Trane Celebrates 110 Years of Making Buildings Better

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Topics: Innovation • General

James Trane and his son Reuben started a family plumbing business in La Crosse, Wisconsin, in 1885. James developed an innovative low-pressure steam heating system and in 1913—28 years later—they incorporated as The Trane Company.

Watch this short video for a glance back at where we started—with James and Reuben Trane in 1885—and where we are now, as part of Trane Technologies.

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