John Crane is part of Smiths Group, a global technology business. John Crane designs and manufactures seals and associated products mainly for the oil & gas, chemical, pharmaceutical, pulp & paper and mining sectors. Since being established over 90 years ago John Crane has become the acknowledged global leader in its field. Today it provides the most complete selection of engineered mechanical seals and sealing support systems for use in pumps, compressors and other rotating equipment, complemented by an expanding range of engineered bearings, filtration systems and power transmission couplings all of which are supported by the global John Crane sales and service network. John Crane is a globally recognised and trusted name. The John Crane business has 20 manufacturing sites and more than 6,000 employees, located in 50 countries. For further information visit www.johncrane.com

Smiths Group Smiths is a global technology company listed on the London Stock Exchange. A world leader in the practical application of advanced technologies, Smiths Group delivers products and services for the threat & contraband detection, energy, medical devices, communications and engineered components markets worldwide. Our products and services make the world safer, healthier and more productive.

On 1 August 2008, Smiths Group disbanded its Specialty Engineering division creating five divisions–Smiths Detection, John Crane, Smiths Medical, Smiths Interconnect and Flex Tek–that serve a diverse range of global customers including governments and their agencies, petrochemical companies, hospitals, telecommunications companies and manufacturers in a variety of sectors around the world.

Smiths Group employs more than 20,000 people in over 50 countries. For more information visit www.smiths.com