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Smiths Group PLC
27 November 2006

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News Release
London, 27 November 2006
For immediate release


Smiths Group appoints new non-executive director

SMITHS Group plc announces the appointment of Stuart Chambers as a non-executive
director with effect from today (27 November).

Stuart is currently Chief Executive, Pilkington Group Ltd and a main Board
member of its parent company, Nippon Sheet Glass. Prior to joining Pilkington
plc in 1996, he spent ten years at Mars Corporation, latterly as Vice President,
Sales & Marketing - Mars Electronics International. A chemical engineer by
training, he previously spent ten years at Shell in a variety of European roles.

He is also currently Chairman of the North West Business Leadership Team.

Donald Brydon, Chairman, Smiths Group plc said: 'I am delighted that Stuart has
agreed to join the Board of Smiths Group.  He has proved to be a high performer,
demonstrating a focus on shareholder value and an understanding of manufacturing
on a global scale that will benefit Smiths Group considerably.'


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Smiths Group

Smiths is a global technology business, listed on the London Stock Exchange.
Smiths Group is a world leader in the practical application of advanced
technologies.  Our products and services make the world safer, healthier and
more productive. Smiths Group has four divisions: Aerospace, Detection, Medical
and Specialty Engineering. It employs 32,000 people and has over 250 major
facilities in 50 countries. For more information visit www.smiths.com

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