Smiths Detection
London, United KingdomIndustry
Smiths Detection makes threat detection and security screening equipment for chemical, radiological and explosives threats. CBRNE-relevant work is a notable product line according to its website.
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Smiths Detection makes threat detection and security screening equipment for aviation, ports and borders, defence and urban security, including X-ray baggage and cargo systems, explosives trace detectors and chemical identifiers. Smiths Group completed the sale of the business to CVC Capital Partners on 30 June 2026, at an enterprise value of 2 billion pounds, and Smiths Detection now operates as an independent company owned by CVC with its head office in London.
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Ownership
Owned by CVC Capital Partners; the sale by Smiths Group completed on 30 June 2026 at an enterprise value of 2 billion pounds
Parent: CVC Capital Partners (previously Smiths Group) (checked)
Sources (5)
- https://www.smiths.com/news-and-insights/news/2026/completion-of-smiths-detection-sale
- https://www.smithsdetection.com/press-releases/smiths-detection-completes-transition-to-cvc-capital-partners/
- https://www.smithsdetection.com/contact-us/
- https://www.smithsdetection.com/separation/
- https://www.cvc.com/media/news/2025/cvc-announces-the-acquisition-of-smiths-detection-for-2bn/
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- Founding year: not read.
- Product-level threat agent claims: not tied to sources.
- Whether the global head office is London or the registered office is elsewhere (such as Watford): the contact page gives London.
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What does Smiths Detection do?
Smiths Detection makes threat detection and security screening equipment for chemical, radiological and explosives threats. CBRNE-relevant work is a notable product line according to its website.
Where is Smiths Detection based?
HQ (as found): London. HQ country: GB.
Who owns Smiths Detection?
Owned by CVC Capital Partners; the sale by Smiths Group completed on 30 June 2026 at an enterprise value of 2 billion pounds. Parent: CVC Capital Partners (previously Smiths Group) (checked)
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