Kohler Energy is now Rehlko. After more than 100 years of delivering innovative, resilient energy, the company is entering its next stage of evolution. Rehlko will continue to provide a comprehensive range of data center energy solutions – including power generation, energy storage, and renewable energy technologies – but now under a new name, new look, and enhanced direction.
“This rebranding is more than just a clever name change. The letters that comprise the name Rehlko reflect our 100-plus years of rich heritage under the Kohler brand and represent a bold step forward in our journey to continue building and powering a sustainable energy future,” said Francis Perrin, chief brand and sustainability officer at Rehlko. “Our new brand repositions our business at the forefront of innovation and energy resilience technology and showcases our proven ability to deliver to our customers with the energy reliability and control that they demand and require. The Rehlko brand is more focused and purpose-driven than ever before.”
New Name
The word Rehlko is derived from the six letters of Kohler, but the first two letters, R and E, are particularly meaningful for the company’s renewed commitment to delivering excellence in data center backup power around the world. It’s all part of the company’s new motto, Resilient Together, which encapsulates all stakeholders—associates, business partners, customers, vendors and the communities in which the company operates and serve:
“Our company's new name reflects the reliability, resolve, reinvention, and resilience that have been – and will remain – the hallmarks of this organization in addressing the ever-evolving distributed energy needs of the marketplace,” said Brian Melka, Rehlko chief executive officer.
New Partnership
The change comes as part of a strategic plan for Rehlko to operate as an independent enterprise, following a transaction in May 2024 for Kohler Energy to establish itself as a standalone business. Previously part of the larger Kohler Company, a majority stake in Kohler Energy was purchased by global investment firm Platinum Equity.
“We are embracing our future as an independent company with the new Rehlko brand,” explains Melka.
Rehlko joins Platinum Equity’s portfolio of over $48 billion in assets and 50 operating companies serving clients worldwide. With a focus on mergers, acquisitions, and operations, Platinum Equity acquires and manages companies across a wide array of industries, including manufacturing, distribution, transportation and logistics, equipment rental, metals services, technology, and telecommunications. In its 28-year history, the firm has successfully completed more than 450 acquisitions.
The new name marks a major milestone in the company's 100-plus-year history of delivering innovative, resilient energy solutions that provide independence, agility, and security for all mission-critical applications. To follow the exciting new chapter in the company’s history, visit www.rehlko.com. Or, to read more about the company rebrand, check out the official release here.