In 2002, a year proving difficult for most companies, Kohler Power Systems increased its market share and strengthened its leadership position in multiple powergeneration markets despite sales declines by other industry giants.

Peter Middleton of UK Kohler distributors, AMP, said the award underpins Kohler's position in the market place as a world leader in power generation.

"It also helps us to sell the products and to reassure our customers that they only get the very best products from AMP, " he said.