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 HS Series Horizontal Split Case Pumps – Engineered for Performance, Built for Longevity
For Immediate Release February 10, 2025 Taco is proud to offer the HS Series Horizontal Split Case Pumps – engineered for superior efficiency, durability, and ease of maintenance. Designed to maximize power savings while minimizing operating costs, these...
Taco Launches Next Generation Zone Controls – Designed for Efficiency, Built for Ease
For Immediate Release February 10, 2025 At Taco, we’re always listening to our customers, and we’re excited to introduce our Next Generation Zone Controls—upgraded with the features and streamlined design elements requested by installers. These new zone...
Taco PF Series Plate & Frame Heat Exchangers – Built for Performance, Designed for Durability
For Immediate Release February 10, 2025 At Taco, we’re committed to delivering innovative solutions that help our customers achieve the highest levels of efficiency and reliability. That’s why we’re proud to offer our PF Series plate and frame heat...
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’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...
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.
