Trane® − by Trane Technologies, a global climate innovator, celebrated a significant safety milestone at its Commercial HVAC manufacturing facility in Fort Smith, Arkansas, USA.
The Trane Fort Smith employees achieved 5,000,000 work hours, approximately twelve years, without a lost day away from work due to a work-related injury or illness on October 31, 2023.
culture of safety
The facility is on track to reach 6 million hours without a lost time incident by October 2025. There are approximately 200 employees at the site, where Trane has operated for 29 years.
“Ensuring the safety of our people at work is our highest priority,” said Carter Roth, Plant Manager, adding “This milestone recognizes and celebrates our associates’ unwavering commitment to creating and nurturing a culture of safety that has spanned more than 12 years! Putting safety first is just one of the things that make Trane Fort Smith a place people want to work.”
employee safety
Local and statewide public officials and esteemed members of the community joined Trane business pioneers
Congressman Steve Womack of Arkansas’ 3rd Congressional District, Representative Cindy Crawford of Arkansas’ 51st District, Fort Smith Mayor George McGill, Arkansas Department ofLabor Chief of Staff Steve Guntharp, as well as other local and statewide public officials, and esteemed members of the community joined Trane business leaders and employees to recognize the milestone.
“Congratulations to the Trane Fort Smith team on twelve consecutive years without a loss time injury,” said Congressman Womack, adding “This remarkable accomplishment shows how employee safety and care are integral to the company’s success. Business is booming, and the Trane FortSmith team is part of making that happen.”
reduce energy and water usage
The plant has a long track record of providing a safe and uplifting work environment for its employees; sustainable, high-performing products for customers; and leading by example in support of Trane Technologies’ purpose to achieve a more sustainable world.
Trane Fort Smith has upgraded its HVAC, lighting, and water systems to drastically reduce energy and water usage while creating a more comfortable, efficient environment, and eliminated wood waste in a landfill in 2021.
ultra-high efficient systems
The Trane Fort Smith plant manufactures custom HVAC units, custom air-handling systems, and components for commercial applications.
The ultra-high efficiency and precise space heating and cooling capabilities of these products are ideal for a variety of commercial building applications, including schools, office buildings, health care, multi-family residential, hotels, and more.