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Welcome to the Smiths Detection media centre, a resource for journalists that offers access to our latest news and archived press releases, detials of events, plus pictures and quick links to background information on our global operations. We welcome inquiries from journalists and our page showing key media contacts will direct you to the most appropriate person to help provide the information you require.
Smiths Detection hosted a major conference in London to discuss how Industry and Governments worldwide can work together to respond to increased security threats. Combined with an exhibition of current detection and screening systems, the event focussed on innovative security solutions and discussed the accelerated development of technology to anticipate future needs. The Home Secretary used the forum to make a major policy speech on the UK Government's approach to homeland security issues.
News
27 August 2008 Smiths Detection Security Technologies Selected by U.S. Postal Inspection Service for Mobile Screening [more]
13 August 2008 Smiths Detection Ionscan 500DT is the first dual explosives trace detector to be placed on the new TSA qualified products list [more]
12 August 2008 Smiths Detection and Torion Technologies partner to develop highly portable, advanced military & emergency response chemical threat assessment technology [more]
12 August 2008 Smiths Detection Appoints Renowned National Lab Scientist to Lead PROTECT Solutions Team [more]
11 August 2008 Smiths Detection awarded additional $28.5 million contract to supply U.S. Military with advanced chemical agent detectors [more]