The industries we operate in
Heating, ventilation and air conditioning
Full range of heating elements, gas piping, flexible and metal ducting for heating, ventilation and air conditioning (HVAC) systems.
Aerospace
Full range of rigid and flexible, high-and low-pressure tubing and ducting for fluid conveyance in aerospace applications.
Industrial
Specialist products including medical and industrial hoses and a broad range of heating elements for applications in industrial segments.
Enabling the energy transition
Smiths technology is supporting multiple industry sectors to revolutionise their approach to energy. Flex-Tek is one of only a few companies in the world able to deliver electrical heat in the operating ranges needed for large scale industrial processes like green steel production.
Innovation
Innovation is in our DNA
Every Smiths product, service and solution is the result of engineering and technology innovation by our expert teams, often in collaboration with our customers. We invest approximately 4% of revenue into R&D annually to improve product performance, solve new problems or move into new and growing markets. Innovation has been in our DNA for more than 170 years.
Innovation at Smiths
Smiths Group supports launch of Ariane 6 space rocket
Read our latest company news as Smiths Group supports the launch of the Ariane 6 space rocket
Green steel: The dawn of a new Age
Read our latest #EngineeringExplained piece on @Smiths Group’s role in the dawn of the green steel era
Cool developments in heating houses
Read our Engineering Explained insight piece focusing on the important role of heat pumps in increasing the energy efficiency of our homes, helping to achieve the world’s Net Zero goals.
Flex-Tek China is partnering with Chinese and global suppliers to fight against COVID-19
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Smiths Group further strengthens Flex-Tek with acquisition of United Flexible for $345m
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