Honoring Property Industry Excellence: LIXIL’s American Standard and GROHE Proudly Support the Asia Pacific International Property & Hotel Awards 2024-25
Honoring Property Industry Excellence: LIXIL’s American Standard and GROHE Proudly Support the Asia Pacific International Property & Hotel Awards 2024-25 June 04, 2024 Bangkok – LIXIL power brands, American Standard and GROHE, honored outstanding achievements across the property industry at the Asia Pacific International Property & Hotel Awards 2024-25. The prestigious event welcomed over five hundred (500) guests and industry luminaries to celebrate excellence across architecture, interior design, real estate and property development. The event recognized over four hundred (400) winning companies from across the Asia Pacific and culminated in a gala event with the announcement and presentation of the American Standard Innovation Award, the GROHE Sustainability Award and the new GROHE Luxury Award. This year’s edition unveiled the Asia Pacific Hotel Awards category to recognize excellence in the hospitality sector. Participation increased to nearly one thousand entries, which were judged by a panel of 50 industry experts and peers. Each entry was meticulously evaluated for design, quality, service, innovation, originality, and dedication to sustainability. By country, China garnered the highest number of awards (189), followed by Thailand (122). Notable achievements were recorded by India (58), Indonesia (43), Singapore (37), Vietnam, the Philippines, and Australia (28 each). American Standard Colors Collection Showcase GROHE SPA 4 Tiers Showcase Affirming LIXIL & IPA partnership – Stuart Shield, Founder, IPA (left) and Audrey Yeo, Leader, LWT APAC (right) Audrey Yeo, Leader, LIXIL Water Technology, Asia Pacific said, “Our partnership with the International Property Awards (IPA) has put the global spotlight on outstanding projects from across the region and lifted the profile of deserving architects, designers and developers. We have experienced terrific interest and growth in the Asia Pacific Property awards, and we expect the new Hotel award category and new GROHE Luxury Award to generate even more international interest and attention.” “The region continues to be an economic and trendsetting powerhouse. Solid economic fundamentals and growing urbanization across the region will continue to benefit the property industry. In turn, increasing consumer aspirations for better homes and spending power will increase demand for thoughtfully designed, inclusive properties that prioritize health & wellbeing and sustainability. Our American Standard and GROHE brands are proud to partner with the IPA and many IPA winners to make better homes a reality for everyone, everywhere.” added Audrey. Adele Tao, Leader, LIXIL Water Technology, Greater China commented, ““I’m delighted to observe more and more outstanding projects and talents from China receiving recognition at the IPA. The regional trend is clear: there is a growing demand among consumers for lifestyles that embody quality, innovation, and sustainability. The new awards for hospitality and luxury reflect the rising appetite for leisure travel and premium experiences. At LIXIL, we are dedicated to enhancing these aspirations through our collaboration with leading designers and developers, focusing on human-centric and sustainable innovation and design. We aim to offer a relaxing and refreshing private retreat from the fast-paced urban environment.” LIXIL’s consumer-focused approach and how water shapes our living environments was explored at the IPA by Antoine Besseyre des Horts, Leader, LIXIL Global Design, Asia through a seminar centering around Water Wellness. The audience appreciated how this advanced thinking is behind GROHE SPA offerings that empower architects, designers and developers to tailor solutions, enhance consumer experiences and add to property value. The theme of consumer-focus, purposeful intent, and personalization was showcased at a special on-site exhibition by American Standard and GROHE. The audience toured the American Standard exhibit through selections from the Acacia Collection, Signature Collection, spalet and auto temperature mixers in exciting color finishes that complement consumer lifestyles and aspirations. The GROHE SPA exhibit guided guests through the theme of ‘Health through Water’ with curated collections that explore the options for different materials, customized user settings, colors, and finishes. This enables tremendous creative flexibility, in offerings such as the Rainshower AQUA ceiling shower, to create a transformative multi-sensory showering experience through personalization. GROHE Luxury Award presented to the Pan Pacific Orchard Hotel, Singapore by UOL Group At the event, the Pan Pacific Orchard hotel, Singapore by UOL Group was awarded the inaugural GROHE Luxury Award. This award celebrates ‘New Luxury’— a blend of exceptional design and luxurious interiors with values of responsibility, conscious consumption, and sustainability. The Pan Pacific Orchard, Singapore features unique open-air terraces named Forest, Beach, Garden, and Cloud; incorporating sustainable and biophilic design principles, with lush greenery and gardens. Each terrace has its own theme, such as a tropical forest or beach oasis, providing a harmonious environment for guests. It offers a holistic experience that integrates distinguished design and luxury interiors with the values of sustainability. GROHE Sustainability Award to BSD City Project by Sinar Mas Land American Standard Innovation Award presented to the Future Car Park Project, Hangzhou by Daniel Statham Studio For more than 20 years, GROHE has been committed to sustainability, with initiatives such as circular products, reduced plastics packaging, and using renewable solar energy for its manufacturing processes. BSD City by Sinar Mas Land was announced as the GROHE Sustainability Award winner. BSD City is a city of the future that is located in Jakarta, built around three main aspects of sustainability; Social, Economy, and Environment. To support the environment, BSD City has organized various green events involving local communities in activities such as energy saving, waste management, and promoting green habits. These efforts extend to city development, resulting in Green Buildings that not only enhance BSD City but also contribute to reducing its overall carbon footprint American Standard, backed by almost 150 years of pioneering legacy, continues to be recognized for its purposeful design and innovations across bathroom and kitchen solutions that create homes that consumers will love everyday. The American Standard Innovation Award was presented to the Future Car Park project, Hangzhou by Daniel Statham Studio. The project aims to create harmony between the “Automobile and the City” and features a high-tech automated car parking system, a rooftop park area and events space. Cars are parked, or stacked, in futuristic towers that ‘blossom’ upwards to accommodate roof gardens and entertainment facilities. The roof provides shade and shelter to the ground level plaza
American Standard Design Award celebrates ‘Home Away from Home’ student designer winners from across Asia Pacific
American Standard Design Award celebrates ‘Home Away from Home’ student designer winners from across Asia Pacific July 15, 2024 American Standard Design Award celebrates ‘Home Away from Home’ student designer winners from across Asia Pacific Creative designs and purposeful application showcase next generation of designers Singapore, July 15th, 2024 – American Standard, one of the most iconic brands in sanitary ware and part of LIXIL, celebrated the remarkable achievements of the American Standard Design Award (ASDA) 2024 Grand Prize winner and regional finalists at a special awards ceremony and exhibition in Singapore. The competition attracted strong interest from nearly five thousand (5,000) registrants from six countries across the Asia-Pacific (APAC). Entries were judged and advanced through national and regional competition rounds, by a panel drawn from over thirty (30) experts from the architecture, design and sanitary ware industry. The ASDA 2024 theme of “Home Away From Home” challenged student designers to apply their knowledge and creativity to design innovative solutions for a hospitality bathroom that recreates the warm and inviting feeling of home, resonating with the American Standard brand claim of LIFE.LOVE.HOME. Ricardo Noel Bonalos, an undergraduate design student at the University of Santo Tomas in the Philippines emerged as the ASDA APAC Grand Prize Winner, with his entry titled “SereniScape Retreat: Your Personal Urban Oasis”. His winning entry presented a harmonious blend of natural elements and thoughtful design, where the bathroom becomes a haven where guests can unwind, reconnect with themselves, and experience the dual warmth of a homey atmosphere and the refreshing touch of a tranquil oasis. The use of customizable cabinets that allows guests to adapt the space to their individual needs adds a unique personality to the bathroom and addresses the challenge of catering to diverse guest preferences without imposing difficulty on hotel owners. Ricardo shared his personal journey, “This project required meticulous attention to detail and careful consideration of materials, fixtures, and furnishings. Although this process was time-consuming, it was incredibly educational. Participating in the ASDA has taught me invaluable lessons about the art of designing spaces that feel both familiar and welcoming, even within a commercial context. It has boosted my confidence and prepared me to tackle real-world projects with a more refined approach. It’s provided me with a unique platform to learn from the best minds in the field, and the opportunity to receive feedback from industry leaders and peers has been incredibly enlightening.” Antoine Besseyre Des Horts, Leader, LIXIL Global Design, Asia commented, “The ASDA was created as a platform to nurture and recognize upcoming talent in the industry. The caliber of entries keeps impressing ASDA judges. It is rewarding to see the ASDA platform grow to over 1,000 submitted entries from across the region, focusing on the theme “Home Away From Home”. What truly defines a home is the delicate balance of design, space, and practicality.” “When traveling away from home, we desire a space that relaxes, inspires, and rejuvenates. No matter the style, color, or decor choice, it is the sense of comfort that greets us every time we step into the room. The regional finalists from six different countries were able to convey that through their winning projects and had the opportunity to receive mentoring from the distinguished judging panel. We are pleased to congratulate all the ASDA 2024 winners and finalists, and look forward to their continued success” Antoine continued. The ASDA 2024 regional finalists and first placed National winners are: Ricardo Noel Bonalos – APAC Grand Prize Winner / Philippines National Winner from University of Santo Tomas Davy Sophonn – Cambodia National Winner from Kirirom Institute of Technology Luist Yansen – Indonesia National Winner from Tarumanagara University Podsatorn Keela – Thailand National Winner from Khon Kaen University Mai Hà Võ – Viet Nam National Winner from Danang Architecture University Minh Chau Nguyen – Australia & New Zealand Winner from Deakin University Each national winner won a cash prize of USD 2,000, and were mentored by their national ASDA judges in their advance to the APAC regional finals. The APAC Grand Prize winner was awarded a total cash prize of USD 5,000. All regional finalists were also invited to an exclusive tour of the LIXIL Experience Centre, Singapore and a curated design workshop at the LIXIL Design Centre. For more information about the ASDA competition and a way to be part of an impactful movement that can make a difference to consumers’ lives, please visit the ASDA website. ### – END – ABOUT AMERICAN STANDARD American Standard is the industry leader in bathroom and kitchen products, providing an unmatched legacy of quality and innovation for almost 150 years. American Standard is passionate about improving daily living in ways big and small. From toilet seat innovations to best in class kitchen faucets, American Standard seeks to inspire people to create a home they will love every day. ABOUT LIXIL LIXIL (TSE Code 5938) makes pioneering water and housing products that solve everyday, real-life challenges, making better homes a reality for everyone, everywhere. Drawing on our Japanese heritage, we create world-leading technology and innovate to make high-quality products that transform homes. But the LIXIL difference is how we do this; through meaningful design, an entrepreneurial spirit, a dedication to improving accessibility for all, and responsible business growth. Our approach comes to life through industry-leading brands, including INAX, GROHE, American Standard, and TOSTEM. With approximately 49,000 colleagues operating in more than 150 countries, we are proud to make products that touch the lives of more than a billion people every day. View Press Kit For media queries, please contact: asda.americanstandard.apac@lixil.com Back to List
Honoring Property Industry Excellence: LIXIL’s American Standard and GROHE Proudly Support the Asia Pacific International Property & Hotel Awards 2024-25
Bangkok – LIXIL power brands, American Standard and GROHE, honored outstanding achievements across the property industry at the Asia Pacific International Property & Hotel Awards 2024-25. The prestigious event welcomed over five hundred (500) guests and industry luminaries to celebrate excellence across architecture, interior design, real estate and property development. The event recognized over four hundred (400) winning companies from across the Asia Pacific and culminated in a gala event with the announcement and presentation of the American Standard Innovation Award, the GROHE Sustainability Award and the new GROHE Luxury Award. This year’s edition unveiled the Asia Pacific Hotel Awards category to recognize excellence in the hospitality sector. Participation increased to nearly one thousand entries, which were judged by a panel of 50 industry experts and peers. Each entry was meticulously evaluated for design, quality, service, innovation, originality, and dedication to sustainability. By country, China garnered the highest number of awards (189), followed by Thailand (122). Notable achievements were recorded by India (58), Indonesia (43), Singapore (37), Vietnam, the Philippines, and Australia (28 each). American Standard Colors Collection Showcase GROHE SPA 4 Tiers Showcase Affirming LIXIL & IPA partnership – Stuart Shield, Founder, IPA (left) and Audrey Yeo, Leader, LWT APAC (right) Audrey Yeo, Leader, LIXIL Water Technology, Asia Pacific said, “Our partnership with the International Property Awards (IPA) has put the global spotlight on outstanding projects from across the region and lifted the profile of deserving architects, designers and developers. We have experienced terrific interest and growth in the Asia Pacific Property awards, and we expect the new Hotel award category and new GROHE Luxury Award to generate even more international interest and attention.” “The region continues to be an economic and trendsetting powerhouse. Solid economic fundamentals and growing urbanization across the region will continue to benefit the property industry. In turn, increasing consumer aspirations for better homes and spending power will increase demand for thoughtfully designed, inclusive properties that prioritize health & wellbeing and sustainability. Our American Standard and GROHE brands are proud to partner with the IPA and many IPA winners to make better homes a reality for everyone, everywhere.” added Audrey. Adele Tao, Leader, LIXIL Water Technology, Greater China commented, ““I’m delighted to observe more and more outstanding projects and talents from China receiving recognition at the IPA. The regional trend is clear: there is a growing demand among consumers for lifestyles that embody quality, innovation, and sustainability. The new awards for hospitality and luxury reflect the rising appetite for leisure travel and premium experiences. At LIXIL, we are dedicated to enhancing these aspirations through our collaboration with leading designers and developers, focusing on human-centric and sustainable innovation and design. We aim to offer a relaxing and refreshing private retreat from the fast-paced urban environment.” LIXIL’s consumer-focused approach and how water shapes our living environments was explored at the IPA by Antoine Besseyre des Horts, Leader, LIXIL Global Design, Asia through a seminar centering around Water Wellness. The audience appreciated how this advanced thinking is behind GROHE SPA offerings that empower architects, designers and developers to tailor solutions, enhance consumer experiences and add to property value. The theme of consumer-focus, purposeful intent, and personalization was showcased at a special on-site exhibition by American Standard and GROHE. The audience toured the American Standard exhibit through selections from the Acacia Collection, Signature Collection, spalet and auto temperature mixers in exciting color finishes that complement consumer lifestyles and aspirations. The GROHE SPA exhibit guided guests through the theme of ‘Health through Water’ with curated collections that explore the options for different materials, customized user settings, colors, and finishes. This enables tremendous creative flexibility, in offerings such as the Rainshower AQUA ceiling shower, to create a transformative multi-sensory showering experience through personalization. GROHE Luxury Award presented to the Pan Pacific Orchard Hotel, Singapore by UOL Group At the event, the Pan Pacific Orchard hotel, Singapore by UOL Group was awarded the inaugural GROHE Luxury Award. This award celebrates ‘New Luxury’— a blend of exceptional design and luxurious interiors with values of responsibility, conscious consumption, and sustainability. The Pan Pacific Orchard, Singapore features unique open-air terraces named Forest, Beach, Garden, and Cloud; incorporating sustainable and biophilic design principles, with lush greenery and gardens. Each terrace has its own theme, such as a tropical forest or beach oasis, providing a harmonious environment for guests. It offers a holistic experience that integrates distinguished design and luxury interiors with the values of sustainability. GROHE Sustainability Award to BSD City Project by Sinar Mas Land American Standard Innovation Award presented to the Future Car Park Project, Hangzhou by Daniel Statham Studio For more than 20 years, GROHE has been committed to sustainability, with initiatives such as circular products, reduced plastics packaging, and using renewable solar energy for its manufacturing processes. BSD City by Sinar Mas Land was announced as the GROHE Sustainability Award winner. BSD City is a city of the future that is located in Jakarta, built around three main aspects of sustainability; Social, Economy, and Environment. To support the environment, BSD City has organized various green events involving local communities in activities such as energy saving, waste management, and promoting green habits. These efforts extend to city development, resulting in Green Buildings that not only enhance BSD City but also contribute to reducing its overall carbon footprint American Standard, backed by almost 150 years of pioneering legacy, continues to be recognized for its purposeful design and innovations across bathroom and kitchen solutions that create homes that consumers will love everyday. The American Standard Innovation Award was presented to the Future Car Park project, Hangzhou by Daniel Statham Studio. The project aims to create harmony between the “Automobile and the City” and features a high-tech automated car parking system, a rooftop park area and events space. Cars are parked, or stacked, in futuristic towers that ‘blossom’ upwards to accommodate roof gardens and entertainment facilities. The roof provides shade and shelter to the ground level plaza in a ‘canopy of trees’ . The porous
LIXIL’s GROHE and American Standard celebrate property industry excellence at the Asia Pacific Property Awards 2023-24
LIXIL’s GROHE and American Standard celebrate property industry excellence at the Asia Pacific Property Awards 2023-24 Bangkok – LIXIL power brands, GROHE and American Standard, celebrated the outstanding achievements in the architecture, interior design, real estate and property development sectors at the Asia Pacific Property Awards 2023-24. This year’s awards ceremony was held in Bangkok, Thailand to highlight the breadth and depth of exceptional projects and industry excellence across the region. The event recognized 362 winning companies from across the Asia Pacific and culminated in a gala event with the announcement and presentation of the GROHE Award for Sustainability and the American Standard Award for Innovation. The International Property Awards is renowned as one of the property industry’s most significant and prestigious global accolades. The Asia Pacific Property Awards, a branch of the International Property Awards (IPA), attracted over 850 registrations from companies across the region. Entries are meticulously judged by a panel of more than 100 industry experts and peers based on design, quality, service, innovation, originality, and commitment to sustainability. Winning an IPA award enhances the reputation and branding of the participating companies, with increased public visibility of their award-winning projects and increased networking opportunities. The event witnessed a total of 362 winning companies from across the Asia Pacific collecting a range of awards in the Architecture, Interior Design, Real Estate, and Property Development sectors, with some companies garnering multiple awards. China garnered the highest number of awards (113) followed by Thailand (96). This was closely followed by India (46), Other notable markets including Australia (11), India (46), Singapore (40), Indonesia (33), and the Philippines (22) also made significant strides in this year’s awards. (Link with the full list of winners https://propertyawards.net/winners/) Satoshi Konagai, Leader, LIXIL Water Technology, Asia Pacific, expressed, “LIXIL’s GROHE and American Standard brands are proud to be headline sponsors for the prestigious Asia Pacific Property Awards for the fifth consecutive year. We are pleased to receive and welcome our key industry partners to Bangkok. The property industry is steadily growing across the region, and we note increasing demand for projects that enhance personal health & wellbeing and sustainability, particularly in premium property projects. We are pleased to curate a special showcase for IPA guests of our GROHE SPA Rainshower Aqua Ceiling Shower and American Standard Acacia SupaSleek solutions to meet this growing need.” Adele Tao, Leader, LIXIL Water Technology, Greater China, emphasized, “The Asia Pacific Property Awards acknowledges outstanding property projects and honors the dedicated people and companies behind that success. We are delighted to collaborate closely with the IPA to bring this event to Asia, while further supporting industry excellence with the special GROHE Award for Sustainability and American Standard Award for Innovation. Moreover, it serves to sharpen thought leadership through expert panels and engaging discussions on important macro trends and industry challenges. We look forward to further fruitful collaborations with the IPA and our industry partners.” Alongside the thought leadership panels, Antoine Besseyre des Horts, Leader, LIXIL Global Design, Asia conducted a seminar highlighting how LIXIL’s power brands Grohe and American Standard address the three macrotrends of health and well-being, sustainability and urbanization by offering some solutions that allow the creation of tailored bathroom experience and some that encourage sustainable behaviors without compromising the consumer experience. As a global leader in water technology, LIXIL touches the lives of over 1 billion consumers across the world with bathroom and kitchen solutions from a portfolio of industry leading brands, including GROHE and American Standard. Sustainability has been at the heart of GROHE brand for over 20 years, including initiatives for circular products, reduced plastics packaging and tapping renewable solar energy for manufacturing. GROHE announced the GROHE Award for Sustainability to recognize projects with the highest levels of sustainability, giving back to the planet and well-being of the society. LIXIL is proud to announce and congratulate the Six Senses Residences The Forestias project as the inaugural GROHE Sustainability Award winner. As a pioneer of sustainable practices, Six Senses demonstrates how an uncompromisingly gorgeous hideaway can live in harmony with local communities and ecosystems. Native trees and animals are reintroduced back to their natural habitats in the Miyawaki Method of reforestation, and a self-sustaining ecosystem is formed when the natural cycle takes over. A central utility plant is also used to improve energy consumption, together with integrated water management, an innovative system of light management, and sustainable transportation to create a safe and reliable environment for the residents. American Standard, backed by almost 150 years of pioneering legacy, continues to be recognized for its purposeful design and innovations across bathroom and kitchen solutions that create homes that consumers will love everyday. The American Standard Award for Innovation recognizes innovative solutions that addresses the needs of consumers, to make their daily living better. LIXIL is proud to announce that the Nantong Golden Eagle World project located in Nantong, China is the inaugural winner of the American Standard Innovation Award. We congratulate this mixed-use development’s concept of bringing the ‘outdoors’ inside to establish another green and active realm for the community highlights how innovative architectural design can create a conducive environment for the community to explore and get active. The development also addresses the evolving trends in the workplace, by integrating co-working spaces and communal spaces to promote casual interaction. More than just an office or a residential space, this development provides innovative features that improve the daily living of its residents and users. -End-
American Standard launches the American Standard Design Award (ASDA) Competition for tertiary design students in Asia-Pacific
The ASDA seeks to provide a platform for design students to showcase their potential by addressing real-world design challenges in the new normal. 1 October 2021, Ha Noi – LIXIL, the maker of pioneering water and housing products, is excited to announce the launch of the American Standard Design Award (ASDA) 2022. Organized by American Standard for students in the region, the competition aims to bring the design community across the Asia-Pacific (APAC) together to develop purposeful function that is inspired by the next generation of designers. At the heart of the ASDA is the single proposition to embrace purposeful and thoughtful design to enhance hygiene standards while providing solutions to the ever-changing needs of consumers, from space maximization to comfort and convenience. With this in mind, the theme of this year’s competition is Purposeful Design – Transforming the Way We Live. The competition seeks to promote the user-centric design philosophy that guides the American Standard brand in delivering dependable bathroom solutions that combine thoughtful designs and innovative technologies. The ASDA allows students to showcase their craft and introduce the concept of a purposeful and thoughtful design through innovations that address daily consumer issues. “American Standard, one of LIXIL’s portfolio global brands, has an unmatched legacy of quality and innovation for over 140 years. Through its brand philosophy of designing innovative and purposeful bathroom designs, we decided to create a platform for budding designers of the future to be able to showcase their creativity and innovation. The ASDA will allow the design community to collaborate, push boundaries, and create solutions that meets the needs of an ever-evolving world.”, expressed Antoine Besseyre Des Horts, Leader, LIXIL Global Design, Asia. The ASDA 2022 is open to Year 2 tertiary design students from 8 countries across APAC – namely Australia, Cambodia, India, New Zealand, Philippines, Singapore, Thailand, and Vietnam. The competition will run from September 2021 when the submission period opens and will end in March 2022 with the announcement of the regional ASDA winners. Driven by insights of current and future challenges, the ASDA is structured into two categories that reflect emerging lifestyles trends of urbanization and health & well-being. The two categories are the Residential Bathroom Space Design and Hospitality Bathroom Space Design. To qualify for the awards, students from the region are required to design bathroom spaces that not only feature inviting aesthetics but are integrated with functionality that fulfills the user’s needs. The key driving motivation lies in a desire to solve practical problems with thoughtful solutions. With limited living spaces, designers will have to optimize and create multi-functional spaces in homes without compromising on living and work spaces. As the world shifts into the new normal, there is a heightened awareness and enhanced requirements for better health and hygiene standards in shared facilities. The entries will be judged at 2 levels – National Level and APAC Level. At the national level, a national judging panel made up of local architecture and design luminaries from each country will evaluate entries received from local participants. First prize winners for each category in each country will then proceed to the APAC competition round and will be judged by regional judging panel for the grand prize. For more information about the design competition and a way to be part of an impactful movement that can make a difference to consumers’ lives, please visit the ASDA website at www.americanstandard-apac.com/asda/vn/ ABOUT AMERICAN STANDARDAs one of the most iconic brands in sanitary ware, American Standard has earned the trust of its customers by constantly delivering style, quality, and reliability to their bathrooms. Today, backed by more than 140 years of pioneering legacy, American Standard continues to raise the bar in delivering dependable bathroom solutions that combine thoughtful designs and innovative technologies to create inviting bathroom spaces offering ultimate hygiene, comfort, and convenience. ABOUT LIXILLIXIL makes pioneering water and housing products that solve everyday, real-life challenges, making better homes a reality for everyone, everywhere. Drawing on our Japanese heritage, we create world-leading technology and innovate to make high quality products that transform homes. But the LIXIL difference is how we do this; through meaningful design, an entrepreneurial spirit, a dedication to improving accessibility for all, and responsible business growth. Our approach comes to life through industry leading brands, including LIXIL, GROHE, American Standard, INAX, and TOSTEM. Over 70,000 colleagues operating in 150 countries are proud to make products that touch the lives of more than a billion people every day. LIXIL Group Corporation (TSE Code: 5938) is the listed holding company for LIXIL’s portfolio of businesses.
GROHE and American Standard announce winners of the Asia Pacific Property Awards 2021-22
LIXIL continues its recognition of industry excellence in partnership with International Property Awards Singapore, May 31, 2021 – LIXIL, maker of pioneering water and housing products, today announced the winners of the Asia Pacific Property Awards 2021-22 through its sponsor brands GROHE and American Standard. The Asia Pacific Property Awards celebrate the highest levels of achievement in the architecture, interior design, real estate and property development sectors in the region. These prestigious awards attract entries from the best professionals and top industry brands annually. In this year’s edition, there are 681 winners from across the Asia Pacific in the Architecture, Interior Design, Real Estate, and Property Development categories. China swept the maximum number of awards (279) followed by Thailand (86). This was closely followed by Vietnam (45). Other important markets including Singapore (44), Malaysia (43), India (31) and Australia (29), also made a mark at this year’s awards. (Link with the full list of winners https://propertyawards.net/winners/) The judging panel for this year’s awards consisted of over 100 top industry experts. Luminaries such as Lord Best (Chair of the House of Lords Communications Committee, and Chair of The Property Ombudsman’s Council in the UK), Bill McClintock (Chairman, Guild of Property Professionals UK), and Annie Hampson (Former Chief Planning Officer at the City of London) were part of the illustrious judging panel for the Asia Pacific Property Awards. Each judge was allocated to entries that were of their areas of expertise and knowledge. All entries were meticulously adjudicated on their design, quality, service, innovation, originality, and commitment to sustainability. The Asia Pacific Property Awards are one of the biggest and most recognized awards in the industry with over 900 entries received each year from countries across the region. Companies who had the honor of receiving the award are accredited for leading the architecture, interior design, real estate and property developer sectors. Sponsored by LIXIL Asia through its power brands GROHE and American Standard for the third year, the Asia Pacific Property Awards are the largest branch of the International Property Awards (IPA). This year’s 2021-22 top winners were announced through the IPA’s bespoke online ‘Red Carpet’ presentation videos. This is part of the IPA’s approach in providing an innovative and popular alternative in place of the annual live awards event, due to Covid restrictions. As a global market leader in water technology, LIXIL recognises the importance of using technological innovations to address its consumers’ ongoing needs and challenges, thereby improving their quality of life with outstanding products and services. Through its portfolio of power brands, LIXIL offers pioneering technologies that promote health, hygiene, comfort and sustainability to meet the ever-growing demands for touchless, IoT-enabled, hygiene solutions. As an industry leader, GROHE manufactures all of its products to the utmost German quality standards, incorporating exclusive and class-leading technologies across complete bathroom solutions. With sustainability as a core brand value, GROHE is proud to be the first global sanitaryware brand to achieve carbon-neutral production (in April 2020). American Standard’s HygieneClean System is the industry’s benchmark for toilet hygiene safety, with its quadruple combination of powerful flushing, advanced rimless design, cutting-edge Aqua Ceramic, and highly effective ComfortClean anti-bacterial technology. Satoshi Konagai, Leader, LIXIL Water Technology, Asia Pacific, expressed, “LIXIL is honored to be a part of this partnership that continues to provide us with an excellent opportunity to connect with the best developers, architects and designers in the Asia Pacific. Our earnest congratulations to all winners on your well-deserved success. The achievement and attainment of these highly coveted awards further underscore the outstanding capabilities and accomplishments of the winners. The ongoing pandemic has led to a growing demand for better hygiene products and solutions, and with consumers spending more time at home, the demand for ‘home spa’ experiences have also gradually increased. As a purpose-driven company, we will lead the way in introducing innovative and novel products to meet consumer demand. We look forward to working together with the community to bring LIXIL’s water and housing solutions to more people through our well-loved brands.” Adele Tao, Leader, LIXIL Water Technology, Greater China, added, “Despite the challenges and disruptions brought about by the global pandemic, LIXIL remains steadfast in our mission to design products that make better homes a reality for everyone, everywhere. Our continued commitment to improve the quality of our consumers’ lives over the years has been pivotal in addressing some of the key challenges consumers face globally. The Asia Pacific Property Awards present us with the opportunity to recognise some of Asia’s most innovative and creative professionals and celebrate their achievements. We will continue to stay engaged with the industry, and will continue fostering stronger collaboration and partnerships with the developer, designer and architect community to achieve even greater things on a global level.” -END- About LIXILLIXIL (TSE Code 5938) makes pioneering water and housing products that solve everyday, real-life challenges, making better homes a reality for everyone, everywhere. Drawing on our Japanese heritage, we create world-leading technology and innovate to make high quality products that transform homes. But the LIXIL difference is how we do this; through meaningful design, an entrepreneurial spirit, a dedication to improving accessibility for all, and responsible business growth. Our approach comes to life through industry leading brands, including INAX, GROHE, American Standard, and TOSTEM. Approximately 60,000 colleagues operating in more than 150 countries are proud to make products that touch the lives of more than a billion people every day.
LIXIL showcases its four power brands at the 26th Kitchen & Bath China 2021, Shanghai
~ This year also marks momentous occasion of LIXIL’s 10th anniversary~ Singapore – LIXIL, maker of pioneering water and housing products, with its four major brands; American Standard, GROHE, INAX, and LIXIL Kitchens, showcased a comprehensive display of the latest technology and innovative products at Kitchen & Bath China 2021. Presenting the latest concepts and designs, the four brands unanimously conveyed LIXIL’s commitment to making better homes a reality for everyone, everywhere. The first day of the exhibition witnessed the unveiling of the four booths of the brands followed by a press. conference where leaders from LIXIL International (LI) including Bijoy Mohan (Leader, LI); Shinji Ito (Leader Fixtures, LI), Thomas Fuhr (Leader Fittings, LI) and Paul Flowers (Leader Global Design, LI), along with LIXIL leaders from Asia including Antoine Besseyre des Horts, Leader for LIXIL Global design team- LIXIL Asia, connected virtually with the media and partners. Adele Tao, Leader of LIXIL Water Technology- Greater China along with her team spearheaded the conference revisiting LIXIL’s success in the past decade. 2021 is an important milestone for LIXIL as it marks its 10-year anniversary. Formed in 2011, LIXIL was created through a merger of five of Japan’s most successful building materials and housing companies – TOSTEM, INAX, Shin Nikkei, Sunwave, and TOEX. These global brands are now a part of LIXIL’s brand offerings alongside American Standard and GROHE. Sharing a similar heritage and providing an enriched product mix, these brands enable LIXIL to cater to different consumers’ lifestyles and aesthetic pursuits. Over the years, LIXIL has adopted a multi-brand and multi-category strategy in Asia equipping it to cater to the needs of different products for different consumer groups. It is through this reliability provided by a complete portfolio of leading products and quality services, that LIXIL’s combined strengths are widely recognized by our customers and end users. Innovation and consumer centricity are at the core of every offering at LIXIL. The organization continuously observes and gathers consumer insights to understand the deep-seated and even unarticulated needs of consumers. With the new normal, consumers are now paying even more attention to hygiene and wellbeing which has increased the overall demand for products and technologies like touchless faucets and IoT enabled solutions. “Our strength lies in being ahead of the curve in innovation. Being a global organization also gives us an edge over others, as we can utilize the best of talent and technology in R&D, design and marketing from across the world. LIXIL has responded to this major macro trend of health, wellbeing, and multi-purpose living spaces by focusing on retail and accelerating development for touchless faucets and flushing, antibacterial finishes, water filtration, bidets, and shower toilets.” highlighted Satoshi. “During the pandemic, we continued to build a platform-based, global product pipeline worth US$1 billion in sales across all our brands. This was key for us given the increased renovation demand with people now spending more time at home.” he added. Recently, LIXIL opened a new state-of-the-art design facility in Singapore (relocated from Thailand). This is one of the 6 LIXIL design centers across the world and the only one in Asia outside of Japan. LIXIL continues to invest in the Asia Pacific region to enable the overall development of the industry through innovation. Key highlights from LIXIL’s brands at KBC include: American StandardAmerican Standard is known for its legacy of over 140 years of quality and innovation in delivering dependable bathroom solutions that combine thoughtful designs and innovative technologies. The brand has been redefining the standards of health, safety, responsibility, and beauty through solutions that are the ultimate combination of comfort and performance. At KBC 2021, American Standard will showcase “Purposeful Designs for a Comfortable Living”, with shower toilet solutions such as E-Lite Shower Toilet and Smart-Air E-Bidet, which feature purposeful functions for a comfortable and hygienic bathroom experience. Medical care and aging care solutions are also on display to showcase the full suite of innovative bathroom solutions that bring comfort to both residential and commercial users. GROHEIf cutting-edge products are LIXIL’s core competitiveness, then “design” is one of the key drivers of LIXIL’s differentiation strategy. This year, GROHE will communicate the message on how the brand is “Shaping the Future of Water” in the industry. GROHE SPA will be launched as an independent luxury brand, showing its first two collections that deliver “Health Through Water” to luxury homes and hotels. The GROHE SPA New Allure bathroom fittings and accessories is indulgently designed, and colour coordinated. The new GROHE SPA Rainshower Aqua modular ceiling shower system comes with a selection of up to five spray types, together with the GROHE SPA AQUA body spray, to provide a spa shower experience to calm, relax, and rejuvenate your senses. INAXIn Japan, skilfully utilizing limited space and creating a beautiful world within has become a coveted art. With a strong Japanese lineage, LIXIL integrates Japanese aesthetics and lifestyle into its design DNA. This year, INAX will present “Light and Shadow, Caring for You Day and Night”, featuring the S600 LINE inspired by Japanese architectural practices to create spaces of unparalleled beauty through the masterful use of light and shadows. The bathroom solution with Intelligent Shower System, Cerafine™ vessel basins, innovative Shower Toilet and Bidets, embodies thoughtful Japanese technologies and the subtlety of Japanese hospitality to bring about tranquil moments and utmost comfort in the bathroom. The award-winning collection also includes the SATIS G shower toilet imbued with leading technologies such as Aqua Ceramic, Plasmacluster® and Powerful Air Shield Deodorizer, offering users the most hygienic cleansing. LIXIL KitchenLIXIL Kitchen this year, with the concept of Human Fit Technology and Living Fit Design, will create the most suitable for Oriental elegant kitchen, bringing Japanese aesthetics into the Chinese kitchen life. With a full set of high-end series of products LIXIL Kitchens is ready to create a unique culinary art space with in your homes. -Ends- About LIXILLIXIL (TSE Code 5938) makes pioneering water and housing products that solve everyday, real-life challenges, making better homes a reality
LIXIL Asia Continues its Partnership with The Asia Pacific Property Awards as a Headline Sponsor
Through its power brands American Standard and GROHE, LIXIL Asia continues to support the 2020- 21 Asia Pacific Property Awards as part of its three-year deal as Headline Sponsor from 2019 until 2022. 26th September 2019: The International Property Awards, first established in 1993, are open to residential and commercial property professionals from around the globe. They celebrate the highest levels of achievement by companies operating within the architecture, interior design, real estate and property developer sectors. The awards are judged by an independent panel of over 80 industry experts, chaired by four UK Lords. The Awards are the largest and most widespread programme of recognition in the world. Covering over 40 different residential and commercial categories, regional heats are staged for Arabia, Europe, Africa, Canada, Central & South America, the Caribbean, USA, UK and Asia Pacific. The Asia Pacific Property Awards is the largest branch of the programme, with over 900 entries each year from countries based across the entire region. American Standard’s and GROHE’s range of high quality, innovative and desirable bathroom and kitchen fittings are the ideal match for the world’s leading property developers, architects and interior designers. Winners in the Asia Pacific Awards will be celebrated at an exhibition and gala presentation event on 13th – 14th May 2020 at the Marriott Marquis Queen’s Park, Bangkok, Thailand. American Standard and GROHE will be exhibiting their products at this event. The top winners for 2020-2021 in the Asia Pacific region will automatically go forward to the overall International awards, culminating in a glittering awards ceremony held in London in December 2020. Company Information About American StandardAs one of the most iconic brands in sanitary ware, American Standard has earned the trust of its customers by constantly delivering style, quality and reliability to their bathrooms. Today, backed by more than 140 years of pioneering legacy, American Standard continues to raise the bar in delivering dependable bathroom solutions that combine thoughtful designs and innovative technologies to create inviting bathroom sanctuaries offering ultimate comfort and performance to its customers. About GROHEGROHE is a leading global brand for complete bathroom solutions and kitchen fittings and has a total of over 6,000 employees, 2,400 of which are based in Germany. GROHE has been part of the LIXIL Group Corporation since 2014. As an international brand, GROHE pursues the brand values of technology, quality, design and sustainability, seeking to offer the “Pure joy of water”. GROHE has been developing new product categories since its inception. This includes the GROHE Blue and Red water systems and the recently- introduced GROHE Sense water security system, which is an innovative component in the growth market of smart home technology. Innovation, design and development are closely aligned with one another and are enshrined in the German site as an integrated process. As a result, GROHE products carry the seal of quality “Made in Germany”. In the past ten years alone, more than 300 design and innovation awards as well as several top rankings at the German Sustainability Award have confirmed GROHE’s success. GROHE was the first in its industry to win the German government’s CSR prize and was also featured in the renowned Fortune® magazine’s ranking of Top 50 that are “Changing the World”. About LIXILLIXIL makes pioneering water and housing products that solve every day, real-life challenges, making better homes a reality for everyone, everywhere. Drawing on our Japanese heritage, we create world-leading technology and innovate to make high quality products that transform homes. But the LIXIL difference is how we do this; through meaningful design, an entrepreneurial spirit, a dedication to improving accessibility for all and responsible business growth. Our approach comes to life through industry leading brands, including INAX, GROHE, American Standard and TOSTEM. Over 70,000 colleagues operating in more than 150 countries are proud to make products that touch the lives of more than a billion people every day. Learn more at www.lixil.com
AMERICAN STANDARD KASTELLO COLLECTION: LIKE NO OTHER.
American Standard pays homage to classic design with the KASTELLO Collection. Integrating modern sensibilities and the latest in Hygiene Technologies, the collection boasts a classic style with a modern flair, making it an epitome of timeless design and functionality. Thoughtfully crafted, sophisticated and purposefully designed, users can soak up classic beauty in a modern form with KASTELLO COLLECTION. Its toilet, basin, faucet and vanity are bound to sweep you off your feet, with all the innovation and technology packed into their features, so that bathroom rituals can be attended to with ease and aplomb. KASTELLO. LOOKS LIKE NO OTHER. The KASTELLO COLLECTION vaunts beauty through symmetrical curves and angles. The bespoke design is not simply an add-on to the vista but is central to functionality and comfort whilst the ergonomic lines of the faucet offer a graceful swerve which tops off the entire design, firmly placing emphasis on performance and style. Combining our Signature Elements with the distinct design features of the collection- think flaring out shapes, defined edges, crafted details and a bespoke design- the KASTELLO collection makes for a perfect elegant chic accompaniment to any luxurious bathroom environment. THE SIGNATURE ELEMENTS OF KASTELLO LINE: a flexible element often used as a detail on products to highlight functionality, increase comfort and impart a more sophisticated appearance. FRAME: Used vertically or horizontally, the frame format-forever used to shape consumer electronics, is employed effectively, to showcase stylish innovation. KASTELLO. CRAFTED LIKE NO OTHER. Weaving technological and sustainable features into a timeless design, the fitting collection bridges aesthetics with functionality. COMFORTMOVE – With a ceramic cartridge in the faucet, a smooth and consistent control of the water flow is ensured, delivering precision in usage. ECOSTART – The single lever faucet is eco-friendliness come into reality. By releasing cold water first, it prevents the boiler from heating up, resulting in 30% energy savings. DURASHINE – The longevity of its shine is a hallmark of design excellence, adding to the aesthetic pleasure of its user. KASTELLO. PERFORMS LIKE NO OTHER. Unlike anything in its class, the toilet is beauty and brawn, all in one. KASTELLO boasts the best of Hygiene Technologies in power features that that will surely provide users with utmost convenience and peace of mind. SIPHONMAX WITH POWER RIM- flush technology that performs like no other. The exceptional system of KASTELLO One-Piece Toilet is designed for optimal hygiene. Delivering twin torrents of water from two openings, it creates a whirlpool around the bowl while a jet of water is released from below creating a second push action. Coupled with water being funneled away from the bottom of the bowl that generates a powerful pull action, SIPHONMAX effectively removes both heavy and light waste. ARMORLID WITH EASYLIFT- the use of cutting-edge material on both seat and cover assures users of enhanced durability with excellent resistance to scratch, impact and discoloration. EasyLift is thoughtfully designed to taper off to an angle for ease of lift on the seat cover. DOUBLE VORTEX- twin water jets from 2 openings create a swirl vortex to maximize flushing performance while minimizing water usage in our KASTELLO Close-Coupled Toilet. COMFORTCLEAN- safety and hygiene is never compromised as ComfortClean effectively kills E. coli bacteria. AQUA CERAMIC- our One-Piece toilet is engineered to prevent accumulation of dirt and dark rings from forming on ceramic surface. The award-winning super hydrophilic technology never fails, as the toilet remains smooth and shiny like a brand-new piece for a lifetime – that’s simply priceless. American Standard reaches new heights in bathroom perfection, with KASTELLO Collection, perfectly showcasing bathroom options that are packed with cutting-edge technology and yet lend themselves well to stylish yet sensible lifestyles and preferences. American Standard. Raising standards- again, as it stays at the forefront of innovation, delivering total bathroom solutions that are beautiful, purposeful and safe for everyone. To learn more, visit americanstandard-apac.com. – End – ABOUT AMERICAN STANDARD As one of the most iconic brands in sanitary ware, American Standard has earned the trust of its customers by constantly delivering style, quality and reliability to their bathrooms. Today, backed by more than 140 years of pioneering legacy, American Standard continues to raise the bar in delivering dependable bathroom solutions that combine thoughtful designs and innovative technologies to create inviting bathroom sanctuaries offering ultimate comfort and performance to its customers. ABOUT LIXIL LIXIL makes pioneering water and housing products that solve every day, real-life challenges, making better homes a reality for everyone, everywhere. Drawing on our Japanese heritage, we create world-leading technology and innovate to make high quality products that transform homes. But the LIXIL difference is how we do this; through meaningful design, an entrepreneurial spirit, a dedication to improving accessibility for all, and responsible business growth. Our approach comes to life through industry leading brands, including LIXIL, GROHE, American Standard, INAX, and TOSTEM. Over 70,000 colleagues operating in 150 countries are proud to make products that touch the lives of more than a billion people every day. LIXIL Group Corporation (TSE Code: 5938) is the listed holding company for LIXIL’s portfolio of businesses.
AMERICAN STANDARD ‘SHOWER FOR GOOD’ BENEFIT SALE
Buy a GENIE Hand Shower and help a child access basic sanitation. On December 15, 2018, four countries in Asia – India, Indonesia, Philippines and Thailand – will simultaneously mount a benefit sale of American Standard GENIE Hand Showers with 100% of proceeds to be donated to the LIXIL-UNICEF ‘Make A Splash’ program. In India, all proceeds will be donated to the UNICEF India WASH program. Fittingly named ‘Shower For Good’, consumers who buy a GENIE Hand Shower will be able to enjoy a great shower experience and at the same time help children live healthier lives through access to basic sanitation. As the world’s biggest player in water technology, LIXIL leverages its expertise as it teams up with UNICEF, who works in over 100 countries worldwide to improve access to clean water, basic toilets and good hygiene practices. Through Make A Splash, the two organizations aim to promote local sanitation markets, by creating demand for sanitation products like toilets, improving supply of such products, and supporting opportunities for affordable finance. As part of the LIXIL Group, American Standard brand aims to sell 1000 units of GENIE Hand Shower in each of the 4 participating countries – India, Indonesia, Philippines and Thailand – at the ‘Shower For Good’ benefit sale, with all proceeds going towards the LIXIL-UNICEF ‘Make A Splash’ program. In India, all proceeds will go towards the UNICEF India WASH program. What’s more, GENIE Hand Showers will be sold at a specially discounted price. Placing comfort, hygiene and aesthetics at its forefront, the award-winning GENIE Hand Shower boasts better water pressure performance because of an especially designed water channel and 120 micro spray holes that ensure a robust water flow, even under a low pressure. In addition, users can also look forward to a visibly clean shower experience. Sporting a rarely seen translucent shower face, GENIE Hand Shower is also revolutionary in its product design that prompts users to clean the slime and mineral deposits to ensure they are getting clean water for their shower session even after long-time use. With your support, the benefits of a great shower can extend not just to you and your family, but to a child whose life may be changed for good. The ‘Shower For Good’ event will help give disadvantaged children access to an appropriate toilet. Toilets are proven to help boost children’s survival rates, make communities healthier and more productive, and even improve a child’s chances of attending school. By 2021, the LIXIL-UNICEF ‘Make A Splash’ program will have contributed to global efforts to improve basic sanitation for 250 million people around the world. UNICEF and LIXIL, together with the help of its consumers and customers are improving sanitation around the world, one toilet at a time. To know more, visit https://www.americanstandard.co.id/id/shower-for-good/ and make a pledge to purchase GENIE Hand Shower on Dec. 15, 2018. – end – ABOUT AMERICAN STANDARD As one of the most iconic brands in sanitary wares, American Standard has earned the trust of its customers by constantly delivering style, quality and reliability to their bathrooms. Today, backed by more than 140 years of pioneering legacy, American Standard continues to raise the bar in delivering dependable bathroom solutions that combine thoughtful designs and innovative technologies to create inviting bathroom sanctuaries offering ultimate comfort and performance to its customers. ABOUT LIXIL LIXIL makes pioneering water and housing products that solve every day, real-life challenges, making better homes a reality for everyone, everywhere. Drawing on our Japanese heritage, we create world-leading technology and innovate to make high quality products that transform homes. But the LIXIL difference is how we do this; through meaningful design, an entrepreneurial spirit, a dedication to improving accessibility for all, and responsible business growth. Our approach comes to life through industry leading brands, including LIXIL, GROHE, American Standard, INAX, and TOSTEM. Over 70,000 colleagues operating in 150 countries are proud to make products that touch the lives of more than a billion people every day. LIXIL Group Corporation (TSE Code: 5938) is the listed holding company for LIXIL’s portfolio of businesses.
Create the Perfect Shower with SPECTRA Shower Collection by American Standard
Innovative SPECTRA Shower Collection Presents First-to-Market Touch Technology for Custom Control Delivering total control over the showering experience, the new SPECTRA collection offers a comprehensive range of products for savvy homeowners to customize their shower space, all from American Standard. Ranging from convenient hand showers to fixed showerheads, the SPECTRA collection empowers the user with flexible choices to suit individualized preferences for all ages and mobility levels in the home. Total Control with Technologically Advanced Solutions Employing first-to-market technology, the SPECTRA Touch showerhead changes spray functions with a simple touch on the outside ring of the showerhead, making it easy to customize the shower experience, even with wet hands. This pioneering showerhead delivers a luxurious experience with an oversized, multi-function 180 mm showerhead that offers a choice of 4 spray functions. Taking advanced touch technology one step further, the SPECTRA eTouch model includes a remote control to mount on any shower surface, providing a stylish, ergonomically designed solution for users who have difficulty reaching the showerhead due to age, height or mobility restrictions. The SPECTRA eTouch offers users the option of using the showerhead or the remote to enjoy convenient, one-touch operation for change in spray functions. Both the showerhead and remote are powered by easily accessible batteries in the units. Innovative, Two-In-One Shower System The SPECTRA Duo model combines a 240 mm fixed showerhead and 130 mm multi-function hand shower all in one sleek fixture. Designed to deliver a drenching experience through a superior width of water coverage across the user’s body, the SPECTRA Duo shower system offers the widest spray coverage of any two-in-one showerhead on the market. This functional design allows homeowners to enjoy two convenient showering options without breaking any wall tile for remodeling. Several brand exclusive technologies provide reliable operation and ease-of-use. The DivertPaddle™, conveniently located on the front of the fixed showerhead unit, makes it simple to switch from the combined spray to hand shower only. The SPECTRA Duo’s Dock-Tite® feature incorporates a strong magnet to easily and securely dock the hand shower to the showerhead. Spectacular Sprays for Different Showering Experiences All multi-function SPECTRA showerheads and hand shower feature four spray functions from five choices, depending on model: Drench, Sensitive, Massage and either PowerWash® or Jet. They also feature easy-to-clean spray nozzles to reduce maintenance. 2017 GOOD DESIGN Award for SPECTRA Touch and SPECTRA eTouch Showerheads The innovative SPECTRA Touch and SPECTRA eTouch showerheads have been named 2017 GOOD DESIGN Award recipients in the bath category for design excellence. GOOD DESIGN is the world’s oldest and most prestigious design program, presented yearly by the Chicago Athenaeum: Museum of Architecture and Design in cooperation with the European Centre for Architecture, Art, Design and Urban Studies, to the most innovative and cutting-edge industrial, product, and graphic designs produced around the world. For over 140 years as a pioneer in the design and innovation sector, the highly dependable offerings of American Standard have been providing consumers with inviting bathrooms to relax in. Over the decades, innovative breakthroughs and technologies have further placed the brand at the forefront as it endeavors to raise the standard of living by delivering bathroom solutions that are beautiful, purposeful and safe for everyone. To learn more, visit americanstandard-apac.com ABOUT AMERICAN STANDARD As one of the most iconic brands in sanitary ware, American Standard has earned the trust of its customers by constantly delivering style, quality and reliability to their bathrooms. Today, backed by more than 140 years of pioneering legacy, American Standard continues to raise the bar in delivering dependable bathroom solutions that combine thoughtful designs and innovative technologies to create inviting bathroom sanctuaries offering ultimate comfort and performance to its customers. ABOUT LIXIL CORPORATION LIXIL is a global leader in the housing and building industry. Our unique portfolio spans everything from technologies that revolutionize how we interact with water in our daily lives, to a full lineup of products and services for houses and major architectural projects. Delivering core strengths in water, kitchen, housing, and building technologies, our brands including LIXIL, INAX, GROHE, American Standard, and Permasteelisa are leaders in the industries and regions in which they operate. LIXIL operates in more than 150 countries and employs more than 70,000 people, bringing together function, quality, and design to make people’s lives better and more delightful – wherever they are. Learn more at www.lixil.com facebook.com/lixilgroup and www.linkedin.com/company/lixil-group
More pleasure in your shower regardless of pressure with Genie by American Standard
Low water pressure is a reality in Asia Pacific either because of old, poorly-maintained infrastructure or the use of instant water heaters. While there are pressure boosting hand showers in the market, it is a challenge to find one with quality and style all at the same time, or even one that is gentle on the skin for an enjoyable shower experience. A disappointing shower experience is definitely no way to start your day! Putting customers at the heart of everything it does, and committed to raising the bar of living healthily, responsibly and beautifully, American Standard has since launched the award-winning GENIE pressure booster hand shower to cope with low water pressure, often experienced in parts of Asia Pacific. Petal Pressure: For a consistent robust water pressure that is gentle on the skin GENIE places comfort, hygiene and aesthetics at its forefront that will appeal to the discerning customers. It boasts better water pressure performance as a result of 120 micro spray holes that ensure a robust water flow, even under a low pressure. That said, this increase in water pressure through the micro spray holes does not increase the water volume. Coupled with its already less-than- usual water usage as compared to conventional hand shower, it is effective in saving water. At the same time, it also provides a non-abrasive shower experience for users so one can enjoy the time in the bathroom, which is increasingly seen as a place of refuge and tranquility that eases the stress of daily life. Clean water you can see. Easy cleaning you will love. In addition, users can also look forward to a visibly clean shower experience. Sporting a rarely seen translucent shower face, GENIE is also revolutionary in its product design that prompts users to clean the slime and mineral deposits to ensure they are getting clean water for their shower session even after long-time use. Unlike other hand showers in the market, the back cover of the GENIE is designed to be easily removed for cleaning with any round-headed key or that provided in the packaging, it also reminds users of possible insecure fastening by popping out on such occasions for an uninterrupted experience in the shower. A modern design for every bathroom Housed in an attractive lifestyle packaging to draw in the younger users, GENIE is the epitome of modern simplicity in its design. Made of polycarbonate for durability, it is available in three colours – aquamarine, petal pink, and steel grey. Recognized for its purposeful design, GENIE is awarded with Good Design Best 100 Award 2018, a design evaluation and commendation system in Japan. It is also a winner at the prestigious Red Dot Design Award in 2018, which is one of the most sought-after quality marks for good design internationally since 1955. For over 140 years as a pioneer in the design and innovation sector, the highly dependable offerings of American Standard have been providing consumers with inviting bathrooms to relax in. Over the decades, innovative breakthroughs and technologies have further placed the brand at the forefront as it endeavors to raise the standard of living by delivering bathroom solutions that are beautiful, purposeful and safe for everyone. For more information, kindly visit www.americanstandard-apac.com. ABOUT AMERICAN STANDARD As one of the most iconic brands in sanitary ware, American Standard has earned the trust of its customers by constantly delivering style, quality and reliability to their bathrooms. Today, backed by more than 140 years of pioneering legacy, American Standard continues to raise the bar in delivering dependable bathroom solutions that combine thoughtful designs and innovative technologies to create inviting bathroom sanctuaries offering ultimate comfort and performance to its customers. ABOUT LIXIL CORPORATION LIXIL is a global leader in the housing and building industry. Our unique portfolio spans everything from technologies that revolutionize how we interact with water in our daily lives, to a full lineup of products and services for houses and major architectural projects. Delivering core strengths in water, kitchen, housing, and building technologies, our brands including LIXIL, INAX, GROHE, American Standard, and Permasteelisa are leaders in the industries and regions in which they operate. LIXIL operates in more than 150 countries and employs more than 70,000 people, bringing together function, quality, and design to make people’s lives better and more delightful – wherever they are. Learn more at www.lixil.com, facebook.com/lixilgroup and www.linkedin.com/company/lixil-group.
LIXIL’s Brands Receive 11 Good Design Awards in 2018
American Standard named among the Good Design Best 100 Tokyo, Japan – LIXIL Group Corporation (LIXIL), maker of pioneering water and housing products, announced that its brands LIXIL, American Standard, GROHE, and LIXIL Housing Research Institute have won a total of 11 Good Design Awards in 2018. American Standard’s Genie Hand Shower was named among the Good Design Best 100 products of the year. The Good Design Best 100 is a well-respected, hand selected list recognizing the most innovative products released this year. The Genie Hand Shower, which is designed to deliver a robust yet non-abrasive shower experience for consumers in markets with low water pressure in Asia, won the award for its affordability, beautiful design, and innovative functionality. Ten other products were also honored, including INAX ALLER-PURE (a decorative tile controlling allergens), GROHE Blue Home (a kitchen faucet with an in-built water filter), TOSTEM LW (a large window with a frame that is almost invisible from the inside), and LIXIL Smart Package Postal Box (a smart post box that allows packages to be sent and picked up when convenient). LIXIL President and CEO Kinya Seto commented, “We are differentiating ourselves through design, technology, quality, and brands. As part of our strategy, we are focusing on developing LIXIL into a truly design-oriented company by integrating design–led thinking into all the processes of the product lifecycle. We want to address consumer challenges and experiences, and to achieve this, we have world-class in-house design teams led by our Chief Design Officer. We will keep developing our products through innovative design that gives consumers their dream home and lifestyle.” Vice President of Design at American Standard and INAX, and designer of the Genie Hand Shower, Antoine Besseyre des Horts, commented, “Genie, American Standard’s innovative yet very affordable hand shower, is a milestone achievement in our aim to offer innovative solutions to the day-to-day challenges that consumers face and illustrates our design-led thinking perfectly. It was designed and developed with a pressure-boosting and water-saving technology to ensure an indulgent shower experience to people living in parts of Asia, where water pressure and scarcity are daily issues. The product addresses not only the consumer insights of poor showering experience at low pressure but also features aesthetics and materials combination not seen at such price point. With the iconic transparent colored spray face and universal opening system, the product offers a great balance between emotional and practical benefits.” Established in 1957, the internationally-coveted Good Design Awards is the only framework in Japan that comprehensively evaluates and recognizes design. It is presented by the Japan Institute of Design Promotion. About LIXIL LIXIL makes pioneering water and housing products that solve everyday, real-life challenges, making better homes a reality for everyone, everywhere. Drawing on our Japanese heritage, we create world-leading technology and innovate to make high quality products that transform homes. But the LIXIL difference is how we do this; through meaningful design, an entrepreneurial spirit, a dedication to improving accessibility for all, and responsible business growth. Our approach comes to life through industry leading brands, including INAX, GROHE, American Standard, and TOSTEM. Over 70,000 colleagues operating in more than 150 countries are proud to make products that touch the lives of more than a billion people every day. LIXIL Group Corporation (TSE Code: 5938) is the listed holding company for LIXIL’s portfolio of businesses.
HygieneClean System by American Standard: No dirt. No stains. No bacteria. No worries.
In the bathroom, deadly E.coli strainsmay be lying in waitto infect babies & the elderlywith fatal diarrhea. How safe is your bathroom? American Standard is committed to provide everyone- not just with beautiful and purposeful bathroom solutions, but with bathrooms that are safe, clean and hygienic. As the toilet can be a hotbed of diseases-which can include severe diarrhea, what you know between safe and unsafe bathrooms can spell the difference between sickness and health. The World Health Organization and UNICEF both cite diarrhea as a leading cause of death in children under 5 years of age: in 2016 alone, UNICEF cited almost 500,000 fatalities. E. coli O157 is a major culprit, as this pathogen can thrive in the bathroom- lurking in water contaminated with human feces, becoming aerosolized with every flush, contaminating the bowl, the flush handle -even toothbrushes, helping cause severe diarrhea that is potentially fatal to babies and the elderly, as it results in dehydration. But now, parents everywhere stressing over hygiene and cleanliness in the bathroom can relax, secure in the knowledge that American Standard harnesses innovative hygiene technologies for the safety of everyone. To ensure that dirt and stains will not be able to stick to its surfaces, and that no bacteria can survive in the toilet bowl, American Standard instills bathrooms with HygieneClean System- the new standard of safety in the bathroom- delivered by its powerful flushing technologies plus cutting-edge innovations of Aqua Ceramic and ComfortClean. Flushing Technologies SIPHONMAX. Dynamic vacuum mechanism with side water jets create a powerful swirl, and a lower jet that removes both heavy and light waste completely. DOUBLE VORTEX. Maximum flushing performance, yet with minimum water usage. Anti-Stain Technology AQUA CERAMIC. This award-winning super-hydrophilic technology prevents dirt and dark ring stains from sticking to ceramic surfaces. In fact, dirt glides off the surface as Aqua Ceramic enables water to penetrate between the contaminants and the toilet surface. Effectively guaranteeing that waste is lifted off with our every flush, with just the power of water. Antibacterial Technology COMFORTCLEAN. While other brands can only claim anti- bacterial action on their toilet seats, American Standard changes the game with ComfortClean: a revolutionary ceramic glaze with zinc oxide that effectively kills E. coli bacteria inside the toilet bowl for the long term and beyond, as proven in tests conducted by the IMSL. Secure your family’s health better from deadly E. coli strains and other bacteria that cause bloody diarrhea and infectious diseases that can originate in the bathroom. Don’t settle for clean- ensure your toilets are clean AND hygienic. With HygieneClean System. Have peace of mind knowing it works to safely guard your family’s health. American Standard commits to continuously invest its resources in innovative hygiene technology for the health of the whole family, helping raise standards of living, ensuring we may live our lives beautifully, purposefully and safely. For more information on HygieneClean, visit your nearest American Standard retailer where brand ambassadors will help you learn more about how it can ensure bathroom safety in your home. Stand a chance to receive free vouchers to enjoy exclusive discounts on selected HygieneClean System toilets, by simply answering a short survey in-store. More so, bring home the confidence and peace of mind that safety and health will never be compromised in your bathroom with HygieneClean: the ultimate in bathroom safety. – ends – References http://www.who.int/elena/titles/commentary/zinc_diarrhoea/en/ http://www.who.int/news-room/fact-sheets/detail/e-coli https://data.unicef.org/wp-content/uploads/2016/11/UNICEF-Pneumonia-Diarrhoea-report2016-web-version_final.pdf https://aricjournal.biomedcentral.com/articles/10.1186/s13756-018-0301-9 ABOUT AMERICAN STANDARD As one of the most iconic brands in sanitary ware, American Standard has earned the trust of its customers by constantly delivering style, quality and reliability to their bathrooms. Today, backed by more than 140 years of pioneering legacy, American Standard continues to raise the bar in delivering dependable bathroom solutions that combine thoughtful designs and innovative technologies to create inviting bathroom sanctuaries offering ultimate comfort and performance to its customers. ABOUT LIXIL LIXIL makes pioneering water and housing products that solve every day, real-life challenges, making better homes a reality for everyone, everywhere. Drawing on our Japanese heritage, we create world-leading technology and innovate to make high quality products that transform homes. But the LIXIL difference is how we do this; through meaningful design, an entrepreneurial spirit, a dedication to improving accessibility for all, and responsible business growth. Our approach comes to life through industry leading brands, including LIXIL, GROHE, American Standard, INAX, and TOSTEM. Over 70,000 colleagues operating in 150 countries are proud to make products that touch the lives of more than a billion people every day. LIXIL Group Corporation (TSE Code: 5938) is the listed holding company for LIXIL’s portfolio of businesses.
Perfect Temperature Control from Start to Finish with TEMPTACION, the Auto Temperature Mixer Collection by American Standard
American Standard launches TEMPTACION, a collection of auto temperature mixers that ensure the correct balance of hot and cold water – to your preferred temperature- in the shower, for the safety and convenience of users. With the launch of its TEMPTACION Collection, American Standard brings the benefits of precision showering to more homes who can now enjoy them for a mere fraction of the price of other brands. Featuring German-precision cartridge, TEMPTACION allows you to bask in the knowledge that you can shower to your heart’s content, with no worries at all about sudden changes in water temperature: once you have selected your preferred setting, all you need to do is to turn on the water- and as it would have reached your desired temperature almost instantly- it will pour out exactly as you want it, enabling you to start relishing your perfect shower from the onset. After all, precision is innate to auto temperature mixer aka thermostatic mixer: more so, it is equipped to answer the real need for a worry-free, no-scald, showering experience. Constant comfort Built into every auto temperature mixer is ThermoComfort: the smart feature which assures that water is at a constant, comfortable temperature, from beginning to end – freeing the user from sudden scalding or a sudden drop in temperature as it automatically adjusts the ratio of hot and cold water, regardless of water usage in other parts of the home. Users indulge in a continuous flow of water, set to the temperature they have pre-selected, for their utmost pleasure. Safe shower experience Promising a safe shower experience, a child-safety feature – Safety-Lock button – blocks water temperature at 38°C. To increase water temperature, press the button -located at the bottom of the handle- while turning up the temperature control handle. In instances when cold water supply in the home fails, ThermoSafe kicks into action: this safety temperature control -up to 49°C- triggers an auto shut off function to prevent overly hot water from pumping out of the shower. Scalding shocks are now totally impeded, as CoolShield ensures that the body of the faucet remains cool to the touch the entire time. TEMPTACION is fitted with a host of other thoughtful features. Sustainability Earth warriors will take special delight in TEMPTACION. It saves precious water by ensuring that less is used. Showering using the auto temperature mixer saves precious water as there is also less water and energy wastage as the need to manually adjust the valve to reach the ideal temperature is eliminated. TEMPTACION auto temperature mixers are pre-set to work at 50% water capacity without compromising shower enjoyment. To increase water flow, one can simply press the Eco-Lock button to turn up the volume controller handle a notch higher. Purposeful design SpaceCreate: Creates extra usable shelf space placed strategically within your easy reach. Perfect for holding toiletries and other bathroom accessories. Everybody’s hands get soapy in the shower. TEMPTACION Auto Temperature Mixers are designed with an Ergonomic Handle-with an anti-slip wing for better grasp when turning the handle; quite useful when your hands are slippery with soap. Quite a tasteful addition to the shower wall, the TEMPTACION exposed auto temperature mixers are also easy to install and maintain and come in shower or bath and shower models that appeal to different sensibilities and aesthetics. For over 140 years as a pioneer in the design and innovation sector, the highly dependable offerings of American Standard have been providing consumers with inviting bathrooms to relax in. Over the decades, innovative breakthroughs and technologies have further placed the brand at the forefront as it endeavors to raise standards of living by delivering bathroom solutions that are beautiful, purposeful and safe for everyone. To learn more, visit americanstandard-apac.com ABOUT AMERICAN STANDARD As one of the most iconic brands in sanitary ware, American Standard has earned the trust of its customers by constantly delivering style, quality and reliability to their bathrooms. Today, backed by more than 140 years of pioneering legacy, American Standard continues to raise the bar in delivering dependable bathroom solutions that combine thoughtful designs and innovative technologies to create inviting bathroom sanctuaries offering ultimate comfort and performance to its customers. ABOUT LIXIL CORPORATION LIXIL is a global leader in the housing and building industry. Our unique portfolio spans everything from technologies that revolutionize how we interact with water in our daily lives, to a full lineup of products and services for houses and major architectural projects. Delivering core strengths in water, kitchen, housing, and building technologies, our brands including LIXIL, INAX, GROHE, American Standard, and Permasteelisa are leaders in the industries and regions in which they operate. LIXIL operates in more than 150 countries and employs more than 70,000 people, bringing together function, quality, and design to make people’s lives better and more delightful – wherever they are. Learn more at www.lixil.com facebook.com/lixilgroup and www.linkedin.com/company/lixil-group
Unveiling a New Brand, Raising Standards of Bathrooms
For more than 140 years, American Standard has transformed bathrooms with an extensive range of enduring and innovative bathroom solutions. Since 2016, the iconic brand has unveiled a new brand identity, symbolized by a new logo and brand values that denote the brand’s continued dedication to raise the standard of bathrooms amid its growing presence in Asia Pacific, by delivering bathroom solutions that are beautiful, purposeful and safe for everyone. The progressive brand puts customers at the heart of everything it does, by combining thoughtful designs and innovative technologies into its products. It aims to innovate, bridge aesthetics with functionality, and create thoughtful products that are built to last. Thus, its bathroom and kitchen solutions exude an inviting style and are designed with purposeful functions, delivering both superior performance and lasting quality. But more importantly, American Standard wants to ensure that these are made accessible for everyone to enjoy. American Standard’s Unrivalled Legacy Since 1872, American Standard has blazed the trails of innovation in bathrooms, pioneering numerous breakthroughs that have inspired today’s bathroom wares. In the 1880’s, the brand perfected and patented the enamel coating process to create an easy-to-clean tub that prevented corrosion and bacteria from forming and multiplying on the sides of metal tubs. This quickly catapulted the brand as a plumbing leader. In 1926, when bathrooms were purely functional with all-white interface, American Standard broke the norm and introduced colorful and stylish fixtures, instituting the idea of bathroom that is both utilitarian and aesthetically beautiful. The 1960s-1980s period was a growth era for American Standard. The company expanded its product offerings and ventured into new markets and technologies. Innovations included the now ubiquitous “push and pull” faucets, slip-resistant bathtubs, odor-removing Vent-Away toilet systems and remote control drain pop-ups. One key technological breakthrough was the ceramic disc valve that is in most of American Standard faucets today – promising a lifetime of drip-free and maintenance-free performance. American Standard also impressed the world with its vision of ‘Bath of the Future’. Referred to as the Sensorium with Ambience, the tub features unprecedented functions such as remote-control capabilities and pre- programmed filling of the bath with temperature control. The Sensorium with Ambience bathtub boasts an elegant silhouette with soft-curves and is decked with cutting-edge equipments, such as audio system, TV intercom and telephone. American Standard in Today’s Bathrooms The American Standard legacy continues today as the brand leads the market with innovative bathroom solutions, serving more than 20 markets globally. Its endeavor towards pioneering technological breakthroughs goes on, trailblazing innovations that offer new levels of style and performance while raising the standard of comfortable, beautiful, healthy and convenient living. Some of these breakthroughs include the ComfortClean antibacterial finish for a total hygiene protection, and several technologies that answer to the need of sustainable living: Double Vortex Flushing System offers optimal flushing performance with minimum water usage while the EcoStart and ClickMove Technologies reduce energy and water consumption respectively in faucets. The brand entered the Asia Pacific market in 1961 and has since changed the face of bathrooms in the region, providing beautiful and harmonious bathroom solutions that fit diverse lifestyles. Its reliable workmanships coupled with its relentless dedication to stay on top of innovation curves has rewarded the brand to furnish numerous landmark projects- such as the luxurious Okada Manila Hotel and Incheon Airport in South Korea, just to name a few- and to earn several product accolades including Good Design Award, Red Dot Design Award, iF Product Design Award, dFA Award etc. As part of the rebranding exercise, American Standard has launched a series of collections that boast three distinct styles: Classic, Contemporary and Modern. Each individual piece that makes up each collection is carefully selected to perfectly match each other, creating a seamless bathroom environment for all to indulge. These pieces can also be paired with other items across the American Standard’s collections, creating a best match option that offers a design flexibility that caters to every design requirements. Since 2013, American Standard has been part of the LIXIL Group Corporation. Headquartered in Japan, LIXIL is a global leader in the building materials and housing industry and owns some of the most trusted brands in our industry including GROHE, INAX and DXV. To learn more, visit americanstandard-apac.com. About American Standard As one of the most iconic brands in sanitary ware, American Standard has earned the trust of its customers by constantly delivering style, quality and reliability to their bathrooms. Today, backed by more than 140 years of pioneering legacy, American Standard continues to raise the bar in delivering dependable bathroom solutions that combine thoughtful designs and innovative technologies to create inviting bathroom sanctuaries offering ultimate comfort and performance to its customers. About LIXIL LIXIL makes pioneering water and housing products that solve every day, real-life challenges, making better homes a reality for everyone, everywhere. Drawing on our Japanese heritage, we create world-leading technology and innovate to make high quality products that transform homes. But the LIXIL difference is how we do this; through meaningful design, an entrepreneurial spirit, a dedication to improving accessibility for all, and responsible business growth. Our approach comes to life through industry leading brands, including LIXIL, GROHE, American Standard, INAX, and TOSTEM. Over 70,000 colleagues operating in 150 countries are proud to make products that touch the lives of more than a billion people every day. LIXIL Group Corporation (TSE Code: 5938) is the listed holding company for LIXIL’s portfolio of businesses.
UNICEF and LIXIL to “Make a Splash” and Help Bring Sanitation to Children Around the World
Tokyo, 26 July 2018 – UNICEF, the world’s leading children’s organization, and LIXIL, a maker of pioneering water and housing products, are coming together in a new partnership to help vulnerable children gain access to safe and clean toilets. The partnership, named “Make a Splash! Toilets for All”, will leverage the two organizations’ complementary strengths to support progress towards the Sustainable Development Goal of achieving access to adequate and equitable sanitation and hygiene for all, and end open defecation by 2030. “Nearly 800 children die every day from diarrhea caused by unsafe water, inadequate sanitation and poor hygiene,” said Henrietta Fore, UNICEF Executive Director. “Through this innovative partnership with LIXIL, we hope to help keep every child healthy and alive.” UNICEF and LIXIL have already successfully worked together in Africa to provide people in need of toilets with access to sanitation products, designed by LIXIL to fit local conditions. The success led the partners to explore ways to expand their collaboration to improve sanitation for all. The new partnership is among UNICEF’s most ambitious to date. It signals a new way that UNICEF is working with companies that engages their core business, at various levels, to achieve significant advances for children. It is UNICEF’s first global shared-value partnership in the water, sanitation and hygiene sector, and the first of its kind with a Japanese company. As part of this new partnership, UNICEF and LIXIL will: Launch market-driven programmes to help establish a sanitation economy and ensure that sanitation products are available at affordable prices for the people who need them, starting in Ethiopia, Tanzania and Kenya. Engage in joint advocacy efforts that draw attention to the significant development opportunities presented by the sanitation economy. Fundraising and engagement activities by LIXIL to support the expansion of the partnership to new countries. The success of the partnership in expanding access to sanitation will also help to encourage more players to enter and expand this market. Kinya Seto, LIXIL Group CEO, said: “In many countries, this ‘sanitation crisis’ has devastating consequences for public health and reduces children’s opportunities for the future, as many drop out of school because there is nowhere to go to the bathroom. As a global leader in sanitary products and with a unique brand of products known as SATO that are specifically designed for developing markets, we recognize the opportunity to improve the quality of life for people everywhere by raising sanitation standards, creating genuine social value.” ### Note to editors: 2.3 billion people worldwide do not have access to basic sanitation facilities, including 892 million people who have no choice but to defecate in the open. Open defecation is one of the clearest signs of extreme poverty and inequality. For children under five, water and sanitation-related diseases are among the leading causes of preventable death. Every year, 288,000 children under the age of five die globally from diarrhoeal infections linked to poor access to safe drinking water and sanitation. Toilets play a crucial role in keeping children healthy, preventing the spread of disease, and allowing them to live with dignity About UNICEF UNICEF works in some of the world’s toughest places, to reach the world’s most disadvantaged children. Across 190 countries and territories, we work for every child, everywhere, to build a better world for everyone. For more information about UNICEF and its work for children, visit www.unicef.org. Follow us on Twitter and Facebook. UNICEF does not endorse any company, brand, product or service. About LIXIL LIXIL makes pioneering water and housing products that solve every day, real-life challenges, making better homes a reality for everyone, everywhere. Drawing on our Japanese heritage, we create world-leading technology and innovate to make high quality products that transform homes. But the LIXIL difference is how we do this; through meaningful design, an entrepreneurial spirit, a dedication to improving accessibility for all, and responsible business growth. Our approach comes to life through industry leading brands, including INAX, GROHE, American Standard, and TOSTEM. Over 70,000 colleagues operating in more than 150 countries are proud to make products that touch the lives of more than a billion people every day. LIXIL Group Corporation (TSE Code: 5938) is the listed holding company for LIXIL’s portfolio of businesses. Media Assets: The images below and of the press conference held in Tokyo on July 26,2018, are available for download here : http://urx2.nu/L6URImages are for media use only and must be credited as indicated below. Tokyo, 26 July 2018 – UNICEF, the world’s leading children’s organization, and LIXIL, a maker of pioneering water and housing products, are coming together in a new partnership to help vulnerable children gain access to safe and clean toilets. The partnership, named “Make a Splash! Toilets for All”, will leverage the two organizations’ complementary strengths to support progress towards the Sustainable Development Goal of achieving access to adequate and equitable sanitation and hygiene for all, and end open defecation by 2030. “Nearly 800 children die every day from diarrhea caused by unsafe water, inadequate sanitation and poor hygiene,” said Henrietta Fore, UNICEF Executive Director. “Through this innovative partnership with LIXIL, we hope to help keep every child healthy and alive.” UNICEF and LIXIL have already successfully worked together in Africa to provide people in need of toilets with access to sanitation products, designed by LIXIL to fit local conditions. The success led the partners to explore ways to expand their collaboration to improve sanitation for all. The new partnership is among UNICEF’s most ambitious to date. It signals a new way that UNICEF is working with companies that engages their core business, at various levels, to achieve significant advances for children. It is UNICEF’s first global shared-value partnership in the water, sanitation and hygiene sector, and the first of its kind with a Japanese company. As part of this new partnership, UNICEF and LIXIL will: Launch market-driven programmes to help establish a sanitation economy and ensure that sanitation products are available at affordable prices for the people who need them, starting in
LIXIL WELCOMED ASIA’S TOP ARCHITECTS & DESIGNERS TO THE FIRST- EVER LIXIL SPALET ICONIC TOUR 2018.
Grand Winner of Dream SPALET Destination Competition 2018 Announced in Evening Fete. LIXIL, the global leader in sanitary fixtures and fittings, wrote a new page on shower toilet history as it catalyzed the convergence of Asia’s top architects and designers in Nagoya, Japan, for one singular experience: the LIXIL SPALET ICONIC TOUR. From July 12-13, 2018, guests were soaked up all things shower toilet and more, as the tour’s itinerary included an exclusive visit to the LIXIL showroom and a stopover at the INAX Museum, where they were immersed with INAX unique history as the pioneering brand in shower toilet technology. The LIXIL SPALET Iconic Tour came at a most opportune time, enabling more of Asia to catch up with the innovative SPALET: a fusion of the Zen-like SPA experience with the functionalities of a western toilet. Few come close to LIXIL’s leadership in SPALET: it alone occupies a unique position in the industry, having three of the world’s biggest and most recognized brands in sanitary wares namely, INAX, GROHE and AMERICAN STANDARD. LIXIL leverages its expertise and experience from these three brands, to lead the world in innovative SPALET technology- manufacturing products only with world-class Japanese technology, top-notch German precision engineering and award-winning purposeful design. The SPALET took centerstage during the tour, fresh from the success of a regional ad campaign that launched it to the consumer market in 2017, fittingly tagged ILOVESPALET. By showcasing real people from different walks of life, the cameras had captured them candidly expressing their delight over their first encounter with the SPALET. In a parallel effort to help more architects and designers derive inspiration on how the SPALET offers limitless possibilities to enrich their hospitality projects, LIXIL launched the DREAM SPALET DESTINATION COMPETITION. Architects and designers were invited to submit for competition, the hospitality projects where they had chosen to beautifully appoint hotel suites and rooms with SPALET products. Online voters weighed in on which DREAM SPALET DESTINATION they most wanted to experience: the results produced finalists who were advanced to the next levels, and vetted by the top executives of LIXIL that comprised the panel of judges. As part of their winning, the five finalists were invited to LIXIL SPALET Iconic Tour, where the grand winner was announced during a dinner presentation. With the tour served as a backdrop to the awarding of the final winning hospitality project, excitement heightened for the finalists of the DREAM SPALET DESTINATION COMPETITION. The five finalists of DREAM SPALET DESTINATION COMPETITION are: Okada Manila – Shin Miura Crowne Plaza Tainan – 陳尚志 Grande Centre Point Sukhumvit 55, Bangkok – Mr. Thanawat Sukhaggananda The Lotus Boutique Hotel – Huỳnh Cao Trí The Myst Dong Khoi Hotel – Hiep Nguyen Read more about each finalist’s entry here: https://ilovespalet.com/dream-destinations-entries The highlights of the LIXIL SPALET ICONIC TOUR itinerary. The invited architects and designers received a visual and sensory overload, from an exclusive visit to the LIXIL SHOWROOM where they appreciated the breadth and depth of LIXIL’s product offerings, to the INAX Museum for a taste of INAX rich history in ceramics and a special exhibition of the shower toilet’s 50-year history and heritage, amidst a wealth of INAX technological innovations. The very first INAX shower toilet is on display, still fully functional after all these years! Inked into the itinerary as well was an architectural walking tour around the Nagoya Station – a megalopolis of the future. Under construction is the 2027 Chuo Shinkasen maglev line that will connect Tokyo and Nagoya in 40 minutes, and eventually Tokyo and Osaka in 67 minutes, running at a maximum speed of 505 km/k. Around the station are the JP TOWER, JR GATE TOWER and the DAI NAGOYA BUILDING. Opened in 2017 the DAI NAGOYA BUILDING was a remarkable development which rose to over 33,000 square meters of office and commercial spaces, allowing the residents of the Nagoya/Tokai region to enjoy shopping and dining at high quality, trendy stores right where they can work, live and rest. The building’s scenic sky garden beckons, welcoming locals and tourists alike. The tower exterior was designed by ASAO TOKORO, creator of the Tokyo Olympic logo. Its architectural design was by MITSUBISHI JISYO SEKKEI. At the July 13 dinner program, Bijoy Mohan, CEO of LIXIL ASIA, shared the LIXIL vision for SPALETS in Asia and its 3-brand strategy. Ryuichi Kawamoto, Director of LIXIL Group Corporation set the stage for INAX rich heritage, while Yasuhiro Shirai, General Manager, Design and Advanced Technology Center and Martin Masataka Mizutani, Chief Technology Officer, impressed guests with the company’s technologies and design philosophies. Also slated at the dinner program was the awarding of the DREAM SPALET DESTINATION grand winner from the five finalists from the Philippines, Taiwan, Vietnam and Thailand. This is only the beginning of LIXIL’s efforts to help the SPALET culture take root in Asia. LIXIL commits to solidify the position of SPALET in the market by employing a 3-brand strategy with INAX, GROHE and American Standard- which enables LIXIL to offer INAX expertise and heritage, GROHE German-precision technology and American Standard purposeful design, with all its product offerings. As LIXIL stays on course to provide everyone more SPALETS, it helps elevate our cleansing rituals to unparalleled levels of pampering- propelling the bathroom to a higher perch, from a purely utilitarian function to a haven of comfort- a truly personal, emotional, living space. As Asia’s top architects and designers’ immersion in the world of SPALET took off with the LIXIL SPALET ICONIC TOUR, SPALET stands to capture even more of the world’s imagination. In an age of fast-evolving technology and greater consumer enlightenment, the SPALET assures all that technology is indeed meant to upgrade life-in fact, to better life itself. This July, Asia meets the SPALET, up close and personal. Next stop-even more of the world. -Ends- ABOUT LIXILLIXIL makes pioneering water and housing products that solve every day, real-life challenges, making better homes a reality for everyone, everywhere. Drawing on our Japanese heritage, we create world-leading technology
BEAUTIFUL. PURPOSEFUL. SAFE. FOR EVERYONE. AMERICAN STANDARD UNVEILS EXCITING INNOVATIONS AT KITCHEN & BATH CHINA 2018
All roads lead to Kitchen & Bath China (KBC) 2018. As the world descends on Shanghai, China for this most awaited trade exhibit of the year- visitors and exhibitors alike will rediscover how American Standard continues to raise standards, as it launches an exciting lineup of bathroom solutions showcasing new innovative technologies and award-winning designs that are beautiful, purposeful and safe for everyone. Now in its 23rd year, KBC is billed as Asia’s leading and most powerful and influential trade fair for the Kitchen & Bath industry that is held on June 5-8, 2018 at the Shanghai New International Expo Centre (SNIEC), China. Occupying 200,000 square meters of space, KBC 2018 is set to attract over 5,600 exhibitors and 107,000 professional visitors – comprising of retail trade, end-users, decision-makers, importing and exporting companies, designers, engineers, and architects- from China, Europe, the Americas and other Asian countries to experience first-hand and up-close, the latest trends in sanitary equipment, built-in kitchens, kitchen furniture, valves and fittings. GENIE HANDSHOWER. MAXIMUM PLEASURE. WHATEVER THE PRESSURE.A recent winner at the 2018 Red Dot Design Award, the modern, stylish GENIE’s impressive 120 micro spray holes deliver robust water pressure performance – that is both comforting and gentle on the user’s skin- even under low pressure. And yet, this increase in water pressure does not increase water volume. GENIE also promises a more visibly clean shower experience. Sporting a unique, translucent shower face with an easily-removable back cover, its revolutionary product design clearly prompts users when it is time to clean their GENIE, so they may be sure of getting clean water for their shower session even after long-time use. TEMPTACION. PERFECT SHOWER TEMPERATURE CONTROL, FROM START TO FINISH.No more cold or hot water shocks in the shower. Featuring German-precision cartridge, TEMPTACION is a collection of auto temperature mixers that automatically adjusts to your preferred temperature to give you a safe and comfortable shower experience, every time. It also comes with a purposeful feature to hold your toiletries and a host of functions that ensure user safety and sustainability. EASYSET EXPOSED SHOWER SYSTEM. PUSH AND TURN TO DIAL UP NEW LEVELS OF EXTREME ENJOYMENTWith just the push of a button, showering starts off beautifully, and safely with EasySET. Featuring an intuitive and pioneering Japanese push-button technology that offers an on/off daily showering convenience, a dial design that controls water volume easily, and an auto temperature mixer that automatically adjusts to your preferred temperature, the minimalistic EasySET is a breeze to use in the shower as it incorporates users’ comfort, intuitive functionality and aesthetics for the modern bathroom. It also boasts a shelf design to hold toiletries and a swivel spout for a seamless bathroom aesthetic. AEROZEN G2: OUR CONVICTION TO DELIVER BEAUTIFUL, PURPOSEFUL & SAFE PRODUCT FOR EVERYONE.Making the best even better: presenting the upgraded Aerozen G2, the best-selling shower toilet in Asia, now with even more great features, effectively taking comfort and convenience to a new level. Retaining its signature low tank body silhouette with an improved seamless finish, the Aerozen G2 boasts the award-winning Aqua Ceramic that guarantees less dirt and water stains, ComfortClean antibacterial protection, auto deodorizer and a one-touch cleansing mode to make personal cleansing easy for both elderly and children. CITY COLLECTION: TRANSFORMING BATHROOMS INTO LIVING SPACES.Big on efficient space creation, multi-functionality and easy cleaning, the City Collection features toilets with purposeful storage space embedded in the concealed tank wall, a swivel basin faucet with a retractable spout for multipurpose washing, while its vanity boasts generous space capabilities with a specially designed countertop basin that minimizes cleaning required and a patented anti-clog pop-up drainage that allows easy removal of trapped debris. Another key innovation for this collection is its CrystaSleek toilet seat and cover, which uses a dual injection molding process to create a sleek, timeless and durable design, that will appeal to city dwellers. KASTELLO COLLECTION FEATURING SIPHONMAX AND ARMORLID SEAT: THE CONTEMPORARY CLASSIC COLLECTION. LOOKS LIKE NO OTHER, PERFORMS LIKE NO OTHER.The Kastello collection will impress any discerning designer and home-owner with its Roman-influenced elegance, defined edges, crafted details and flare out shapes. Users can enjoy pure power with Kastello’s technologies, that will surely provide them with utmost convenience and peace of mind. SiphonMax – The flush technology that performs like no other. A dynamic vacuum mechanism with side water jets for a powerful swirl, and a lower jet to remove heavy and light waste completely. ArmorLid – This uniquely designed, highly durable seat and cover, made from engineered materials, ensures excellent resistance to scratch, impact and discoloration. Aqua Ceramic – The award-winning super hydrophilic technology prevents dirt and dark ring stains from sticking to ceramic surfaces, making it easy to clean. ComfortClean- Glazing technology that effectively kills E. coli bacteria, duly proven in tests conducted by the IMSL. VANITY COLLECTION: MAKE MORE SPACE FOR THE THINGS YOU LOVE.Achieve beautiful, clutter-free bathrooms with the new Vanity collection. It is available in different design styles like Modern Edge and Classic Chic and various sizes and configurations to cater to different needs and bathroom themes. The collection also includes mirror cabinets with useful features like power points for your hair dryer and shavers, LED and de-fogger to enhance user experience. Our new integrated basins are designed with different zones like dry, semi-wet and wet to stretch usability beyond a regular basin. These smart storage functionalities and features are technologies adapted from our Japanese vanities and kitchen businesses we ourselves pioneered-to showcase what the Japanese are best known for: a clutter-free way-of-life. Come visit American Standard and experience these innovations and more, atBooth E1 E03 at the KITCHEN & BATH CHINA 2018 on June 5-8, 2018, in Shanghai, China. To learn more, visit americanstandard-apac.com. -Ends- ABOUT AMERICAN STANDARDAs one of the most iconic brands in sanitary ware, American Standard has earned the trust of its customers by constantly delivering style, quality and reliability to their bathrooms. Today, backed by more than 140 years of pioneering legacy, American Standard continues to raise the
American Standard contributes to Sustainable Urban Development through Indobuildtech Expo 2018
Sustainable sanitation is a catalyst for urban development. It starts with overarching innovation technology as well as design concept that touches various aspects. At LIXIL, we make things that matter – to all different sorts of people; to the many communities we are part of; sustainably to support the world we live in. Echoing LIXIL’s corporate responsibility and with an aim to enhance living spaces through innovative, responsible engagements and initiatives, LIXIL Water Technology Indonesia participated at this year Indobuildtech Expo. “LIXIL has identified the needs and demands of Indonesian market and sees an opportunity to bring forward its global expertise in sanitary ware. Indobuildtech Expo 2018 is one of the largest exhibitions for property and housing industry and this is our fifth year of participation in this. We are happy to have engaged with various stakeholders and share our innovative solutions to the market needs,” said Arfindi Batubara, Marketing Director, LIXIL Water Technology Indonesia. “LIXIL is aligned with the vision of this year’s expo, that of Sustainable Urban Development. ‘Going Green’ has been a central aspect for us in product development, including our innovation and development at American Standard.” Driving water conservation and environmental sustainabilityCities are facing rapid social and environmental changes that must be considered to ensure the future health and wellbeing of urban populations and surrounding ecosystems. By 2030, LIXIL aims to achieve a net zero balance between LIXIL’s environmental footprint and the positive environmental contributions created through its product and services. American Standard, as one of the brands under LIXIL Water Technology, showcases its product innovation at Indobuildtech Expo 2018, that incorporate green factor. Despite consuming the least space within a residential or commercial property, bathroom has become the center of cleansing activities that maintains individual hygiene and health. Therefore, water and energy conservation plays an essential function in sanitary product. American Standard introduced feature that allows user have the option to switch to power saving mod, making it easier to conserve energy. This feature is available for both American Standard electronic bidet seats and shower toilets. Aerozen and Pristine are equipped with an automated circuit breaker that immediately cuts off the power supply during unusual power situations, making it easier to further conserve energy. Water conservation has been a top priority for American Standard in developing innovation for its product. 97% of the water on Earth is salt water and only three percent is fresh water. Saving precious water is an ongoing environmental concern. As a contributive solution, American Standard introduces innovations that does not only conserve water for sanitary product, but to also making it easier for user to save water through EasySET product. EasySET allows user to control water volume and temperature more efficient and with convenient. The PreSET control that is installed outside bathroom allows user to enjoy the same shower experience with the pre-set water source, temperature and volume of water for the various showers, without the need to tinker with the individual controls again when they enter the bathroom. Instead of wasting water while user tries to figure out their volume and temperature control, EasySET enables user to enjoy a warm water shower the moment they step into the showers. Inclusivity not only for products, but design and initiativesShowcasing two collections line up during the Indobuildtech Expo 2018, IDS and Concept Nuovo, American Standard has won Best Booth Design Award for the second times in a row. The main essence of the design is warm and inviting, yet functional for guests to immerse themselves with the design element. Replicating design concept of a real house, LIXIL create an experience that allow guests to experience a spacious room and delve into each product benefit that suits their needs best. American Standard also emphasizes on diversity and inclusion to be translated to its design to support the elderly and people with disabilities, from creating a ramp instead of stairs to ensuring that the spaces within the booth are gives an ample room for wheelchair movement. “American Standard product line up is LIXIL’s way of answering the needs of elegant products for middle-class segment that puts design and technology as the center of innovation to bring convenience.” Arfindi closes. – end – About LIXIL LIXIL makes pioneering water and housing products that solve everyday, real-life challenges, making better homes a reality for everyone, everywhere. Drawing on our Japanese heritage, we create world-leading technology and innovate to make high quality products that transform homes. But the LIXIL difference is how we do this; through meaningful design, an entrepreneurial spirit, a dedication to improving accessibility for all, and responsible business growth. Our approach comes to life through industry leading brands, including INAX, GROHE, American Standard, and TOSTEM. Over 70,000 colleagues operating in more than 150 countries are proud to make products that touch the lives of more than a billion people every day. LIXIL Group Corporation (TSE Code: 5938) is the listed holding company for LIXIL’s portfolio of businesses. For more information about LIXIL, please visit www.lixil.com
LIXIL wins big with 21 Red Dot Design Awards for ground-breaking innovations
Honors include one of the highest achievements; the ‘Best of the Best’ for LIXIL’s Ecocarat product Tokyo, Japan – The Red Dot Design Awards has awarded LIXIL, maker of pioneering water and housing products, with 21 honors this year. The awards, which celebrate exceptional design performance, recognized six of the company’s product brands: INAX, GROHE, American Standard, LIXIL, DXV, and SATO. The winning entries feature designs for all lifestyles, intuitive functionality, and innovative technology that make better homes a reality for people everywhere. Top honors this year went to INAX’s Ecocarat wall tiles, which help keep indoor humidity levels comfortable and reduce household odors, such as from toilets, cigarettes and pets. The product was awarded Red Dot’s ‘Best of the Best’ certification – the highest distinction – in the Materials and Surfaces category, recognizing true innovation. The Red Dot Design Awards join LIXIL’s growing list of design commendations this year, having already won nine awards at the iF Awards in March. Many products are multiple award winners; for instance the GROHE Sense and GROHE Sense Guard smart water security products have now won a total of 14 awards for their problem solving approach, helping to prevent water leaks at home. Other winning products include the American Standard NextGen Selectronic Faucet, which has inbuilt scald protection technology to protect users from burns; the LIXIL Fullfall shower, which brings the luxury of Japanese bathing to everyday showering; and the DXV Modulus Widespread Faucet with a two-tone finish designed to give a personalized effect. SATO, a brand of innovative and affordable toilet products that are helping to save lives, also received an Honorable Mention for its new V-Trap toilet system. Launched last year in India, the V-trap toilet system significantly reduces the amount of water required to flush and prevents clogging for twin-pit latrines. LIXIL President and CEO Kinya Seto commented: “At LIXIL, we use the strength of our global in-house design teams to make intuitive and beautiful products that matter to people and improve our homes. We are proud that our unique brands were recognized today for their meaningful designs, and will continue to strive to make better homes a reality for everyone, everywhere.” Established in 1955, the Red Dot Design Awards are internationally-recognized as one of the most sought-after quality marks for good design. The awards track the most prominent trends worldwide and honor winners across products, communication projects, packaging, design concepts and prototypes. About LIXIL LIXIL makes pioneering water and housing products that solve everyday, real-life challenges, making better homes a reality for everyone, everywhere. Drawing on our Japanese heritage, we create world-leading technology and innovate to make high quality products that transform homes. But the LIXIL difference is how we do this; through meaningful design, an entrepreneurial spirit, a dedication to improving accessibility for all, and responsible business growth. Our approach comes to life through industry leading brands, including INAX, GROHE, American Standard, and TOSTEM. Over 70,000 colleagues operating in more than 150 countries are proud to make products that touch the lives of more than a billion people every day. LIXIL Group Corporation (TSE Code: 5938) is the listed holding company for LIXIL’s portfolio of businesses.
