Smith AO (NYSE: AOS) — Company Overview, News & Financial Data
Smith AO develops water heating and air purification solutions, emphasizing energy efficiency and environmental sustainability.
Smith AO
Smith AO is a global manufacturer of residential and commercial water heating equipment and water treatment products. Headquartered in Milwaukee, Wisconsin, the company produces comprehensive water heating solutions, including gas, electric, heat pump, and tankless water heaters. It also provides water treatment technologies such as residential and commercial water filtration systems, water softeners, and reverse osmosis systems. The company serves customers in North America, China, Europe, India, and other international markets through a portfolio of recognized commercial and consumer brands, supplying products for residential homes, commercial buildings, and industrial facilities worldwide.
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Operations
Products and/or services of Smith AO
- Residential Water Heating: Design and manufacturing of residential water heaters, including gas, electric, heat pump, and tankless units distributed through wholesale supply channels, retail centers, and direct plumber networks across North America and key international markets.
- Commercial Water Heating Equipment: Production of heavy-duty commercial water heating systems, boilers, and storage tanks for hotels, restaurants, hospitals, and industrial facilities, engineered for high-volume hot water demands and energy-efficient operations globally.
- Water Filtration Systems: Development and manufacturing of point-of-use and point-of-entry water filtration systems, reverse osmosis units, and filtration replacement elements for residential and commercial customers across North American and Asian markets.
- Water Softening Equipment: Provision of residential and commercial water softeners, conditioning systems, and scale prevention technologies designed to remove hard water minerals, improving appliance lifespan and water quality across home and business applications.
- Heat Pump Water Heaters: Engineering and manufacturing of advanced hybrid electric heat pump water heaters, providing high-efficiency thermal energy transfer that reduces electricity consumption and greenhouse gas emissions for residential energy-saving initiatives.
- Tankless Water Heating Systems: Production of gas and electric tankless water heaters that supply continuous hot water on demand, offering compact wall-mounted designs and reduced energy footprint for space-constrained residential and commercial properties.
Smith AO executive team
- Mr. Kevin J. WheelerExecutive Chairman of the Board
- Mr. Stephen M. ShaferPresident, CEO & Director
- Mr. Charles T. LauberExecutive VP & CFO
- Mr. James F. Stern J.D.Executive VP of Corporate Development and Strategy & Secretary
- Mr. Stephen D. O'BrienSVP and President & GM of North America Water Heating
- Mr. Ming Cheng Ph.D.Senior VP & CTO
- Mr. Chris HoweSVP & Chief Digital Information Officer
- Ms. Helen E. GurholtVice President of Investor Relations and Financial Planning & Analysis
- Mr. Paul J. JonesSenior VP, General Counsel & Chief Compliance Officer
- Mr. Curtis E. SelbySenior Vice President of Human Resources & Public Affairs