American Standard Companies Changes Name to Trane
November 28 2007 - 8:00AM
PR Newswire (US)
- Trane Shares Start Trading Today as 'TT' on the New York Stock
Exchange PISCATAWAY, N.J., Nov. 28 /PRNewswire/ -- Trane makes its
debut today as the new name for the company previously known as
American Standard Companies. Shares of Trane will trade under the
symbol "TT" on the New York Stock Exchange (NYSE) -- the same
shares that traded under the symbol "ASD" when the company was
known as American Standard Companies. Trane is a global leader in
providing high quality, energy-efficient heating, ventilation and
air conditioning (HVAC) systems, services and solutions to a broad
range of commercial and residential customers. The business employs
more than 29,000 people worldwide and generated sales of $6.8
billion in 2006. Trane markets its HVAC systems, services and
solutions under two premium brands: Trane(R) and American
Standard(R). "Today marks the successful completion of our
separation plan announced in February," said Chairman and CEO Fred
Poses. "Since then, we've spun off our vehicle control systems
business and sold our bath and kitchen business. Our new name
reflects our business focus and our global leadership in providing
integrated HVAC systems, services and solutions." Earlier this
year, Trane was one of the first four energy services companies
asked to participate in the Clinton Climate Initiative (CCI), a
program launched by former President Bill Clinton to reduce
greenhouse gas emissions in 40 of the world's largest cities. In
addition, Trane's CenTraVac(TM) chilled water system won the
"Best-of-the-Best" Award in 2007 from the U.S. Environmental
Protection Agency (EPA) for contributions to strategic ozone
protection. During the year, Trane also received numerous awards
for residential product design, innovation and customer service.
About Trane 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(R) and American Standard(R) 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/. DATASOURCE: Trane CONTACT:
Media, Skip Colcord, +1-732-980-3065, , or Shelly London,
+1-732-980-6175, ; Investors, Bruce Fisher, +1-732-980-6095, , all
of Trane Web site: http://www.trane.com/
http://www.americanstandardair.com/
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