Congresswoman Esty toured the facility and addressed the 130-plus employees about how continued growth in the fields of technology and innovation is critical to both the Connecticut and U.S. economies. She also took the opportunity to thank the business for its efforts in keeping military and emergency responders safe while strengthening national security. Paul Delvisco, Danbury Site Head, Smiths Detection said: “We appreciate Congresswoman Esty visiting our facility and seeing first-hand how our employees contribute to both the security of our country and our local economy. Smiths Detection has consistently invested in facilities like Danbury to offer innovative security and safety solutions, training and service. These help protect our fellow citizens and support the continued free flow of trade so critical to economic growth.”

Smiths Detection - Danbury specialises in providing the military, Department of Homeland Security (DHS), and emergency responders with handheld and portable solutions for chemical, biological, radiological and explosives detection and identification. Specifically, the Danbury location manufactures flagship products such as HazmatID Elite, a portable identifier of suspicious substances, Guardion, a portable unknown chemical identifier and mixture analysis system, and Radseeker, a handheld, rugged, and highly accurate isotope detector and identifier which was specifically designed to meet the U.S. DHS mission requirements for identifying varied nuclear threats.