Smiths Group (OTCMKTS:SMGZY) is a United Kingdom-based engineering company that develops and manufactures technologies used in industrial, energy, transportation, security, aerospace, and medical applications. Founded in London in 1851 as S. Smith & Son, the company has evolved from a watchmaker and instrument manufacturer into a diversified global technology group.
The company operates through four principal businesses. John Crane provides engineered sealing systems, filtration products, and related services for rotating equipment used in energy and industrial applications. Smiths Detection develops security and screening technologies, including systems for detecting explosives, weapons, narcotics, and other prohibited substances at airports, borders, and critical infrastructure sites. Flex-Tek supplies engineered components and solutions for heating, ventilation, aerospace, and industrial applications, while Smiths Interconnect produces specialized connectors, electronic components, and test products for communications, aerospace, defense, semiconductor, and other high-performance markets.
Smiths Group serves customers internationally through manufacturing, sales, and service operations across multiple regions, including North America, Europe, Asia-Pacific, and other global markets. The company previously operated a medical devices business, Smiths Medical, which was sold to ICU Medical in 2022 as part of its focus on industrial technology and security-related activities.
