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The Kohler Company.

The Kohler Company is one of the largest and oldest privately-held companies in the United States. Founded in 1873 by John Michael Kohler, the company has been a family business for four generations, and has expanded over its 135-year history to become a global leader in the manufacture of kitchen and bath products, engines and power generation systems, cabinetry, tile and home interiors, and international host to award-winning hospitality and world-class golf destinations.

The flagship division of Kohler Co., the Kitchen & Bath Group enjoys a global presence within the industry; designing, engineering, manufacturing, and marketing products on six continents. Long regarded as a leader in design excellence and high performance, Kohler continues to surprise and delight those that experience its diverse lines of products for the kitchen and bath, manufactured to meet a singular level of uncompromising quality.

The Global Power Group is comprised of Kohler Power Systems, SDMO, UPSL, Kohler Engines, Lombardini, and Kohler Rental Power. Kohler Power Systems is a global manufacturer of power generation equipment for residential, industrial, mobile, and marine applications. SDMO Industries is France’s largest manufacturer of industrial generators up to 2800 kw, as well as gasoline- and diesel-powered portable generators. Kohler Engines and Lombardini manufacture a wide range of small gasoline- and diesel engines, from 4-65 horsepower, for residential, commercial, agricultural, turf and industrial applications. Kohler Rental provides temporary power, HVAC, luxury restrooms and other services to the industrial, commercial and disaster recovery markets, as well as discerning event planners throughout the United States.

Kohler Interiors is a family of brands that includes Ann Sacks Tile and Stone, Inc., Baker Knapp & Tubbs, Inc., Baker Knapp & Tubbs Showrooms and Baker Stores, and The McGuire Furniture Company. All brands are known for their clever, thoughtful designs that complement a wide range of interior design schemes.

The Hospitality & Real Estate group is comprised of service businesses that capitalize on historic and environmental assets to create hospitality and golf destinations. Already hailed with some of the industry’s highest honors, Kohler resort properties like The American Club and the Old Course Hotel in St. Andrews, Scotland and golf destinations such as Blackwolf Run, Whistling Straits, and the Duke’s Course have continued to excel and are known innovators in their respective fields.