Kohler Africa, a global leader in kitchen and bath plumbing products, has announced that its presence in Africa is fast expanding with dedicated showrooms in several SSA countries including South Africa, Angola, Uganda and Mauritius.
“The potential of this market was clear and we realised the need to further strengthen our African roots prompting the opening of our dedicated office based in Johannesburg in February 2014. This office services the entire sub-Saharan region. The company will be opening a showroom in Q1 2017 in Nairobi, Kenya and will drive further growth across the continent,” said Laura Kohler, Senior Vice President – Human Resources & Stewardship, Kohler Co.
Kohler is a global leader in kitchen and bath products, and has a legacy of over 143 years in innovation, bold design and a singular level of quality over a broad range of price points. The core pillars of the company remain firmly entrenched in modern art, design technological innovation and craftsmanship aimed at creating a unique bathroom experience.
“We pride ourselves on being able to adapt our style to the markets in which we operate, and Africa is no different. Pivotal to the Kohler brand is the level of quality that remains consistent across the product range, guaranteeing consumers a high quality product unique to Kohler standards, irrespective of the price. The creation of sustainable products that conserve water is a given requirement for any product we develop, which is particularly important in Africa,” she added.
During a visit to South Africa this week, Laura Kohler, discussed the company’s stewardship programme in which over 30,000 Kohler associates around the world join together serving as stewards to strengthen their surrounding communities. There are currently 50 locations worldwide actively driving initiatives and moving forward for the greater good.
She highlighted the recently launched KOHLER Clarity product; which can filter up to 40 litres (10.5 gallons) of water per day, meeting the drinking water needs of a typical family. With an estimate ceramic filter life of up to one year, Clarity costs less than 1 cent (USD) per person per day to operate. At the end of the filter’s useful life, the cartridge can be easily removed and replaced, eliminating the need to purchase a new system.
In keeping with Kohler’s sustainable product development mind-set, the lid, base and nut contain recycled plastics from toilet seat production. The corrugated box, designed to minimise non-biodegradable packing material, is shaped to optimally fill a shipping container to reduce shipping costs and can be worn on the back for easy transport.
“At Kohler, we believe better business and a better environment go hand in hand. We believe it, and we act on it. We feel a responsibility to work in harmony with nature, and in everything we do, we stay mindful of our responsibility to future generations. We’re learning as we go, and six years in, we believe more firmly than ever that integrating business and environmental principles is undeniably better – for our company, our associates, our customers and the environment. We believe, for us, it’s the only way forward,” concluded Kohler.
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About Kohler Sub-Saharan Africa
Kohler launched its innovative range of bathroom products including toilets, washbasins, faucets, bathtubs, whirlpools and showers in South Africa in 2014. With its business headquarters based in Johanesburg, Kohler is expanding its operations across the country and region. For more information visit our website www.africa.kohler.com.
About Kohler Co.
Founded in 1873 and headquartered in Kohler, Wisconsin, in the United States, 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, engines and power generation systems, cabinetry, tile and home interiors, and international host to award-winning hospitality and world-class golf destinations. Kohler Co. employs more than 31,000 associates on six continents, operates plants in 49 worldwide locations, and has dozens of sales offices around the globe. The company and each associate share in the mission to contribute to a higher level of gracious living for those who are touched by the company’s products and services.
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