Smithers
Research ServicesOhio, United States501-1000 Employees
Smithers, established in 1925 and headquartered in Akron, Ohio, is a multinational provider of testing, consulting, information, and certification services. It operates laboratories and other facilities with activities in North America, Europe, and Asia. The company serves customers across transportation, life science, packaging, materials, components, consumer, and energy industries. Smithers employs between 501 and 1,000 people. The corporate address is 121 South Main Street, Akron, Ohio 44308, United States, and the company maintains the website smithers.com. In December 2025, Smithers expanded facilities in Suzhou, China, expanding its Asia presence.