A.O. Smith timeline
1874 Machine shop founded in Milwaukee by Smith family.
1899 Arthur O. Smith develops first pressed steel automobile frame.
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1904 Arthur incorporates A.O. Smith Company in Milwaukee.
1917 A.O. Smith makes bomb casings for war effort, largest bomb maker in U.S. by end of WWI.
1936 Patents first glass-lined water heater, makes hot water affordable convenience for homeowners.
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1972 Enters European market.
1995 Extends geographic reach to Asia.
1997 Exits automotive business with sale to Tower Automotive.
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2011 Sells electric motor division to Regal Beloit, acquires Lochinvar Corp.
2013 Ajita Rajendra becomes CEO, increases focus on water technology.
