Smiths Group is a British engineering and technology company that was originally founded as a jewellery shop in 1851. The business has expanded to become a major provider within the safety and security, industrial, energy and aerospace markets, operating through four divisions: Smiths Detection, John Crane, Smiths Interconnect and Flex-Tek. It’s one of the world’s largest manufacturers of weapons, explosion detection sensors, narcotics and chemical agents. Smiths Group also provides seals to support the global process industry, high precision scanners, secure connectivity solutions and fluid management services for aircraft. The company operates across 50 countries worldwide, employing over 14,000 staff with headquarters in London. Smiths Group stock is listed on the London Stock Exchange and is a constituent of the FTSE 100 index. Start spread betting or trading CFDs on our Smiths Group share price.