45 years of experience and a leading position on the energy market!

Founded in 1966, SDMO Industries is today the 3rd biggest player worldwide in the generating set market with its brand KOHLER-SDMO. 


SDMO industries, the generating set specialist


Established in Brest, France, where it is still based, SDMO industries has two plants extending over more than 31,000 m² excluding logistics. 

 Committed to the region and the people with whom it shares its roots, it develops its business activities in full compliance with its CSR policy (Corporate Social Responsibility). It is also committed to actively reducing its greenhouse gas emissions. (BEGES greenhouse gas emission report)

KOHLER-SDMO, the experts in industrial generating sets and autonomous power solutions
KOHLER-SDMO design, manufactures and installs generating sets

Combining advanced technology and efficiency


SDMO industries designs, manufactures and installs generating sets from 1 to 3300 kVA for its standard range of products, thanks to its high-performance production plant and Research & Development unit.

 In addition, SDMO industries puts its engineering expertise into practise by designing tailor-made power plants and offers additional services with high added value: training, after-sales service, spare parts. Whatever the power needed or the purpose of the generating set, a commitment to quality is guaranteed by an ISO 9001 certification, ensuring on-time delivery and high-performance for all products.

This technological expertise combined with high-tech manufacturing procedures give SDMO industries the necessary skills to master the design phase of all products, including those intended for sensitive industries.

National coverage, international presence, « think globally, act locally »


KOHLER-SDMO is continually strengthening its leading position through its solid structure as an international group. Through the extensive web it has spun, KOHLER-SDMO is able to penetrate new markets and ensure its continuing development.
Today KOHLER-SDMO is built upon:
  • a distribution network present in over 180 countries
  • 6 subsidiaries (Zweibrucken (Germany), Schoten (Belgium), Sao Paulo (Brazil), Barcelona (Spain), Miami (USA), London (UK)). 
  • 6 representative offices (Johannesburg, Algiers, Dubai, Cairo,  Moscow, Lomé). 
  • 4 storage platforms (Miami, Le Havre, Lomé, Dubai).

 In France, 7 sales offices operate on a daily basis under the responsibility of 3 regional offices. This proximity, together with a strong commitment towards service, ensures rapid reactivity whatever your location.

KOHLER-SDMO generators all over the world