Smiths Detection

September is shaping up to be a busy month for Smiths Detection with a host of exciting events and an upcoming product launch. This week we're at the NZ Customs Brokers and Freight Forwarders Federation of New Zealand Inc. National Conference from 18-20 September in Christchurch, New Zealand. Looking to understand the latest on our air cargo security solutions? Come visit the team for more on how Smiths Detection can help.

Introducing the SDX 6040 Enhanced Image Quality – designed to meet the unique challenges of urban security and critical infrastructure🎉 The SDX 6040 is a powerful screening solution created to work in compact spaces. With its slim 80cm footprint and easy mobility, it can seamlessly integrate into a wide range of urban environments. Other benefits include: 👉 High-quality imaging for faster and more accurate threat detection 👉 A complete view of scanned items, eliminating ‘blind spots’ and reducing inspection times 👉 A futureproof design, ensuring your investment stays ahead of emerging threats 👉 Versatility across various sectors, from transport networks and buildings to power plants and sports arenas The SDX 6040 is here to help you enhance security, streamline operations, and stay ahead in the evolving landscape of urban threats.

Smiths Detection is thrilled to welcome Peter Hallatt as our new Market Head for North & South Asia. 🎊 Peter brings over two decades of finance and commercial expertise to this role. With a background spanning various industries, Peter has spent the last seven years at Smiths Detection as Finance Director. His deep understanding of our business, combined with his strategic insights, will be invaluable as he transitions into this new role. As we continue to grow our presence in the North & South Asia region, Pete's leadership will be instrumental in driving our mission to make the world a safer place. Please join us in welcoming Peter Hallatt to the Smiths Detection Commercial Leadership Team. 🎉

We are setup at the Airports Council International - North America Annual Conference in Grand Rapids, Michigan. Michael Frunzi and Joe Kennedy are present at our booth 627 where we are promoting aviation worker screening and the HI-SCAN 6040 CTiX. The team is ready to chat!

Attending the 33rd Airports Council International - ACI Africa Annual General Assembly, Regional Conference, and Exhibition in Johannesburg, South Africa? Let’s discuss how we can elevate your aviation security with smart and future-proof solutions. We´re excited to welcome you to stand 17.

If you are attending the Land Forces International Land Defence Exposition in Victoria, Australia on 11-13 September, please visit us at booth G070!    We’d love for you to swing by and discover our latest products for the Defence market. Our experts will be ready to demonstrate the Lightweight Chemical Detector (LCD) 4 alongside the LCD-XID extension. This will expand the detection capabilities of the LCD to include street narcotics, explosives, pharmaceuticals, and other super-toxic chemical threats.

Smiths Detection invites you to visit us at the inter airport China 2024!    We are all setup and would love to see you at Booth E04. We will be exhibiting the IONSCAN 600, the highly sensitive and easily portable trace detector. Our team of experts will be ready to talk to you about the HI-SCAN 16580-3is and discuss your security screening needs. 

We’re delighted to share the recent updates with the Senior Leadership Team. These changes reflect our mission to create exceptional value for our customers and foster growth, innovation, and excellence within our organisation. Join us in welcoming the following appointments to their new roles: 👉 Alain McInnes has been appointed as Vice President, Service 👉 Aurelien Guilbert has been appointed as Vice President, Cargo Inspection Systems 👉 Christophe Jollivel has been appointed as Vice President, Operations 👉 Nick Hatfield joins Smiths Detection as Vice President, Finance Please join us in congratulating our members on their new roles. We look forward to their contributions and the positive impact they will have on the future of the organisation.

We recently hosted a group of talented young minds from The Hidden Genius Project (THGP) at Smiths Detection Inc., Edgewood as a part of our STEM initiative. The first cohort of THGP, 19 students from Baltimore accompanied by their chaperones, joined us for Field Trip Friday. The newly established Baltimore Chapter, with the support of Smiths Detection, aims to empower Black male high school students through their Intensive Immersion Programme—a free, 15-month training initiative offering over 800 hours of mentorship and hands-on experience in coding and entrepreneurship. During their visit, students engaged in activities centered around our products and technology, participated in critical thinking projects, and toured our manufacturing facilities. We look forward to continuing our partnership with THGP and eagerly anticipate our next interaction with these inspiring young individuals. Our team of experts played an active role in the interview process for this pioneering group. A big thank you to all the organizers who made this day memorable for these young minds!

Laredo Sector Border Patrol recently announced the deployment of “Multi-Energy Portal (MEP)” at their I-35 checkpoint. The implementation of a MEP is a significant step in the U.S. Customs and Border Protection’s layered enforcement strategy to curb illegal activities, including narcotics smuggling, at the borders.   This MPE, a new non-intrusive commercial vehicle screening technology, is an advanced X-ray machine designed to enhance inspections of commercial vehicles and ensure the safety of the traveling public while facilitating and expediting trade at the I-35 checkpoint. The MEP can safely and swiftly examine more than 150 containers per hour in a typical flow of traffic at the checkpoint.   More such X-ray machines have been implemented at local ports of entry in the USA to help in the prevention of narcotics entering the country. https://lnkd.in/dzp5eY_y