Kohler Co.

Kohler Co. is a privately held American manufacturing company headquartered in Kohler, Wisconsin. Founded in 1873, its core mission is to help people live gracious, healthy, and sustainable lives by enhancing the quality of life for its customers through thoughtful design and responsible practices. [1, 2, 3, 5, 9, 21, 27, 35]

The company is a global leader in the design, innovation, and manufacture of kitchen and bath products, including plumbing fixtures, tile, furniture, and cabinetry. Beyond home furnishings, Kohler also produces engines and generators, and operates a hospitality division that includes golf resorts, hotels, and private clubs. Its market segments span both business-to-consumer (B2C), targeting affluent homeowners, and business-to-business (B2B), serving commercial construction, industrial power clients, and luxury hospitality groups. [4, 9, 11, 13, 14, 16, 27, 33]

David Kohler serves as the Chair and Chief Executive Officer. [8, 9, 21] In a significant strategic move in late 2023 and finalized in Q1 2024, Kohler Co. separated its Energy group into an independent business, Rehlko, with Platinum Equity as the majority investment partner. This allows Kohler Co. to intensify its focus on its global Kitchen & Bath, Wellness, and Hospitality segments. [1, 9, 12, 13, 15, 16, 19, 35, 37] The company further expanded its wellness portfolio with the acquisition of KLAFS, a manufacturer of saunas and steam rooms, in January 2024, and launched Kohler Health in October 2025, aiming to integrate digital health and wellness into the home bathroom. [10, 13, 25, 35, 36] Kohler Co. holds a significant market position, including a 16% brand dollar share in kitchen and bath fixtures in 2023, and is recognized for its innovation in the industry. [13, 15, 33]