Trane has formed a strategic partnership with Garrett Motion to accelerate next generation, oil-free centrifugal compressor technology for commercial heating, ventilation and air conditioning (HVAC) applications.
The collaboration brings together Trane’s industry-leading Commercial HVAC system expertise and performance with Garrett’s breakthrough oil-free high-speed centrifugal compressor technology, which has already demonstrated clear performance benefits including major energy efficiency gains in Trane’s testing.
Together, Trane and Garrett will launch the next generation of high efficiency HVAC systems and accelerate the adoption of ultra-low global warming potential refrigerants.
The companies will jointly develop and integrate advanced compressor solutions across a broad portfolio of Trane systems, including unitary rooftop units, modular chillers, and large capacity chillers for a variety of applications.
Field testing and production of the jointly developed technology are scheduled to begin in 2026, marking a major milestone in the companies’ shared focus on innovation, energy efficiency and lower environmental impact.
Trane Technologies chief technology & sustainability officer, Mauro Atalla, said this collaboration advances the company’s commitment to lead the industry with high-performing, energy efficient solutions that support their customers’ decarbonisation goals.
“Garrett Motion brings deep expertise and a shared commitment to quality with their oil-free centrifugal compressor technology. Together, we are accelerating innovation that will shape the next era of sustainable HVAC systems.”
The collaboration establishes a framework for shared engineering, design and field testing activities across global markets. It also includes joint exploration of future applications, including high-speed centrifugal technologies for smaller capacity HVAC systems, distributed cooling and other emerging cooling needs.
Garrett Motion president & CEO, Olivier Rabiller, said Trane Technologies is one of the most respected names in the HVAC industry.
He said the partnership will expand the use of their unique oil-free high speed compressor technology in the industrial space.
“Combining this technology proven in several automotive applications with Trane’s system-level leadership enables customers to benefit from a better, more energy-efficient and cost-effective HVAC system while advancing their sustainability goals,” he said.
Garrett Motion has a 70-year history of innovation in the automotive sector (cars, trucks) and beyond (off-highway equipment, marine, power generators). Its well-recognised expertise in turbocharging
Garrett has six R&D centres, 13 manufacturing facilities and a team of more than 9,000 employees in more than 20 countries.