1966
SDMO begins
SDMO was founded in Brest, France, beginning its expansion in power generation.
A legacy moving forward
A new chapter in energy resilience.
From SDMO to Kohler SDMO, Kohler and Rehlko. Five milestones, with years and original logos, trace a legacy moving forward.
2005
Joining Kohler
SDMO joined the Kohler Group’s Power Systems division.
2016
Kohler SDMO
The brand evolved to Kohler SDMO, bringing together the companies’ generation expertise.
2021
The Kohler brand
Kohler SDMO transitioned to the Kohler brand for a consistent global presence.
2024
A new chapter: Rehlko
Following Platinum Equity’s acquisition of Kohler Energy, a new chapter began under the Rehlko name.