Smiths Group plc

Today we announce our FY24 full year results, and it’s been another good year for Smiths. This is our 3rd consecutive year of organic revenue growth, and we’re establishing a great track record. We reported organic revenue and operating profit growth, and improved headline operating profit margin as we made good progress against our medium-term financial targets. Looking ahead to FY2025, we expect to make further progress with organic revenue growth of 4-6% and continued margin expansion. Read all the details here: https://lnkd.in/eumG5Fr8 #ProudToBeSmiths

Our CEO, Roland Carter recently took a trip to our John Crane site in Shannon, Ireland, to celebrate its 50th anniversary with colleagues.   During his visit, Roland toured the site, listened to colleagues sharing memories (and cake!), and presented the team with a plaque commemorating the significant anniversary.   Throughout the years, the team have built a strong track record delivering for our customers worldwide and we are looking forward to seeing what the next 50 years brings!   Roland also met with the Detection Service team at Shannon airport, seeing the excellent CTiX installation and meeting with Shannon security personnel.    #ProudToBeSmiths

Across our sites, we encourage colleagues to think sustainably, whether that’s coming up with innovations at work or taking the time to preserve our planet away from the lab. Our John Crane team in Vallejo, Mexico and their annual reforestation programme is a fantastic example of this. Joining forces with their families and friends, colleagues plant trees and clear rubbish in the local area. Since 2016, they’ve planted 1,011 trees and 45 other plants at the Vallejo site and across three protected areas critical to the local ecosystem. As well as functioning as a key team-building tool, this initiative has produced measurable environmental benefits, including 10,995kg of CO2 captured each year, enhanced air quality, reduced soil erosion, decreased noise pollution and an expanded habitat for local wildlife. Read more about a range of our initiatives in our Sustainability Report: https://lnkd.in/eFM8CBhx #ProudToBeSmiths

Did you know that Jupiter has 95 moons – and that one of them, Europa, could host the conditions to support life? This intriguing prospect led Arthur C. Clark to feature Europa in his famous book ‘2001: A Space Odyssey’. It has also led NASA to launch its latest mission to space, sending the Europa Clipper craft on an exploratory mission. The craft launched yesterday and we are proud that our Smiths Interconnect team provided key connectivity components to the mission through the Johns Hopkins University Applied Physics Laboratory, which produced the spacecraft on behalf of NASA - National Aeronautics and Space Administration. This is one of the many reasons why we are #ProudToBeSmiths Read more below: https://lnkd.in/et-G_FhE

To mark #WorldMentalHealthDay we gathered colleagues together for an interactive session focused on providing practical tips around self-care, highlighting the importance of mental health awareness and wellbeing. The webinar was part of a number of initiatives taking place across our sites including team social events, community activities and group sessions. This year’s theme focuses on the need to prioritise mental health in the workplace, something we passionately agree with. Our internal THRIVE network provides a platform to support physical, emotional, intellectual and financial well-being through activities including employee assistance programmes, training, site activities and special events. Learn more: https://lnkd.in/gYf2KFbf #ProudToBeSmiths

Exciting news from our Smiths Detection business who recently announced it has been awarded a contract to support baggage X-ray inspection systems at airports across the United States. The agreement will further build the presence of Smiths Detection in this key market where they already operate across 41 airports. Learn more here: https://lnkd.in/epe7WSDs #ProudToBeSmiths

Today we release our latest Sustainability at Smiths report, showcasing the progress we have made in FY2024 across the three ESG pillars of Environment, Social and Governance. The report highlights the journey we are on to minimise our net impact and benefit the world around us.   Watch this video of our Group Head of Smiths Excellence & Sustainability, Kini Pathmanathan introducing the report, and read more on it here: https://lnkd.in/eRrHQzXP

50 years at Smiths! Our team in Germany recently celebrated a significant milestone as we honored Wolfgang Linke for half a century of service. Starting as an apprentice in 1974, Wolfgang has been a vital part of our production department. He has played an essential role in developing countless solutions and has witnessed firsthand the evolution of technology and innovation over the decades. Congratulations Wolfgang and thank you for all of your efforts! #ProudToBeSmiths #PeopleofSmiths

Apprentices have been an integral part of Smiths for many years, with many of our current leaders beginning their careers here straight out of school. Recently, we caught up with our current cohort to hear about their experiences so far. They shared why they chose Smiths and offered their top tips for anyone considering the apprenticeship path. Learn more about apprenticeships at Smiths by visiting the link below, and be sure to stay tuned to our channel for more updates! https://lnkd.in/dwpNHwR #ProudToBeSmiths

Colleagues from our London HQ recently spent some time giving back to the local community, volunteering with the Guy & St Thomas’ Charity at the Evelina Children’s Hospital. Taking advantage of their volunteering leave, Antine Milia and Sareeka Kashyap spent time assisting the hospital’s catering staff. Well done both! #ProudToBeSmiths