As early as 1930s, Kohler's products had an indissoluble bond with China. At that time, Kohler bathroom was used in many famous buildings in Shanghai, such as Jinjiang Hotel and Daguangming Cinema. 1995 Kohler's China office was established in Hongkong, and Kohler officially entered the China market. 65438-0999 Kohler set the headquarters of China District in Shanghai, and successively set up offices in Beijing, Shanghai, Guangzhou, Chengdu, Wuhan, Hangzhou, Nanjing and Shenzhen. Up to now, Kohler has 8 factories, more than 400 regular exhibition halls and 8 flagship stores in China.
1In August, 1995, Kohler set up a wholly-owned factory in Foshan, with a workshop area of 60,000 square meters and an annual output of over one million Kohler ceramic parts.
From 65438 to 0998, Kohler established a wholly-owned factory in Beijing to produce faucets.
199865438+February, Kohler established a wholly-owned factory in Spark Development Zone, Pudong, Shanghai, to produce cast iron bathtubs, acrylic bathtubs, massage tubs and newly developed cast iron kitchen basins.
From 65438 to 0999, Kohler has formally owned the production capacity of the whole line of bathroom products in China.
In 2002, Kohler (China) Investment Co., Ltd. was established in Shanghai as Kohler's Asia-Pacific headquarters.
In 2003, Kohler Global Power System also settled in China and established a wholly-owned factory in Changzhou, mainly producing alternator and other products.
In 2005, Nanchang leading factory was successfully completed. Having advanced production technology and technology can be said to be a new milestone for Kohler in China market. It indicates that Kohler's development in China has been accelerated, and its complete and comprehensive layout will greatly enhance its comprehensive and rapid feedback and service ability to the China market, especially the central and western markets.
In 2007, Kohler established a factory in Changshu to produce cabinet products, and officially launched the cabinet business in China. Set up a factory in Chongqing to produce generators and engine equipment; Kohler Electronics Factory was established in Shanghai Jinqiao Development Zone.
Every Kohler factory strictly follows Kohler's global unified quality standards, and its products meet the American ASME/ANSIA112.19.2m standard.
China market has become an important part of Kohler's global strategy. At present, Kohler's products have been applied to many high-grade residences, Grade A office buildings and five-star hotels in China, such as Bird's Nest, Olympic Village, Water Cube, Diaoyutai State Guesthouse, Shanghai F 1 International Circuit, Shanghai JW Marriott Five-Star Hotel, China's tallest building Jinmao Tower, China World Hotel and Sheraton Guangzhou Hotel. Kohler brand with excellent quality, nobility and elegance has become an important symbol of China consumers' pursuit of perfect home life.
From the selection of 1929 Kohler products to the gold medal of American industrial design, Kohler products have won numerous awards. Since 2002, Kohler has been awarded the Outstanding Product Award of Industrial Design by the American Industrial Design Association (IDEA) for four consecutive years. These include the familiar 3K overflow hydrotherapy jacuzzi, laminar faucet and Purist Hatbox super concept toilet without water tank design. In addition, Purist Hatbox super concept toilet won the Red Dot International Red Dot Award in 2007. In addition, Kohler's brand-new shower system, WATERTILE, won the Design (iF) Award at the 2006 Hanover International Forum in Germany.
In China, Kohler has also made impressive achievements. In 2007, Kohler won the Best Value Contribution Award of 2007 K+BB Kitchen and Bathroom Star; In 2007, DTV intelligent constant temperature digital shower system was awarded the most fashionable household articles award by Fashion Home ... Faced with these achievements, Kohler people have strengthened their determination to work together with China consumers to create a model of elegant life in China.
Today, Kohler's promise is that no matter where in the world, consumers can experience Kohler's five-star hotel-style life enjoyment.