Smiths Detection Scientific offers application focused technologies to non-security commercial sectors

Business Unit Successfully Serving Pharmaceuticals, QA/QC, Environmental, Forensics, Fine/Specialty Chemicals and Pesticides Markets

DANBURY, CT., March 29. 2006 - Smiths Detection, the world's leading provider of trace detection and X-ray security screening equipment, today announced it is focusing efforts to better serve the scientific and laboratory sectors through Smiths Detection Scientific. The Danbury, Conn., based business unit will develop easy-to-use, application-focused instruments to serve international customers in commercial markets ranging from pharmaceuticals to forensics.

“Smiths Detection Scientific is strategically positioned to capture opportunities in commercial markets by developing easy-to-use, application focused instruments that enhance business performance,” said Cherif Rizkalla, President of Smiths Detection, Americas.

The Scientific division is focused on simplifying science by developing customized solutions for applications such as cleaning validation, material research and identification, manufacturing, industrial hygiene and quality control. Smiths Detection Scientific designs easy-to-use instruments and software that broaden the range of end-user capability—from the highly technical to the highly trained in numerous markets.

“The Scientific unit has tremendous potential for growth as we are entering new markets with some of the best technology available,” said Dave Johnson, Vice President of Smiths Detection Scientific. “The products we develop for Homeland Security and the Military have to be simple to use, rugged and provide timely answers rather than data. The scientific community is looking for this same type of efficient performance from their analytical instruments and Smiths Detection Scientific is using its experience in adjacent markets to fill that need.”


About Smiths Detection
Smiths Detection North America, based in New Jersey, is part of Smiths Detection, which is one of four operating divisions of Smiths Group plc. Smiths Detection offers technologically advanced security solutions to detect and identify explosives, chemical and biological agents, weapons, and contraband, plus specialist applications for life sciences and food manufacturing industries. Employing trace detection technology together with Smiths-Heimann x-ray imaging, Smiths Detection provides security solutions for customers in homeland security and defense markets worldwide.

About Smiths Detection Scientific
Smith Detection Scientific offers application-focused instruments to serve customers in commercial markets ranging from pharmaceuticals to forensics. For more info visit: www.smithsdetection.com/scientific


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Smiths Detection
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