Water Quality Association

Aquasana Launches High Efficiency SmartFlow™ Reverse Osmosis Water Filtration System

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Tuesday, August 22, 2023

AUSTIN, Texas, Aug. 22, 2023 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- Aquasana, a leading maker of high-performance water filters for the home, today announced the brand's new SmartFlow™ Reverse Osmosis (RO) water filtration system for maximum efficiency. Designed to filter more water with less water waste, Aquasana's patented SmartFlow™ technology is combined with Claryum® and RO filtration technologies to remove up to 99.99% of 90 contaminants, including fluoride, arsenic, lead, PFOA/PFOS and microplastics – one of the highest contaminant removal rates of all reverse osmosis systems on the market.

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  • New patented SmartFlow™ technology combines with Claryum® filtration and reverse osmosis to tackle 90 contaminants with more water, less waste and a longer filter life
    AUSTIN, Texas, Aug. 22, 2023 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- Aquasana, a leading maker of high-performance water filters for the home, today announced the brand's new SmartFlow™ Reverse Osmosis (RO) water filtration system for maximum efficiency.
  • We're excited to combine Aquasana's high performance Claryum® filtration technology with the power of reverse osmosis to create a new solution that removes even more contaminants than previously available for maximum protection.
  • We're excited to combine our high performance Claryum® filtration technology with the power of reverse osmosis to create a new solution that removes even more contaminants than previously available."
  • The new SmartFlow™ Reverse Osmosis water filter is available nationwide at Aquasana.com , starting at $199.99 for the "no faucet" option, or $224.99 for a system that includes a dedicated faucet.

A. O. Smith Corporation Publishes 2022 ESG Report

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Tuesday, December 13, 2022

MILWAUKEE, Dec. 13, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Global water technology company A. O. Smith Corporation ("the Company") (NYSE: AOS) announced the release of its 2022 ESG Report, which documents the company's environmental, social and governance activities, progress and performance over the past two years. This is the third ESG report released by the company in the last five years.

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  • MILWAUKEE, Dec. 13, 2022 /PRNewswire/ --Global water technology company A. O. Smith Corporation ("the Company") (NYSE: AOS)announced the release of its 2022 ESG Report , which documents the company's environmental, social and governance activities, progress and performance over the past two years.
  • This is the third ESG report released by the company in the last five years.
  • Report Documents Company's ESG Activities, Progress and Performance over Past Two Years
    "While ESG concepts have long been embedded within the foundation of A. O. Smith's history - since our founding in 1874 - the release of our third ESG Report further demonstrates our commitment to being a good corporate citizen and a leader in water technology and environmental stewardship efforts," said Kevin J. Wheeler, chairman, president and chief executive officer.
  • A. O. Smith Corporation, with headquarters in Milwaukee, Wis., is a global leader applying innovative technology and energy-efficient solutions to products manufactured and marketed worldwide.

6 Home Maintenance Projects To Keep Your Home Looking And Operating Its Best This Fall

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Monday, August 15, 2022

Its also the perfect time to roll up your sleeves and tackle those home maintenance projects you put off all summer long.

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  • Its also the perfect time to roll up your sleeves and tackle those home maintenance projects you put off all summer long.
  • Conducting routine home maintenance checks is a great way to ensure that you home is looking and operating its best as we head into the cooler weather months, said Judd Larned, President, Culligan Water.
  • Paint is one of the easiest and most affordable ways to have your home looking fresh in no time.
  • Early fall is one of the best times to paint because there is minimal rain and less fluctuation of temperatures from day to night.

Gregg S. Montgomery is being recognized by Continental Who's Who

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Tuesday, July 12, 2022

With over four decades in the field, Mr. Montgomery has been a leader in start-up technologies stretching worldwide into multiple marketplaces.

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  • With over four decades in the field, Mr. Montgomery has been a leader in start-up technologies stretching worldwide into multiple marketplaces.
  • Mr. Montgomery plans to work in the future with farmers to increase environmental wellbeing at an affordable cost through Ground-Breaking Technology, allowing manure slurries to be scalped for nutrients.
  • In 1985, Mr. Montgomery began working as the Director of Global Sales at Erie Plastics, where he stayed until 2000.
  • In 2017, Mr. Montgomery founded Vortex CHC, LLC, a chemical-free water treatment organization that serves as a newer and more sustainable water treatment option.

A. O. Smith Acquires Water Treatment Solutions Provider Atlantic Filter Corporation

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Wednesday, June 8, 2022

MILWAUKEE, June 8, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Water technology company A. O. Smith Corporation (NYSE: AOS) today announced it acquired Atlantic Filter Corporation, a Florida-based water treatment company in an all-cash transaction.

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  • MILWAUKEE, June 8, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Water technology company A. O. Smith Corporation (NYSE: AOS) today announced it acquired Atlantic Filter Corporation, a Florida-based water treatment company in an all-cash transaction.
  • Atlantic Filter joins other A. O. Smith acquisitions Aquasana (2016), Hague Quality Water (2017), Water-Right Group (2019) and Master Water Corporation (2021) in the company's growing North America Water Treatment business.
  • Atlantic Filter Corporation is a manufacturer and dealer of quality water treatment equipment for residential, commercial, institutional and industrial use.
  • "Atlantic Filter has a long-standing history of providing effective water treatment solutions, making them a leader in the water industry and a perfect fit to join the A. O. Smith family," said D. Samuel Karge, president, A. O. Smith North American Water Treatment.

Coway Guarantees Safe Drinking Water with Distinctive Product Safety Systems

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Monday, May 30, 2022

In the water purifier market today, it's standard for most manufacturers to use water or disinfected water for final product testing.

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  • In the water purifier market today, it's standard for most manufacturers to use water or disinfected water for final product testing.
  • To prevent Coway consumers from encountering such a dangerous problem, the company implemented a system that tests water purifiers without using water.
  • Since 2012, Coway has used nitrogen and a vacuum instead of water in its final product testing using a distinctive quality assurance method called the Waterless Test System.
  • Not only does this approach increases product safety and hygiene, but it also reduces water consumption by about 5,500 tons per year.

Brita Partners With Municipalities to Help Reduce Lead in Tap Water Without the Reliance on Single-Use Plastic Bottled Water

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Thursday, May 12, 2022

Lead consumption presents a significant health risk, especially to children, and the most common source of lead in drinking water is through faucets, lead pipes and plumbing fixtures1.

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  • Lead consumption presents a significant health risk, especially to children, and the most common source of lead in drinking water is through faucets, lead pipes and plumbing fixtures1.
  • The ultimate goals are to ensure clean water is available for all people and to eliminate reliance on single-use plastic bottles.
  • Leveraging lead-filtering pitchers can also help municipalities reduce plastic waste in their communities and take major strides in their sustainability ambitions.
  • Partnerships will include access to Brita Elite pitchers, which are certified to the ANSI/NSF 53 standard to reduce lead and other contaminants from tap water.

A. O. Smith's Jim Stern Named Water Quality Association President

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Monday, May 9, 2022

MILWAUKEE, May 9, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- A. O. Smith Corporation (NYSE: AOS), a leader in water heating and water treatment solutions, announces Jim Stern, executive vice president, general counsel and secretary, as the new president of the Water Quality Association (WQA) .

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  • MILWAUKEE, May 9, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- A. O. Smith Corporation (NYSE: AOS), a leader in water heating and water treatment solutions, announces Jim Stern, executive vice president, general counsel and secretary, as the new president of the Water Quality Association (WQA) .
  • "I can think of no industry or membership more poised to have a major impact on public health and safety than the water treatment industry and WQA," Stern said.
  • In 2010, Stern played a key role in helping A. O. Smith enter the water treatment industry.
  • Since 2016, he led the acquisitions of six North American water treatment companies, including Aquasana, Water-Right, Hague Quality Water, and Master Water Conditioning Corp, all manufacturing and distributing point-of-use and point-of-entry water treatment products.

Gregg S. Montgomery is recognized by Continental Who's Who

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Monday, February 21, 2022

Over more than four decades in the field, Mr. Montgomery has been a leader in start-up technologies stretching worldwide into multiple marketplaces.

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  • Over more than four decades in the field, Mr. Montgomery has been a leader in start-up technologies stretching worldwide into multiple marketplaces.
  • Mr. Montgomery plans to work in the future with farmers to increase environmental wellbeing at an affordable cost through Ground-Breaking Technology, allowing manure slurries to be scalped for nutrients.
  • In 1985, Mr. Montgomery began working as the Director of Global Sales at Erie Plastics, where he stayed until 2000.
  • In 2017, Mr. Montgomery founded Vortex CHC, LLC, a chemical-free water treatment organization that serves as a newer and more sustainable water treatment option.

NaturalShrimp Partners with Jefferson County, Florida for New Shrimp Production Facility Property and to Seek $25 Million in Available Grants

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Thursday, February 17, 2022

DALLAS, TX , Feb. 17, 2022 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- via NewMediaWire – NaturalShrimp, Inc. (OTCQB: SHMP), a Biotechnology Aquaculture Company that has developed and patented the first shrimp-focused, commercially operational RAS (Recirculating Aquaculture System), today announced its joint venture, NaturalShrimp Florida, has signed a letter of agreement with the Jefferson County, Florida Board of County Commissioners (“The County”) to lease or convey a ten acre tract of land for the development up to a 250,000 square foot inland shrimp production facility in Florida, and help to identify and pursue up to $25 million in available funding grants. 

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  • Under the terms of the agreement, the Board will lease or convey the property in the Jefferson County Industrial Park located South of Monticello, Florida.
  • The County and NaturalShrimp Florida also agreed to jointly coordinate with local high school and college workforce programs to provide training and support for prospective employees of NaturalShrimp Florida operations.
  • This site will allow us to build a highly scalable, capital efficient new facility to meet increasing long-term growth targets.
  • The new facility will enable us to effectively scale up production output predicated upon growth in demand for NaturalShrimp within the large Florida market.