, and clear adjacencies to, our existing portfolio, in attractive long-term market sub-segments supported by structural trends.
We maintain an active pipeline of investment opportunities and have a strong track record of M&A in recent years.
Success stories: Recent acquisitions
Find out more about our recent acquisitions and how we are successfully integrating them into Smiths Group to create value.
Expanding our position in the semiconductor test market with Plastronics
Smiths Group acquired Plastronics, a leading supplier of burn-in test sockets and patented spring probe contacts for the semiconductor test market segment, as well as custom connectors for industrial applications.
Plastronics’ technology, products, and capabilities complement and strengthen Smiths Interconnect’s existing portfolio of products and supports our ambition to be the partner of choice for semiconductor test customers around the world.
Completion of Smiths Detection sale
Read the latest company news as Smiths completes the sale of its Detection business.
Completion of DRC Heat Transfer acquisition
Read the latest news as Smiths completes the purchase of DRC Heat Transfer
Completion of Smiths Interconnect sale
Read the latest company news as Smiths completes the sale of its Interconnect business.
Smiths acquires DRC Heat Transfer
Read our latest news as Smiths makes a new acquisition into its Flex-Tek business
Smiths Group plc sale of Smiths Detection
Smiths announces that it has entered into an agreement to sell Smiths Detection to funds advised by CVC Capital Partners.
Smiths Group plc sale of Smiths Interconnect
Smiths announces that it has entered into an agreement for the sale of Smiths Interconnect to Molex Electronic Technologies Holdings, LLC.
Smiths Group acquires Duc-Pac Corporation
Read about the integrated offer in Flex-Tek's North American construction segment.
Strategic actions to unlock significant value and enhance returns to shareholders
Smiths now to focus on high performance industrial technologies for efficient flow and heat management.
Smiths Group announces two North American acquisitions for up to £110m
Learn how the acquisition provides the opportunity to expand into medium temperature immersion and circulation heating.
Team contacts
We have well-established M&A capabilities and a dedicated Corporate Development team who drive idea generation and execution.
Chris Carey
T: +44 (0) 20 7004 1600
E: Chris.carey@smiths.com
Daniel Ross-Jones
T: +44 (0) 20 7004 1600
E: daniel.ross-jones@smiths.com
Zeynep Sedefci
T: +44 (0) 20 7004 1600
E: zeynep.sedefci@smiths.com
