A. O. Smith Corporation has completed the acquisition of Leonard Valve Company, a leading provider of water temperature and flow control solutions. The transaction follows a definitive agreement signed in November 2025. Under Bessemer Investors’ ownership since 2019, Leonard Valve expanded its digital and thermostatic mixing portfolio and acquired Heat-Timer Corporation, strengthening its position in water and hydronic system management. Leonard Valve’s integration with A. O. Smith is expected to accelerate the adoption of digital and thermostatic mixing solutions, expand advanced boiler control offerings, and deliver a more integrated product suite.

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