Trane News

LA CROSSE, WI - June 12, 2000 - A new catalog announcing the expansion of the two-stage Horizon absorption series has been released by The Trane Company. The Horizon line of the two-stage hot water and steam-fired absorption chillers has been expanded to include sizes 1200-1650 tons, bringing the full line to 380-1650 tons.

Modular design, a variety of features and ISO9001 quality offer efficiency in operation, installation and servicing. Detailed information on features and benefits, application considerations, selection procedures, performance, electrical and controls data, dimensions and weights, job-site connections, mechanical specifications and special features is covered.

LA CROSSE, WI -  June 9, 2000 - The Trane Company has announced price increases of two to three percent on central station air handlers and fans. The price increases are effective immediately.

Charmes, France -- The Trane Company has announced price increases in Europe up to four percent on all centrifugal, helical rotary and absorption chillers, air handling units and variable air volume products. The price increases are effective immediately.

The increase is the result of several factors that have impacted Trane's cost of doing business. First, company suppliers continue to raise the cost of several key raw materials from between five to 20 percent. "For example, copper has gone up more than 20 percent since last year," said a Trane Company spokesperson. "Transportation costs have risen nearly five percent, driven by higher fuel prices."

In addition, the U.S. dollar has increased nearly five percent compared to the Euro in the past six months. This affects Trane's business, as some refrigeration components are sourced from the dollar zone.

ST. PAUL, MN - June 6, 2000 - The Tracer Summit(R) Connections CD, now available from The Trane Company, is a resource for system designers and building owners seeking solutions for interoperability.

Focusing on industry education, the CD's content ranges from introductory background on protocols to detailed info on designing and specifying open systems.

Connections CD interface allows users to choose from over one hour of video, interactive or printable material and view those sections of the most interest to them. There is also an automated tour showing highlights from the CD. Detailed technical information on applying the BACnet(R) and LonMark(R) protocols is included on the CD. A glossary aids understanding of terminology, acronyms and jargon. Users can view case studies of facilities where open systems are successfully addressing real building needs for interoperability. One section of the CD describes Trane building automation capabilities, including interoperability.

According to a Trane spokesperson, "Despite all the information circulating on interoperability and open systems, there has not been a comprehensive and reliable source for gaining a clear understanding. The Tracer Summit Connections CD provides systems designers and building owners answers to their questions on interoperability."

LA CROSSE, WI - Siemens Energy & Automation, Inc., has been named "Supplier of the Year" for the Aftermarket Business Unit of The Trane Company.

Siemens was chosen from among 20 leading Trane suppliers with product quality, delivery, price, service and access to technology giving them the highest overall score for the second consecutive year.

The Batavia, Ill., based Industrial Controls Product Business of Siemens supplies Trane with definite purpose contactors used in heating and cooling units to insulate and protect from extreme temperatures. Sold through individual HVAC contractors, these high-powered switches are used in residential markets with some extension to commercial buildings.

Competing suppliers are rated on a 100-point performance scale based on data from Trane buyer and seller records. Performance evaluation includes product quality, delivery, service and technical support.

Siemens Energy & Automation, Inc., manufactures and markets the world's broadest range of electrical and electronic products, systems and services to industrial and construction market customers. Technologies range from circuit protection and energy management systems to process control, industrial software and totally integrated automation solutions. The company also provides electronic placement equipment, systems integration, technical services and turnkey industrial systems.

The Trane Company is a worldwide manufacturer and supplier of heating, ventilating, air conditioning and building management equipment and systems. Trane is a division of American Standard Inc.

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