A. O. Smith, a leader in water heating and water treatment, has earned a prestigious Vision Award for its Cyclone Flex High-Efficiency Commercial Gas Water Heater. This accolade recognizes the company’s ongoing commitment to advancing energy efficiency and sustainability in commercial water heating.

Now in its eighth year, the FacilitiesNet Vision Award recognizes top manufacturers across 12 categories for products that enhance facility efficiency, profitability, and operational management. A. O. Smith was selected as one of 50 winning organizations, taking top honors in the HVAC category.

The Cyclone Flex commercial gas water heater introduces next-generation performance features, including over-the-air updates, extended max vent lengths, and proprietary AiQ Adaptive Gas Technology. This exclusive feature detects gas supply quality and automatically adjusts operating parameters to ensure optimal combustion efficiency and system reliability.

“Being honored with a Vision Award for the third consecutive year is a tremendous accomplishment for our team,” said Betsy Curran, A. O. Smith director of marketing and customer engagement. “As the HVAC industry rapidly evolves around sustainability and efficiency, this recognition for the Cyclone Flex commercial gas water heater reinforces our dedication to continuous innovation in commercial water heating.”

Engineered for both wholesale partners and commercial end-users, the Cyclone Flex achieves up to 98% thermal efficiency. Its streamlined design includes an intuitive 7-inch color touch display for simple operation and maintenance, alongside integrated leak detection with an optional water shutoff valve to prevent facility damage.