SWORDS, Ireland, May 20 — Trane Technologies (NYSE: TT), a global climate innovator, today unveiled the BrainBox AI Trane Technologies AI Lab and showroom in Montréal, Canada. The grand opening marks the latest milestone in the company’s strategy to accelerate the development of next-generation, AI-driven solutions that dramatically reduce energy consumption and carbon emissions in the built environment.
Located in one of the world’s leading AI innovation hubs, the Montréal-based facility brings together top researchers, software engineers, data scientists and technologists to shape the future of autonomous HVAC and transport refrigeration. The adjacent showroom offers an immersive environment where customers and guests can explore how agentic AI and predictive models are already reshaping building operations, transforming energy use and lowering emissions worldwide.
“Through the AI Lab, we are bringing together world-class talent and industry-leading technology to shape the next generation of climate innovation,” said Riaz Raihan, Senior Vice President and Chief Digital Officer, Trane Technologies. “Customer demand continues to surge for technologies that reduce energy, emissions and operational costs. This premier AI Lab is an important step in our strategy to deliver digital and AI-driven solutions at scale that create meaningful impact for our customers and support a more sustainable future.”
The AI Lab, first introduced in August 2025, builds on Trane Technologies’ acquisition of BrainBox AI and advances the company’s leadership in the application of AI for smarter, more resilient buildings and refrigerated transport. Harnessing the power of collaboration and rigorous real-world testing and validation, the AI Lab will help accelerate the pace at which breakthrough discoveries move from concept to actionable, customer-ready solutions, while supporting responsible and ethical AI innovation.
“AI technology is advancing rapidly, creating extraordinary opportunities to solve some of humanity’s greatest challenges,” said Jean-Simon Venne, Founder, President and Chief Technology Officer at BrainBox AI and Head of the AI Lab. “The AI Lab will help supercharge collaboration, translate ideas into practical applications and help ensure innovations are developed responsibly and sustainably. It is where bold ideas can become real-world impact.”
The AI Lab is supported by a growing network of renowned technology and academic leaders, including AWS, IVADO and Concordia University.