A. O. Smith Acquires Atlantic Filter Corporation
June 8, 2022
A. O. Smith Corporation acquired Atlantic Filter Corporation, a third-generation family-owned water treatment equipment manufacturer and dealer based in West Palm Beach, Florida. The all-cash deal (terms undisclosed) expands A. O. Smith's North America water treatment capabilities and presence in Florida; Atlantic Filter's leadership will remain in place.
- Buyers
- A. O. Smith Corporation
- Targets
- Atlantic Filter Corporation
- Sellers
- James (Jamie) Wakem II and family
- Industry
- Manufacturing
- Location
- Florida, United States
- Transaction Type
- Buyout
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