A. O. Smith to Present at Annual Bear Stearns Conference

MILWAUKEE, Nov. 20, 2007 -- Paul Jones, chairman and chief executive officer of A. O. Smith Corporation , will address attendees during the Third Annual Bear Stearns Commodities and Capital Goods Conference on Wednesday, Nov. 28 at 2:30 p.m. (EST). The conference is being held at the offices of Bear Stearns in New York.

A. O. Smith Corporation, with 2006 sales of $2.2 billion, is a global leader applying innovative technology and energy-efficient solutions to products marketed worldwide. The company is one of the world's leading manufacturers of residential and commercial water heating equipment, offering a comprehensive line featuring the best-known brands in North America and China. A. O. Smith is also one of the largest manufacturers of hermetic and fractional horsepower motors for residential and commercial applications in North America.