Making History Today

Kohler’s heritage is directly connected to the company’s current-day efforts surrounding global issues like access to clean water, environmental conservation, renewable energy, arts and education, global sanitation, equal human rights, and more. See what’s happening now and learn how our past is shaping our future.

When Art Intersects Manufacturing

Did you know Kohler’s Arts/Industry program “Was Inspired By” started as as a ceramics workshop under a circus tent outside the pottery building in the summer of 1973?

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When Art Intersects Manufacturing

Did you know Kohler’s Arts/Industry program “Was Inspired By” started as as a ceramics workshop under a circus tent outside the pottery building in the summer of 1973?

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Aerial view of Whistling Straits golf course at sunset showing clubhouse

The Story of Straits

See how a completely flat army airfield was masterfully sculpted into the rolling hills of Kohler’s Whistling Straits golf course.

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Blueprint of Kohler Wisconsin showing layout of Section W-1

No Small Plans

How two 50-year plans for the Village of Kohler helped define Kohler Co.’s global sustainability and conservation goals for the next 150 years.

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Collage photo of historic Kohler product in a variety of colors

Step Into the Color Vault​

From deep in the KOHLER Archives, unlock a treasure trove of historic products in Kohler’s most memorable colors—some more than a century old.

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Herb's Story

During a 43-year period, from 1972 to 2015, that Herb Kohler (1939-2022) boldly led Kohler Co. as CEO, the organization – which primarily had made plumbing products, engines and generators for North American customers – transformed itself into a global, diverse juggernaut focused on products and services for living environments and ensured that anyone who came in contact with the KOHLER brand would find delight with the experience.

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Herb's Story

During a 43-year period, from 1972 to 2015, that Herb Kohler (1939-2022) boldly led Kohler Co. as CEO, the organization – which primarily had made plumbing products, engines and generators for North American customers – transformed itself into a global, diverse juggernaut focused on products and services for living environments and ensured that anyone who came in contact with the KOHLER brand would find delight with the experience.

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