# Trane Technologies and Garrett Motion collaborate on oil-free centrifugal compressor for HVAC

Trane Technologies and Garrett Motion announced a strategic collaboration to develop next-generation oil-free centrifugal compressor technology for commercial HVAC systems. Field testing and production are scheduled to begin in 2026.

- Type: Partnership
- Announced: 2017-12-11
- Status: announced
- Products: oil-free centrifugal compressor, HVAC systems
- Sectors: [HVAC and Industrial Refrigeration](https://endata.com/sectors/hvac-refrigeration.md)

## Companies

- [Trane Technologies](https://endata.com/companies/6465.md) (partner)
- [Garrett Motion](https://endata.com/companies/8055.md) (partner)

## Sources

- [markets.financialcontent.com](https://markets.financialcontent.com/lethbridgeherald/article/gnwcq-2026-2-2-trane-technologies-and-garrett-motion-collaborate-to-advance-ultra-high-efficiency-commercial-hvac-solutions), 2017-12-11: "This collaboration advances our commitment to lead the industry with high-performing, energy efficient solutions that support our customers’ decarbonization goals."

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