Stephen Shafer is an accomplished business leader with deep global experience in manufacturing and in leading highly innovative businesses, a press release from A.O. Smith said.
A.O. Smith was among more than 135 other companies in 19 countries and 46 industries that were named to Ethisphere's 2024 World's Most Ethical Companies list.
In addition, Bradford White training experts will lend their expertise throughout the year to Center for Employment Training students by providing in-person and online training.
The Good Design Awards are intended to recognize products and industry leaders in design and manufacturing that have chartered new directions for innovation and pushed the envelope for competitive products.
In his new role, David Chisolm will lead the parts division that supports A.O. Smith’s water heater manufacturing facilities and provides service parts, and that is also vital to the A.O. Smith pump and expansion tank business.
Steve O’Brien, senior vice president, president, and general manager of A.O. Smith's Lochinvar brand, will succeed Dave Warren, senior vice president, president, and general manager of the North America water heating division, when Warren retires April 1.
The donation from Bradford White will help Mel Trotter Ministries meet the needs of struggling families and individuals in the Grand Rapids, Michigan, area through its annual Thanksgiving Day meal and turkey distribution.
Rheem's new Innovation Learning Center is a $5 million facility designed to meet the training needs of specialists in Rheem's air-conditioning and water-heating divisions.
