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Sep 21
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A. O. Smith, PHCC Educational Foundation Award Scholarships

Partnerships

A. O. Smith (www.hotwater.com) has announced the winners of two $2,500 scholarships for students pursuing plumbing-heating-cooling related studies.

The Plumbing-Heating-Cooling Contractors (PHCC) Educational Foundation administers the scholarship program and is responsible for selecting the award winners. The scholarship program is designed to attract the new talent essential to the future of the plumbing and HVACR industry.

The 2015 scholarship recipients are apprentices Kristopher Heine and Jorge Martinez.

Kristopher Heine of Newton, N.J., is working for …

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Aug 13
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Increase Savings with A. O. Smith’s Next Generation Voltex

Water Heaters

Water heater manufacturer A. O. Smith (hotwater.com) is launching the next generation of its Voltex® Hybrid Electric Heat Pump water heaters—units that could save consumers $437 a year or more compared with standard electric water heaters. The improved line includes 50-, 66- and 80-gallon versions of the increasingly popular Voltex residential heat pump water heater.

“The A. O. Smith Voltex line quickly established an impressive reputation in the industry because of its almost …

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Aug 06
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A. O. Smith Plant in Florence Earns Company Safety Recognition

Case Studies, People

A. O. Smith Corporation today presented the employees of the Protective Coatings Division in Florence, Ky., with the Lloyd B. Smith President’s Safety Award for 2014.

The award, named after a former chief executive officer of the Milwaukee-based company, is given annually to the A. O. Smith facility that achieves the best overall performance in workplace safety. A total of 18 manufacturing plants worldwide were evaluated based on statistical measures as well as evidence of

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Sep 12
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A.O. Smith Water Heater Installed in Nashville Build for Animal Planet’s Treehouse Masters

Case Studies, Water Heaters

A product from leading water heater manufacturer, A. O. Smith (www.hotwater.com) provided a Nashville “home in the sky” with hot water on demand through the installation of a brand new A.O. Smith water heater in a recent episode of Animal Planet’s Treehouse Masters.

The episode, “Country Superstar Speakeasy,” originally aired on Aug. 15 and featured the construction of a tree top oasis for Brian Kelley,one half of superstar music duo Florida Georgia …

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Sep 03
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A. O. Smith Announces 2014 Scholarship Recipients

Partnerships

A. O. Smith Corporation today announced a total of 21 students from the United States, Mexico, Canada, and China who are recipients of the 2014 company-sponsored merit scholarships.

The recipients are sons or daughters of A. O. Smith Corporation employees and were selected based on their academic record, participation in school and community activities, work experience, and honors.

The 2014 recipients are:

  • Justin Bates of Milton, Ga., the son of John and Lisa Bates. Bates
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Aug 11
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A. O. Smith Plant in Bangalore Earns Company’s Highest Safety Honor

People

The employees of the A. O. Smith water heater plant in Bangalore, India, were recently recognized in a special ceremony as the 2013 recipients of the Lloyd B. Smith President’s Safety Award.

The President’s Safety Award is presented to the A. O. Smith facility that demonstrates the most improvement over a one-year period in the area of workplace safety as well as offering a comprehensive, sustainable safety program focused on the goal of accident prevention. …

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Jun 30
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A. O. Smith Cyclone® Mxi Elevates Product Innovation with New Water Heater Design

Water Heaters

In its biggest product launch of the year, leading water heater manufacturer A. O. Smith (www.hotwater.com) is introducing its first modulating, high-efficiency commercial gas water heater, the Cyclone® Mxi.

The new Mxi design is the latest advancement for the industry leading Cyclone family of condensing gas water heaters. A. O. Smith’s new modulating process adjusts the burner’s firing rate to a specific demand, which further increases energy efficiency and dramatically lowers operating costs.…

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Jun 24
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A. O. Smith Introduces Most Energy-Efficient Direct Vent Gas Water Heater to the Market

Water Heaters

Leading water heater manufacturer A. O. Smith (www.hotwater.com) recently introduced an extension of its energy-efficient line of residential gas water heaters with the new ProMax® Direct Vent Gas Water Heater.

Redesigned to utilize improvements to the Power Vent line, the standard input ProMax Direct Vent product is now outfitted with two-inch foam insulation, making it the most efficient product in its category. The improved design offers energy factors (EF) of up to .60.…

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Apr 24
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A. O. Smith Adds ‘Space-Aware’ Tankless Water Heater

Water Heaters

Leading water heater manufacturer, A. O. Smith is expanding its line of high efficiency residential gas tankless water heaters with the compact 120,000 BTU/h Condensing Tankless Water Heater.

Measuring at less than two cubic feet and scoring .93 Energy Factor (EF), the new 120k Condensing Tankless efficiently utilizes energy and installs on the wall freeing up valuable floor space.

“The engineers at A. O. Smith dedicated themselves to developing an innovative product that helps homeowners …

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Apr 15
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Perfect Fit A. O. Smith Introduces Master-Fit Ultra-Low NOx Commercial Gas Water Heater for Replacing Units in Small Spaces

Water Heaters

A. O. Smith, (www.hotwater.com) the leading innovator in water heater technology, (www.hotwater.com), has introduced a commercial water heater that combines compact, easy-to-install size with low nitrous oxide emission technology. The Master-Fit ultra-low NOx gas water heater, for sale only in California markets, is the shortest commercial water heater in its class.

“With the shortest design on the market, multiple water connections and ultra-low NOx construction, the Master-Fit gas water heater was developed to …

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