Kohler Power Systems, a leader in energy solutions, is pleased to announce that it has awarded a territory expansion to Buckeye Power Sales in Columbus, Ohio, as an authorized Kohler distributor of generator sales, service, and rentals for industrial and commercial customers in the metro Chicago area and northwest Indiana.


This expansion greatly increases Buckeye’s area of responsibility (AOR) on top of its current AOR’s in Ohio, Indiana and Kentucky, and follows its recent acquisition of the assets of the generator sales, service, and rental division of Steiner Electric Company, the former Kohler distributor.


“We’re pleased that Buckeye Power Sales is expanding its territory into the greater Chicagoland area,” said Jim Kukla, senior channel manager for Kohler Power Systems. “Customers throughout the area will have a single point of access for their complete power systems needs and will benefit from the significant sales and service resources available through Buckeye’s vast network across the Midwest and Ohio Valley.”

Buckeye is a third generation, family-owned organization and is Kohler Power’s longest-running distributor at 74 years, going back to 1947. “We have been a strong partner with Kohler Power Systems for decades and are pleased that Kohler has the confidence in our strategic growth plans with this territory expansion," said Tom Bohls, president of Buckeye Power Sales. "Much like Buckeye, Kohler prides itself on providing customers with the highest level of consistent customer service. It's all about building meaningful relationships and delivering on our promises every time."


According to Kukla, Buckeye has a strong market presence and continues to demonstrate clear, strategic leadership. “Buckeye is our 2020 Industrial Distributor of the Year for outstanding performance in all categories, and is the right partner to establish operations with well-trained employees to drive sales and service in this high-potential territory.”



Buckeye will represent industrial customers in the expanded territory, such as contractors, electrical engineers, specifying engineers, data center managers and facilities managers. Kohler’s residential customers in this territory will continue to be serviced by Buckeye as well as Total Energy Systems.



About Kohler Power Systems

A global force in power solutions since 1920, KOHLER manufactures complete power systems, including generators (portable, marine, residential, commercial and industrial), automatic transfer switches, switchgear, monitoring controls, and accessories for emergency, prime power and energy-management applications all around the world. The company is committed to reliable, leading edge power-generation products as well as comprehensive after-sale support.


About Kohler Co.

Founded in 1873 and headquartered in Kohler, Wisconsin, Kohler Co. is one of America's oldest and largest privately held companies comprised of more than 35,000 associates. With more than 50 manufacturing locations worldwide, Kohler is a global leader in the design, innovation and manufacture of kitchen and bath products; engines and power systems; luxury cabimetry, tile and lighting; and owner/operator of two, five-star hospitality and golf resort desinations in Kohler, Wisconsin and St. Andrews, Scotland, as well as Lodge Kohler in Green Bay, Wisconsin. Kohler's Whistling Straits golf course will host the Ryder Cup in 2021. The company also develops solutions to address pressing issues, such as clean water and sanitation for underserved communities around the world to enhance the quality of life for current and future fenerations. For more details, please visit kohlercompany.com.