Smiths Detection sets up Global Government Relations Office

Smiths Detection today announces the opening of a global Government Relations office, based in Brussels, to help facilitate its work on advanced security solutions with civil and military authorities worldwide.

Stephen Phipson, President of Smiths Detection, said: "As the global leader in regulated CBRNe technologies, we believe it is vital to maintain high-level relationships with regulators and policy makers around the world. Opening a Brussels office underlines our commitment to developing a long-term working relationship with the EU to help formulate policy and regulation for the protection of critical national infrastructure."

Magnus Ovilius, Vice President of Government Relations and director of the Brussels office, said: "There is a growing need for global companies like Smiths Detection to communicate with governments and international bodies such as the EU so they can better understand security products and services as they seek to protect their citizens and to regulate us in the marketplace."