LOMBARDINI and KOHLER, a perfect synergy

Following the acquisition of the Lombardini Group by Kohler during 2007, as of the 1^st April 2008 the sales and support network within Europe for both the Lombardini and Kohler product will be handled entirely by Lombardini and its subsidiary companies strategically placed throughout Europe.
The Lombardini Diesel Engine range will thus be enriched with a vast gasoline engine range creating a unique worldwide product offering up to 67 Hp.

Kohler is one of the biggest private companies in the United States and its numerous business activities include ceramics, furnishing, hotel chains, engines and power units. Lombardini forms part of the most recent division, Global Power Group. Thanks to its position as a strong market leader, third in the world, in its own sector from 0 to 67 Hp diesel engines will make a significant contribution to the growth of the group. Partnership and integration will be the characteristics of this merger. Kohler manufactures and markets single and twin-cylinder gasoline engines worldwide, with a power range from 4 to 40 HP and is one of the best-known names in the States for its wide variety of engines, particularly those in the Lawn and Garden division. Lombardini manufactures and markets single and multi-cylinder diesel engines with a range of from 0 to 67 Hp which can be used in machinery in different sectors (agriculture, industry, electrics, building, automobile and marine). The skills acquired by both companies will contribute jointly to the growth in know-how of the group. Their partnership will also extend to the distribution network. The strong presence each of them has in their own market, Kohler in the United States, Lombardini in Europe with four sales branches in France, Spain, Germany and the UK, will provide an impressive business operation which will benefit both. Finally, entering developing markets will close the circle for a group which seems ready to redefine the history of the engine.

A division of Kohler Co.’s Global Power Group, Kohler Engines is a leading manufacturer of four-cycle, gasoline engines -- ranging from 4 to 40 horsepower -- under the brand names KOHLER Courage, Aegis, Command PRO, and Command. All KOHLER engines are backed by a dealer/distributor network that is 10,000 strong worldwide (www.KohlerEngines.com). Kohler manufactures its engines from three North American facilities and one facility, as part of a joint venture agreement, in China. Also part of the Kohler Global Power Group is engine manufacturer Lombardini Srl, headquartered in Reggio Emilia, Italy.
Lombardini was established in 1922 and today manufactures small diesel, gas, and petrol engines (from 3-67 hp) for the industrial, transportation, agriculture, marine and light construction industries.