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
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 Employees, Friends & Family Gather to Celebrate the Life of John H. White, III
Love is Not a Big Enough Word Taco Employees, Friends & Family Gather to Celebrate the Life of John H. White, III Providence, RI – The first annual John Hazen White III Memorial Tribute was held under sunny skies on Saturday, April 27, at Narragansett Brewery. It...
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’s Social Media Presence Expands Ambitiously
At the AHR Expo, Las Vegas, NV, January 31, 2011 -Taco, Inc. has embraced the social media realm as ambitiously as any HVAC firm internationally. “We immediately saw the potential for outreach among installing contractors, engineers, system designers, technicians, engineers, rep, wholesalers, building owners and homeowners,” explained Director of Marketing Programs, Tim Smith.
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...
Taco Introduces eLink™ Connectivity Platform
With the addition of eLink, Taco Comfort Solutions® avails rapid, mobile access to all product information. eLink uses NFC tags installed on Taco products to provide users with all relevant information by linking to a digital document library of the most up-to-date...
Taco Introduces BEST: The Building Efficiency System Tool™
Taco Comfort Solutions® introduces its free, interactive Building Efficiency System Tool™ (BEST). The total commercial building HVAC system efficiency comparison tool solves the industry challenge of accurately comparing different styles of HVAC systems early in the...
