SMITH®, the leading manufacturer and distributor of professional-grade applicators, today released its latest company update, highlighting ongoing innovation, market insights, and opportunities for professionals to collaborate on next-generation product development.
Founded in 1888 by D.B. Smith, inventor of the first compressed air sprayer, Smith has been at the forefront of application technology for more than 135 years. The company’s track record of innovation includes industry firsts such as the lever-actuated backpack sprayer (1930), the plastic pressure sprayer (1972), and the high-low volume backpack sprayer (1986). Today, Smith serves the construction, turf, pest control, janitorial, and sanitation industries worldwide, with the majority of its products proudly manufactured in Upstate New York.
Despite a slow start to the spring season due to unusually cold and wet weather conditions, Smith reports strong recovery in June, with expectations for an extended fall season. The company continues to navigate the challenges of global tariffs, supported by strategic footprint adjustments implemented over the past 18 months. These proactive measures are helping to offset significant cost pressures, though Smith remains vigilant as regulatory developments unfold.
Smith also celebrated customer engagement milestones this summer. The company recently concluded its Summer Sprayer Giveaway, awarding Michigan resident Mr. Brow with an 18-volt battery-powered backpack sprayer.
Looking ahead, Smith is inviting professional users to join its exclusive Product Development Team. This initiative brings together a select group of industry professionals to provide hands-on feedback and insights that will guide Smith’s future innovations. Participants will help ensure new products meet the highest standards of performance and productivity.
“Our customers’ work is a reflection of their reputation, and they deserve equipment that delivers uncompromising performance,” said Ken Osberg, Chief Marketing Officer of The Fountainhead Group, Inc. “By partnering with professionals who rely on our products every day, we can develop solutions that are truly game-changing for the industries we serve.”
For more information, or to apply to join the Product Development Team, visit the “Pro Council” page under the Company menu on our website.
SMITH®, owned and operated by parent company The Fountainhead Group, Incorporated, introduced the first compressed air sprayer in 1888 and has been dedicated to creating products that make consumers’ and professionals’ more productive ever since. As the leader in liquid applicator technologies with industry-leading innovations, The Fountainhead Group is proud to offer the highest quality compressed air sprayers, backpack sprayers, mosquito foggers and more for both home and professional use. The vision is simple: proudly design, manufacture, sell, and support products that improve customer lives and livelihoods. For additional information, please visit www.thefountainheadgroup.com.