2018 News Archive


A. O. Smith board members honored as WomenInc.’s 2018 Most Influential Corporate Directors

11/20/2018

WomenInc 2018 Most Influential Corporate Directors thumbnail Milwaukee, Wis. — Two members of A. O. Smith’s board of directors — Ilham Kadri and Idelle K. Wolf — have been named to WomenInc.’s 2018 Most Influential Corporate Directors list.

A. O. Smith announces exclusive ENERGY STAR® contractor locator

11/6/2018

Energy Star Logo Thumbnail Ashland City, Tenn. – A. O. Smith, the leading manufacturer of hot water systems for homes and businesses, has partnered with ENERGY STAR® to launch a new Contractor Locator Tool that will connect A. O. Smith installers with consumers interested in energy efficient heat pump water heaters.

A. O. Smith reports third quarter earnings of $0.61 per share

10/30/2018

AOS NYSE Logo Milwaukee, Wis.—Global water technology company A. O. Smith Corporation (NYSE-AOS) today announced third quarter net earnings of $104.6 million or $0.61 per share on third quarter sales of $754.1 million. Net earnings per share grew 13 percent compared with third quarter 2017 net earnings per share of $0.54.

A. O. Smith Corporation unveils its new Lloyd R. Smith Corporate Technology Center

10/24/2018

LR Smith CTC Grand Opening Thumbnail Milwaukee, Wis.— A. O. Smith Corporation (NYSE: AOS), today, celebrated the grand opening of its new Lloyd R. Smith Corporate Technology Center. The 42,700-square-foot research and development lab, located adjacent to the company’s world headquarters in Milwaukee, will serve as the company’s global innovation hub, where teams of engineers will concept, test and finalize core technologies to be used in A. O. Smith products around the globe.

A. O. Smith Corporation issues 2018 Corporate Responsibility & Sustainability Report

10/18/2018

CRS Report Thumbnail A. O. Smith Corporation announced the release of its 2018 Corporate Responsibility & Sustainability Report, which documents the company’s ongoing environmental, social and governance activities and performance. The inaugural report details the positive impact of A. O. Smith’s energy-efficient products, as well as the company’s commitment to its employees and communities in which it operates.

A. O. Smith announces 22 percent dividend increase to $.22 per share

10/9/2018

AOS NYSE Logo Milwaukee, Wis.— Directors of A. O. Smith Corporation (NYSE:AOS) today approved a 22 percent increase in the company’s quarterly cash dividend to $.22 per share. This is the second increase in the company’s dividend rate in 2018. The dividend increase affects the company’s Common Stock and Class A Common Stock.

A. O. Smith to hold third quarter conference call on October 30

10/2/2018

AOS NYSE Logo Milwaukee, Wis.— A. O. Smith Corporation (NYSE:AOS) will release its third quarter 2018 financial results before the market opens on Tuesday, Oct. 30 and has scheduled an investor conference call to follow at 10:00 a.m. (Eastern Daylight Time).

The Water Council & A. O. Smith kick off 2018 competition supporting freshwater technology startups

10/1/2018

BREW Corp Logo thumbnail New Orleans, La. – The Water Council and A. O. Smith Corporation today announced the next round of the BREW Accelerator competition and BREW Corporate Accelerator competition powered by A. O. Smith Corporation. The programs are designed to help support entrepreneurs and startups that are developing innovative freshwater technologies.

A. O. Smith introduces Product Preservers™ Powered Anode System

9/27/2018

Powered Anode Milwaukee, Wis. — A. O. Smith, a leading global manufacturer of reliable water heating and appliance components, has recently introduced the innovative Product Preservers™ Powered Anode System. The new anodes, which are designed to provide maintenance-free protection for all water types, are available as an upgrade to replace the sacrificial anodes that come as industry standard equipment on tank-style heaters.

A. O. Smith proudly featured in new Milwaukee Bucks arena

9/7/2018

Milwaukee Bucks arena Milwaukee, Wis. — As designs and blueprints for the 17,500-person-capacity Fiserv Forum facility were being drafted, the NBA's Milwaukee Bucks quickly reached out to A. O. Smith to handle the facility’s hot water needs.

A. O. Smith Foundation awards over two dozen merit scholarships

8/21/2018

AOS Foundation logo Milwaukee, Wis. — The A. O. Smith Foundation today announced that it has awarded more than two dozen merit scholarships globally to support employees’ children in their pursuit of higher education. Annual scholarship recipients are selected based on their academic record, participation in school and community activities, work experience and honors. This year’s winners include both U.S. based and international recipients.

A. O. Smith reports double-digit sales and earnings growth in second quarter

7/24/2018

AOS NYSE Logo Milwaukee, Wis.—Global water technology company A. O. Smith Corporation (NYSE:AOS) today announced a 24 percent increase in net earnings on record second quarter sales.

A. O. Smith announces Rajendra to become executive chairman, Wheeler named president and chief executive officer

7/11/2018

AOS NYSE Logo Milwaukee, Wis.—A. O. Smith Corporation (NYSE:AOS) Board of Directors today announced Ajita G. Rajendra will transition from chairman and chief executive officer to executive chairman of the corporation, effective Sept. 1, at which time, Kevin J. Wheeler will assume the role of president and chief executive officer.

A. O. Smith declares quarterly dividend

7/9/2018

AOS NYSE Logo Milwaukee, Wis.— Directors of A. O. Smith Corporation (NYSE:AOS) today declared a regular quarterly cash dividend of $.18 per share on the company’s Common Stock and Class A Common Stock.

A. O. Smith to hold second quarter conference call on July 25

7/2/2018

AOS NYSE Logo Milwaukee, Wis.— A. O. Smith Corporation (NYSE:AOS) will release its second quarter 2018 financial results before the market opens on Wednesday, July 25 and has scheduled an investor conference call to follow at 10:00 a.m. (Eastern Daylight Time).

A. O. Smith names DasGupta senior vice president-international

6/1/2018

DasGupta Thumnbail Milwaukee, Wis.—Global water technology company A. O. Smith Corporation (NYSE:AOS) announced today it has named Aninda DasGupta senior vice president-international. DasGupta will also serve as chairman and president of A. O. Smith Holdings (Barbados) SRL, located in Hong Kong SAR.

Small, but mighty: A. O. Smith adds ProLine® Specialty Point-of-Use Water Heaters

5/1/2018

ProLine Electric Water Heater Ashland City, Tenn. – A. O. Smith, a leading water heater manufacturer, has enhanced and expanded its popular commercial-grade ProLine® family with three specialty electric water heaters for low-demand, point-of-use applications, such as office lavatories, handwashing stations, emergency stations, RVs and more.

A. O. Smith reports double digit earnings growth on record first quarter sales

4/25/2018

AOS NYSE Logo Milwaukee, Wis.—A. O. Smith Corporation (NYSE:AOS) today announced net earnings of $98.8 million or $0.57 per share on record sales of $788.0 million for the first quarter of 2018.

A. O. Smith to become primary water treatment brand at Lowe’s

4/16/2018

Lowes Logo Milwaukee, Wis.—A. O. Smith Corporation today announced it has been selected as the primary supplier of residential water treatment products for all Lowe’s U.S. home improvement stores.

A. O. Smith declares quarterly dividend

4/9/2018

AOS NYSE Logo Milwaukee, Wis.— Directors of A. O. Smith Corporation (NYSE:AOS) today declared a regular quarterly cash dividend of $.18 per share on the company’s Common Stock and Class A Common Stock.

A. O. Smith to hold first quarter conference call on April 25

4/5/2018

AOS NYSE Logo Milwaukee, Wis.— A. O. Smith Corporation (NYSE:AOS) will release its first quarter 2018 financial results before the market opens on Wednesday, April 25 and has scheduled an investor conference call to follow at 10:00 a.m. (Eastern Daylight Time).

A. O. Smith iCOMM provides industry-leading connectivity, remote monitoring for commercial hot water systems

4/3/2018

AO Smith iComm Ashland City, Tenn. – A. O. Smith, the leading manufacturer of hot water systems for homes and businesses, has launched the new iCOMM Connectivity Platform, breaking down old barriers surrounding remote monitoring and placing control firmly in the hands of commercial plumbing contractors and facility managers.

Winsupply names A. O. Smith plumbing vendor of year

3/28/2018

Winsupply Logo Milwaukee, Wisc. — When A. O. Smith received the Winsupply 2017 Vendor of the Year Award in the Finished Plumbing category on March 13, it was more like receiving 600 individual awards.

A. O. Smith names Karge president-North America water treatment

3/22/2018

D Samuel Karge Thumbnail Milwaukee, Wis.—A. O. Smith Corporation today announced that D. Samuel Karge has been named president of the newly created North America water treatment business unit.

A. O. Smith to close Renton commercial water heater plant

3/21/2018

AO Smith Logo 120 x 240 Milwaukee, Wis.—A. O. Smith Corporation today announced it will discontinue manufacturing at its Renton, Wash., commercial water heater plant effective June 15.

Barb VanderMolen, A. O. Smith vice president-finance, receiving recognition with a Women in Manufacturing STEP Ahead Award

3/8/2018

Barb VanderMolen Milwaukee, Wisc.—Barbara L. VanderMolen, A. O. Smith vice president-finance for North America Water Heaters, will be recognized by The Manufacturing Institute with a Women in Manufacturing STEP (Science, Technology, Engineering and Production) Ahead Award on April 10. The STEP Ahead Awards honor women who have demonstrated excellence and leadership in their careers and represent all levels of the manufacturing industry, from the factory-floor to the C suite.

Company begins water heater, water purifier distribution in Nepal

3/1/2018

Nepal Grand Opening Thumbnail A. O. Smith now has representation in Nepal, providing A. O. Smith branded water heaters and water purifiers.

A. O. Smith achieves record sales of $3 billion in 2017

1/30/2018

AOS NYSE Logo Milwaukee, Wis.— A. O. Smith Corporation (NYSE-AOS) today announced record sales of $3.0 billion and net earnings of $296.5 million, which included estimated charges of $81.8 million associated with the U.S. Tax Cuts & Jobs Act (U.S. Tax Reform).

A. O. Smith announces 29 percent dividend increase to $.18 per share

1/19/2018

AOS NYSE Logo Milwaukee, Wis.— Directors of A. O. Smith Corporation (NYSE:AOS) today approved a 29 percent increase in the company’s quarterly cash dividend to $.18 per share.

A. O. Smith to hold fourth quarter conference call on January 30

1/4/2018

AOS NYSE Logo Milwaukee, Wis.— A. O. Smith Corporation (NYSE:AOS) will release its fourth quarter 2017 financial results before the market opens on Tuesday, January 30, and has scheduled an investor conference call to follow at 10:00 a.m. (Eastern Daylight Time).

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