Stock price Smith [A.O.] Corp (AOS) today

AO Smith Corporation is the largest manufacturer of domestic and commercial water heaters and boilers in the USA, a supplier of water purification products to Asia. It has 24 representative offices in different countries of the world, including factories in China and the Netherlands. The company's shares are traded on the NYSE under the ticker AOS. It was founded as a manufacturer of bicycle parts in 1874. The company developed bombs for military use in 1917. In the 20s and 30s, the company developed new types of alloys from various metals, some of which were used for the next 40-50 years. Over the years, new types of fiberglass and pipes for the oil industry, as well as water heaters, were produced.In the 60s and 70s, AO Smith actively expanded its market to Europe and Canada, manufactured pump pump motors for pools, storage tanks and electric motors The company increased its influence in the market not only in the USA but also in Asia, until 2011, when AO Smith sold its electric motor business to Regal-Beloit and focused on the production of water heaters and water treatment products.