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Smiths Group

Smiths Group
Company nameSmiths Group plc
Company typePublic Limited Company
SloganBringing technology to life
IndustryEngineering
Founded1851
HeadquartersLondon
Key peopleDonald Brydon (Chairman)
Philip Bowman (CEO)
ProductsDetection Sensors
Mechanical Seals (Wet Seals & Dry Gas Seals), Systems & Couplings
Bearings
Filtration
Medical Devices
Communications Components & Connectors
Heating & Ducting Technology
Revenue£2.77 billion (2010)
Operating income£492 million (2010)
Net income£294 million (2010)
Employees23,550 (2010)

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Smiths Group (LSE - SMIN) is a global engineering company headquartered in London, United Kingdom. It has operations in over 50 countries and employs around 23,550 staff.

Smiths Group has five 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 major manufacturer of seals and associated products for the process industries. Smiths Medical is a major supplier of medical devices and equipment. Smiths Interconnect is a major manufacturer of electronic and radio frequency products. Flex-Tek is a major supplier of components to heat and move fluids and gases.

It is listed on the London Stock Exchange and is a constituent of the FTSE 100 Index.

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The Smiths performing "Ask", a single released in 1986 that we can found in the compilations "Louder than bombs", "The world wouldn't listen", and "The very best of The Smiths". ℗ Shyness is nice, and Shyness can stop you From doing all the things in life That youd like to Shyness is nice, and Shyness can stop you From doing all the things in life You'd like to So, if there's something you'd like to try If there's something youd like to try Ask me - I wont say "no" - how could I? Coyness is nice, and Coyness can stop you From saying all the things in life You'd like to So, if there's something you'd like to try If there's something you'd like to try Ask me - I wont say "no" - how could I? Spending warm summer days indoors Writing frightening verse To a buck-toothed girl in Luxembourg Ask me, ask me, ask me Ask me, ask me, ask me Because if it's not love Then it's the bomb, the bomb, the bomb, the bomb, the bomb, the bomb The bomb that will bring us together Nature is a language - can't you read? Nature is a language - can't you read? So... ask me, ask me, ask me Ask me, ask me, ask me Because if it's not love Then it's the bomb, the bomb, the bomb, the bomb, the bomb, the bomb The bomb that will bring us together If it's not love Then it's the bomb Then it's the bomb That will bring us together So... ask me, ask me, ask me Ask me, ask me, ask me Oh, la... Non-profit, educational or personal use tips the balance in favor of fair use. Warner Music Group ©
2.97 min. | 4.99 user rating		 The Smiths performing "Sheila Take a Bow", a single released in April 1987 that we can found in the compilation "Louder than bombs". ℗ Is it wrong to want to live on your own? No, it's not wrong - but I must know How can someone so young Sing words so sad? Sheila take a, Sheila take a bow Boot the grime of this world in the crotch, dear And don't go home tonight Come out and find the one that you love and who loves you The one that you love and who loves you Oh... Is it wrong not to always be glad? No, it's not wrong - but I must add How can someone so young Sing words so sad? Sheila take a, Sheila take a bow Boot the grime of this world in the crotch, dear And don't go home tonight Come out and find the one that you love and who loves you The one that you love and who loves you Take my hand and off we stride Oh, la... You're a girl and I'm a boy La... Take my hand and off we stride Oh, la... I'm a girl and you're a boy La... Sheila take a, Sheila take a bow La... Throw your homework onto the fire Come out and find the one that you love Come out and find the one you love Non-profit, educational or personal use tips the balance in favor of fair use. Warner Music Group ©
2.68 min. | 5.0 user rating		 original txt: The Smiths Apollo Theatre, Oxford 18 March 1985 liberated silver bootleg "Same Day Again" (Big Music BIG 061; 1993) For as long as I can remember you can read on the internet that "Same Day Again" is the best source available for this particular Smiths concert, the most oft bootlegged gig of theirs. While it is very good, I always felt that it could be improved upon, because it is missing Morrissey's introductory quip, "We're the other funny Manchester group" AND because it omits nearly one whole minute of "How Soon Is Now" (because either the bootleggers or the radio station responsible for the broadcast that served as the source for the bootleg chopped off the bit from approximately 57" until 1'54" - basically, the repetition of the first verse). Only this week I got hold of a digital recording from a recent re-broadcast on a digital radio station. While this particular recording is also incomplete (it's missing "What She Said" and has "You've Got Everything Now" fading out early), it does contain the parts missing from "Same Day Again"! No less importantly, it has confirmed a long-held suspicion of mine, that "Same Day Again" runs a trifle slow - in fact, it's 1.5 % slower than the recording from the digital broadcast which I expect to have run, and to have been recorded, at the correct speed. Because "Same Day Again" nevertheless displays a better frequency analysis, compared to the recent digital recording, I have used it as the basis for this improved <b>...</b>
2.62 min. | 5.0 user rating		 If you weren't able to catch our show on Friday night at Nevada Smiths, we have some good news for you. First of all, your face is probably still intact because we didn't completely melt it. Secondly, we're going to be posting footage of the show regularly on our page. Let's start it off with concert footage from our hit song, "Welcome to the Group of Death". The song is currently playing on high rotation at the number #1 radio station in Vientiane, Laos, so it looks like we'll be making at least one more tour stop than we originally expected. Nice work, Laotians! Join The Group of Death: www.facebook.com
3.32 min. | 0 user rating		 We ended last Fridays show with a serious melt fest of epic proportions. See for yourself and check out this video of our last song, Soccer City. Watch at your own risk! Clips from behind the scenes are coming soon, including a full length rockumentary. So keep checking back for more! For more info: www.facebook.com
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original txt: The Smiths Apollo Theatre, Oxford 18 March 1985 liberated silver bootleg "Same Day Again" (Big Music BIG 061; 1993) For as long as I can remember you can read on the internet that "Same Day Again" is the best source available for this particular Smiths concert, the most oft bootlegged gig of theirs. While it is very good, I always felt that it could be improved upon, because it is missing Morrissey's introductory quip, "We're the other funny Manchester group" AND because it omits nearly one whole minute of "How Soon Is Now" (because either the bootleggers or the radio station responsible for the broadcast that served as the source for the bootleg chopped off the bit from approximately 57" until 1'54" - basically, the repetition of the first verse). Only this week I got hold of a digital recording from a recent re-broadcast on a digital radio station. While this particular recording is also incomplete (it's missing "What She Said" and has "You've Got Everything Now" fading out early), it does contain the parts missing from "Same Day Again"! No less importantly, it has confirmed a long-held suspicion of mine, that "Same Day Again" runs a trifle slow - in fact, it's 1.5 % slower than the recording from the digital broadcast which I expect to have run, and to have been recorded, at the correct speed. Because "Same Day Again" nevertheless displays a better frequency analysis, compared to the recent digital recording, I have used it as the basis for this improved <b>...</b>
2.93 min. | 5.0 user rating		 original txt: The Smiths Apollo Theatre, Oxford 18 March 1985 liberated silver bootleg "Same Day Again" (Big Music BIG 061; 1993) For as long as I can remember you can read on the internet that "Same Day Again" is the best source available for this particular Smiths concert, the most oft bootlegged gig of theirs. While it is very good, I always felt that it could be improved upon, because it is missing Morrissey's introductory quip, "We're the other funny Manchester group" AND because it omits nearly one whole minute of "How Soon Is Now" (because either the bootleggers or the radio station responsible for the broadcast that served as the source for the bootleg chopped off the bit from approximately 57" until 1'54" - basically, the repetition of the first verse). Only this week I got hold of a digital recording from a recent re-broadcast on a digital radio station. While this particular recording is also incomplete (it's missing "What She Said" and has "You've Got Everything Now" fading out early), it does contain the parts missing from "Same Day Again"! No less importantly, it has confirmed a long-held suspicion of mine, that "Same Day Again" runs a trifle slow - in fact, it's 1.5 % slower than the recording from the digital broadcast which I expect to have run, and to have been recorded, at the correct speed. Because "Same Day Again" nevertheless displays a better frequency analysis, compared to the recent digital recording, I have used it as the basis for this improved <b>...</b>
4.13 min. | 5.0 user rating		 We have unleashed the rock on Nevada Smith's. Feels good to be home. Enjoy the ride. Try not to get your face melted along the way. Join the Group of Death on Facebook: www.facebook.com
3.32 min. | 5.0 user rating		 The unveiling of "Your Love is Like a Boot to the Face" from the 5pm show yesterday at Nevada Smith's. For more info about The Group of Death visit www.facebook.com
4.03 min. | 5.0 user rating		 So its 1998 and we're in Ireland, finishing up the Hat Trick tour. We were hanging out in this pub and these college kids from the US were talking to the bartender. And they were having this huge argument over whether the world should call it football or soccer. And I was just like, Guys, who cares. We all call it awesome, right? Of course, they agreed and we all had a good time dancing jigs and singing Irish folk tunes. But later that night, I wrote this song in an effort to unite football and soccer fans everywhere. Become a fan of The Group of Death: www.facebook.com
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This is Money---Smiths Group- AS, one by one, British manufac- turers get picked off by overseas suitors, rumours continue to flow that -Smiths Group- could be a target for an ... - Date : Sun, 13 Jun 2010 14:36:07 GMT+00:00
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Stuff.co.nz---...- any potential impact of the -Group's- unrecognised tax losses." -Smiths- City shares were down 3.1 percent to 31 cents in trading on the NZX this afternoon.--- - Date : Mon, 28 Jun 2010 04:28:48 GMT+00:00
Market begins week putting worst foot forward - New Zealand Herald Tweet this news
New Zealand Herald---Smiths- City eased 1c to 31c despite reporting an increase in annual profit. Cavalier Carpets rose 5c to $2.40, Goodman Fielder rose 3c to $1.65, ... - Date : Mon, 28 Jun 2010 16:05:12 GMT+00:00
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Deferred tax liabilities causing confusion - TVNZ Tweet this news
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