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 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,...
Taco Comfort Solutions Celebrates 100 Year Anniversary
Taco Comfort Solutions® is celebrating its 100 year anniversary and history while innovating for the future. Taco, a third-generation, family-owned company based in Cranston, RI, engineers and manufactures high-efficiency heating, cooling, and air quality comfort...
Taco Acquires Askoll SEI
Cranston, RI, USA-Dueville, Italy, October 30, 2015 – Advancing its strategic partnership with Italian pump manufacturer Askoll®, Taco Comfort Solutions™ announced today that it has signed an agreement with Askoll Holding srl to acquire 100% of Askoll Sei, a world class pump manufacturer of high efficiency pumps located in Sandrigo, Italy.
Taco Acquires HydroFlo Pumps
Taco’s Acquisition of HydroFlo Pumps opens up new markets for Taco & Will Grow Hydroflo
Taco Dedicates Its New Innovation & Development Center
Company President John Hazen White, Jr. Cuts Green Ribbon to Open the Training & Education Facility
Taco Introduces SmartPlus-e™ ECM Hot Water Recirculation
SmartPlus-e is a high-efficiency domestic hot water recirculation system, new from Taco Comfort Solutions®. It’s ideal for application with a dedicated hot water return line and tank-style water heater. The SmartPlus-e pairs a 006e3™ ECM hot water circulator with the...
Taco Offers PF Series Plate & Frame Heat Exchangers
Taco Comfort Solutions’® PF Series plate & frame heat exchangers are ASME designed and constructed. Computerized product selection greatly simplifies the process of choosing the correct heat exchanger for the required application. The compact size of PF Series...
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...