2005 marks the first 100 years of the Ingersoll Rand company. During the past 100 years, Ingersoll Rand has played a vital role in worldwide economic development and social progress. Today, Ingersoll Rand is a global company with more than 450 locations in 42 countries. Entering its second century, Ingersoll Rand continues to evolve into a global provider of products, services, and integrated solutions to industries as diverse as transportation, manufacturing, construction and agriculture. In every market and application, Ingersoll Rand products and technologies enable the global customer to turn work into progress.