What Taco Comfort Solutions does

Taco Comfort Solutions (legally Taco, Inc.) is a fourth-generation, family-owned manufacturer of hydronic and water-driven HVAC, plumbing, and industrial equipment, headquartered in Cranston, Rhode Island since 1954. Founded in 1920 as the Thermal Appliance Company, Taco designs and produces a comprehensive portfolio spanning ECM high-efficiency circulators (including the iconic 007/007e), commercial pumps (Viridian, SKV, SCI/SFI, HS Series), plate & frame and brazed plate heat exchangers, expansion tanks, valves, zone and building automation controls (iWorX, Clarity3), thermal energy storage tanks, and custom skid packages. Core proprietary technology includes electronically commutated motors delivering up to 85% energy savings versus standard circulators, self-sensing variable-speed control that eliminates manual configuration, and the LoadMatch self-balancing single-pipe hydronic system.

Taco serves four primary B2B segments — contractors, engineers, wholesalers, and OEMs — across residential, commercial, industrial, and emerging data center cooling use cases. Revenue is generated primarily through hardware sales via a network of independent manufacturer representatives and plumbing/HVAC wholesale distributors in North America, supplemented by direct OEM partnerships and international sales through wholly-owned subsidiaries including Taco Italia, Taconova (Switzerland), Taco Europe (Czech Republic), and Hydroflo Pumps USA. Secondary revenue comes from custom fabrication services, packaged skid systems, and training programs (factory courses, Taco Tuesday webinars, online certifications). Pricing is not publicly disclosed; software tools (BEST, HSS, FloPro Designer) are provided free of charge to drive specification pull and contractor loyalty through the Contractor Rewards program.

The company operates seven-plus manufacturing facilities across the United States (Cranston RI, Fall River MA, Lubbock TX), Canada (Milton ON), Italy, Switzerland, and the Czech Republic, supported by ISO 9001:2015, ASME, National Board, NSF/ANSI 61 and 372, and Hydraulic Institute certifications. Recent strategic activity centers on multi-region capacity expansion (Czech plant 2024, Fall River expansion 2024, Lubbock facility 2024), serial acquisitions (Heatlink 2022, Taconova 2017, Askoll SEI 2015, Hydroflo 2012), and positioning for the May 2028 DOE transition from AC to ECM efficiency standards.

Name

Taco Comfort Solutions

Legal name

Taco, Inc.

Website

https://tacocomfort.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

1920

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

501–1,000 employees

Short description

Taco Comfort Solutions is a fourth-generation, family-owned U.S. manufacturer of hydronic and water-driven HVAC, plumbing, and industrial equipment — including ECM circulators, pumps, heat exchangers, controls, and thermal energy storage — sold B2B through reps, wholesalers, and OEMs across North America and Europe.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

HVAC Equipment Manufacturing

NAICS

Air-Conditioning and Warm Air Heating Equipment and Commercial and Industrial Refrigeration Equipment Manufacturing (333415), Heating Equipment (except Warm Air Furnaces) Manufacturing (333414)

SIC

Air-Cond & Warm Air Heatg Equip & Comm & Indl Refrig Equip (3585), Heating Equipment, Except Electric & Warm Air Furnaces (3433), Steam & Air-Conditioning Supply (4961)

akta.pro primary industry

HVAC Equipment (Heating, Cooling & Air Handling) (IMAHAKAB)

akta.pro secondary industry

Heat Exchangers, Coils & Hydronic HVAC Components (IMADANAF)

Keywords

• Hydronic heating systems
• HVAC pumps circulators
• Building automation controls
• Heat exchangers tanks
• Water-driven solutions

Headquarters

HQ city

Cranston

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices7 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Hardware or Manufacturing

Cost components

Supply Chain, Operations, Personnel, Technology or R&D, Marketing or Sales, Infrastructure

Revenue model

1. HVAC/Plumbing Equipment Sales: Primary revenue from manufacturing and selling hydronic and water-driven products including pumps, circulators, valves, tanks, heat exchangers, and electronic controls. Products are sold through distributor/wholesaler networks and directly to contractors, engineers, and OEMs.
2. Custom Fabrication & Packaged Systems: Revenue from custom-fabricated products and packaged mechanical solutions including skid systems, booster systems (TridentBoost), and thermal energy storage tanks designed to customer specifications.
3. Training Services: Factory training courses led by industry experts like John Barba, online courses, Taco Tuesday webinars, and certification programs. Training covers residential and commercial hydronic systems design and installation.

Go-to-market motion3 records

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels8 records

Core offering

Taco Comfort Solutions designs, manufactures, and sells hydronic and water-driven HVAC equipment including ECM circulators, commercial pumps, heat exchangers, building automation controls, expansion tanks, valves, air/dirt separators, booster systems, and custom skid packages. Products are sold B2B through independent manufacturer representatives, wholesale distributors, and OEM partnerships, with revenue generated primarily from hardware sales complemented by training services and custom fabrication work.

Product overview

Taco Comfort Solutions offers a comprehensive portfolio of hydronic and water-driven solutions organized as a unified platform spanning pumps & circulators, heat exchangers, valves, controls, tanks, and system solutions. The core product lines include the iconic 007/007e ECM circulator series (residential), the Viridian high-efficiency commercial pumps, iWorX and Clarity3 building automation systems, heat exchangers (brazed plate TB Series, plate & frame PF/PS/PA Series, shell & tube), zone controls and switching relays, expansion tanks (bladder, diaphragm, buffer, multi-purpose), air/dirt separators, plumbing products (booster systems, recirculation systems, leak protection), thermal energy storage tanks, TridentBoost booster systems, LOFlo injection pumping systems, LoadMatch single-pipe systems, and custom skid packages. The portfolio is supported by design software tools including BEST (Building Efficiency Systems Tool), HSS (Hydronic System Solutions), and FloPro Designer, plus the eLink NFC connectivity platform for mobile product access. Products serve residential, commercial, and industrial HVAC, plumbing, and industrial sectors.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• Hydroflo Pump Solutions: Large vertical and submersible pumps and skid packages
• Taconova
• Taco Italia

Products and services

• ECM High-Efficiency Circulators (007e, 0034e/0034ePlus, 0018e, 006e3, 1915e, 0015e3, 00e Series)
• Viridian High-Efficiency Commercial Pump Line
• SelfSensing SCI/SFI End Suction Pumps
• Taco SKV Series SelfSensing Vertical In-Line Pumps
• Taco HS Series Horizontal Split Case Pumps
• VT Series Vertical Turbine Pumps
• Taco Heat Exchangers (TB Brazed Plate, PF Plate & Frame, PS/PA Plate & Frame, Shell & Tube, Tank Heaters)
• iWorX Building Automation Platform
• Clarity3 Building Automation System
• Next Generation Zone Valve Controls and Switching Relays
• Taco Electronic Controls (Boiler Reset, Low Water Cutoff, Variable Speed Pump Mixing, Thermostats)
• Taco Expansion Tanks (Bladder, Diaphragm, Plain Steel, Buffer, Multi-Purpose, CAF Series)
• Air and Dirt Separators
• Taco Valves (Balancing, Mixing, Pressure Reducing, Zone, Backflow, Boiler Feed, Flo-Chek)
• Variable Speed Drives
• Chilled Beam Systems
• TridentBoost Booster Pump System
• Domestic Water Booster Systems
• Taco Thermal Energy Storage (TES) Tanks
• LOFlo Precision Mixing Cooling and Heating Injection Pumping System
• LoadMatch Self-Balancing Hydronic Single Pipe System
• SmartPlus-e and SmartPlug Hot Water Recirculation Systems
• LeakBreaker and FloodBreaker Leak Protection Devices
• Taco Custom Skid Packages
• BEST (Building Efficiency Systems Tool) Software
• HSS (Hydronic System Solutions) Software
• FloPro Designer Software
• eLink Connectivity Platform
• Taco Factory Training and Online Training Programs

Quantifiable outcome

• Up to 85% energy savings with ECM circulators vs standard
• +4 more outcomes

Named customers7 records

Segments6 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

Technology focussed Yes

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature8 records

Partnerships

Three partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• NTI Boilers, Centrotherm, and Seitron AmericascoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 8 April 2026Four industry leaders collectively hosting the Installer Mechanical Training Series, Hydrofest 2026, from April to July 2026. Collaborative training sessions designed to provide mechanical training for installers across the industry.
• Greater Providence Chamber of CommerceminorGTM or Marketing Partner · 25 March 2025Taco recommitted its partnership with the Greater Providence Chamber of Commerce to drive Rhode Island's future forward. Partnership focuses on empowering local communities, growing careers, and creating a sustainable future for Rhode Island.
• Green Schoolhouse SeriesminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerTaco supplies the Green Schoolhouse Series project with its LOFlo System and iWorx Controls to significantly reduce heating and cooling system energy use. Project aimed at achieving LEED-Platinum status for green schools.

Scale indicators7 records

Recent moves10 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Broad incumbents

• Grundfos: Global pump manufacturer with a strong presence in HVAC circulators and high-efficiency ECM pumps, competing directly with Taco's 007e and Viridian lines. Significantly larger scale and broader geographic reach make it Taco's most formidable global incumbent.
• Watts Water Technologies: Publicly traded manufacturer of plumbing, HVAC, and water-quality products including backflow preventers, valves, and recirculation systems that overlap Taco's plumbing and valve portfolio. Larger scale and broader SKU breadth make it a broad incumbent rather than a head-to-head peer.
• Wilo: European-headquartered pump manufacturer with growing North American presence in HVAC circulators and high-efficiency commercial pumps. Competes with Taco in residential and light commercial ECM circulator categories and via its own building-services portfolio.
• Xylem (parent): Global water technology company whose Bell & Gossett, Bell & Gossett IPL, and Goulds Water Technology brands compete with Taco across hydronic and industrial pumping. While Taco is a niche-focused hydronic specialist, Xylem's scale and adjacent water-treatment portfolio represent a structural competitive threat.
• Flowserve: Large industrial pump and flow-control manufacturer serving power, chemical, oil & gas, and water infrastructure. Overlaps with Taco's industrial pump offerings (e.g., Hydroflo VT Series, custom skid packages) but at a much broader industrial scale.

Direct peers

• Caleffi: Manufacturer of hydronic components including valves, balancing devices, and accessories for residential and commercial hydronic systems. Direct competitor to Taco's valve, air/dirt separation, and zone control product lines.
• Bell & Gossett (Xylem): Bell & Gossett is a leading hydronic pump, heat exchanger, and hydronic systems brand owned by Xylem, competing head-to-head with Taco across residential, commercial, and industrial hydronic applications. Both share the same end customers (contractors, engineers, OEMs) and distribution channels.
• Armstrong Fluid Technology: Manufacturer of pumps, circulators, heat exchangers, and packaged hydronic systems for HVAC and plumbing, with a comparable go-to-market through reps and wholesalers. Closely overlaps Taco's commercial/industrial pump and skid package offerings.
• Burnham Holdings: Manufacturer of hydronic heating equipment including boilers and related components serving residential and commercial markets. Competes with Taco's heating-side equipment and shares the contractor/engineer/wholesaler channel ecosystem.
• Patterson-Kelley (Harsco Industries): Manufacturer of commercial boilers and water heaters, overlapping with Taco's heating-system controls and heat exchanger integration. Serves similar commercial mechanical contractors and engineering firms via wholesale distribution.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

• Xx.com/tacocomfort
• YouTubeyoutube.com/TacoHVACtv
• Facebookfacebook.com/TacoHVAC
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/taco-inc-
• Instagraminstagram.com/taco_comfort

Compliance11 records

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles8 records

Subsidiaries5 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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