Brussels, Belgium, Oct. 21, 2024 - Trane®, a leading global provider of indoor comfort solutions and services and a brand of Trane Technologies, marks the 50th anniversary of its main European manufacturing facility in Charmes, France. This milestone highlights five decades of innovation, sustainability, and industrial excellence in advancing high performance and climate-friendly heating, ventilation and air conditioning (HVAC) technologies.

“We are immensely proud of what we have achieved over the past 50 years," said Christian Borel, operations leader France at Trane. "Trane Charmes and Golbey facilities have evolved to meet the pressing environmental challenges of our time, and the leadership of our teams is transforming the HVAC industry towards decarbonization, and we contribute to a more sustainable future."

A Legacy of Excellence and Innovation
Established in 1974, the Trane Charmes facility has grown into a centre for advanced manufacturing, producing chillers, heat pumps, and rooftop units that deliver energy-efficient heating and cooling to commercial and industrial buildings worldwide. A key component of the facility’s innovation is the state-of-the-art laboratory, which plays a vital role in developing, testing, and validating chillers under a wide range of operating conditions.

Today, the Charmes site spans over 100,000 square meters, including 16,000 square meters of production space. With a focus on innovation and sustainability, Trane Charmes produces more than 6,000 units annually, manufacturing a wide range of air-cooled and water-cooled chillers and heat pumps with capacities ranging from 100 to 2,000 kW. These products serve critical sectors such as healthcare, education, data centres, and industrial processes, where reliable and sustainable thermal management solutions are essential.

Sustainability at the Core
Contributing to Trane Technologies' 2030 Sustainability Commitments, which include achieving carbon-neutral operations across all global sites, the Charmes facility sets industry standards in environmental performance. The site has achieved zero waste to landfill in 2012, reduced water consumption by 63% since 2019, and is fully equipped with LED lighting.

A major milestone in the history of the Charmes facility was the installation of an electrified Thermal Management System in 2022. This innovative system, featuring Trane’s advanced heat pump technology, aims to provide all-electric heating and cooling for the entire site, eliminating the need for fossil fuels.

“Most buildings and industrial sites today have separate cooling and heating plants that are not connected,” said Christian Borel. “By linking these systems, we can make buildings not just energy efficient but Net Positive, generating their own energy and reducing reliance on the grid. This philosophy drives much of our work at Charmes, where products are designed to maximize energy efficiency and reduce environmental impact.”

Innovating for the Future
The Trane Charmes facility is not only a centre for production but also a hub for innovation, shaping the future of HVAC solutions. Trane’s robust design and manufacturing and testing capabilities in Charmes ensure that each product is tailored to the needs of its customers, while adhering to the highest standards of performance and reliability.

For more details of on the complete Trane portfolio of solutions, please visit Trane.eu



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About Trane
Trane – by Trane Technologies (NYSE: TT), a global climate innovator – creates comfortable, energy efficient indoor environments for commercial and residential applications. For more information, please visit trane.eu or www.tranetechnologies.com.

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