Company Archive
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Celebrating 30 Years: Glen’s SMI Journey
Thirty years with one company is a remarkable milestone, but Glen Richardson’s story is particularly worth celebrating because it reflects the very best of Scientific Management International: technical excellence, continuous development, innovation and a willingness to turn practical experience into solutions that genuinely make a difference. This October marks an extraordinary milestone as we celebrate…
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Hollie Barnecut Shortlisted for Women in Defence UK Collaboration Award 2026
SMI is delighted to announce that Hollie Barnecut has been shortlisted for the Women in Defence UK Awards 2026 in the Collaboration category. The nomination recognises Hollie’s outstanding ability to bring people together, encourage cross-functional teamwork, and create engaging initiatives that have strengthened collaboration across the business. Championing a Culture of Collaboration Collaboration sits at…
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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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