Hattiesburg, Mississippi – Yesterday, Kohler announced another round of capital and workforce investments for its Hattiesburg location. “Due to the demand for reliable power escalating throughout the U.S. as a result of homeowners’ dependence on it and an increasing rate of severe weather events, Kohler Power announces a significant capital expansion of home standby generator assembly at its manufacturing site in Hattiesburg, Mississippi.  The company has had a presence in Hattiesburg since 1998, where it produces air-cooled engines for a variety of applications, including home standby generators (https://www.prnewswire.com/news-releases/kohler-power-announces-significant-plant-expansion-of-home-standby-generator-products-at-existing-mississippi-site-301280116.html). ”

In response, Hattiesburg Mayor Toby Barker stated:

“Kohler is one of America’s oldest and largest privately held companies. Originally recruited to Hattiesburg more than 20 years ago, it is now Hattiesburg’s second-largest manufacturing employer. Kohler’s latest expansion announcement – $6 million in capital investments and 75 new jobs – proves that it believes the Hattiesburg community plays a critical role in its long-term success. Additionally, this announcement continues to grow the advanced manufacturing sector in our local economy. Thanks to our partners at The Area Development Partnership for their leadership and foresight to help make this expansion a possibility.”