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 Partners with the Greater Providence Chamber of Commerce to Drive Rhode Island’s Future Forward
The partnership strengthens Taco’s ongoing commitment to empowering local communities, growing careers, and creating a sustainable, brighter future for Rhode Island. Taco is proud to recommit its partnership with the Greater Providence Chamber of Commerce. This...
Taco SKV Series SelfSensing Vertical In-Line Pumps – Efficiency, Innovation, and Performance at Their Best
For Immediate Release February 10, 2025 Taco continues to lead the way in innovative pump technology with its SKV Series SelfSensing Vertical In-Line Pumps. Designed to deliver superior efficiency, reliability, and ease of use, the SKV Series features...
Taco Celebrates 50 Years of Innovation with the 007 Circulator
For Immediate Release February 10, 2025 This year, Taco celebrates the 50th anniversary of its iconic 007 circulator. Since its introduction, the 007 has been an essential part of countless hydronic systems. The circulator is known for its reliable...
Taco Facility Approved through Hydraulic Institute’s Program
The Hydraulic Institute announced that Taco Comfort Solutions’ pump test laboratory in Cranston, RI recently received approval through HI’s Pump Test Lab Approval Program.
Taco Earns Best Places to Work Award
Taco Comfort Solutions has earned a 2016 Best Places to Work in Rhode Island award, presented by Providence Business News. This is a second Best Workplace award occasion for Taco (the company was previously recognized in 2011.)
Taco Awarded President’s
Taco was one of 123 companies honored with a 2016 President’s “E” Award at the ceremonies; the only recipient from RI, and a company that enjoys the distinction of being a previous “E” Award winner.
Taco Announces New ECM High-Efficiency Circulators
Taco Comfort Solutions® has expanded their family of easy-to-use, ECM high-efficiency circulators with the addition of the 0034e™ and 0034ePlus™ models. With a maximum of 34 feet of head and 50 gpm, the new circulators offer up to 85 percent energy savings over a...
Taco Launches Redesigned, High-Efficiency Commercial Pump Line
For Immediate Release Contact: John Vastyan, Common Ground, 717/664-0535; JohnV@SeekCG.com OrKen Watson, Taco Comfort Solutions, 401/942-8000 Taco Launches...
Taco Presents Dan Holohan Comfort Award at 2020 AHR Expo
John Barba, Director of Training for Taco Comfort Solutions®, was presented the Dan Holohan Lifetime Contribution to Comfort Award at Taco’s press conference at the AHR Expo on Monday, February 3, by John Hazen White, Jr., Executive Chairman and CEO of Taco Family of...
