August 2006
Kohler Engines Names Paul Bartelt President
Paul Bartelt has been appointed President-Engine Business, Kohler Co. Bartelt will lead and manage Kohler Engines worldwide, and drive the organization to achieve its growth objectives. Specifically, Bartelt is responsible for overall performance, and will develop and implement strategies to drive growth in sales, profits, market share and return on capital investments. Bartelt reports to Dick Fotsch, President-Kohler Global Power Group.
In naming Bartelt, Fotsch said, "Paul brings solid Kohler management experience, a strong track record of driving improvement, and a progressive management style to the Kohler Engine organization."
Bartelt joined Kohler Co. in 1999, and has held several leadership positions within the company’s Kitchen and Bath Group. Previously he held operations, quality, engineering and manufacturing engineering positions with John Deere Co., and was an engineering researcher for the University of Wisconsin-Madison.
Bartelt earned his bachelor's and master's degrees in metallurgical engineering from the University of Wisconsin-Madison and his MBA from the University of Iowa.
Founded in 1873 and headquartered in Kohler, Wis., Kohler Co. is one of America's oldest and largest privately held companies. Kohler is a global leader in the manufacture of kitchen and bath products; 4-cycle engines up to 38 HP; power generator systems up to 2,800 kW; cabinetry, tile and home interiors; and international host to award-winning hospitality and world-class golf destinations.
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Stephanie Dlugopolski
Kohler Engines
Public Relations
(920) 457-4441
EXT. 70098
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Kohler Co. Enters Diesel Engine Market
Kohler Co. announced it will launch its first diesel engine line for the North America market. The new KOHLER diesel air- and liquid-cooled engines will be available for order beginning February 1 from Kohler Engines dealers and distributors throughout North America.
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