In 1883, Kohler took a product in his line, heated it to 1700° F and sprinkled it with enamel powder. Placing a picture of it in his catalog, he called it "a horse trough/hog scalder... when furnished with four legs will serve as a bathtub." The innovative idea marked the company's initial introduction into the plumbing business; a first step in its journey to industry dominance

Kohler ideas and technologies have led the way to more gracious living in plumbing products, cabinets and vanities, tile and stone, home furnishings, engines and generators, hospitality, recreation and real estate development. Helping forge one of the oldest and largest privately held companies in the United States, Kohler associates around the world lend their talents, imagination and good sense to everything they do. This behavior springs from one of our founding principles to enhance the lives of individuals who are touched by our products and services.

See also: American Standard, Barand, Delta, Grohe, Kohler, Moen, Price Pfister