Kohler Co. has agreed to pay a $20 million federal civil penalty to settle claims the company made and sold millions of small spark-ignition engines that did not conform to emissions standards.

With the decision, 325 positions in Wisconsin will be eliminated, but all affected employees will be offered alternative jobs here, a company spokesman said Wednesday. About 280 production jobs and 45 ...

If you've ever spent a Saturday wrestling with a lawnmower or fired up a generator during a blackout, you might know the name Kohler. It's a brand synonymous with tough, reliable engines. But lately, ...

Consolidating the engine work in Mississippi "will create a simplified customer experience and is not about reducing headcount or downsizing the business," the company said in a statement. Apr 12, ...

KOHLER, Wis. (AP) — A Wisconsin-based company has agreed to pay a $20 million civil penalty to resolve allegations that emissions from its small spark-ignition engines violated the Clean Air Act and ...