Pentair announces it has signed a definitive agreement to acquire Taco Group Holdings.

Towards an expanded water management offering

The transaction, announced on July 28, 2026, is valued at approximately $1.4 billion.
Founded in 1920 and based in Cranston, Taco provides industry-leading circulation pumps, valves, tanks, heat exchangers, and advanced control systems. The group serves customers across commercial, industrial, and residential customers.

Pentair, a major player in the sustainable water management market, aims to strengthen its presence in high-growth end markets, primarily in North America.
John L. Stauch, Pentair President and CEO:

This highly strategic and value creating acquisition enhances the scale and reach of Pentair's innovative water solutions serving high-growth commercial and industrial end-markets, including HVAC and data centers.

"The addition of Taco will provide Pentair with a more comprehensive suite of solutions and enhanced development capabilities to benefit our customers across commercial, industrial and residential applications. We are confident in our ability to unlock significant profitability as we scale Taco, accelerate its growth across commercial markets and implement the Pentair Business System. We look forward to welcoming the Taco team to Pentair, ushering in a new chapter of growth and value creation."

"This partnership with Pentair allows us to accelerate our growth, expand our capabilities and further invest in our innovation and technology. It will also allow us to preserve our values, expertise and customer relationships, which have made Taco successful," said John Hazen White, Jr., Owner and Chairman of the Board, and Benjamin White, President of Taco.