Trane, a leading global provider of energy efficient and environmentally responsible systems and services, announced today its sponsorship of the Technical Conference at ACREX 2008 to be held at KTPO, Whitefield from February 15-17.

The boom in India’s construction sector, commercial centers, malls, multiplexes, hotels, office complexes, airports across the country have created a sharp increase in demand for energy efficient systems and services. Mike Thompson, Director Environmental Affairs for Trane will be the principal speaker at the technical conference and will share perspectives on energy efficiency in heating, ventilating and air conditioning (HVAC) technologies and its role in environmental responsibility. The session is scheduled for 17th February, between 12:30-1:30 PM

“Trane is committed to delivering on India’s growing construction needs with responsible systems and services” said Mike. ”ACREX’s theme is the ideal platform for us to communicate our energy efficiency and environmental responsibility leadership to the industry.”

Trane provides indoor comfort systems and comprehensive facility solutions for commercial and industrial buildings including energy efficient HVAC products, systems and services that maintain occupant comfort while reducing energy consumption, saving money, cleaning the air and improving indoor and outdoor environments. With an estimated 75 percent of a building owner’s total cost of ownership being spent on energy usage and parts replacement, Trane’s systems and solutions can help in minimizing this cost. Trane has long been a leader in manufacturing and promoting environmentally responsible products such as Trane Care Services, a full suite of energy services for the lifecycle of a building and Trane's EarthWise™ CenTraVac™ system, the most efficient on the market today;

“Trane in India is helping building owners build facilities with the most advanced, energy efficient and reliable HVAC and Tracer SummitTM chiller management systems” said Pankaj Gupta, Team Leader, Building Automation Systems for Trane in India, Sri Lanka, Maldives, Nepal and Bangladesh.

Trane will be showcasing a range of energy efficient HVAC systems and displaying their automation and service capabilities at the show.

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ACREX is the largest international exposition in India, held exclusively for the air conditioning, refrigeration, heating and allied industries. It is organized by ISHRAE (Indian Society of Heating, Refrigerating & Air-conditioning Engineers), ASHRAE (American Society of Heating, Refrigerating and Air-conditioning Engineers) and supported by AIACRA (All India Air-conditioning & Refrigeration Association) and RAMA (The Refrigeration and Air-conditioning Manufacturers' Association).

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Trane Inc. (NYSE: TT), previously named American Standard Companies Inc., provides systems and services that enhance the quality and comfort of the air in homes and buildings around the world. The company offers customers a broad range of energy-efficient heating, ventilation and air conditioning (HVAC) systems; dehumidifying and air cleaning products; service and parts support; advanced building controls and financing solutions. Selling under both the Trane® and American Standard® brand names, the company’s systems and services have leading positions in premium commercial, residential, institutional and industrial markets; a reputation for reliability, high quality and product innovation; and a powerful distribution network. In 2006, the business generated annual revenues of approximately $6.8 billion with $4.9 billion coming from equipment systems and $1.9 billion from services. Trane has more than 29,000 employees and 29 production facilities worldwide. For more information, visit these Web sites: http://www.trane.com/and http://www.americanstandardair.com/

For more information, reporters may contact:
Perri Richman, 1-732-980-6386, (mailto: prichman@trane.com)
Suvidha Singh, 91-9999-799-157, (mailto: suvidha@2020india.com)