KOHLER

When Herb Kohler took the reins of his private family-owned company, it had 5,000 associates who made plumbing products, engines, and generators primarily for North American customers. Today, Kohler Co. makes products used on seven continents, has more than 60 manufacturing sites, employs a global workforce of more than 40,000 associates, and has more than 35 brands, including the number-one plumbing brand in North America and China, and number-one international brand in India and one of the world's largest power and distributed energy companies. Over 43 years as CEO, Herb expanded the company's offerings far beyond plumbing to have included decorative products and a host of world-class resorts, championship golf, and recreational opportunities. And with his unwavering focus on the company mission and guiding principles, Herb ensured that anyone who came in contact with a KOHLER product or service would find delight... First and foremost, we are golf die-hards…We like the idea of..

Also known as: Kohler Co