Value proposition

Founded in 1925 and headquartered in Akron, Ohio, Smithers is a multinational provider of testing, consulting, information, and certification services. With world-class laboratories and operations in North America, Europe, and Asia, Smithers supports customers in the transportation, life science, packaging, materials, components, consumer, and energy industries. Smithers delivers accurate data, on time, with high touch, by integrating science, technology, and business expertise, so customers can innovate with confidence.

Smithers invests in our scientific and engineering talent. Our scientists and engineers are key opinion leaders in many of the markets we serve.


market research, testing, consultancy, quality, certification, events, compliance, reports, and training