Ohio-based Smithers has unveiled Smithers Pira, a global testing, consulting and information services business. Previously known as Pira International and now fully integrated with The Smithers Group, Smithers Pira is the worldwide authority on the packaging, paper and print industry supply chains.
Jim Dowey, president of Smithers Pira, commented, ‘Our goal was to make it easy for clients to understand the connection to Smithers and at the same time retain the industry wide recognition of Pira International. Having the Smithers Group, a global independent technology based services organisation, behind us is big plus for our clients. Smithers Pira in being part of the Smithers family is able to align with other Smithers companies to leverage resources when projects extend across multiple expertise areas.’
Pira International has been part of the Smithers organisation for over a year, with the acquisition occurring in late 2010. After first focusing on the goal of retaining all clients during the transition, the organisation is now positioned to grow and build upon a diverse testing, consulting and information service offering.
Established in 1930, the organisation provides strategic and technical consulting, testing, intelligence and events to help clients gain market insights, identify opportunities, evaluate product performance and manage compliance.
Combining industry experience with state of the art laboratory testing and simulation facilities, Smithers Pira Testing delivers tangible solutions for clients in the packaging, paper and print industry supply chains. Expertise encompasses chemical migration, materials selection, packaging conversion and performance in distribution and use.
www.smitherspira.com
