Trane Directors Declare Quarterly Dividend of 16 Cents Per Share of Common Stock

PISCATAWAY, N.J., May 8 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- The board of directors of Trane Inc. NYSE: TT today declared a quarterly dividend of 16 cents per share of common stock. The dividend is payable on May 27, 2008, to shareholders of record on May 19, 2008.

About Trane

Trane Inc. provides heating, ventilation and air conditioning (HVAC) 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 HVAC systems; dehumidifying and air cleaning products; service and parts support; advanced building controls; and financing solutions. The company's HVAC 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. Trane's 2007 annual revenues were approximately $7.45 billion and the company has more than 29,000 employees worldwide. For more information, visit these Web sites: www.trane.com and www.americanstandardair.com.

On Feb. 1, 2007, Trane, then known as American Standard Companies and traded on the New York Stock Exchange (NYSE) under the symbol "ASD," announced plans to separate its three businesses. On July 31, 2007, the company completed the spinoff of its Vehicle Control Systems business as an independent company known as WABCO NYSE: WBC. On Oct. 31, 2007, the company sold its Bath and Kitchen business to funds advised by Bain Capital Partners, LLC. On Nov. 28, 2007, the company changed its name to Trane to reflect its focus on its remaining business, Air Conditioning Systems and Services. On Dec. 17, 2007, Trane announced that it had entered into an agreement to be acquired by Ingersoll-Rand Company Limited NYSE: IR.