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Ethisphere names A. O. Smith Corporation one of the 2026 World’s Most Ethical Companies for the third time

Company recognized for its commitment to ethics, compliance and governance programs.

March 23, 2026

A. O. Smith has been honored with this award for three consecutive years and is one of only 13 honorees in the industrial manufacturing category.

Robert Aldrich, VP of product engineering for North America Water Heating at A. O. Smith.

Robert Aldrich appointed vice president of product engineering for North America Water Heating at A. O. Smith

Aldrich joined A. O. Smith in 2001 as part of the company’s four-year manufacturing rotational program.

March 12, 2026

With more than two decades of engineering and product development leadership at A. O. Smith, Aldrich steps into the role at a critical moment for the water heating industry.

AO Smith technician shaking hands with a man standing by a heat pump water heater(HPWH).

Your next HVAC upgrade could help your wallet and the planet

High efficiency units are highly sought after in the commercial water heating industry and can lessen the environmental footprint while still delivering great hot water output.

Matt Baranuk Rhea-Anne Pendley

March 2, 2026

Many professionals are seeing an increase in the demand for more sustainable products and practices in the commercial sector.

A. O. Smith to host informational influencer Q&A session at 2026 AHR Expo

These sessions will feature influencers speaking with an A. O. Smith product expert and will cover topics including working with the units, benefits to HVAC professionals, key features and more.

January 23, 2026

A. O. Smith will host four sessions across two days, discussing the Voltex Heat Pump Water Heater family and the Adapt+ Tankless Water Heater.

A technician from Johnson & Jonet shakes hands with a school official.

Valley View Elementary reduces carbon footprint with A. O. Smith Cyclone Flex water heater

Valley View Elementary School in Green Bay, Wis., upgraded its aging water heater.

January 14, 2026

By replacing a 15-year-old gas unit with A. O. Smith’s Cyclone FLEX water heater, the school increased efficiency to as much as 98% while ensuring consistent hot water for kitchens and student handwashing, and reducing its overall carbon footprint.

The Voltex MAX and Emerge X heat pump water heaters

A. O. Smith honored with two 2025 Chicago Athenaeum GOOD DESIGN awards

Voltex MAX Heat Pump Water Heater and Emerge-X Air Source Heat Pump Water Heater recognized for excellence in the Building Materials category.

January 13, 2026

A. O. Smith has earned 2025 GOOD DESIGN Awards recognition for its Voltex MAX and Emerge X heat pump water heaters, highlighting the company’s continued focus on efficiency, performance and industrial design.

A. O. Smith completes acquisition of Leonard Valve Company

The company has officially completed the acquisition of Leonard Valve.

January 7, 2026

Leonard Valve was founded in 1911 and headquartered in Rhode Island.

A.O. Smith to acquire Leonard Valve Company

A. O. Smith expands its footprint in the commercial water management market with the $470 million acquisition.

November 12, 2025

A. O. Smith Corporation has signed a definitive agreement to acquire Leonard Valve, a leader in thermostatic and digital mixing valves, along with its Heat-Timer brand.

An Adapt+ condensing gas tankless water heater.

A. O. Smith Adapt+ Premium condensing gas tankless water heaters

This line of residential tankless water heaters include indoor and outdoor installations.

August 11, 2025

The Adapt+ line offers flexibility and durability in a range of instillation options.

Product development center in Lebanon, Tenn.

A. O. Smith hosts grand opening for Tennessee product development center

A. O. Smith opens 60,000-square-foot research and development facility on the Lochinvar campus.

April 11, 2025

Center brings together A. O. Smith's North America Water Heating commercial engineering and platform electronics functions with Lochinvar engineering to support commercial product development.