A New Era
Innovation on Display
We’re delighted to announce that Englefield and Kohler’s innovative new showroom is now open at 20 Industry Drive Whenuapai.
The move brings two inspirational bathroom brands together into one innovative space, with:
- More product on display, including about 40% more showering
- Interactive displays, so you can see how products perform, not just how they look
- Technical expertise on hand to talk through your project
- Space to bring your clients and show them finished products
“We can now showcase a lot more product, and be more intentional about how we display it,” says Alexander Hyslop, General Manager of Kohler New Zealand. “For example, we can show, not just the exterior of some of our shower valves, but what’s going on underneath. The consumer gets to see the finished product, while the plumber and specifier get to see what’s under the hood.”
We look forward to welcoming trade partners and their customers to our new showroom – open 6 days a week at 20 Industry Drive, Whenuapai, Auckland.
Take a virtual showroom tour here: Showroom Tour
Investing in People, Performance and Sustainability
After 43 years in Glenfield, Kohler New Zealand is preparing to move to a purpose-built facility in Whenuapai, designed to support our future growth, innovation, and customer service.
We will be moving to our new site on the 10th of August and are committed to maintaining business as usual throughout the move.
The new site will include:
✅ 4,500m² of manufacturing and warehousing space
✅ Modern open-plan offices
✅ Dedicated training centre and showroom
✅ Research and development facilities
✅ Enhanced staff amenities and wellbeing spaces
✅ More efficient, integrated operations
Sustainability is central to the design, with features including rainwater harvesting, energy-efficient systems, and high-performance insulation.
This milestone reflects our ongoing commitment to our people, customers, partners, and community as we build a future-ready business in Aotearoa.
A Fresh New Begining
Kohler New Zealand has officially broken ground on its state-of-the-art new facility in Whenuapai, marking a major investment in local manufacturing and innovation. After 43 years in their Glenfield site, the move signals a renewed focus on improving operational performance, staff wellbeing and long-term sustainability.
Developed in partnership with Midpoint Investments and Aspec Construction, located in the Spedding Industrial Estate, the premises will bring all New Zealand operations – including Englefield – under one roof. With 4,500m² of warehousing and manufacturing, modern offices, a showroom, a dedicated training centre, and R&D space, the facility is designed to support better collaboration and faster service for customers across the bathroom industry.
Construction is underway and is expected to be completed in July/August 2026 – a milestone that reinforces Kohler’s commitment to innovation and growth in Aotearoa’s manufacturing sector.
