A.O.Smith launches HeatBot™, redefines water heater category

World’s largest water heater manufacturer and India’s most trusted water heater brand, A.O.Smith launched a category redefining innovation, HeatBot™. It not only offers advanced technology that makes it future ready but also provides a facelift for the bathroom with its design excellence. Commenting on the launch, Parag Kulkarni, Managing Director, A.O.Smith India said “We’re excited about this launch and we believe this will create a paradigm shift in the way consumers use a water heater. As a pioneer in innovation and a market leader in water heaters, we would like to lead the way in consumer experience. HeatBot™ is designed keeping consumers in mind, giving them a usage experience like never before. It combines the best in class technology with premium aesthetics. With this launch, the bar is certainly raised in the water heater category “ HeatBot™ comes with advanced tech-features like Smart timer (Auto On and Auto Off), Energy Meter and a Wireless Remote. It is also packed with A.O.Smith advantages - Blue diamond glass lining (for 2X corrosion resistance) and Advanced PUF technology (for BEE 5 Star rated energy efficiency). Its intuitively designed control panel provides easy access to the consumers. HeatBot™ comes in 15L and 25L with mechanical and digital control panel. “Over the last few years, A.O. Smith has introduced many unique innovations in the Indian market. Furthermore, A.O.Smith has always been a premium brand offering technologically advanced solutions in both water heater and water purifier categories. HeatBot™ has features that not just make this product a remarkable one, but also stands as a testimony to our commitment towards understanding the customers' needs. We’re growing ahead of the market consistently, thanks to the patronage of the consumers. The water heater market in India is estimated at approximately Rs 1800 cr and growing at about 9%, while AO Smith grew by 34% in the last financial year. We’re sure consumers will show the same patronage to HeatBot™, as they now have a strong reason to upgrade and experience the best of technology and design. We’re committed to raising the bar further in both water heaters and water purifiers category” added Mr.Kulkarni. A.O.Smith, continued its success story in India, growing at over 40% for the last 2 years. India has also emerged as the fastest growing market for A. O. Smith worldwide, beating major markets.