The Smiths Group is a global technology business. A world leader in the practical application of advanced technologies, Smiths Group delivers products and services for the medical technology, security & defence, energy, space & commercial aerospace, construction, transportation and general industrial markets worldwide. Smiths has a global presence, employing around 22,000 people and with direct operations in more than 50 countries enabling our products and services to reach around 200 countries. Last year it generated sales of about $4 billion with the Americas accounting for over 50% of those sales. It has a market capitalization of nearly $10 billion. The business is structured into five operatin