Smiths Detection Expands Military Facility in Maryland

Smiths Detection has inaugurated a $3.5 million expansion of its military facility in Edgewood, Maryland, following a number of Department of Defense (DoD) contract wins over the past two years.

Production and office space will be increased from 87,000 to 130,000 square feet over the next six to eight months.

Mal Maginnis, President, Smiths Detection—Global Military and Emergency Responders, said, “This expansion will help meet increased demand from recent contracts such as the Chemical Biological Protective Shelter (CBPS) and Joint Chemical Agent Detector (JCAD) programs. As well as creating jobs, it will also give us a strong position for future growth.”

Yesterday, local U.S. Maryland Senator, Barbara A. Mikulski, a guest of honor at Monday’s formal expansion ceremony, said: “I am proud to be at this expansion ceremony today. The technology Smiths Detection builds here helps protect our brave men and women in uniform and keep Americans safe from silent but deadly threats. As a member of the Senate Defense Appropriations Subcommittee, I will continue to fight for funds to keep Americans safe and Maryland’s economy strong.”

Smiths Detection has an outstanding record of working with the DoD on various contracts including producing advanced chemical detection units for programs such as Joint Chemical Agent Detector (JCAD), Automatic Chemical Agent Detector Alarm (ACADA) and Improved Chemical Agent Monitor (ICAM).

The company also has supported the DoD in meteorological programs for 50 years including the recent Meteorological Measuring Set Profiler Program (MMS-P). Smiths Detection Military has also recently won a protective shelter (CBPS) award.

About Smiths Detection

Smiths Detection is part of the global technology business Smiths Group. It offers advanced integrated security solutions for customers in civil and military markets worldwide and is a leading technology developer and manufacturer of sensors that detect and identify explosives, chemical and biological agents, weapons, and contraband. Its advanced technology security solutions also include advanced x-ray imaging systems, millimeter-wave technology and a specialist software supply business for the management of large sensor and video surveillance networks. Separate business units focus on related products for the life sciences, and food manufacturing industries. For more information visit www.smithsdetection.com.

About Smiths Group

Smiths is a global technology company, listed on the London Stock Exchange. Smiths Group is a world leader in the practical application of advanced technologies. Its products and services make the world safer, healthier and more productive. Smiths Group has three divisions focused on the high growth detection, medical devices, energy and communications markets. It employs more than 20,000 people in over 50 countries. For more information visit www.smiths.com.