By Mark Schieldrop

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. 

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