Trane recently held a ribbon-cutting ceremony celebrating the $5.3 million renovation of its facility in Tyler, Texas. The company modernized its offices and showroom, and created a space for its new dealer diagnostics center.  On hand for the celebration was Tyler, Texas Mayor Martin Heines and other community dignitaries.

Trane unveiled its efficient renovated space and new Nexia® dealer diagnostics center, which enables HVAC dealers and contractors to remotely monitor and diagnose HVAC performance and efficiency. According to Trane reps, the investment creates a healthy, comfortable, and aesthetic workspace, and makes the site a destination for customers.

“This is a celebration of our commitment to customers, employees, and our community,” said Ted Crabtree, integrated supply chain leader for Trane Residential HVAC and Supply. “As a major employer in the area, we are excited to make these investments in our facility. They help to make this a great place to work, and create a showplace for customers and partners. In addition, with our grant giving, in-kind donations, and volunteer outreach, we strive to help the people in our community live and thrive.”

Trane leaders presented $15,000 in grants to:

• Discovery Science Center, to sponsor 40 campers grades K-6, and waive fees for lower-income children;

• Chapel Hill Career Center and Technical Education’s brazing program, to complete a brazing room for up to 120 students; Trane also donated equipment for the training room and are installing to mirror Trane methods; and

• Whitehouse Independent School District Education Foundation, to support STEM education in title 1 schools. Whitehouse ISD has a high concentration of economically disadvantaged students.

 “We’re grateful for this grant, which supports our Maker Space and Robotics camps and helps us further our mission,” said Chris Rasure, executive director from Discovery Science Place. “We have been partnering with Trane for many years through volunteering, funding, and board involvement to champion STEM education here in our East Texas community. This is one more example of how the company helps kids build passion for learning and knowledge of technology and science.”

The Tyler building investments and donations are in line with the company’s 2030 Sustainability Commitments, which it announced last month upon accepting the World Environment Center's 35th Annual Gold Medal for International Corporate Achievement in Sustainable Development.