Description

A. O. Smith Corporation, established in Milwaukee, Wisconsin, in 1874, is a global leader in manufacturing and marketing a comprehensive array of water heating and water purification systems. The company's product line encompasses residential and commercial gas, electric, and heat pump water heaters, boilers, and storage tanks. Operating across North America, China, Europe, and India, its activities are divided into two main segments: North America and Rest of World. A. O. Smith provides water heating units suitable for a wide range of applications, including private homes, restaurants, hotels, office buildings, laundromats, car washes, and small enterprises. Its commercial boilers are deployed in large establishments such as hospitals, schools, and major commercial structures, while residential boilers cater to houses, apartments, and condominiums. The company's extensive water treatment portfolio features point-of-entry water softeners, well water remediation systems, whole-home filtration units, portable filtration bottles, along with point-of-use carbon and reverse osmosis systems designed for residential, hospitality, and corporate settings. Furthermore, the company offers specialized products such as food and beverage filtration systems, expansion tanks, commercial solar water heating solutions, swimming pool and spa heaters, and related components. Its innovative product range also includes electric wall-hung, gas tankless, combi-boiler, and solar water heaters. These products are primarily offered under renowned brands like A. O. Smith, State, Lochinvar, and various water softener brands. Distribution occurs through independent wholesale plumbing distributors, retail channels including hardware and home center chains, and manufacturer representative firms. Additionally, Aquasana-branded items are sold directly to consumers through e-commerce platforms and other online retailers.