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
Spotlight on Leadership: Britney Crisafulli Named to PBN’s 2025 40 Under Forty
By Jaclyn Pelopida Britney Crisafulli, Manager of Business Operating Systems at Taco, has been honored as one of Providence Business News’ 2025 “40 Under Forty,” recognizing young professionals who excel in their careers and make meaningful contributions to...
Taco Launches Next Generation Zone Controls
Mechanical Hub Team | June 11, 2025 Designed for Efficiency, Built for Ease Taco’s Next Generation Zone Controls are upgraded with the features and streamlined design elements requested by installers. These new zone controls offer unparalleled versatility and...
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...
“Do Your Best Work” Contest
Taco’s “Do Your Best Work” Facebook wall contest kicked off on April 11. The contest is designed to showcase exemplary hydronic installations or facets of your daily trade experience, designed and perfected by you.
Taco Highlights Multi-Media Green School View At Free, On-line Virtual Green Expo, August 4
A multi-faceted, multi-media focus on green schools will be the highlight of the Taco, Inc., booth at the on-line, Green Schools Virtual Green Expo on August 4.
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 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...
