2016 News Archive


A. O. Smith names Dr. Ilham Kadri to board of directors

12/12/2016

Dr. Kadri Thumbnail Milwaukee, Wis.—A. O. Smith Corporation (NYSE: AOS) has named Dr. Ilham Kadri to its Board of Directors. Kadri is a senior vice president at Sealed Air Corporation (NYSE: SEE) and president of the company’s Diversey Care Division. Diversey Care is a global leader in hygiene and health solutions, food safety and security, and infection prevention.

Fortune Magazine names CEO Rajendra to their Businessperson of the Year list

12/9/2016

Ajita-Rajendra-120x120 Milwaukee, Wis. — Chairman and Chief Executive Officer of A. O. Smith Corporation, Ajita Rajendra, was recently named in Fortune Magazine’s 2016 Businessperson of the Year list. Rajendra was number 34 on the list of 50 CEOs.

NSF certifies Aquasana water filters that reduce PFOA and PFOS in drinking water

12/6/2016

Aquasana Logo Thumnbail Milwaukee, Wis.—NSF International has announced it certified 17 Aquasana drinking water filter products that reduce perfluorooctanoic acid (PFOA) and perflurooctane sulfonate (PFOS) contaminants to below the health advisory levels set by the federal government.

A. O. Smith, United Way partner to support Mayor, City of Milwaukee Health Department to provide water filtration products to Milwaukee residents

11/7/2016

Aquasana Logo Milwaukee, WI — A. O. Smith Corporation and United Way of Greater Milwaukee & Waukesha County today announced a partnership with Mayor Tom Barrett and the City of Milwaukee Health Department to provide Aquasana-branded water filtration products to city residents living in homes with lead service lines.

A. O. Smith reports strong net earnings growth on nine percent increase in sales

10/26/2016

AOS NYSE Logo Milwaukee, Wis.—Water technology company A. O. Smith Corporation (NYSE-AOS) today announced third quarter net earnings of $83.2 million or $0.47 per share on record third quarter sales of $683.9 million. Third quarter 2016 net earnings improved 13 percent from the $73.6 million earned the previous year.

Aquasana water filter removes over 97% of chromium-6 carcinogen found in all 50 states

10/18/2016

Aquasana Logo Thumnbail Austin, TX – In response to the discovery of the chemical chromium-6 in the drinking water of 218 million Americans, the water experts at Aquasana – an industry leader in high-performance water filtration systems for the home and on the go – encourage concerned families across the country to be proactive in protecting their health by filtering their water using an NSF-certified reverse osmosis (RO) system. NSF International is a global independent organization that develops standards, and tests and certifies products for the water, food, health sciences and consumer goods industries to minimize adverse health effects and protect the environment. Also known as hexavalent chromium, chromium-6 is the same cancer-causing heavy metal made famous in the movie Erin Brockovich. The Aquasana OptimH20 Reverse Osmosis is NSF certified to remove over 97% of chromium-6 from drinking water.

A. O. Smith Foundation, Cheatham County Chamber of Commerce provide grants

10/12/2016

Foundation Logo Thumbnail Cheatham County, Tenn. — The Cheatham County School District is pleased to be the recipient of more than $13,000 in teacher grants, which were provided through a cooperative effort between the A. O. Smith Foundation and Cheatham County Chamber of Commerce.

A. O. Smith Corporation declares quarterly dividend

10/6/2016

AOS NYSE Logo Milwaukee, Wis.— Directors of A. O. Smith Corporation (NYSE:AOS) today declared a regular quarterly cash dividend of $.12 per share on the company’s Common Stock and Class A Common Stock.

A. O. Smith to hold third quarter conference call on October 26

10/4/2016

AOS NYSE Logo Milwaukee, Wis.— A. O. Smith Corporation (NYSE:AOS) will release its third quarter 2016 financial results before the market opens on Wednesday, October 26, and has scheduled an investor conference call to follow at 10:00 a.m. (Eastern Daylight Time).

A. O. Smith awards winners of PHCC Educational Foundation Scholarships

9/29/2016

Scholarships Icon Ashland City, Tenn.– A. O. Smith announced today the winners of two $2,500 scholarships for students pursuing plumbing-heating-cooling related studies.

Collaborative sector study reveals challenges

9/27/2016

Leverage Thumnbail Washington, D.C. —The U.S. Council on Competitiveness’ latest sector study, co-led by A.O. Smith Corporation and Marquette University, reveals challenges faced by water users in the manufacturing sector, where nearly half of industry water consumption is attributed. Leverage: Water and Manufacturing found that to meet increasing water demand, innovation in infrastructure, technology, investment and talent are needed to overcome challenges resulting from urbanization and population growth.

A. O. Smith announces winners of Charlie Wallace Service Award Scholarships

9/21/2016

Scholarships Icon Ashland City, Tenn. – A. O. Smith announced today the winners of the two $2,500 Charlie Wallace Service Award Scholarships for students in plumbing and HVAC programs.

A. O. Smith, The Water Council announce BREW Corporate technology challenge winner

9/19/2016

Brew Corp AOS Logo Thumbnail Milwaukee, Wis.— A. O. Smith Corporation and The Water Council have selected SofTap Water Inc. of Cincinnati, Ohio as the 2016 winner of the BREW Corporate: Powered by A. O. Smith challenge.

A. O. Smith announces two-for-one stock split

9/7/2016

AOS NYSE Logo Milwaukee, Wis.—A. O. Smith Corporation (NYSE:AOS) today announced its Board of Directors approved a 2-for-1 split of the company’s stock in the form of a 100 percent stock dividend payable to holders of Common Stock and Class A Common Stock.

26 students earn A. O. Smith Corporation merit scholarships

8/25/2016

Scholarships Icon Milwaukee, Wis. — A total of 26 students from the U.S. China, Mexico, the Netherlands, and Turkey have earned 2016 merit scholarships awarded by A. O. Smith Corporation.

A. O. Smith supports Habitat for Humanity’s 2016 Jimmy & Rosalynn Carter Work Project

8/15/2016

Habitat for Humanity Thumnbail Ashland City, Tenn. – A. O. Smith, a water heater manufacturer and top employer in Middle Tennessee, is supporting Habitat for Humanity’s Jimmy & Rosalynn Carter Work Project in Memphis, Tenn., taking place Aug. 21-26.

A. O. Smith acquires water treatment company Aquasana

8/8/2016

Aquasana Logo Thumnbail Milwaukee, Wis.—A. O. Smith Corporation (NYSE:AOS) today announced it completed the purchase of Texas-based Aquasana, Inc. from consumer-focused private equity firm L Catterton for $87 million in cash on a debt/cash-free basis. The purchase price is subject to a customary net working capital adjustment.

A. O. Smith reports strong growth in net earnings on record sales

7/26/2016

AOS NYSE Logo Milwaukee, Wis.—Water technology company A. O. Smith Corporation (NYSE-AOS) today announced record second quarter net earnings of $87.1 million or $.98 per share on record second quarter sales of $667.0 million. Second quarter 2015 net earnings were $71.1 million or $.79 per share.

New initiatives help McBee employees earn A. O. Smith safety award

7/13/2016

McBee Presidents Safety Thumbnail McBee, S.C.—Coming off a year in which they launched nine new safety initiatives, the employees of the A. O. Smith plant in McBee, S.C. were rewarded for their efforts today by earning the Lloyd B. Smith President’s Safety Award for 2015.

A. O. Smith Corporation declares quarterly dividend

7/11/2016

AOS NYSE Logo Milwaukee, Wis.— Directors of A. O. Smith Corporation (NYSE:AOS) today declared a regular quarterly cash dividend of $.24 per share on the company’s Common Stock and Class A Common Stock.

A. O. Smith to hold second quarter conference call on July 26

7/6/2016

AOS NYSE Logo Milwaukee, Wis.— A. O. Smith Corporation (NYSE:AOS) will release its second quarter 2016 financial results before the market opens on Tuesday, July 26, and has scheduled an investor conference call to follow at 10:00 a.m. (Eastern Daylight Time).

A. O. Smith upgrades Voltex Hybrid Electric Heat Pump line, earns industry recognition

7/5/2016

Hybrid Electric Heat Pump 50 Gal Ashland City, Tenn. – Leading water heater manufacturer A. O. Smith is upgrading its line of Voltex® Hybrid Electric Heat Pump water heaters for use in all climates, including colder climates and adding a duct kit accessory that enables installation even in limited-space applications.

2016 Jack Birchhill Foundation Award Presented to CBS-58

6/23/2016

UPAF 2016 Jack Birchhill Award Thumbnail Milwaukee, Wis.—In a night when supporters of the United Performing Arts Fund (UPAF) were swept up into the land of Oz, the A. O. Smith-sponsored Jack Birchhill Foundation Award was given to Milwaukee television station CBS-58 on June 14.

A. O. Smith, The Water Council to sponsor BREW Corporate technology challenge

6/14/2016

Brew Corp AOS Logo Thumbnail Milwaukee, Wis.— A. O. Smith Corporation and The Water Council are partnering to identify and support entrepreneurs and start-ups developing innovative freshwater technologies through a global technology challenge, BREW Corporate: Powered by A. O. Smith.

A. O. Smith adds 55-gallon atmospheric vent gas model

6/7/2016

Promax Gas Vent thumnbail Ashland City, Tenn. — Leading water heater manufacturer A. O. Smith has launched its newest high-capacity, residential water heater, the Promax® 55-gallon Atmospheric Vent Gas Water Heater.

A. O. Smith reports record sales, strong growth in net earnings

4/27/2016

AOS NYSE Logo Milwaukee, Wis.—Water technology company A. O. Smith Corporation (NYSE-AOS) today announced record first quarter net earnings of $73.5 million or $.83 per share on record first quarter sales of $636.9 million. First quarter 2015 net earnings were $58.4 million or $.65 per share.

A. O. Smith adds 55-gallon Conservationist commercial model

4/19/2016

55 gallon Conservationist commercial thumbnail Ashland City,Tenn. – Leading water heater manufacturer A. O. Smith will launch its newest high-efficiency commercial water heater, the Commercial Gas Conservationist® BT-60.

A. O. Smith to sponsor Service Award Scholarships

4/13/2016

Scholarships Icon Ashland City, Tenn. – Leading water heater manufacturer A. O. Smith will partner with the Plumbing-Heating-Cooling Contractors Association (PHCC) Educational Foundation to create the Charlie Wallace Service Award Scholarship for students in plumbing and HVAC programs.

A. O. Smith declares quarterly dividend

4/11/2016

AOS NYSE Logo Milwaukee, Wis. Directors of A. O. Smith today declared a regular quarterly cash dividend of $.24 per share.

A. O. Smith University sees record enrollment

4/5/2016

AOS University Thumbnail Ashland City, Tenn.— For more than a year, A. O. Smith, the largest water heater manufacturer in the world, has been webcasting live and recorded training classes for plumbing contractors as part of the company’s new training initiative called A. O. Smith University.

Mark Petrarca among winners of Milwaukee Business Journal HR Awards

4/2/2016

Mark Petrarca Milwaukee, Wis. —A. O. Smith Senior Vice President Human Resources and Public Affairs, Mark Petrarca, is among the winners of the 2016 Milwaukee Business Journal HR Awards.

A. O. Smith names Peter Martineau chief information officer

4/1/2016

Peter Martineau Thumbnail Milwaukee, Wis.—A. O. Smith Corporation (NYSE:AOS) today announced the appointment of Peter R. Martineau as senior vice president-chief information officer.

A. O. Smith to hold first quarter conference call on April 27

3/30/2016

AOS NYSE Logo Milwaukee, Wis.— A. O. Smith Corporation (NYSE:AOS) will release its first quarter 2016 financial results before the market opens on Wednesday, April 27, and has scheduled an investor conference call to follow at 10:00 a.m. (Eastern Daylight Time).

A. O. Smith joins with Water Council to foster water technology start-ups

3/29/2016

Water Council Logo Milwaukee, Wis.—A. O. Smith Corporation is one of three Milwaukee-area companies involved in the expansion of the Water Council’s Business, Research, Entrepreneurship in Wisconsin (BREW) water technology accelerator program.

A. O. Smith reveals industry’s most versatile commercial tankless rack system

3/25/2016

Commercial Tankless Rack System Thumbnail Ashland City, Tenn. – A. O. Smith, the industry leader in water heater manufacturing, is unveiling the most versatile commercial tankless rack system on the market.

PHCC scholarships for 2016 now available

3/25/2016

Scholarships Icon Falls Church, Va. — A. O. Smith is one of the companies sponsoring the annual scholarship program offered by the Plumbing-Heating-Cooling Contractors—National Association (PHCC) Educational Foundation Scholarship Program.

Charlotte team wins first-ever C-TPAT Location of the Year Award

3/4/2016

Charlotte CTPAT Award Thumbnail Charlotte, N.C.— A year-long emphasis on continuous improvement and employee training helped A. O. Smith’s Charlotte, N.C., plant to earn the company’s first C-TPAT Location of the Year Award recently.

A. O. Smith names Schmonsky vice president-human resources

3/1/2016

Shawn Schmonsky Thumbnail Milwaukee, Wis.—A. O. Smith Corporation has named Shawn C. Schmonsky as vice president-human resources for its water heaters businesses in North America, India, and Europe.

A. O. Smith Introduces Common Vent Option for Industry Leading Cyclone Commercial Water Heaters

2/25/2016

Ashland City, Tenn.– Leading water heater manufacturer A. O. Smith is breaking ground in the commercial water heater marketplace with an offering that’s not a water heater.

A. O. Smith names Greene vice president-government and industry affairs

2/22/2016

Josh Greene Thumbnail Milwaukee, Wis.—A. O. Smith Corporation (NYSE:AOS) today announced the appointment of Joshua C. Greene as vice president-government and industry affairs.

The Water Council applauds White House for $300 million proposal for water innovation

2/10/2016

Water Council Logo Milwaukee, Wis. – The Water Council commends the President for submitting a budget proposal that directs $300 million toward the development of new solutions that will help address our nation’s challenges with respect to water quality and quantity issues.

A. O. Smith announces record 2015 earnings on nearly eight percent increase in sales

1/29/2016

AOS NYSE Logo Milwaukee, Wis.-A. O. Smith Corporation today announced record sales of $2.54 billion and record net earnings of $282.9 million or $3.16 per share.

A. O. Smith Corporation announces 26 percent dividend increase

1/25/2016

AOS NYSE Logo Milwaukee, Wis.— Directors of A. O. Smith Corporation (NYSE:AOS) today approved a 26 percent increase in the company’s quarterly cash dividend to $.24 per share.

A. O. Smith’s Concentric venting, non-condensing models make tankless water heater replacement a snap

1/20/2016

Tankless ATI 110C-510C Thumbnail Ashland City, Tenn. – Water heater manufacturer A. O. Smith is launching the Simplicity Series of concentric venting, non-condensing tankless water heaters — designed to make installations simple and flexible through a new gas convertible combustion system.

A. O. Smith wins China Top 30 Best Employer award, Top 10 university award

1/19/2016

China 2015 Best Employer Award Thumbnail Nanjing, China — A. O. Smith’s operations in China capped off 2015 by receiving two more best employer awards. The company recently received the “Top 10 China Best Employer Award appealing to university students” and “Top 30 China Best Employer Award.” This is the first time A. O. Smith China won the Top 30 China Best Employer Award and the third consecutive year for the Top 10 China Best Employer Award of appealing to university students.

A. O. Smith to hold fourth quarter conference call on January 29

1/7/2016

AOS NYSE Logo Milwaukee, Wis.— A. O. Smith Corporation (NYSE:AOS) will release its fourth quarter and full-year 2015 financial results before the market opens on Friday, Jan. 29, and has scheduled an investor conference call to follow at 10:00 a.m. (Eastern Standard Time).