Headquartered in Akron, Ohio, The Smithers Group is a leading independent testing, consulting, and contract research organization. March 4 2008, as part of its international growth strategy, The Smithers Group announced the opening of an office in Shanghai, China. This office will enable it to efficiently serve domestic Chinese companies who could benefit from its services and capabilities, also, a full time presence will be of value to its North American and European clients who are looking to work with China-based suppliers.

 

Lin Yang, Director of Business Development for the greater China region, will head up the Shanghai office and lead The Smithers Group's efforts in China. Mr. Yang brings more than 15 years of experience in manufacturing, corporate strategic planning, and new market development. He has served with such global companies as IMC Chemicals, U.S. Borax, Rio Tinto, and Unifi.

 

Headquartered in Akron, Ohio, The Smithers Group is a leading independent testing, research, and consulting firm, serving designers and manufacturers of automotive, tire, elastomeric, plastic, chemical, medical, and transportation products. The Smithers Group includes Smithers Scientific Services, Smithers Quality Assessments, Springborn Smithers Laboratories, Synomics Pharma Services and Smithers Rapra.