Talk:Smiths Group

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message: New CEO, Andrew Reynolds Smith, as of 1 October 2015. I'm not an experienced editor so I'll leave it to others to add. SP1R1TM4N (talk) 09:24, 7 October 2015 (UTC)
thread_title:  New CEO 

message: This is a division of Smiths Group, which already has an article. LibraryGurl (talk) 14:24, 8 March 2017 (UTC)
replies: text: Support. The Smiths Detection article is little more than a staff directory eulogizing about the careers of a few middle managers. See WP:NOTDIRECTORY.  Dormskirk (talk) 20:56, 12 April 2017 (UTC)
thread_title:  Proposed merge with [[Smiths Detection]] 

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message: Hi, I’m Tom and I work in the communications team at Smiths Group. Having discussed with Dormskirk, I’ve added below some suggested edits to the page to ensure it’s up to date. Keen to hear what the community makes of these.
 
Thanks,
 
Tom
 
* Specific text to be added or removed: In the infobox, correct the formatting and title of Paul Keel as CEO, and remove the products associated with Smiths Medical:
 
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* Reason for the change: The formatting in the CEO line was incorrect, and the list of products isn't up to date following the sale of Smiths Medical
* References supporting change: https://www.smiths.com/who-we-are
 
 
* Specific text to be added or removed: Update the staff figure in the summary line in the introduction:
 
Smiths Group plc () is a British multinational diversified engineering business headquartered in London, England. It has operations in over 50 countries and employs around 14,600 staff. Smiths Group is listed on the London Stock Exchange and is a constituent of the FTSE 100 Index.
 
* Reason for the change: The figure currently in the page is out of date
* References supporting change: https://www.smiths.com/who-we-are
 
* Specific text to be added or removed: Update the second half of the introductory section to correct the number of divisions and remove Smiths Medical:
 
Presently, Smiths Group has four divisions. Smiths Detection is the world's largest manufacturer of sensors for the detection of explosives, weapons, chemical agents, biohazards, narcotics and contraband. John Crane is a manufacturer of seals and associated products for the process industries. Smiths Interconnect is a manufacturer of electronic and radio frequency components. Flex-Tek is a supplier of components to heat and move fluids and gases.
 
* Reason for the change: Update to reflect current number of divisions and sale of Smiths Medical
* References supporting change: https://www.smiths.com/who-we-are
 
* Specific text to be added or removed: Update the Operations section to remove the reference to Smiths Medical, as this is no longer part of the business as of January 2022:
 
Smiths Group is organised into four separate divisions, namely:
 
=== Smiths Detection ===
Smiths Detection designs and manufactures sensors 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 and emergency responder services.  The business uses a wide range of technologies including x-ray, computed tomography, trace detection, millimetre-waves, infra-red spectroscopy, ion mobility and flame spectroscopy, biological detection and diagnostics. The business also carries out research to develop advanced technologies and introduce new products to combat terrorism and the illegal passage of goods.
 
=== John Crane ===
John Crane provides products and services for the major process industries, including the oil and gas, power generation, chemical, pharmaceutical, pulp and paper and mining sectors. Products include wet seals, gas seals, couplings, seal support systems, specialist filtration systems, hydrodynamic bearings, and equipment for upstream applications.
 
===Smiths Interconnect===
Smiths 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.
 
===Flex-Tek===
Flex-Tek supplies engineered components that heat and move fluids and gases for the aerospace, medical, industrial, construction and domestic appliance markets.
 
* Reason for the change: Inclusion of Smiths Medical in the current page is not reflective of the structure of the business
* References supporting change: https://www.smiths.com/who-we-are
 
 
* Specific text to be added or removed: Update the Management section to reflect the appointment of Paul Keel as CEO in May 2021:
 
In May 2021, Smiths appointed Paul Keel as its CEO. Keel replaced Andrew Reynolds Smith. Prior to joining Smiths, Keel was Group President of 3M's Consumer Division Group. Previously, Keel worked at General Electric and McKinsey & Company.
 
* Reason for the change: Current management section does not reflect current leadership of the business
* References supporting change: https://www.smiths.com/news-and-media/2021/05/appointment-of-chief-executive-officer-and-smiths-medical-process-progressing
SteinerTom1 (talk) 09:12, 7 October 2022 (UTC)
replies: text: Hi - I have made most of the changes. That said I have thinned out the lead paragraph to avoid repetition about the divisions. I have also thinned out some of the description in the operations section so that it is not promotional. Dormskirk (talk) 13:06, 7 October 2022 (UTC)
replies: text: Hi, , thank you for taking a look at this and ensuring the page matches the necessary criteria. I noticed that Smiths Medical is still listed as a division within the info box. As the business has now been sold would it be possible to remove this listing to keep the page factual and up to date?
Supporting evidence can be found here: https://www.ft.com/content/19a1deb3-db33-4f27-a858-85383a33e58e 
I’d also appreciate your thoughts on including Smiths Group’s Net Zero commitment made in November 2021 and whether this would be noteworthy enough to feature as an addition to the 21st century subsection of the page?
Evidence: https://www.smiths.com/news-and-media/2021/11/smiths-group-commits-to-net-zero-operations-by-2040
Any help or guidance you can share would be appreciated.
Thanks again - SteinerTom1 (talk) 11:20, 21 November 2022 (UTC)

text: I have updated the infobox. I don't think net zero is notable: so many companies are now doing something in that place. Best wishes, Dormskirk (talk) 11:40, 21 November 2022 (UTC)
thread_title:  Suggested Smiths Group article changes 

message: Flex-Tek supplies engineered components that heat and move fluids and gases for the aerospace, medical, industrial, construction and domestic appliance markets.
 
* Reason for the change: Inclusion of Smiths Medical in the current page is not reflective of the structure of the business
* References supporting change: https://www.smiths.com/who-we-are
 
 
* Specific text to be added or removed: Update the Management section to reflect the appointment of Paul Keel as CEO in May 2021:
 
In May 2021, Smiths appointed Paul Keel as its CEO. Keel replaced Andrew Reynolds Smith. Prior to joining Smiths, Keel was Group President of 3M's Consumer Division Group. Previously, Keel worked at General Electric and McKinsey & Company.
 
* Reason for the change: Current management section does not reflect current leadership of the business
* References supporting change: https://www.smiths.com/news-and-media/2021/05/appointment-of-chief-executive-officer-and-smiths-medical-process-progressing
SteinerTom1 (talk) 09:12, 7 October 2022 (UTC)
replies: text: Hi - I have made most of the changes. That said I have thinned out the lead paragraph to avoid repetition about the divisions. I have also thinned out some of the description in the operations section so that it is not promotional. Dormskirk (talk) 13:06, 7 October 2022 (UTC)
replies: text: Hi, , thank you for taking a look at this and ensuring the page matches the necessary criteria. I noticed that Smiths Medical is still listed as a division within the info box. As the business has now been sold would it be possible to remove this listing to keep the page factual and up to date?
Supporting evidence can be found here: https://www.ft.com/content/19a1deb3-db33-4f27-a858-85383a33e58e 
I’d also appreciate your thoughts on including Smiths Group’s Net Zero commitment made in November 2021 and whether this would be noteworthy enough to feature as an addition to the 21st century subsection of the page?
Evidence: https://www.smiths.com/news-and-media/2021/11/smiths-group-commits-to-net-zero-operations-by-2040
Any help or guidance you can share would be appreciated.
Thanks again - SteinerTom1 (talk) 11:20, 21 November 2022 (UTC)

text: I have updated the infobox. I don't think net zero is notable: so many companies are now doing something in that place. Best wishes, Dormskirk (talk) 11:40, 21 November 2022 (UTC)
thread_title: Flex-Tek