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
Beyond the Classroom: URI Engineering Students Tackle Real-World Challenges with Taco
The next generation of engineers needs more than just education in a classroom; they need opportunities to see how engineering works in the real world. Through a partnership with the University of Rhode Island’s ELECOMP Capstone Program, Taco is helping provide that...
Taco Lubbock Earns ASME and National Board Certifications, Expanding Pressure Vessel Manufacturing Capabilities
Cranston, RI — Taco announced that the Lubbock, Texas location has earned two significant industry certifications that will allow Taco Lubbock to maintain control of production from design through fabrication. Most notably, the joint review for the American Society of...
The Role of Domestic Hot Water Recirculation in Modern Plumbing Systems
Domestic hot water (DHW) recirculation is becoming standard in residential plumbing systems. Hot water recirculation solves a surprisingly simple problem: getting hot water where it's needed without wasting water while you wait. Recirculation ensures that hot water is...
Beyond the Classroom: URI Engineering Students Tackle Real-World Challenges with Taco
The next generation of engineers needs more than just education in a classroom; they need opportunities to see how engineering works in the real world. Through a partnership with the University of Rhode Island’s ELECOMP Capstone Program, Taco is helping provide that...
Taco Lubbock Earns ASME and National Board Certifications, Expanding Pressure Vessel Manufacturing Capabilities
Cranston, RI — Taco announced that the Lubbock, Texas location has earned two significant industry certifications that will allow Taco Lubbock to maintain control of production from design through fabrication. Most notably, the joint review for the American Society of...
Taco Invests in New ECM Circulator Manufacturing Line to Stay Ahead of DOE Transition
For more than 100 years, Taco has set the standard for reliable, high-performance hydronics solutions that help contractors deliver efficient, dependable systems for their customers. As the industry prepares for the 2028 Department of Energy-mandated shift from...
Taco Invests in New ECM Circulator Manufacturing Line to Stay Ahead of DOE Transition
For more than 100 years, Taco has set the standard for reliable, high-performance hydronics solutions that help contractors deliver efficient, dependable systems for their customers. As the industry prepares for the 2028 Department of Energy-mandated shift from...
Taco Donates Products to Support Hands-On Learning at Shawsheen Valley Regional Vocational Technical High School
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASEJune 9, 2026 Cranston, RI — Taco is proud to announce the donation of equipment to Shawsheen Valley Regional Vocational Technical High School’s HVAC/R program, demonstrating its continued commitment to technical education and investment in the...
Taco Connects with Industry Professionals and Supports Technical Education at Eastern Energy Expo
Taco was proud to attend this year’s Eastern Energy Expo at Mohegan Sun, where contractors, OEMs, educators, and industry professionals came together to discuss the future of the evolving energy industry. As a Technical Sponsor of the event, we played an active role...
