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Ethisphere Names A. O. Smith Corporation One of the 2026 World's Most Ethical Companies® for the Third Time
A. O. Smith Corporation (NYSE: AOS), a leader in water heating and water treatment, announced today it has been recognized as a 2026 World's Most Ethical Company by Ethisphere, a global leader in defining and advancing the standards of ethical business practices.
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