Ingersoll Rand, founded in 1859 by Simon Ingersoll, Addison Rand, Jasper Rand Jr., and Robert Gardner, is a diversified machinery company based in Davidson, North Carolina. The company emerged from the merger of the Industrial segment of Ingersoll-Rand Plc and Gardner Denver. Ingersoll Rand focuses on manufacturing and supplying industrial equipment globally, including HVAC systems, electric vehicles, air cleaners, and fluid handling products. Their core mission is to enhance quality of life by creating comfortable, sustainable, and efficient environments.
Notable affiliated individuals include the company's founders and key investors who have supported its growth over the years. Ingersoll Rand is publicly traded on the NYSE under the ticker IR and is a component of the S&P 500. The company has achieved significant milestones in industrial innovation and sustainability, making a substantial impact on global markets by providing reliable and efficient industrial solutions.