For over a century, Trane has seen more than the building. We’ve
seen opportunities to build life.
The history of Trane began in 1885 as a family plumbing business in
La Crosse, Wis. Joined by his son Reuben, a mechanical engineer, James
Trane developed an innovative low-pressure steam heating system. By
1913, the family had incorporated as The Trane Company.
Over the next hundred years, Trane established its position as a
pioneer in climate control. In 1931, the company patented its first
air conditioner. Seven years later, Trane launched Turbovac, a new typ
e of water chiller that fundamentally altered the industry’s approach
to large-building air conditioning systems. These early innovations
paved the way for Trane’s industry-leading commercial air conditioner,
CenTraVac™— the highest efficiency, lowest emissions, most reliable
chiller on the market. Throughout the second half of the Twentieth
century, Trane expanded its offerings to customers. With the
acquisition of Sentinel Electronics in the late 1970s, and General
Electric’s Central Air Conditioning Division in 1982, Trane expanded
both its residential and energy management offerings. In 1984,
American Standard Companies, Inc., acquired the Trane Company, and
four years later, launched the American Standard Heating & Air
Conditioning Brand. In 2007, American Standard Companies divided,
allowing Trane to renew its business focus and leadership in
integrated HVAC services and solutions.
Furthering its transformation into a multi-brand commercial
manufacturer that serves customers in diverse global markets,
Ingersoll Rand acquired Trane in June 2008. With Trane a part of the
family, Ingersoll Rand now provides even more innovative products,
services and solutions that maximize quality and comfort in homes and
buildings alike.
Today, Trane maintains a robust global presence and continues to
grow at an exceptional pace. At the heart of that growth is a legacy
borne of the same values that characterized that Wisconsin plumbing
business a century ago.
And now, a hundred years since a father and son incorporated the
family plumbing business, Trane remains poised to move forward.
Through our industry and consumer collaboration, we work together to
develop game-changing solutions that address the needs of today’s
dynamic marketplace. Trane honors the legacy in place, and builds on
it by making buildings safer, more comfortable and more cost
effective. Now, and for generations to come.