A Century of Testing Expertise at Smithers

Abstract Smithers started as an independent tire testing laboratory. Over its 100-year history, it has broadened its materials expertise from rubber testing to evaluating various polymers, automotive parts, metals, medical devices, and other materials systems. The company is adapting to the growth of new applications in automotive, aerospace, and medical fields, as well as the emphasis on sustainability, by expanding its capabilities to conduct increasingly detailed materials development evaluations and validations.