Our strategy is to supplement organic growth with value-accretive M&A.
We have a strong balance sheet and the flexibility to support a range of growth opportunities, and will continue to allocate capital in a disciplined way for value creation.
As evidenced by our M&A track record in recent years, we maintain an active pipeline. We also seek to support all of our businesses with capital for acquisitions to enable them to accelerate their growth strategies.
Success stories: Recent acquisitions
Find out more about our recent acquisitions and how we are successfully integrating them into Smiths Group to create value.
Expanding our position in the semiconductor test market with Plastronics
Smiths Group acquired Plastronics, a leading supplier of burn-in test sockets and patented spring probe contacts for the semiconductor test market segment, as well as custom connectors for industrial applications.
Plastronics’ technology, products, and capabilities complement and strengthen Smiths Interconnect’s existing portfolio of products and supports our ambition to be the partner of choice for semiconductor test customers around the world.
Smiths Group plc sale of Smiths Detection
Smiths announces that it has entered into an agreement to sell Smiths Detection to funds advised by CVC Capital Partners.
Smiths Group plc sale of Smiths Interconnect
Smiths announces that it has entered into an agreement for the sale of Smiths Interconnect to Molex Electronic Technologies Holdings, LLC.
Smiths Group acquires Duc-Pac Corporation
Read about the integrated offer in Flex-Tek's North American construction segment.
Strategic actions to unlock significant value and enhance returns to shareholders
Smiths now to focus on high performance industrial technologies for efficient flow and heat management.
Smiths Group announces two North American acquisitions for up to £110m
Learn how the acquisition provides the opportunity to expand into medium temperature immersion and circulation heating.
Smiths Group Acquires Heating & Cooling Products
The addition of HCP will further expand Smiths Group’s presence in the North American HVAC market.
Smiths Interconnect expands into burn-in test market with acquisition of Plastronics
Read how Plastronics’ technology, products, and capabilities complement and strengthen Smiths Interconnect’s existing portfolio of products.
Smiths Group further strengthens Flex-Tek with acquisition of United Flexible for $345m
Learn how the acquisition strengthens Flex-Tek’s positions in aerospace and industrial end markets globally.
Team contacts
We have well-established M&A capabilities and a dedicated Corporate Development team who drive idea generation and execution.
Chris Carey
T: +44 (0) 20 7004 1600
E: Chris.carey@smiths.com
Daniel Ross-Jones
T: +44 (0) 20 7004 1600
E: daniel.ross-jones@smiths.com
Zeynep Sedefci
T: +44 (0) 20 7004 1600
E: zeynep.sedefci@smiths.com
