Kohler Launches Three New KD Series Industrial Generators

March / 2023

Kohler expands its industry-leading KD Series™ line of industrial generators with two new models, KD700 and KD750 for 60hz markets. These generators feature a new KOHLER 18L advanced diesel engine (KD18L06) that can also run on Hydrotreated Vegetable Oil (HVO) as a renewable fuel source.

Kohler Appoints Charles Hunsucker President – Kohler Power Systems

March / 2023

Kohler is pleased to announce the appointment of Charles Hunsucker to the role of President - Kohler Power Systems reporting to Brian Melka, Group President – Energy. This new appointment demonstrates the ongoing actions taken by Kohler to adhere to its vision toward energy resilience for mission critical applications.

Kohler Sets Stage for Sustainability in 2023

February / 2023

Kohler, the data center industry’s global power partner, continues to prioritize environmental sustainability and will heighten efforts in 2023. This builds on Kohler’s efforts over the last year to become a leader in the creation of more sustainable product options and practices amid the rising demand for more connectivity and data center services. Kohler plans to use last year’s initiatives as a springboard into 2023, setting the stage for even more conversations about how the company and its counterparts can leave the world a better place for future generations by finding ways to reduce environmental impacts.

Kohler Co. Celebrates 150 Years of Bold Moves, Creativity, and Impact While Shaping the Next 150 Years of Its Iconic KOHLER Brand

January / 2023

Kohler’s teams of bold creators around the world are the foundation of the iconic KOHLER brand, along with consumers and trade communities who bring the company’s products to life in creative and artistic ways. As Kohler embarks on its 150th anniversary, the global organization invites all associates, partners, and customers to participate in the celebration through a series of special events and activations around the world, including limited-edition product releases, commemorative apparel, and storytelling through digital content – all captured under the anniversary theme of Come All Creators.

Kohler Partners with Polar Explorer Robert Swan on Antarctic Expedition

December / 2022

Kohler announces a partnership with Robert Swan, OBE (Order of the British Empire), on his 2023 Undaunted Expedition that will take him across the Antarctic landmass to the Geographic South Pole relying solely on renewable energy sources.

Kohler Power Systems Cuts Ribbon on Large Generator Plant Expansion in Mosel, Wisconsin

November / 2022

Kohler Power Systems ceremonially cut the ribbon on its state-of-the-art production expansion to the existing North American generator manufacturing facility in Mosel, Wisconsin. The project, which began in March 2021, includes a 155,000 square-foot production, testing and warehousing space, as well as a 10,000 square-foot world-class customer experience center.

Kohler Power Expands Global Footprint and Clean Energy Initiatives at Bauma

October / 2022

Kohler Power today announced expansions in its global footprint and clean energy initiatives at the Bauma tradeshow in Munich. For 106 years, Kohler has been a pioneer in the power industry. As the way in which power is delivered changes, Kohler Power continues to develop solutions for an ever-changing market.

Territory expansions designed to provide strong customer service to key markets

October / 2022

To ensure continued support of customers, Kohler Power Systems, a leader in generators and energy solutions, announces the assignment of three major distributors into the territory – Buckeye Power Sales, Electrical Engineering Equipment (3E), and Nixon Power Services.

Kohler Co. Elects Current President and Chief Executive Officer David Kohler as Chair and Chief Executive Officer

September / 2022

The Kohler Co. Board of Directors has elected President and Chief Executive Officer David Kohler to the additional role of Chair of the Board, following the passing of Executive Chairman Herbert V. Kohler, Jr. on Sept. 3 at age 83.

Herbert V. Kohler, Jr. (1939-2022) An Incomparable Spirit

September / 2022

Kohler Co. Executive Chairman Herbert V. Kohler Jr. Passes Away at 83

Kohler Co. Ranks in Top 10 for 2022 Fast Company’s ‘Best Workplaces for Innovators’

August / 2022

Kohler Co. is listed No.10 on the 100 Best Workplaces for Innovators list, named the winner of Fast Company’s 2022 Best Workplaces for Innovators Sustainability list and a finalist on the Large Companies list.

Kohler HVO Fuel Capabilities provide customers with a pathway to zero carbon

July / 2022

Hydrotreated Vegetable Oil (HVO) fuel delivers significant carbon savings

Middletown Recreation Center Choose Microgrid, Fully Engineered by Clarke Energy

June / 2022

Middletown Recreation Center with funding partner X-Caliber Rural Funding have selected Clarke Energy USA Inc, a division of Kohler Co. (a leader in engines, generators and clean energy solutions), to provide a microgrid system solution developed by Clarke Energy for the newly upgraded recreation center in Connecticut.

Clarke Energy to Demonstrate Carbon Negative Carbon Capture System

May / 2022

Kohler Co. part of consortium that won Ofwat’s “Water Breakthrough Challenge”

Kohler Power Authors Greener Data: Actionable Insights from Industry Leaders Chapter on Increasing Sustainability in the Data Center Industry

April / 2022

Kohler Power is featured in a new book entitled Greener Data: Actionable Insights from Industry Leaders that addresses realistic ways to make the technology, telecom and data center industries more environmentally sustainable.

Kohler Power Named to Data Centre Magazine’s List of Top 10 Power Supply and Management Companies

February / 2022

Kohler Power, the data center industry’s global power partner, recently received international recognition for the critical role it plays in keeping data centers operational. Data Centre Magazine, a leading voice for the global big data and cloud industry, recently awarded Kohler Power the top spot on its list of Top 10 Power Supply and Management Companies.

Kohler Co. Acquires Curtis Instruments to Drive Electrification Efforts

January / 2022

Kohler Co. Acquires Curtis Instruments to Drive Electrification Efforts, Curtis is a leading supplier for EV and hybrid applications across a wide range of mobility markets

Kohler Co. Acquires Heila Technologies

January / 2022

Kohler Co. Acquires Heila Technologies to Expand its Clean Energy Management Offering; a tech company that specializes in integration and operation of distributed energy resources

Kohler Power Wins Business Intelligence Group’s Sustainability Product of the Year Award

September / 2021

Kohler Power, the data center industry’s global power partner, announces that it has been named to The Business Intelligence Group's 2021 Sustainability Awards program, securing the Sustainability Product of the Year award.

KOHLER Power Unveils eFRAME Generator Enclosures Targeting Data Centers

June / 2021

Engineering, manufacturing and testing single-sourced on-site at Kohler factory shortens customer lead times and ensures top-of-the-line product quality

Kohler’s Global Power Partner Program Underscores Dedicated Data Center Service Excellence

May / 2021

Tailored, High-Touch Support Ensures Hyperscalers and Multinational Operators Retain Agility and Scalability

Buckeye Power Sales to Represent Kohler Power Systems in Metro Chicago Area

May / 2021

Kohler Power Systems, a leader in energy solutions, is pleased to announce that it has awarded a territory expansion to Buckeye Power Sales in Columbus, Ohio, as an authorized Kohler distributor of generator sales, service, and rentals for industrial and commercial customers in the metro Chicago area and northwest Indiana.

KOHLER Unveils Electrically Operated Transfer Switches

April / 2021

Line of electrically operated bypass-isolation transfer switches features advanced, single-touch controls

KOHLER Power Systems Announces Plant Expansion to Increase Generator Production Capacity

March / 2021

Project includes assembly and testing space, components warehouse, and world-class customer experience center

KOHLER Gaseous-Powered Industrial Generators Recognized as a ‘Product of the Year’ by Leading Trade Publication

December / 2020

Specifying engineers show support of new line of generators at 80kW, 100kW and 125kW

KOHLER Unveils its Most Powerful Generator Sets

November / 2020

Company launching 3500kW and 4000kW nodes as part of popular KD Series

KOHLER KD Series Generators Meet Stringent Tier 4 Final Emission Standards for Non-Emergency Applications

November / 2020

Exhaust aftermarket system centers on selective catalytic reduction technology that offers minimal maintenance and lower ownership costs

KOHLER Launches 150-, 180- and 200-kW Gas-Powered Generators

October / 2020

New KG generators feature KOHLER V-8 engine in a smaller, lighter package

KOHLER Launches 300-500 kW Gas-Powered Generators

September / 2020

New 300kW, 350kW, 400kW, 450kW, 500kW models feature patent-pending dual fuel system

KOHLER’s Most Powerful Generator Set Ever

April / 2020

Kohler Co. is excited to introduce the new KD Series 4500kVA (@50Hz) / 4000kW (@60Hz) diesel powered generator sets – KOHLER’s most powerful generator on the market.

KOHLER Extends Fully Integrated Gas-Powered Generator Line

January / 2020

New 100kW, 125kW models feature powerful and compact KOHLER 6.2-liter V8 engines

New KOHLER® Genuine Coolant Ensures Optimal Performance for Power Generators

December / 2019

KOHLER, a global leader in power systems, is launching KOHLER Genuine Coolant to provide generator operators with a new formulation designed to deliver advanced engine protection and superior overall performance.

KOHLER Introduces Advanced New Controller for Industrial Generators

May / 2019

APM603 provides intuitive control, system monitoring, and system diagnostics for generator sets

KOHLER Launches Fully Integrated 80kW Gas-Powered Generator

April / 2019

New industrial model features powerful and compact KOHLER 6.2-liter V8 engine

KOHLER Introduces Hurricane-Rated Enclosures for Industrial Generators

December / 2018

KOHLER is pleased to introduce new hurricane-rated enclosures for its comprehensive lineup of industrial generators.

KOHLER Launches New Line of Batteries for Generator Applications

November / 2018

KOHLER is introducing a comprehensive lineup of high-performance batteries specifically designed for use in residential, commercial and industrial power generators.

Total Energy Systems is expanding its sales and service territory into Eastern Michigan.

October / 2018

Total Energy Systems is expanding its sales and service territory into Eastern Michigan.

KOHLER KD Series Recognized as Product of the Year

October / 2018

Specifying engineers show support of company’s large diesel generators.

New Commercial Generator Line

July / 2018

Advanced controller and turbocharged engine among highlights of three recently-launched models.

New Commercial Generator Line

July / 2018

Advanced controller and turbocharged engine among highlights of three recently-launched models.

Newest KD Series Generators Now Available for Order

March / 2018

EPA-certified KOHLER V16 engines deliver highly-efficient performance to numerous industrial categories.

Portable Tri-Fuel Line Expands

January / 2018

KOHLER has rolled out three new portable generators capable of running on gasoline, propane, and natural gas.

KD Series Continues to Expand

November / 2017

Based on strong worldwide response, KOHLER and KOHLER-SDMO are expanding the KD Series of industrial generators.

New Oil for Generator Applications

September / 2017

KOHLER is introducing a new line of aftermarket genuine oil engineered specifically for generator applications.

KOHLER Continues Successful Rollout of KD Series of Industrial Generators

July / 2017

Excitement surrounding the availability of the KOHLER KD Series of industrial generators continues to build as the company hosts informational open house events in partnership with its dealers and distributors around the globe.

New KOHLER Portable Generator Allows Users to Select Between Three Different Fuels

July / 2017

Expanding the company’s alternative fuels offering, KOHLER is introducing a Tri-Fuel Conversion Kit. Designed to pair with KOHLER’s new PRO9.0 portable generator, the kit enables the PRO9.0 to run on three different fuel types: gasoline, propane or natural gas

KOHLER KD Series Awarded for Category Innovation

June / 2017

The KOHLER KD1000 industrial generator, powered by Kohler’s own KD Series large diesel engine, was recently singled out in a new product competition held in conjunction with MCEE 2017, the largest trade show and conference for the plumbing, hydronics, HVACR, electrical and lighting industries in Canada

Kohler Power Partners with Habitat for Humanity

May / 2017

Kohler Power is partnering with Habitat for Humanity Lakeside to construct a home for a family in Sheboygan, Wis.

KOHLER Continues Title Sponsorship of IndyCar Series Event at Road America

May / 2017

The most popular drivers on the Verizon IndyCar series will be going head-to-head at the 2017 KOHLER Grand Prix, set for June 22-25 at Road America in Elkhart Lake, Wis.

Kohler Co. Acquires Pure Power Systems

May / 2017

Kohler Co. has acquired Pure Power Systems, a Dublin-based independent distributor and service provider of uninterruptible power supply (UPS) systems.

ConExpo 2017 – KD Series Generators and G-Drive Engines Make U.S. Trade Show Debut

March / 2017

Kohler recently introduced an all-new range of large diesel industrial generators targeted to emergency and prime applications in the healthcare, datacenter, water treatment, oil and gas, mining, and telecommunications industries.

KOHLER to Showcase Engines and Mobile Generators at The Rental Show

February / 2017

KOHLER will be highlighting its industry-leading engines, generators and related power products at The Rental Show, Feb. 25 through March 1, 2017 at the Orange County Convention Center in Orlando, Florida.

Kohler Co. Acquires UK-based Clarke Energy

February / 2017

Kohler Co. proudly announces that its Power Group, a global leader in engines and power generation systems, has acquired Clarke Energy Ltd., Liverpool, England. Clarke Energy is a multinational specialist in the engineering, construction, installation and maintenance of engine-based power plants and is an authorized distributor of GE’s reciprocating engines in 19 countries worldwide.

Kohler Unveils New Large Diesel Industrial Generator Line

October / 2016

Kohler recently unveiled an all-new range of large diesel industrial generators at a global launch event in Strasbourg, France. The company’s new KD Series includes generator sets in nodes between 800 kVA and 4200 kVA, which are powered by an entirely new line of G-Drive engines, also introduced at the event.

New Kohler G-Drive Diesel Engine Range Delivers World-Class Power

October / 2016

An entirely new line of G-Drive engines was developed to exclusively power the recently-launched KD Series of KOHLER and KOHLER-SDMO diesel industrial generators. The compact and powerful new engines, co-developed by Kohler and Liebherr, deliver highly efficient and dependable performance and feature a modular design for optimal serviceability.

Kohler Bolsters its Robust Diesel Mobile Generator Line

March / 2016

Kohler Power Systems is adding two new models to its robust line of diesel-powered mobile generators. The 90REOZT4 and 120REOZT4 offer flexible options to meet end users’ needs and feature Kohler’s unrivaled quality and reliability. The Tier 4 Final generator models are built to withstand the elements, run long hours in prime and standby applications, and meet all EPA emission standards.

Kohler Introduces New Natural Gas Generator Line

December / 2015

Kohler Power Systems is launching an all-new line of large natural gas generators designed specifically for standby, prime or continuous power applications in the North American market.

Diesel Mobile Generator Line Continues to Expand

October / 2015

Kohler Power Systems is a adding a new model to its robust line of diesel-powered mobile generators. The 55REOZT4 offers customizable options to meet the varying needs of end users and features Kohler’s unmatched quality, reliability and flexibility. Built to withstand the elements and run long hours in prime and standby applications, the new generator model meets all emissions standards.

Kohler’s Gaseous-Fueled Mobile Generators Recognized with Award

October / 2015

Consulting-Specifying Engineer (CSE), a premier resource for professional engineers who design mechanical, electrical, electronic and related systems for commercial, industrial and institutional projects, recently designated Kohler Power Systems’ gaseous-fueled mobile generators one of the best new products of 2015. CSE recognized the liquid-propane gensets in the Emergency, On-Site, and Standby Power category within its 2015 Product of the Year program.

Kohler Launches Mobile Paralleling Box

August / 2015

Kohler Power Systems is launching a new Mobile Paralleling Box, which delivers cutting-edge flexibility by allowing users to combine different sized generators with different fuel types.

Expanded partnership brings industry-leading service to customers in California and Nevada

May / 2015

Kohler Power Systems, Kohler, Wis. and Bay City Electric Works, Poway, Calif., have signed a new distribution agreement, making Bay City Electric Works the distributor and service provider for Kohler Power Systems throughout the states of California and Nevada, excluding Clark County.

Kohler Power Systems Introduces Best-in-Class Specifying and Sizing Software

April / 2015

Kohler Power Systems announced today new software that makes sizing and specifying generators and power systems easier than ever. The company’s Power Solutions Center is an intuitive spec and sizing program integrating best-in-class features to help users easily and accurately identify the optimum power system for their application.

Kohler Power Systems completes 105,000-square-foot addition

June / 2014

More than 600 associates of KOHLER Power Systems turned out for the ribbon cutting ceremony for the completion of a 105,000-square-foot addition to the company’s generator manufacturing plant in the Town of Mosel, north of Sheboygan, Wis

Redesigned and expanded product line works with company’s full range of backup power solutions

May / 2014

Kohler Power Systems, a manufacturer of generators up to 3,250 kilowatts, transfer switches up to 4000 amps, paralleling switchgear and related accessories, has launched its redesigned and expanded Automatic Transfer Switch (ATS) product line, designed and manufactured in-house to work with the company’s full range of backup power solutions.

New model offers increased power output in smaller footprint

July / 2013

Kohler Power Systems, a manufacturer of generators up to 3250 kilowatts, transfer switches, switchgear and related accessories, has released a new 2500 kW generator with a V-16 (76-liter) engine.

Large generators and switchgear are seismic-certified and pre-approved for hospital use in California

July / 2013

Kohler Power Systems, a manufacturer of generators up to 3250 kilowatts, transfer switches, switchgear and related accessories, has secured pre-approval from California’s Office of Statewide Health Planning and Development (OSHPD) for its large generator enclosures and tanks (1250 – 2000 kW), making Kohler the only generator manufacturer with OSHPD pre-approval on standard enclosure and tank packages above 1000 kW.