Congressional Record publishes “TRANE COMPANY'S APPLIED GLOBAL SYSTEMS GROUP E.P.A'S 1998 ENERGY STAR BUILDINGS ALLY OF THE YEAR RECIPIENT” on March 26, 1998

Volume 144, No. 36 covering the 2nd Session of the 105th Congress (1997 - 1998) was published by the Congressional Record.

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“TRANE COMPANY'S APPLIED GLOBAL SYSTEMS GROUP E.P.A'S 1998 ENERGY STAR BUILDINGS ALLY OF THE YEAR RECIPIENT” mentioning the Environmental Protection Agency was published in the Extensions of Remarks section on pages E485 on March 26, 1998.

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TRANE COMPANY'S APPLIED GLOBAL SYSTEMS GROUP E.P.A'S 1998 ENERGY STAR

BUILDINGS ALLY OF THE YEAR RECIPIENT

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HON. RON KIND

of wisconsin

in the house of representatives

Thursday, March 26, 1998

Mr. KIND. Mr. Speaker, it is my honor to congratulate the La Crosse-

based Trane Company's Applied Global Systems Group for being recognized by the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency as a recipient of the 1998 Energy Star Buildings Ally of the Year Award. This award is given to businesses that promote the use of energy-efficient products and contribute to air pollution prevention. The E.P.A's Energy Star Buildings Ally Program proves that business and government can not only coexist, but can actually achieve mutually beneficial goals, energy efficient cost-savings and lower emissions.

This award symbolizes a great success for Trane Company and demonstrates how far the company has come since the late 1980's and early 1990's when they faced a steadily declining sales and workforce reductions. It was feared this employer, a cornerstone of employment in the region, would leave the community.

Fortunately, a commitment was made by both management and the employees of the International Association of Machinists and Aerospace Workers Union Locals 21 and 1115 to cultivate a team concept and to foster a partnership for a friendly work environment that promotes pride, encourages a new level of trust and embraces new negotiation tactics in labor relations. Today, the employees and management view each other as allies rather than adversaries, and they work to achieve goals that are fair and productive to the employees and the company. That is part of the reason why the La Crosse Business Unit of Trane Co., responsible for the design, marketing and manufacture of centrifugal water chillers, absorption cold generators and scroll compressors for commercial air conditioning products, was named the 1996 Wisconsin Manufacturer of the Year.

Currently, Trane Company employs more than 3,000 employees in La Crosse. They offer industry leading products to an international market. The drive to succeed and dominate in the heating, ventilating, air conditioning and building management industries has enabled them to successfully identify the need for energy efficient and environmentally friendly products. The confidence Trane Co. has in their employees' ability to offer bold, new products to their customers ensures that the company will continue to dominate the market for years to come.

I take this opportunity to congratulate Trane Company and its employees on a well-deserved award and wish them continued success in what promises to be a bright and prosperous future as they enter the 21st Century.

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SOURCE: Congressional Record Vol. 144, No. 36