John Hazen White, Jr.
Executive Chairman, Taco Family of Companies
Taking over from his father in the early 1990s, John Hazen White, Jr.’s impact on Taco has resulted in dramatic company expansion over the years. Through strategic acquisitions and organic growth, Taco’s product line now encompasses controls and systems, high-efficiency circulators, variable speed pumps, building management controls, and domestic hot water recirculation systems. In the past two years Taco has acquired two key pump manufacturers to grow its business: Hydroflo U.S.A., a manufacturer of vertical turbine pumps used in agricultural, irrigation and mining applications, and Askoll SEI, now Taco Italia, a leading manufacturer of high-efficiency pumps.
In his home state of RI, John Hazen White, Jr. is a respected and admired business leader, well known as a successful manufacturer and active supporter of good government measures and tax reform.
Taco is a community that strives to create and put forth products, solutions and people that will help make a better world.
Taco Company News
Taco Family of Companies acquires business activities of Heatlink Technical Solutions & Client Services
Taco Family of Companies acquires business activities of Heatlink Technical Solutions & Client Services The Taco Family of Companies, a third-generation, family-owned HVAC products manufacturer, has completed the acquisition of the business activities of...
Taco Presents Dan Holohan Comfort Award at 2022 AHR Expo
Taco Presents Dan Holohan Comfort Award at 2022 AHR Expo Bob Barbour, VP, Sales Operations North America at Taco Comfort Solutions®, was presented the 2022 Dan Holohan Lifetime Contribution to Comfort Award at Taco’s press conference at the AHR Expo, by John White...
Promotion of Cheryl Merchant to Chief Executive Officer
Taco Family of Companies Promotes Cheryl Merchant to Chief Executive Officer Cranston, RI - The Taco Family of Companies Executive Chairman and owner John Hazen White, Jr. has announced the promotion of Cheryl Merchant to Chief Executive Officer of the 100-year old,...
“Do Your Best Work” Contest
Taco’s “Do Your Best Work” Facebook wall contest kicked off on April 11. The contest is designed to showcase exemplary hydronic installations or facets of your daily trade experience, designed and perfected by you.
Taco Highlights Multi-Media Green School View At Free, On-line Virtual Green Expo, August 4
A multi-faceted, multi-media focus on green schools will be the highlight of the Taco, Inc., booth at the on-line, Green Schools Virtual Green Expo on August 4.
Taco Tops Off Steel Structure of New Innovation & Development Center
Taco marked an important milestone in the construction of the new Innovation & Development Center, the centerpiece of its $18 million expansion project, with beam raising and topping ceremonies last week
Taco’s Oe Package Advances Commercial Pump Performance
Taco Comfort Solutions’® new Optimized Efficiency (Oe) high performance package for commercial pumps sets new standards for performance, efficiency and lifecycle cost. By adding a permanent-magnet ECM motor and VFD to pumps in Taco’s commercial line, efficiency and...
Taco Multi-Purpose Tanks
Taco Comfort Solutions® line of Chilled and Hot Water Multi-Purpose Tanks provides the options and durability needed for a broad range of hydronic applications.
LeakBreaker Water Heater Shut-Off Now with eLink
The LeakBreaker, a water heater leak protection device that guards against flood damage from a leaking water heater, is now available with Taco Comfort Solutions’ eLink wireless technology.
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