Kohler Innovation Center Grand Opening: Oct 10, 2023

Kohler Co. and other involved parties celebrated the grand opening of the new Kohler Innovation Center at the University of Illinois Research Park on Tuesday, October 10, 2023. The new center is a reflection of the company’s objective of positively impacting current and future generations through design, craftsmanship, and innovation.

Read more: Kohler Establishes Innovation Center at Research Park (illinois.edu)

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Kohler sign outside of Kohler Innovation Center offices at UIUC Research Park

Interior of Kohler Innovation Center office

Luncheon celebrating grand opening of Kohler Innovation Center

Pictured: Kim Kidwell, Senator Peter Faraci, Norbert Schmidt, and Martin Wiseman

Pictured: Kim Kidwell and Norbert Schmidt

Pictured: Senator Peter Faraci

Kohler and University employees celebrate at the afternoon luncheon.

Research Park Director Laura Appenzeller gives opening statement during Kohler launch party.

Research Park Director Laura Appenzeller gives Kohler a warm welcome to the Park.

Senator Peter Faraci is enthusiastic about Kohler's presence in the Research Park.

Professor Susan Martinis speaks on University of Illinois talent.

Kohler Senior Vice President of Kitchen & Bath Operations Norbert Schmidt speaks on the partnership between the company and the University of Illinois Research Park.

Representatives from Kohler, The University of Illinois, Research Park, and the state of Illinois pose for the official ribbon cutting for the Kohler Innovation Center.

Pictured: Kohler's Henry Ramirez and Cargill's Jen Quinlin networking at Kohler Grand Opening

Pictured: Martin Wiseman from Kohler

Kohler's Martin Wiseman at the celebration luncheon.

Ceremony attendees enjoy the office space at the Kohler Innovation Center.

Ceremony attendees enjoy the office space at the Kohler Innovation Center.

Celebratory luncheon hosted outside of the new Kohler Innovation Lab.

Attendees netowrking post-ribbon-cutting at the Kohler Innovation Center.

Attendees networking post-ribbon-cutting at the Kohler Innovation Lab.

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