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Contracting Business—March 2013

Plumbing & Mechanical—March 2013

The Wholesaler—March 2013, part 3

The Wholesaler—March 2013, part 2

The Wholesaler—March 2013

Southern PHC—February/March 2013

The HVACR News - Feburary 25, 2013

Clean Energy—January 2013

PHC News—January 2013

Plumbing Engineer—January 2013

Reeves Journal—January 2013

The Wholesaler—January 2013

Southern PHC – December 2012

A. O. Smith Announces Two Executive Appointments
The A. O. Smith Corporation Board of Directors has announced Paul W. Jones will transition from chairman and chief executive officer to executive chairman of the corporation, effective Jan. 1, 2013, at which time, Ajita G. Rajendra will assume the role of president and chief executive officer. 

The Wholesaler – December 2012

A. O. Smith Reports Higher Sales Earnings From Continuing Operations
Water technology company A. O. Smith Corporation reported third quarter earnings from continuing operations of $37.0 million or $.79 per share on a 12.2% increase in revenue. 

Plumbing Engineer – November 2012

A. O. Smith Donates Water Heaters to Help Rebuild Joplin
In May 2011, tornados ravaged Joplin, Mo., kicking 161,destroying one-third of the city and affecting 7,000 households.

PM Engineer – November 2012

Solar Thermal Products
The Solar Gas Backup from A. O. Smith blends all the features of the Cyclone high-efficiency gas water heater with a storage tank optimized for solar thermal applications or its commercial heat pump water heater.

The Wholesaler – November 2012

A. O. Smith Helps Rebuild Joplin
In May 2011, tornados ravaged Joplin, Mo., kicking 161,destroying one-third of the city and affecting 7,000 households.

Plumbing Engineer - October 2012

APCOM Earns Award for Energy Conservation
APCOM Inc.’s Cookeville plant is proof that, by taking advantage of community resources, even a small facility can achieve big improvements – and big energy savings. 

Plumbing Engineer – October 2012

ASPE Report – A. O. Smith Solar Gas Backup
This innovative hybrid technology blends the features of the Cyclone high-efficiency gas water heater with a storage tank optimized for solar thermal applications.

Southern PHC – October 2012

Cookeville, Tenn. Plant Earns Award for Energy Conservation
APCOM Inc.’s Cookeville, TN, plant is proof that by taking advantage of community resources, even a small facility can achieve big improvements—and big energy savings.

The Wholesaler - October 2012

APCOM Plant Earns Award for Energy Conservation
APCOM Inc.’s Cookeville plant is proof that, by taking advantage of community resources, even a small facility can achieve big improvements—and big energy savings.

The Wholesaler - October 2012, part 2

Murray Supply Hosts A. O. Smith Counter Days
Murray Supply Company held A. O. Smith High Efficiency Revolution Tour counter days, with the assistance of Rep South, at the Raleigh branch, Winston-Salem branch and the Charlotte branch this spring.

Golf Digest - September 2012

2 Gloves 1 Mind
I worked on the line for A. O. Smith for the better part of five years, wrapping insulation around hot-water heaters.

The HVACR News - September 2012

A. O. Smith Shares Green Star Award
Last year, the Cookeville plant – with help from the local Cookeville-Putnam County Chamber of Commerce, Tennessee Technological University in Cookeville, and the Tennessee Valley Authority – identified opportunities to significantly reduce electricity consumption as well as natural gas and water usage in the 54,500-square-foot facility.

The Wholesaler - September 2012

A. O. Smith Announces 2012 Scholarship Recipients
A. O. Smith has announced the Professional Contractor Association (PCA) scholarship recipients for the 2012-13 academic school year.

The Wholesaler - September 2012, part 2

Product News – Hybrid Electric Heat Pump Water Heater
Voltex® is the latest advancement in electric water heating.

Handy - August/September 2012

DIY Dilemmas Solved
Our natural-gas water heater can’t keep up with our limited demands.

PM Engineer - August 2012

Uncommon Growth
For restaurateurs Helen and Michael Cameron, going green was always in their plans.

Reeves Journal - August 2012

A. O. Smith Bestows Scholarships
A. O. Smith is going to see to it 10 college students won’t have to worry about running out of ramen noodles during the 2012-2013 year.

PHC News - August 2012

A. O. Smith Rewards Hardworking Students with PCA Scholarships
Leading water heater manufacturer A. O. Smith has announced the Professional Contractor Association (PCA) scholarship recipients for the 2012-13 school year.

Reeves Journal - July 2012

The Technology of Heat Pump Water Heaters
Heat pump water heaters combine heat pump technology with traditional electric heater elements.

The Wholesaler - July 2012

A. O. Smith Employees Recognized for Consistent Approach to Safety
Consistency is a virtue for most businesses, especially when it comes to quality and customer service.

PHC News - June 2012

Tankless Water Heating Catching Second Wind
In the wake of the most severe economic downturn since the 1930’s, the tankless water heater industry struggled along with most other manufacturers as potential customers retreated from purchases of products they saw as “boutique” items.

PHC News - June 2012, part 2

A. O. Smith Commits to Major Sponsorship with PHCC
A. O. Smith, along with its family of wholesale water heater brands – A. O. Smith, State, American, and Takagi – has signed on as a major sponsor of the Plumbing-Heating-Cooling Contractors – National Association (PHCC).

Remodeling - June 2012

Home Performance – Think Tank
By creating a pressurized environment in the combustion chamber, the air intake system in the Effex high-efficiency gas water heater extracts additional heat from exhaust gas as it passes through the unit.

Contractor - June 2012

Installing Value
Heating water costs money.

PHC News - May 2012

A. O. Smith Executive Honored by the PSDA
Long-time industry veteran M. Jay Harms, western region vice president of sales for A. O. Smith, has received the Pioneer Award from the Pacific Southwest Distributors Association (PSDA).

Supply House Times - May 2012

WinWholesale Honors 2011 Vendors of the Year
WinWholesale has named A. O. Smith Corporation, Southwark Metal Mfg. Co and Vitaulic as the 2011 Vendors of the Year in plumbing, HVAC and industrial categories, respectively.

Plumber Engineer - May 2012

A. O. Smith Executive Honored by PSDA
Industry veteran M. Jay Harms, western region vice president of sales for A. O. Smith has received the Pioneer Award from the Pacific Southwest Distributors Association (PSDA).

The Wholesaler - May 2012

WinWholesale names Vendors of the Year
WinWholesale has named A. O. Smith Corporation, Southwark Metal Mfg. Co and Vitaulic as the 2011 Vendors of the Year in plumbing, HVAC and industrial categories, respectively.

The Wholesaler - May 2012, part 2

People on the Move
A. O. Smith President and CEO Ajita Rajendra was named 2012 chairman of the Air-Conditioning, Heating and Refrigeration Institute (AHRI).

The Wholesaler - May 2012, part 3

A. O. Smith Exhibits at Pella Special Events
A. O. Smith took additional steps to support and educate plumbing contractors and other industry professionals this year through its participation in THE PRO EXPO presented by Pella events.

Reeves Journal - April 2012

All About Water Heating
In 1889, Norwegian engineer Edwin Ruud first developed the automatic water heater for the American market.

Plumbing & Mechanical - April 2012

Winning GOLD with solar
Harrisonburg, Va.-based Easter Mennonite University, a small Christian university with 1,500 students (of which about half are Mennonite), has the distinction of having the first residence hall in the state to achieve LEED Gold certification – one of only 33 across the country.

Plumbing & Mechanical - April 2012, part 2

Trends in Solar Water Heating
Nearly 75% of Americans responding to a Gotham Research Group poll last summer agreed that the solar water heating industry will produce jobs and help the American economy.

Plumbing & Mechanical - April 2012, part 3

Green Products
A. O. Smith now includes remote controls and/or power cords with every residential thankless water heater purchase.

Supply House Times - April 2012

Top Products of 2011
A. O. Smith has expanded its Cirrex line of solar thermal water heaters, now offered in 16 packaged systems.

Supply House Times - April 2012, part 2

Product Preview: Tankless Water Heater Components
A. O. Smith’s tankless product line will now include remote controllers and/or power cords with every residential tankless water heater purchase.

The Wholesaler - April 2012

Product News: Tankless Water Heater Accessories
Indoor residential tankless units now include a remote controller and power cord for easy installation.

The Wholesaler - April 2012, part 2

A. O. Smith MMV a hit at IBS
Water heater manufacturer A. O. Smith was among 800 exhibitors at the 2012 NAHB International Builders’ Show (IBS) in Orlando recently, which drew more than 50,000 attendees.

Southern PHC - April/May 2012

A. O. Smith Launches New Line of Commercial Boilers
A. O. Smith has announced the launch of its new line of XP Boilers and XP Automatic Circulating Water Heaters for large-volume commercial applications.

Plumber Engineer - March 2012

A. O. Smith Launches Mobile Application
A. O. Smith has launched the A. O. Smith Warranty Check App, a unique mobile phone application for the Apple iPhone® and Google Android™ phone developed exclusively for A. O. Smith brand water heaters.

PHC News - March 2012

A. O. Smith Sponsors PGA Golfer
A. O. Smith has renewed its sponsorship with PGA Tour Professional Tommy “Two Gloves” Gainey through 2012. 

The Wholesaler - March 2012

A. O Smith Sponsors PGA Tour Pro
A. O. Smith has renewed its sponsorship of PGA Tour professional Tommy "Two Gloves" Gainey through 2012.

The Wholesaler - March 2012, part 2

A. O. Smith featured in BUILDER Concept Home 
A. O. Smith products are featured in the 14th annual BUILDER Concept Home series, which debuted in February at the 2012 International Builder's Show in Orlando.

The Wholesaler - March 2012, part 3

A. O. Smith Launches Mobile Application
The A. O. Smith Warranty Check app is a unique mobile phone application developed exclusively for A. O. Smith brand water heaters. 

SI Golf - March 2012

Fighting for a First
I’ve been called Mittens, Gloves, Two Gloves, lots of things with two. The Two Gloves nickname, I think everyone knows, came from playing baseball and from my father. 

Plumbing Engineer - February 2012

Former A. O. Smith CEO Thomas Dolan Dies at Age 84
Thomas I. Dolan, who served as chairman and chief executive officer of A. O. Smith Corporation from 1984 until 1989, died on Dec. 25 at the age of 84.

Plumbing Engineer - February 2012, part 2

2012 Boiler and Water Heater Forecast
Plumbing Engineer offers its Boiler & Water Heater Report, where boiler manufacturers are candid about their company, products and the boiler market forecast.

The Wholesaler - February 2012

Former A. O. Smith CEO Thomas Dolan
Thomas I. Dolan, who served as chairman and chief executive officer of A. O. Smith Corporation from 1984 until 1989, died on Dec. 25 at the age of 84.

The Wholesaler - February 2012, part 2

People in the News
President and COO Ajita G. Rajendra has been elected to A. O. Smith Corporation’s board of directors.

Consumer Reports - February 2012

Builders’ Show: New Advances in Water Heaters
Traditional water heaters supply hot water when you want it but don’t typically represent the latest in energy efficiency. 

Nashville Business Journal - February 2012

A. O. Smith’s Ashland City Chief Takes Reins at Top  
Ajita Rajendra took over as president and chiefoperating officer at A. O. Smith Corp. during what has been a major turning point for the company.    

Home: American Life - Winter Edition

Help Your Home Last a Lifetime
Whether you’re using a tank-type, tankless, or hybrid, water heaters require easy annual maintenance to remain at top efficiency. 

Plumber Engineer - January 2012, part 2

A. O. Smith Johnson City Plant Earns LEED Certification
A long-term, comprehensive approach to efficiency andsustainability culminated with A. O. Smith’s manufacturing facility in Johnson City, Tenn., earning Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design (LEED) silver certification. 

Plumber Engineer - January 2012

Rajendra elected to A. O. Smith Board of Directors
A. O. Smith Corporation announced that President and Chief Operating Officer Ajita G. Rajendra has been elected to the company’s board of directors.

PHC News - January 2012

Former A. O. Smith CEO Thomas Dolan Dies
Thomas I. Dolan, who served as chairman and chief executive officer of A. O. Smith Corporation from 1984 until 1989, died on Dec. 25 at the age of 84.

PHC News - January 2012, part 2

Boiler & Water Heater Report
A. O. Smith offers a comprehensive line of conventional and condensing tankless water heaters. 

Southern PHC - January 2012

A. O. Smith Adds Condensing Tankless Water Heating Line
A. O. Smith has announced the expansion of its already extensive offering of tankless water heaters. 

Builder - January 2012

A. O. Smith – Your Quality Solution, No Matter theApplication
The 2012 Brand Use Study leader in quality, A.O. Smith is the premier source for any water heating application.