Press Release

KOHLER, Wis. – February 8 2010 – Kohler Co. today unveiled its Equipment Rental Dealer Program, which for the first time formalizes a direct relationship between Kohler central distributors and equipment rental yard operators. As a result, rental yards opting into the program can power their commercial-grade rental equipment with Kohler’s comprehensive lineup of gas and diesel engines, backed by expanded and direct access to Kohler parts and service, as well as warranty fulfillment, to protect a rental yard’s investment in KOHLER engines.

“With its new dealer program, Kohler makes it easier for equipment rental yard operators to do business with us, as well as gain better access to the value-added benefits that make Kohler small gas and diesel engines (4 to 64 horsepower) a preferred power source for professional-grade equipment,” said Cam Litt, marketing manager, Kohler Engines. “Success for a rental yard operator depends upon maximizing the uptime of its equipment fleet and with the Equipment Rental Dealer Program, Kohler can take a more active role in helping to ensure the readiness of a rental yard’s equipment by empowering them with ‘dealer status’ and all its benefits.”

Kohler Equipment Rental Dealer Program – Benefits Overview 

-Direct relationship with a Kohler central distributor

-Discounts on KOHLER engines

-Replacement engine rebate program

-Online access to parts and service manuals

-Convenient, single-source access to:

• Genuine KOHLER parts
• Service information
• Replacement engines

-Kohler Training:

• Troubleshooting techniques
• Engine service best practices

-Warranty benefits

• Submit warranty claims
• Freight reimbursement
• Repairs reimbursed at shop labor rate

About Kohler Co. (www.KohlerEngines.com)

Within the Kohler Global Power Group, Kohler Co. and its affiliate Lombardini, Srl manufacture gasoline engines from 3.5-40 horsepower, and diesel engines from 6.7-64.4 horsepower marketed worldwide under the brand names KOHLER and LOMBARDINI.

Also within the Kohler Global Power Group are Kohler Power Systems and affiliate SDMO Industries S.A.S., manufacturing generators (marine, residential, industrial and mobile) that are marketed worldwide under the brands KOHLER and SDMO. The group’s Kohler Rental business provides temporary power, climate control and luxury restrooms to the industrial, commercial, disaster recovery and event markets throughout the U.S.

Founded in 1873 and headquartered in Kohler, Wis., Kohler Co. is one of the oldest and largest privately-held companies in the United States. Kohler is 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.