Shanghai, August 21 (Xinhua) -- "We have achieved double-digit growth in the Asia Pacific market (including China) for two consecutive years (2022 and 2023)," Carrie Ruddy, Global Senior Vice President and Chief Corporate Communications and Marketing Officer of Trane Technology, a global temperature control system innovator, said in an interview with reporters in Shanghai on August 21. "We have currently discovered some vertical markets in the Chinese market with booming growth opportunities, and combined with our technological advantages, we can achieve good growth in these segmented markets in the future
She gave examples, such as in the fields of data centers, new energy vehicles, photovoltaic industry, and semiconductors. We are confident in the continued growth of these markets in the future, "Carrie Ruddy said bluntly." Trane Technology is highly aligned with the Chinese government in terms of sustainable development. In the future, we will continue to increase investment in products, technologies, and solutions to support China in accelerating its achievement of its' dual carbon 'goals
Carrie Ruddy explained, "Trane Technology has particularly outstanding advantages in the field of energy-saving renovation. Through equipment upgrades, optimization of intelligent control systems, and one-stop complete solutions, it can effectively reduce the energy consumption of air conditioning in existing buildings, helping to achieve long-term goals of energy conservation, cost reduction, and sustainable development
Regarding investment in China, Carrie Ruddy believes that China is one of the most important markets for Trane Technology globally. It is reported that Trane Technology, which has been deeply rooted in China for 30 years, currently has 3600 employees and four manufacturing bases in China. It has established global R&D centers in Shanghai and Taicang, responsible for R&D projects worldwide and in the Asia Pacific region.
It is reported that in recent years, Trane Technology has continued to invest in the Chinese market. For example, this year we have built a new factory in Wujiang covering an area of 25000 square meters, mainly responsible for the company's transportation and temperature control business. In 2022, we invested in a localized production line at our Taicang factory to achieve self-made mass production of the rotor, an important component of air conditioning. "Carrie Ruddy introduced," We continuously help upstream and downstream suppliers improve their technological level. Because only when they produce high-end components can we better enhance Trane Technology's product innovation capabilities and support the development of high-tech industry enterprises we serve, such as semiconductors, data centers, and new energy vehicles
Carrie Ruddy told reporters, "We attach great importance to investing in talent development." Last year alone, Trane Technology added 400 new positions, covering multiple fields such as sales, service, and project management. Valuing the attraction, development, and retention of talents; creating a diverse and inclusive working environment and corporate culture for employees are all part of Trane Technology's talent development strategy. She stated that Trane Technology maintains good cooperation with well-known domestic universities and collaborates to establish the "Future Female Engineer Scholarship Program" to enhance the diversity of the talent team and reserve talents for the future.
Trane Technology continues to invest in educational public welfare projects such as "STEM Enlightenment Classroom", contributing to the development of the next generation of talents. It is reported that the "Spirit" Sprout Journey hosted by Trane Technology - Trane Technology STEM Enlightenment Classroom 2024 Summer Camp has just come to an end. During the one week exploration tour, representatives of teachers and students from Leishan, Guizhou and Qingchuan, Sichuan visited the Asia Pacific R&D center and manufacturing base of Trane Technology, experiencing the charm of cutting-edge refrigeration technology.
Every child should have the opportunity to experience the charm of science and pursue their dreams, "said Carrie Ruddy, who came from the United States to participate in this summer camp and interact with the children. She said, "Through this summer camp, we hope to build a bridge for children from distant mountains to deeply explore the world of science, allowing them to learn through experience and grow through exploration
Since its launch in 2022, the "Entering the Far Mountains and Changing the Future" STEM Enlightenment Classroom Project of Trane Technology has carried out more than 540 class hours of activities, benefiting more than 2000 students in Guizhou and Sichuan provinces. Carrie Ruddy stated in an interview with reporters, "On the one hand, we will provide students with some scientific practical experiences, allowing them to have the opportunity to operate experiments and experience the fun and vividness of science in addition to listening to lectures and learning textbook knowledge in their daily classrooms, and more easily integrate into the scientific world
On the other hand, since the project was launched two years ago, nearly 1000 employees of Trane Technology have volunteered to share their professional skills and valuable experience with students, helping rural students better plan their future career development. Carrie Ruddy revealed that starting from September, Trane Technology will continue to invest more resources and expand the project to four provinces including Yunnan, Guizhou, Sichuan, and Qinghai, bringing STEM courses to nearly 2500 rural students. (End)