About Smiths

We are a world-class supplier of engineering raw materials. Our objective is to provide all our customers, from the small machine shop to the large multi-national corporation, a supply path that continuously delivers the highest levels of service, quality and value.

Our Structure

Understand how we are organised


Smiths High Performance is part of the Smiths Group and is a dedicated division created to serve the global motorsport market.

Smiths Metal Centres Ltd essentially consists of 14 UK service centres supported by a bulk warehousing and central operations facility in Biggleswade.

The company also includes a variety of businesses dedicated to particular high-technology markets including aerospace and motorsport. These separate businesses evolved after recognising the commercial need for dedicated engineering raw material support in these market sectors.



Group Businesses

Our businesses include:

Our Core Business

Smiths Metal Centres (also referred to as SMC14) is our core business and provides comprehensive material support throughout the UK. With locations strategically placed to provide expertise on the ground, there are career opportunities in a broad selection of roles, from warehouse operatives to business managers.