Cipres named Smiths Detection’s global head

   Smiths Detection has named Sal Cipres its new head of global programs, overseeing the company’s work in transportation, military, ports and borders, emergency response and critical infrastructure markets.
   Cipres was formerly general manager of Smiths’ Edgewood, Md. facility and director of global chemical and biological programs.
   Smiths develops government-regulated technology products that help detect and identify explosives, chemical and biological agents, radiological and nuclear threats, weapons, narcotics and contraband. The company’s HCV X-ray systems have been used across the industry for cargo inspection for more than 15 years.