What John Michael Kohler saw in 1883 when he looked at a cast iron horse trough was the bathtub that launched a global plumbing company. That pioneering spirit of ingenuity – the kind that sees a bathing revolution in a horse trough – has defined Kohler Co. from its earliest days. A visionary, John Michael Kohler understood the two essentials of exceptional design: An uncompromising commitment to craft and a willingness to be bold. After four generations, we remain a family-owned company. We’re still leading the industry in innovation and design. And we’re bolder than ever with North American and European designs to meet every need.