As a global leader, A. O. Smith prides itself on applying innovative technology and energy-efficient solutions to water technology products marketed worldwide. The company focuses heavily on new product development, global expansion, strategic acquisitions and partnerships to achieve this goal.  

The company was founded in 1874 in Milwaukee, Wisconsin, where it is still headquartered today. A. O. Smith employs more than 12,000 individuals at operations in the United States, Canada, Mexico, China, India, the United Kingdom and the Netherlands. We also have sales and distribution in more than 60 countries around the world.