Greg Inman, production supervisor at APCOM, gives Nolensville High School students a tour of the facility Thursday in Franklin, Tennessee
FRANKLIN, Tenn. (Oct. 1, 2026) – APCOM, a leading manufacturer of water heating and appliance components and a business of A.O. Smith Corporation, welcomed students from two Williamson County high schools to its Franklin facility Thursday as part of Manufacturing Day. The event provided students with firsthand exposure to modern manufacturing careers and the opportunities available within the industry.
Students from Centennial High School and Nolensville High School visited APCOM’s 200,000- square-foot facility, which serves global OEM customers across water heating, HVAC, foodservice and medical industries.
“APCOM’s student outreach efforts reflect A. O. Smith’s commitment to workforce development and strengthening connections with local schools and communities, ” said Craig Hansen, human resources manager for APCOM. “By engaging with young people early, we can help inspire the next generation of skilled professionals and demonstrate the important role manufacturing plays in our communities.”
Students also participated in a guided tour of the facility, where they observed how APCOM products are manufactured and distributed to customers around the world.
Elvia Klym, engineering and unmanned aerial systems teacher at Nolensville High School, brought 24 students from her Engineering Design I class to the event.
“Experiences like this give students valuable insight into careers they may not have previously considered,” Klym said. “Seeing a modern manufacturing operation firsthand and hearing directly from employees helps students better understand the skills, opportunities and potential career paths available right here in our community.”Manufacturing Day, celebrated annually in October, provides an opportunity for companies across the nation to highlight the impact of manufacturing on local economies while encouraging students to explore careers in the field.
About A. O. Smith
A. O. Smith Corporation, with headquarters in Milwaukee, Wisconsin, is a global leader applying innovative technology and energy-efficient solutions to products manufactured and marketed worldwide. Listed on the New York Stock Exchange (NYSE: AOS), the company is one of the world’s leading manufacturers of residential and commercial water heating equipment and boilers, as well as a manufacturer of water treatment and water management products. For more information, visit www.aosmith.com.
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