Overview

Smiths Group plc is an engineering company headquartered in London, England, founded in 1851. It employs roughly 10,000 to 50,000 people with estimated revenue of $1 to 5 billion, and is publicly listed on the London Stock Exchange. Its operations span electronics and software, serving the automotive, electric-vehicle, electronics, construction, medical, and military-defense industries. In February 2026, its John Crane business was awarded key global energy transition contracts.

At a glance

What Smiths Group plc makes

Smiths Group holds AS9100, IATF 16949, ISO 13485, ISO 14001, ISO 45001, ISO 50001, and ISO 9001 certifications, and lists emissions and assembly among its product areas.

Products and capabilities described on the company's own site include Emissions, Assembly (source: smiths.com).

Certifications

Smiths Group plc is associated with the following certifications in public sources. Confirm the certified scope for the specific plant producing your part:

• AS9100 — smithsinterconnect.com

• IATF 16949 — smiths.co.za

• ISO 13485 — smithsinterconnect.com

• ISO 14001 — smiths.co.za

• ISO 45001 — smiths.co.za

• ISO 50001 — smiths.co.za

• ISO 9001 — smithsadvanced.com

Latest developments

• 2026-09-22 — Annual Results for the year ended 31 July 2026 | Smiths Group (smiths.com)

• 2026-03-20 — Half year results for 6 months ended 31 January 2026 | Smiths Group (smiths.com)

• 2026-02-25 — Smiths Group’s John Crane business awarded key, global energy transition contracts | Smiths Group (smiths.com)

• 2026-01-30 — Smiths Detection 3D X-ray technology deployed in £1bn Heathrow upgrade | Smiths Group (smiths.com)

• 2025-12-03 — Smiths Group plc sale of Smiths Detection | Smiths Group (smiths.com)

• 2025-11-06 — Smiths expands UK presence with new Birmingham office | Smiths Group (smiths.com)

Company details

In December 2025 the company announced the sale of Smiths Detection, and in January 2026 its 3D X-ray technology was reported as deployed in a £1bn upgrade at Heathrow Airport. Smiths Group plc was founded in 1851, has an estimated 10,000-50,000 employees, and is headquartered in London, England. On the LightSource stability read it is rated "Established & active": 175 years in operation (founded 1851). Holds AS9100, IATF 16949, ISO 13485, ISO 14001, ISO 45001, ISO 50001, ISO 9001 certification(s) per public sources.

Frequently asked questions

What does Smiths Group plc make?

Smiths Group plc is an engineering company headquartered in London, England, founded in 1851. It employs roughly 10,000 to 50,000 people with estimated revenue of $1 to 5 billion, and is publicly listed on the London Stock Exchange. Its operations span electronics and software, serving the automotive, electric-vehicle, electronics, construction, medical, and military-defense industries. In February 2026, its John Crane business was awarded key global energy transition contracts.

Where is Smiths Group plc headquartered?

Smiths Group plc is headquartered in London, England.

When was Smiths Group plc founded?

Smiths Group plc was founded in 1851.

How big is Smiths Group plc?

Smiths Group plc has an estimated 10,000-50,000 employees, with revenue in the $1-5B range (estimated).

What certifications does Smiths Group plc hold?

Smiths Group plc lists AS9100 · IATF 16949 · ISO 13485 · ISO 14001 · ISO 45001 · ISO 50001 · ISO 9001 on its website. Confirm the certified scope for the specific plant producing your part.

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