This Research Note examines the acquisitions and divestments that Trane Technologies has completed over the last 11 years in the smart buildings space. We have classified these transactions by technology, business model and strategic rationale. This article is intended as a non-exhaustive indicator of Trane’s strategic direction, updating our September 2022 analysis. Acquisition Mapping of Trane’s Smart Buildings Business 15 acquisitions and 1 divestment were completed by Trane Technologies and Ingersoll-Rand in the smart buildings space from 2013 to 2024. We have grouped them by technology and business model on the chart and in this Research Note, have segmented them further, according to strategic rationale, providing a fully sourced analysis of Trane Technologies’ inorganic growth priorities in their respective business areas. Augmenting Software Capabilities in Building & Energy Management In December 2024, Trane acquired Brainbox AI. Founded in 2017, BrainBox AI’s HVAC technology leverages autonomous AI to make buildings more efficient. Their technology is deployed […]