07/30/2026
Pentair announced it has entered into a definitive agreement to acquire Taco Group Holdings for approximately $1.4 billion, subject to customary adjustments.
The acquisition of Taco expands Pentair’s portfolio of smart, sustainable water solutions to support increased exposure to key high-growth end-markets primarily in North America. Taco is a leading provider of innovative, sustainable and high-performance hydronic and water-based HVAC and data center solutions. Over its more than 100-year history, the company has established a premier brand, a track record of innovation and a comprehensive portfolio of industry-leading pumps, valves, tanks, heat exchangers and advanced controls. It serves a diverse customer base in commercial, industrial and residential end-markets. Taco is expected to generate approximately $540 million in revenue in fiscal year 2026, with Adjusted EBITDA margins above 20% when including expected run-rate cost synergies.
“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,” said John L. Stauch, President and CEO, Pentair. “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, Taco.
The addition of Taco’s portfolio of pumps, valves and controls will strengthen Pentair’s presence across commercial end-markets, including data centers, schools, hospitals, universities as well as multi-family residential. The sustained demand for these mission-critical solutions is supported by secular water and sustainability trends, advancing Pentair’s strategic priorities and establishing a highly attractive and diversified growth engine.
Combining Pentair’s existing portfolio of innovative water solutions with Taco’s complementary capabilities in pumps, valves, controls and hydronic systems will create a more comprehensive offering of premier solutions for commercial, infrastructure and residential customers. Further, Pentair’s innovation engine combined with Taco’s development capabilities creates significant opportunities to develop new solutions across markets to meet customer needs.
Bringing together Pentair’s distribution network and Taco’s manufacturer representative network creates new channel opportunities that are expected to accelerate growth. Pentair expects to benefit from broader customer access and deeper partnerships across commercial, industrial and residential end-markets. The company expects manufacturer representatives to provide more opportunities with OEMs, distributors, contractors, engineers and end users.
Taco benefits from a large installed base generating substantial ongoing demand for replacement products, maintenance and system upgrades. The transaction will expand Pentair’s access to these durable aftermarket opportunities, supporting sustained growth and deeper customer relationships.
The transaction is expected to close in the fourth quarter of 2026, subject to customary closing conditions and necessary regulatory approvals. Upon completion of the transaction, Taco is planned to be a part of Pentair’s Water Solutions reportable segment, and it is expected to continue to go-to-market under the Taco brand. The company will maintain a significant presence in Cranston, RI.
About Pentair
From residential and commercial water solutions to industrial water management and everything in between, Pentair is a core large-cap value S&P 500 equity stock focused on smart, sustainable water solutions that help the planet and people thrive. The company had revenue in 2025 of approximately $4.2 billion, and trades under the ticker symbol PNR. With approximately 9,000 global employees serving customers in more than 150 countries, it works to help improve lives and the environment around the world. For more information, visit https://www.pentair.com.
About Taco Group Holdings
Founded in 1920, Taco is a market 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, the company serves markets including residential, commercial, industrial, municipal and more, offering a comprehensive range of products like pumps, valves, tanks, heat exchangers and advanced controls. Headquartered in Cranston, RI, with operations in North America, Europe and Asia, the company delivers industry-leading products and solutions backed by a culture of collaboration, reliability and integrity. For more information, visit https://www.tacoinc.com.
