Rehlko

Active Corporate Divestiture Global Industrials Natural Resources

A global leader in energy resilience, providing mission-critical power solutions to homes, businesses and equipment

Company Overview

  • Rehlko, formerly Kohler Energy, is a global leader in distributed energy solutions, providing energy resilience solutions across Home Energy, Industrial Energy Systems, and Powertrain Technologies
  • Portfolio of brands includes Power Systems, Home Energy, Kohler Uninterruptible Power, Clarke Energy, Heila Technologies, Curtis Instruments, and Engines
  • Large, global footprint in over 100 locations across the Americas, EMEA, and Asia

Transaction Description

  • Acquired a controlling stake from Kohler Co. in May 2024

www.rehlko.com

100+

Years in Business
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Technician standing on a blue Genie lift performing maintenance on large industrial machinery connected to overhead pipes and cables in a well-lit facility. | Platinum Equity
Wide view of a manufacturing facility with organized workstations, industrial machinery, tool racks, and overhead cranes labeled for specific lines, including one marked "D-LINE WIRE." | Platinum Equity
A factory worker wearing safety glasses and gloves installs or inspects a large white industrial fan blade assembly attached to machinery inside a manufacturing facility. | Platinum Equity
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