Cranston's Taco Announces Strategic Partnership with Italian Manufacturer

Cranston’s Taco HVAC has entered into a strategic partnering agreemwith with Italian-based Askoll, a manufacturer of pumps used in a variety of industries.

The two companies will collaborate on research and development for new circulator pump designs, the company said in a release.

The deal will help Taco in terms of technology and offers Askoll its first opportunity to enter the United States market.

“Taco’s path for future growth lies in strategic relationships with world-class companies like Askoll,” said John Hazen White, Jr., Taco President and CEO. “We have longed searched the world for the best suppliers of castings and raw materials for our products, and now we are doing the same for the best and brightest technology partners. We look forward to a long and mutually beneficial working relationship with Askoll.”

Taco is already assembling a new circulator based on Askoll’s technology, the VR1816, and plans are underway for the circulator to be made entirely by Taco at its Cranston facility.

The VR1816 is an extension of Taco’s Viridian line of circulators. It is a wet rotor circulator with an ECM permanent magnet motor that uses up to 85% less electricity. It features an infinitely variable speed setting capability for fine-tuning the flow of any hydronic-based system, and 6 pressure presets to fit the job.

Askoll, headquartered in Dueville, Italy, employs some 3,000 people in 11 companies focusing on advanced electric-motored pumps that are used in aquariums, ponds and terrariums, industrial automation, heating, and home appliances. The company was founded in 1978 by Elio Marioni.

“We are proud and excited to have embraced this new professional opportunity with Taco, a strong and serious company that shares our view and ethics. Askoll believes in technological evolution and alwayts strives for innovation,” said Elio Marioni, Askoll President. “Innovation is in our DNA. In 30 years we have registered over 800 patents and developed a company fully dedicated to research. Our mission is to reduce raw materials and energy waste and to increase the performance of domestic appliance and heating systems, thereby contributing to environmental sustainability and people well-being.“