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Smiths Detection

A global leader in threat detection and security screening technologies that protect people, assets and freedom of movement.

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Making the world a safer place

Persistent and evolving threats are driving security needs in a range of sectors in order to keep people and assets safe. International trade, transport and urban populations are growing, creating even greater demand for cutting edge threat detection and screening technology products and services from Smiths Detection.

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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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Introducing a new era in threat detection - X-ray Diffraction

Smiths Detection has launched a groundbreaking X-ray Diffraction technology scanner. This new technology represents the culmination of years of continued commitment to R&D and innovation – and that reflects our purpose to make the world a safer place. Watch to find out more.

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Smiths Detection financial highlights

c.3,300

Colleagues

£859m

FY2024 revenue

11.9%

FY2024 operating profit margin

28%

of Group revenue

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