Company background
Where Trane started
Trane traces its roots to 1885, when James Trane opened a plumbing shop in La Crosse, Wisconsin. James and his son Reuben later incorporated The Trane Company in 1913.
Early Trane innovations in low-pressure steam heating helped establish the company’s comfort-system focus. Its current residential lineup covers central heating, cooling, air quality, and connected controls.
Read the official company history