Development and production processes
A.O. Smith is a trendsetter in the field of advanced water heating products and technologies. A good example of this, developed entirely in-house, is our patented PermaGlas Ultra Coat enamelling: a glass protective layer on the interior surface of the steel tank, ensuring maximum corrosion resistance and the longest possible service life for the appliance.

Certification
Our appliances and the processes by which they are manufactured are compliant with quality standards such as ISO 9001 : 2000. As a global manufacturer local standards and directives are also applied. CE certification is obviously standard for the entire European market. Supplementary certificates required for eligibility for local and regional subsidy programmes are applicable in The Netherlands, France, Belgium and Great Britain. In addition, our products are conform to the European RoHS, WEEE and PED directives.