(WASHINGTON, D.C.—March 7, 2008) Trane, a leading global provider of indoor comfort systems and services, announced today that it will be a Cornerstone Partner of the Building Owners and Managers Association (BOMA) International. BOMA International’s partnership program, developed in 2004, allows companies to invest in their own success and viability, as well as that of the industry.
As a Cornerstone Partner, Trane is supporting BOMA International’s crucial industry programs at the highest level. This partnership means that BOMA officers and staff will support Trane - whether it’s help setting appointments with prospective customers, research or training needs. It also provides Trane associates with opportunities for professional development and networking at local BOMA chapter events.
“We look forward to bringing Trane's expertise in environmental technology and energy conservation to our partnership with BOMA,” said John W. Conover, IV, president of Trane’s commercial systems business in Americas. “Through our partnership alliance, we are proud to be supporting crucial industry programs. By partnering with BOMA we’re demonstrating our commitment to our employee development, industry education and research and to our customers.”
With three levels of participation— Cornerstone Partner, Leadership Circle and Supporting Partner the program demonstrates the commitment of leading organizations to support BOMA International with the needed resources to advance its advocacy, education and research initiatives that benefit the entire commercial real estate industry.
“BOMA is very excited to be partnering with Trane,” said BOMA International Chairman and Chief Elected Officer Brenna Walraven, RPA, CPM, executive managing director, national property management, USAA Real Estate Company. “Their commitment to energy stewardship is in line with BOMA’s own energy and environment initiatives. As fellow partners in the Clinton Climate Initiative program to reduce greenhouse gas emissions, we are pleased to be further strengthening our relationship.”
The Building Owners and Managers Association (BOMA) International is an international federation of 92 local associations and affiliated organizations. BOMA’s 16,500-plus members own or manage more than 9 billion square feet of commercial properties in North America and throughout the world. The mission of BOMA International is to enhance the human, intellectual and physical assets of the commercial real estate industry through advocacy, education, research, standards and information. Founded in 1907, BOMA International celebrates 100 years of commercial real estate in 2007. Learn more at www.boma.org.
ane 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® and American Standard® 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 parts, services and solutions. 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/.
CONTACT:
Laura Horsley
Director of Communications
BOMA International
(202) 326-6315 or lhorsley@boma.org
Perri Richman
Director, Global Public Relations and Sales Communications
Trane Inc.
732-980-6386 or prichman@trane.com