Kohler Company adds new warehouse to Huntsville facilties

The city of Kohler in America’s Dairyland – Wisconsin – is known for its cheese and beer. But in the city of Kohler, it’s also home to a well-known name in kitchen and bath products. And golf.

Kohler Co., founded in 1873 in its namesake city in the Badger State, is owner/operator of two five-star hospitality and golf resort destinations in Kohler and golf’s birthplace at St. Andrews, Scotland.

Kohler’s Whistling Straits golf course hosted the 43rd Ryder Cup in 2021. 

But Kohler’s calling card is the local company’s products that line shelves worldwide. Tuesday, May 10, it expanded its footprint in the Tennessee Valley.

Kohler Co. CEO David Kohler (center) cuts the ribbon celebrating the opening of his company’s Huntsville warehouse. He was joined by (left to right) Dale Strong, Chairman-Madison County Commission; Tommy Battle, Mayor-Huntsville; Ginger King, VP, HR-Kohler Kitchen & Bath; Norb Schmidt, SVP-Kohler Kitchen & Bath Operations; Laura Kohler, SVP-Kohler Co. HR, Stewardship & Sustainability; David Kohler; Tom Adler, CFO-Kohler Co.; Shawn Oldenhoff, President-Kohler Kitchen & Bath North America; Paul Finley, Mayor-Madison; and Mike Fenske, President & GM-Global Facilities, Burns & McDonnell

A ribbon-cutting ceremony was held to celebrate the completion of what Kohler billed as a “state-of-the-art’’ warehouse in Huntsville that will house STERLING Vikrell bath and shower fixtures.

The building was erected near Kohler’s existing manufacturing plant off Wall Triana Highway at 176 Cochran Road, which according to Kohler produces STERLING Vikrell products that are popular among the nation’s top single-family homebuilders, home improvement retailers, and a vast number of multi-family developers, plumbers, and remodelers. 

“In the past, our business has been constrained by a lack of warehouse storage, which challenged us in providing the level of consistent quick delivery our customers expect,” said Norb Schmidt, senior vice president-Kitchen & Bath Operations. 

“The new warehouse and enhanced stocking strategy will greatly reduce lead times and improve delivery efficiency. We are pleased to expand our presence in Huntsville and Madison County and contribute to the local economy.’’

The warehouse totals 546,000 square feet.

The ribbon-cutting ceremony included Kohler Co. CEO David Kohler, and Senior Vice President-HR, Stewardship & Sustainability Laura Kohler. Also present were Kohler associates, representatives of design-build contractor Burns & McDonnell and local officials including mayors Tommy Battle of Huntsville and Paul Finley of Madison along with Madison County Commission Chairman Dale Strong.

In a press release, Kohler said it has more than 50 manufacturing locations worldwide. The company is a global leader in the design, innovation and manufacture of kitchen and bath products; luxury cabinetry, tile and lighting; engines, generators and clean energy solutions.

The company also develops solutions to address pressing issues, such as clean water and sanitation, for underserved communities around the world to enhance the quality of life for current and future generations. For more details, visit kohlercompany.com.