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
Pickell, Hazen White among 10 honorees for PBN’s 2023 Manufacturing Awards
By James Bessette PROVIDENCE – Craig Pickell, CEO of Lincoln-based abrasive products manufacturer Bullard Abrasives Inc., has been named the 2023 Strategic Leadership Award winner for Providence Business News’ annual Manufacturing Awards. Pickell, who has been among...
Taco Mourns the Loss of John White III
Taco Mourns the Loss of John White III Cranston, RI – It is with profound sadness that the White family and Taco Comfort Solutions has announced the sudden passing of John Hazen White III, 35, on Thursday, November 3, 2022. John was born in Providence, RI on September...
Taco Family of Companies acquires business activities of Heatlink Technical Solutions & Client Services
Taco Family of Companies acquires business activities of Heatlink Technical Solutions & Client Services The Taco Family of Companies, a third-generation, family-owned HVAC products manufacturer, has completed the acquisition of the business activities of...
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 Announces Innovation & Development Center Project
At the AHR Expo, Las Vegas, NV, January 31, 2011 – Taco is embarking on a new project that is not only exciting for our employees and customers but for the HVAC Industry as a whole.
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...
Taco 006e3 Provides High-Efficiency Hot Water Recirculation
The 006e3 is one of the newest models in Taco Comfort Solutions’® 00e® Series of high-efficiency, ECM-powered circulators.
Taco Introduces 1915e Light Commercial ECM Circulator
The 1915e is designed for hot or chilled water hydronic applications and is available in a stainless steel model for potable water systems
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