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 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 Presents Dan Holohan Comfort Award at 2022 AHR Expo
Taco Presents Dan Holohan Comfort Award at 2022 AHR Expo Bob Barbour, VP, Sales Operations North America at Taco Comfort Solutions®, was presented the 2022 Dan Holohan Lifetime Contribution to Comfort Award at Taco’s press conference at the AHR Expo, by John White...
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.
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.
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...
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