A. O. Smith Expands Hermetic Motor Operation in Yueyang, China

A. O. Smith initiated plans to expand its commercial hermetic motor operation in Yueyang, China, which was acquired in November 2005, following a more than 20 percent increase in Asian motor sales.

“Asian motor sales increased more than 20 percent during the first quarter and, in connection with that growth, the company initiated plans to expand its commercial hermetic motor operation in Yueyang, acquired in November 2005.”

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