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that detect and identify explosives, weapons, chemical agents, biohazards, nuclear and radioactive material, narcotics and contraband. These sensors are widely used in airports, cargo screening at ports and borders, in government buildings and other critical infrastructure, as well as by the military
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Industries decided to cease its involvement as a direct supplier of Europe's automotive industry in the early 1980s.
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market. Historically, Smiths Group was positioned as a first-tier aerospace supplier, frequently seeking out relevant acquisition opportunities to further its presence in the field. In
October 2004, Smiths Aerospace purchased Integrated Aerospace, an American equipment supplier. In early 2007,
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founded the Anglo-Celtic Watch Co. Ltd., which produced watches in Wales. At one point, this venture was one of the largest producers of watches in Europe and employed as many as 1,420 employees at its height; however, the Anglo-Celtic Watch Co. Ltd. was closed down in 1980.
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was adopted for the company in 1967. At the time of this name change, the company's advertised product range comprised: automotive – aerospace – marine – building – medical – clocks – watches – appliance controls – industrial instruments – ceramics – electronics.
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profits were attributed to its overseas markets. In line with these business trends, the company embarked on a further round of restructuring during this period, leading to the adoption of a decentralised structure and looser management style.
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Interconnect designs and manufactures electronic components, subsystems, microwave and radio frequency products that connect, protect and control critical systems in the defence, aerospace, communications and industrial markets.
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that detect and identify explosives, products and services for the major process industries, products that connect, protect and control critical systems, and engineered components that heat and move fluids and gases.
666:, ahead of plans to dispose of it. In July 2002, Smiths Group established a fourth division, Smiths Detection, which specialised in producing sensors and other equipment for the detection of weapons, explosives,
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in 1914 contributed to Smiths Group making gains in multiple markets around the world that had been previously held by the German competition. By 1915, new contracts issued by the
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1509:"Smiths Group acquires US firm Power Holdings"
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1005:. London Stock Exchange Group. 21 July 2014.
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978:, 21 July 1914; pg. 20; Issue 40581.
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1697:. Military Aerospace. 17 March 2022
1431:"Smiths seeks further acquisitions"
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1511:. Wales Online. 3 September 2011.
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1344:"Engineering rivals to merge"
991:. Smiths Group. 21 July 2014.
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1528:The Wall Street Journal
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1463:. Flight International.
1448:. Flight International.
1446:"Smiths' Pole position"
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1404:. Flight International.
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1843:Nye, James (2014).
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1273:. National Archives
930:. The Manufacturer.
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