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Founded in 1920, Taco is a global leader in hydronic and water-driven solutions, specializing in providing innovative, sustainable, and high-performance products for the HVAC, plumbing, and industrial sectors. With a legacy of over 100 years, Taco serves markets including residential, commercial, agriculture, mining, and more, offering a comprehensive range of products like pumps, valves, tanks, heat exchangers, and advanced controls. Taco is recognized for its unwavering commitment to customer success, providing expert guidance, training, and unmatched support through every engagement. Headquartered in Cranston, RI, with operations across North America, Europe, and Asia, Taco delivers industry-leading products and solutions backed by a culture of collaboration, reliability, and integrity. Taco’s mission is to redefine value for customers by ensuring their success with cutting-edge technologies, sustainable solutions, and a “no excuses” approach to service. Taco is proud to be the trusted partner for wholesalers, contractors, engineers, and OEMs seeking dependable, cost-effective solutions that make a positive impact on people and the planet.

Ben White, John Hazen White, Jr., John White III

After 100 years in business, Taco Comfort Solutions both embraces its history and innovates for the future. Founded by Elwood White in 1920 as the Thermal Appliance Company, Taco launched its business with a firepot generator that heated water over a coal fire. The company expanded under the leadership of White’s son, John Hazen White. As the company grew, the Thermal Appliance Company name was shortened to T-A-C-O, or Taco.

John Hazen White, Jr., the family’s third generation owner, succeeded his father and, under his guidance, the company and its product offerings have grown dramatically. Johnny carried his father’s vision forward, building the finest training facility in the industry, developing new high-efficiency products and technologies, and expanding into international markets.

Johnny’s two sons, John III and Ben, representing the family’s fourth generation of ownership, are also actively involved in the business. Starting out with summer jobs in the maintenance department, John III and Ben have worked in most areas of the company and are currently involved in the executive leadership of the Taco Family of Companies.

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OUR VISION
To be known worldwide as the easiest, most reliable, supportive partner in the industry—helping to make the world a better, more comfortable place with best-in-class solutions powered by water.

OUR MISSION
To redefine value for our customers by bringing strategic insights, expertise, and unrelenting support to every engagement—ensuring our customers’ success through guidance, training, and our comprehensive selection of innovative, sustainable solutions
powered by water.

OUR VALUES:

At Taco, we believe …

In being an indispensable partner for our customers—and each other—in every possible way. With integrity, reliability, and expert guidance, we earn our place as the go-to resource for industry insights, training and support, and best-in-class products. Every day, we work to be worthy of the trust of our customers and colleagues, ensuring that they can depend on us whether they need a caring ear, a helping hand, a trusted advisor, or an expert solution.

In driving ourselves and the industry forward so that we all advance together. Our commitment to excellence in innovation and growth—both personal and professional—has made us pioneers in hydronic solutions. We’re committed to staying one step ahead—expanding our footprint, improving our training, and making savvy investments so that we can deliver cutting-edge solutions that benefit our customers, our team members, and the world.

In making the world a better place through caring, giving, and supporting. Whether we’re collaborating with a colleague, engaging with a partner, or supporting our community, we bring our whole heart to our work. We care deeply for the growth and prosperity of our employees and their families, people, and planet, keeping social responsibility, inclusion, and sustainability top of mind. We stand up, speak out, and give back to ensure that we leave a positive impact with all that we do.

In taking ownership in our work and standing behind it without exception. We do what we say, taking 100% responsibility as individuals and as a team. With an entrepreneurial mindset and a commitment to collaboration, we empower each other to exceed our customers’ expectations. Supported by our 100-year family heritage, which is the bedrock of our “no excuses” culture, we take pride in being the first call for unparalleled water-driven solutions.

WE KNOW WATER
We have 100 years of experience using water as a heat transfer medium.

We know how to:

Move and control the flow of it
Add or remove heat from it
Separate air and dirt from it
Store it
Detect and stop it from leaking
Conserve it
Design heating and cooling systems around it

EMPLOYEE SUPPORT
Our employees are the foundation of Taco. We support and nourish them so they can create a strong platform on which our customers and brand can grow and be successful.

LEARNING AND DEVELOPMENT
Whether system and product training for our customers or personal growth and opportunity for our employees, Taco was an early pioneer in learning and development and will continue to lead the industry in the future.

COMPANY REPUTATION
We build strong, lasting relationships with our employees, customers, business partners, and communities through a simple approach of honesty, integrity, and mutual respect.