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SMI Volunteers Help Transform Hospice Spaces for Patients and Families
At SMI, supporting our local community is an important part of who we are. As part of our ongoing commitment to our Charity of the Year, The Countess of Brecknock Hospice, members of the SMI team recently took part in a volunteering day to help redecorate patient bedrooms at the hospice. Working alongside volunteers from…
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BBC’s Today Programme Interviews SMI’s CEO, Jenny Shaw – Defence Investment Must Reach the Supply Chain
Appearing on BBC Radio 4’s Today programme this week, Scientific Management International (SMI) CEO, Jenny Shaw offered an SME perspective on one of the biggest challenges facing the UK’s defence sector: turning major investment announcements into tangible activity for the companies delivering capability. Jenny’s interview begins at 17 minutes 20 seconds into the programme for…
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SMI Employees Come Together for Charity Cable Stripping Challenge
At SMI, giving back to the community is an important part of who we are. As part of our commitment to supporting our Charity of the Year, Countess of Brecknock Hospice, our team recently brought a creative SMI twist to fundraising … hosting a cable stripping contest. Bringing together colleagues from across the business, the…
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Hollie Barnecut nominated for a Women in Defence UK 2026 Award
A warm congratulations to Hollie Barnecut, our HR administrator for revitalising our security training and making an excellent contribution to our business to the extent that she has been nominated for a Women In Defence UK 2026 Award. This nomination reflects the significant impact of Hollie’s work in strengthening SMI’s security culture and cross‑team collaboration. For…
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SMI Expands into New Markets at Southern Manufacturing & Electronics 2026
SMI is set to showcase its expanded manufacturing capabilities at the Southern Manufacturing & Electronics exhibition, taking place 3rd-5th February 2026 at Farnborough International Exhibition Centre. Building on decades of expertise in pressure-moulded cable systems and connector solutions for hostile environments, SMI is expanding its capabilities to include bespoke wiring looms and cable harnesses for…
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SMI Expands Commercial Leadership as Bret Wincott Becomes Sales & Marketing Director
SMI is pleased to announce the promotion of Bret Wincott to Sales & Marketing Director, strengthening the company’s commercial leadership as it continues to grow across the Defence, Aerospace, Energy, and Marine sectors. Bret joined SMI in 2025 as Head of Commercial, bringing more than 30 years of experience in business development, sales strategy, and…
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Behind the Scenes at Stansted Airport: The Hidden Impact of IET Volunteering
As a Fellow of the Institution of Engineering and Technology (IET) Jenny Shaw, CEO of Scientific International Management (SMI) was welcomed behind the scenes at London Stansted Airport for an engineering-focused visit. She was joined by other Fellow volunteers Scott McCulloch from AWE and Nick from the Ministry of Defence. All three volunteers have distinguished…
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