A.O. Smith Names Environmental, Social and Governance Director
Noelle Brigham
A. O. Smith Corporation recently announced the appointment of Noelle Brigham as the company’s environmental, social and governance (ESG) director. Brigham will lead and drive all aspects of the ESG initiatives while developing a long-term strategy for the company’s global commitments and strategy in this field.
Brigham is a licensed professional engineer and envision sustainability professional with more than 20 years of experience in sustainability and environmental engineering in the consumer products and consulting industries. In her sustainability role at S. C. Johnson & Son Inc., Brigham created global strategies and led international implementation plans for research, development and engineering for consumer product formulation and packaging. As an instructor, professor of practice in the Opus College of Engineering at Marquette University, she developed a new sustainability management executive education program.
“Noelle’s extensive experience in the ESG space will prove invaluable as we continue A. O. Smith’s efforts to blend our business and sustainability goals,” said Chuck Lauber, A. O. Smith executive vice president and chief financial officer. “Underpinning our corporate values is a commitment to sustainability and we are proud to welcome Noelle to lead this critical initiative as her singular focus.”
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George Warner Retires from Brasscraft
After 27 years of dedicated service with Brasscraft, George Werner, vice president of sales, has retired. The company congratulates him on his three decades of service and his contributions to the industry and wishes him well in retirement.
Mike Roberts will lead the unified global Sales, Marketing and Product Development organization as vice president, sales and marketing. A 12-year Masco veteran, he joined Brasscraft as the vice president of marketing and product development in 2018, previously having managed the fixtures business at Delta Faucet Co. for nine years. Roberts brings more than two decades of experience in the home improvement industry, both in the United States and Europe, to his new role.
For more information, visit brasscraft.com.
A. O. Smith Introduces Industry’s Most Efficient Heat Pump Water Heater
A. O. Smith has introduced the Voltex® AL (anti-leak) hybrid electric heat pump water heater to its family of residential products. This unit brings to market a first-of-its-kind water heating solution with integrated leak detection, smart connectivity and updated water connections for professionals and homeowners seeking a highly efficient, intuitive and user-friendly product.
The Voltex AL model leads the water heating industry in efficiency, featuring the highest overall Uniform Energy Factor (UEF) of 4.02 with the 66-gallon unit and the highest 50-gallon UEF at 3.8. It is also available in an 80-gallon model. The unit can save homeowners up to $521 per year on utility bills when compared to a standard electric water heater. ENERGY STAR® certified, the product also allows homeowners to take advantage of rebates and tax credits for additional savings.
A.O. Smith recently held a celebration and ribbon cutting in Ashland City, Tennessee recognizing the completion of a 7,000-foot earthen berm, designed to protect its manufacturing plant, the city’s water treatment facility and the CEMC substation from future flooding disasters.
More than 100 people gathered to celebrate this milestone project, marking a 12-year collaboration among the U.S. Army Corp of Engineers, the State of Tennessee, Tennessee Department of Transportation, Cheatham County, town of Ashland City and A. O. Smith.
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ASC Now Offers VEP Pre-Insulated Pipe Supports
ASC Engineered Solutions now offers VEP complete insulated pipe support system products. These products save time and labor through easy, high-quality installation with no welding required.
By installing VEP units when pipe is hung, there is no lowering and adjusting of hangers required, no question if there will be enough room between pipes for your pipe insulation and no uncertainty about quality, consistency or fire ratings.
VEP products are designed for use with all types of applications and:
- Work with a variety of specific hanger styles
- Fit copper or stainless tube, cast, ductile iron and standard steel pipe sizes
- Guaranteed to meet ASTM C585, MSS-SP-58 and ASHRAE standards
- Have a continuous sealable vapor barrier
- Accommodate pipe movement
- Are available in custom designs by request
For more information, visit asc.es.com.
Oatey Introduces Hercules For Body™ Wipes
Oatey Co. has released Hercules For Body™, which are body wipes that are hard on grime and odor rather than skin and require no water or rinsing.
Hercules For Body™ is formulated specifically for contractors and job-site conditions and is effective at removing
a range of dirt, grease, oil and other residue with which contractors routinely come into contact. The wipes can also be used to clean those same substances off most tools and jobsite equipment. Plus, the wipes are perfect for cleaning up after outdoor activities, yardwork or anytime you need to cool down and wipe away the day.
Including aloe and vitamin E to soothe and condition skin, Hercules For Body™ tough, large-size cloths clean without tearing. The new easy-to-grab, 8-by-10-inch cloths cover more skin, which means contractors need fewer towels to get clean.
Available in two package quantities:
- 80 towels per pack; a convenient snap-close top ensures the towels don’t dry out or get dirty.
- 30 towels per pack, which can be shopped from a counter display.
Oatey Co. is a recipient of the 2022 NorthCoast 99 Award from ERC, which recognizes Oatey for the 12th time as one of 99 great northeast Ohio workplaces.
NorthCoast 99 is an annual recognition program and event in its 24th year that honors 99 great Northeast Ohio workplaces for top talent. NorthCoast 99 winners participated in a rigorous application process that asked how their organization addresses top-performer attraction, development and retention in the areas of organizational strategy, policies and benefits; talent attraction, acquisition and onboarding; employee wellbeing; employee engagement and talent development; total rewards; and diversity, equity and inclusion.
“We are so pleased to once again be recognized as a top workplace in northeast Ohio,” says Dalithia Smith, senior vice president and chief human resources officer at Oatey. “Oatey’s values are the foundation of our culture; thanks to each of our associates for living these values each day and making Oatey the great place to work that it is.”
For more information, visit oatey.com.