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1. QEII Oct 06 1
2. QEII Oct 06 2 Smiths Group - operating in four sectors,each with a strong growth profile
3. QEII Oct 06 3 Smiths Detection Smiths Detection is:
A leading prime contractor to Governments providing detection systems for Homeland Security and Defence
A global business with development and manufacturing in six countries and a worldwide market presence
Smiths Detection’s strategy is:
To achieve and maintain technical leadership through internal development and acquisition
To increase its global presence through local investment in key markets
To diversify, selectively, both its product range and the markets it serves
4. QEII Oct 06 4 Smiths has strong positions in the key markets Emergency response is growing, following SensIR acquisition and increased US government grants.
Military is stable
Service is mostly TSA generated (ref. our recent Siemens agreement)
Emergency response is growing, following SensIR acquisition and increased US government grants.
Military is stable
Service is mostly TSA generated (ref. our recent Siemens agreement)
5. QEII Oct 06 5 Smiths Detection offers the widest range of detection technologies
6. QEII Oct 06 6 The story so far - Organic growth and acquisitions
7. QEII Oct 06 7 The story so far - A different viewGrowth driven by the perception of the threat
8. QEII Oct 06 8 Perception of the threat remains high
9. QEII Oct 06 9 Increased customer spending creates new opportunitiesThe US DHS plan is focussed in areas where Smiths is strong DHS 07 budget priorities
Strengthening border security and interior enforcement
Improving maritime security
New strategies for Aviation security
Increase emergency preparedness and response
10. QEII Oct 06 10 New opportunities - New products are being launched to respond to changing customer focus Improvised explosive devices
11. QEII Oct 06 11 Developing the capabilityUsing a variety of investment vehicles to expand the product range
12. QEII Oct 06 12 The competitive environment Smiths is one of a small number of companies capable of integrating multiple technologies
Governments are increasingly contracting with these companies
13. QEII Oct 06 13 Developing the capabilityIncreased use of integrated solutions
14. QEII Oct 06 14 Developing the capability - Extending the global footprint
15. QEII Oct 06 15 Transportation - Opportunities occurring throughout sector
16. QEII Oct 06 16 Transportation - A holistic approach to airport security
17. QEII Oct 06 17 Ports & Borders - A focus for global customs and border protection
18. QEII Oct 06 18 Ports & Borders - New government-led security demands
19. QEII Oct 06 19 Critical infrastructure - Protecting vulnerable facilities and buildings
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21. QEII Oct 06 21 Emergency Response - Support for the front line
22. QEII Oct 06 22 Military market - a changing role, moving up the value-added chain
23. QEII Oct 06 23 Military - Prime contractor on major integrated programmes
24. QEII Oct 06 24 Summary
25. QEII Oct 06 25