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 Unveils New Manager Development Program (MDP)
For Immediate ReleaseKen Scannell, Taco Comfort Solutions401/942-8000; kensca@TacoComfort.comTaco proudly announces the launch of its innovative Manager Development Program (MDP), a transformative global initiative designed to cultivate leadership and foster...
Tony Furst Joins Taco Comfort Solutions as New Commercial Trainer
For Immediate ReleaseContact: John Vastyan, Common Ground717/664-0535; johnv@seekcg.comOrKen Scannell, Taco Comfort Solutions401/942-8000; kensca@TacoComfort.comTaco Comfort Solutions is pleased to announce the appointment of Tony Furst as its newest Commercial...
Taco, Inc. opens new manufacturing plant in the Czech Republic
For Immediate ReleaseContact: John Vastyan, Common Ground717/664-0535; johnv@seekcg.comOrKen Scannell, Taco Comfort Solutions401/942-8000; kensca@TacoComfort.comTaco Comfort Solutions’ new European arm, Taco Europe, has collectively joined the Taco Italia and Taconova...
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 Rolls Out Two New Video Series For Viewing At The Taco Youtube Channel
Cranston, RI, May 3, 2011 – Taco has produced two new short video series available for viewing at Taco’s YouTube.com channel. One series features Taco President and CEO John Hazen White, Jr. discussing aspects of the company’s past, present and future. The other series has Taco Executive Vice President Chris Integlia discussing Taco’s involvement and commitment to sustainable operations and practices.
Green Schoolhouse to Beat the Heat with Taco Chilled Beam System
Innovative heating and cooling system is part of the plan to achieve LEED-Platinum status Phoenix, AZ – January 20, 2011– The Green Schoolhouse Series , a national Green School initiative, announced that Taco, the nation’s leading provider of hydronic heating and cooling systems, will provide innovative HVAC technology to be featured in the series’ high-performance, eco-friendly Phoenix Safari Schoolhouse.
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.
Taco Introduces Hot-LinkPlus-e™ ECM Recirculation System
Hot-LinkPlus-e™ by Taco Comfort Solutions® offers high-efficiency, intelligent domestic hot water recirculation ideal for retrofit applications. A dedicated return line is not required. It combines a 006e3™ ECM hot water circulator with Taco’s Hot-Link® Valve and...