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. – 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.
今天就打造完美淋浴：隆重呈獻American Standard SPECTRA 花灑系列
創新的 SPECTRA 花灑系列率先於市場推出具自訂操作功能的觸控技術 新型 SPECTRA系利提供完美操控的淋浴體驗，為精明的業主提供多元化產品系列，訂造個人的淋浴空間，所有產品均來自 American Standard。從方便的手持式花灑到定位置頂花灑，SPECTRA 系列讓不同年齡的使用者，都可以自由選擇適合個人喜好設定和家中的活動性。 採用技術先進的解決方案，實現全面控制 採用市場領先技術，只需簡單地觸摸SPECTRA TOUCH花灑頭外圈，就能調節噴灑功能，即使雙手淋濕，也可輕鬆自訂淋浴體驗。創新的花灑頭為大體積、多功能的 180 mm 花灑頭，提供 4 種噴灑功能選擇，讓您享受奢華淋浴體驗。 SPECTRA eTouch 型號進一步採用先進的觸摸技術，其遙控可安裝在淋浴間裡的各處平面上，對於因年紀大、身高或行動受限而難以觸碰到花灑頭的使用者，提供時尚、符合人體工程學設計的解決方案。SPECTRA eTouch 為使用者提供以花灑頭或遙控操作的兩種選項，以享受方便、一觸式操作以改變噴灑功能。花灑頭和遙遠控制以方便的電池裝置以提供能源操作。 創新的二合一淋浴系統 SPECTRA Duo 型號同時結合一個 240 mm 的固定花灑頭和 130 mm 的多功能手持式花灑。這種設計讓，旨在透過寬闊的噴水，能全面覆蓋使用者身體。SPECTRA Duo 花灑系統比市場上任何二合一花灑頭，提供更寬闊的覆蓋範圍。這種功能性設計讓業主無需修整淋浴間，就可體驗兩種方便的淋浴選擇。 幾種專有技術為使用者提供了可靠的操作性能，方便使用。DivertPaddle™ 通常位於定位花灑頭裝置的前側，能簡單將混合噴灑切換成手持式花灑。SPECTRA Duo 的 Dock-Tite® 功能結合了強磁場，可輕鬆安全地將手持式花灑吸住在花灑頭上。 壯麗的噴灑體現不一樣的淋浴體驗 所有多功能 SPECTRA 花灑頭和手持式花灑備有四種噴灑功能，並視符型號而備有五種選擇：Drench、Sensitive、Massage 和 PowerWash® 或 Jet。噴嘴均是易於清理以減少修理需要。 SPECTRA Touch 和 SPECTRA eTouch 花灑頭榮獲 2017 GOOD DESIGN 大獎 2017年，極具創新性的 SPECTRA Touch 和 SPECTRA eTouch 花灑頭憑著其優秀的設計，成為 2017 GOOD DESIGN Award 衛浴項目中的最佳設計獎項。 GOOD DESIGN 是世界上最悠長及具聲望的設計界活動，每年由芝加哥雅典娜建築與設計博物館（The Chicago Athenaeum: Museum of Architecture and Design）與歐洲建築藝術設計和城市研究中心（The European Centre for Architecture Art Design and Urban Studies）共同頒發，評選出世界上於業界、產品和平面界別中最具創新和前衛的設計。 在過去 140 多年，作為設計和創新業的先驅，American Standard 高度可靠的產品已為消費者提供了放鬆的浴室環境。在過去幾十年，各項創新突破和技術更是進一步將品牌推向前列，透過提供美麗、明確和安全的衛浴解決方案，提高人們的生活標準。 要了解更多資訊，請瀏覽 americanstandard-apac.com 關於 AMERICAN STANDARD American Standard 作為最具指標性的衛浴品牌之一，以不斷推出新款式、高品質和可靠性的技術取得了客戶的信任。時至今日，在深耕超過 140 年的努力經營基礎下，American Standard 持續提高標準，致力於提供可靠的衛浴解決方案。結合周全的設計及創新的技術、以創造出極致的衛浴體驗及舒適的衛浴環境。 關於 LIXIL CORPORATION LIXIL 是住宅居家及建築材料行業的全球領導者。 我們獨特的產品類別、涵蓋著從徹底改變我們與水相處的革命技術，到房屋和主要建築項目的全套產品和服務。我們在水、廚房、居家和建築技術方面具有核心優勢，品牌包括 LIXIL、INAX、GROHE、American Standard 和 Permasteelisa，在我們經營的行業和地域均為領導品牌。LIXIL 的經營場所遍布 150 多個國家，員工超過 70000 人，融合功能、品質和設計於一體，讓所在地人們的生活更加美好和愉快。要了解更多資訊，請瀏覽 www.lixil.com facebook.com/lixilgroup 和 www.linkedin.com/company/lixil-group
American Standard Genie：無需考慮水壓，淋浴更愉快
由於基礎結構老化，維修不善或使用即時熱水器，亞太地區的水壓低是個現實問題。雖然市場上有增壓手持式花灑，但是很難找到兼具品質和款式的花灑，甚至找不到能讓皮膚感覺柔和，享受愉快淋浴體驗的花灑。 讓人沮喪的淋浴體驗是展開每新一天最糟糕的方式！為了能夠提升健康、負責且優雅的生活標準，以及應對亞太部分地區的低水壓問題，凡事都以客戶為尊的American Standard 由因此推出了一款能夠有效滿足這些需求的商品 – 屢獲殊榮的 GENIE 增壓器手持式花灑！ 極致的花灑壓力：讓皮膚感覺柔和的持續穩定水壓 GENIE 將舒適、健康和美學放在首位，吸引眼光敏銳的消費者。它含有 120 個微噴孔，水壓效能更好，即使在低壓情況下也能保證水壓穩定。換言之，它能在透過微噴孔增加水壓的同時，維持原有的水量。加上較傳統手持式花灑，它原本的用水量就低於平常，能夠有效節約水資源。隨著浴室越發成為安寧放鬆，以及釋放生活壓力的場所，GENIE的出現不僅能為使用者提供獨特的淋浴體驗，還能充分享受衛浴時光。 看得見的清水。便於清潔，您一定會愛上它。 此外，使用者還可在視覺上享受乾凈的淋浴體驗。 GENIE配備半透明花灑面，同時改革了產品設計，提示使用者清潔粘液和污垢，即使在長時間使用後，也能確保他們在淋浴時享受到乾凈的水。與市場上的其他手持式花灑不同， GENIE 可使用任何圓頭鑰匙或包裝中提供的工具進行清洗。這種背面設計易於清潔污垢，在緊固程度可能出現不安全時會提醒使用者，從而讓他們享受無憂的淋浴體驗。 適用於每間浴室的現代設計 隱藏在迷人的生活方式包裝中，吸引年輕使用者，GENIE 是現代簡約設計的縮影。其採用聚碳酸酯制作而成，堅固耐用，有三種顏色可供選擇 – 淺綠、花瓣粉和鋼灰。它還是 2018 年著名的紅點設計大獎得主，該獎項是自 1955 年以來國際上最受歡迎的優秀設計品質標誌。 在過去 140 多年，作為設計和創新業的先驅，American Standard 高度可靠的產品已為消費者提供了輕鬆的浴室環境。在過去幾十年，各項創新突破和技術更是進一步將品牌推向前列，透過提供美麗、明確和安全的衛浴解決方案，提高人們的生活標準。 有關更多資訊，請瀏覽www.americanstandard-apac.com. 關於 AMERICAN STANDARD American Standard 作為最具指標性的衛浴品牌之一，以不斷推出新款式、高品質和可靠性的技術取得了客戶的信任。時至今日，在深耕超過 140 年的努力經營基礎下，American Standard 持續提高標準，致力於提供可靠的衛浴解決方案。結合周全的設計及創新的技術、以創造出極致的衛浴體驗及舒適的衛浴環境。 關於LIXIL CORPORATION LIXIL 是住宅居家及建築材料行業的全球領導者。 我們獨特的產品類別、涵蓋著從徹底改變我們與水相處的革命技術，到房屋和主要建築項目的全套產品和服務。我們在水、廚房、居家和建築技術方面具有核心優勢，品牌包括 LIXIL、INAX、GROHE、American Standard 和 Permasteelisa，在我們經營的行業和地區均為領導品牌。LIXIL 的經營地域遍布 150 多個國家，員工超過 70000 人，融合功能、品質和設計於一體，讓所在地人們的生活更加美好和愉快。要了解更多資訊，請瀏覽 www.lixil.com, facebook.com/lixilgroup 和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.
AMERICAN STANDARD研發的 HYGIENECLEAN SYSTEM：不沾灰塵、不沾污垢、不沾細菌。讓您安心使用。
在洗手間中，致命的大腸桿菌可能在潛伏着，傳染致命的痢疾給嬰兒和老人 您是否有想過您的洗手間到底有多安全？ American Standard不僅致力向所有人提供雅緻而有效的洗手間解決方案，更是希望能夠為大眾提供安全、清潔及衛生的洗手間。鑒於洗手間可能是疾病——包括嚴重腹瀉——的溫床，能界定安全與不安全的洗手間，就能辦出生病與健康的分別。 世界衛生組織和聯合國教科文組織均把痢疾列為引致5歲以下兒童死亡的首要原因，單在2016年，聯合國教科文組織就報告全球有差不多50萬宗死亡個案。大腸桿菌O157是這些兒童死亡個案的主要殺手，因為這種病原體可在洗手間中大量繁殖，它們匿藏在被人類糞便污染的水中，每當沖廁時，污水便會霧化，把座廁、沖水手把及甚至牙刷等污染，以致引發腹瀉，對於嬰兒和老人而言，這可能會致命，因為腹瀉是會造成身體脫水的。 不過，現在所有重視洗手間衛生及清潔的父母們將可以安心，因為American Standard運用的創新衛生科技，保護各人的安全。 為確保灰塵和污垢無法沾污座廁表面，以及病菌無法在缸體中生存，American Standard在洗手間中加入了 HygieneClean System。這是洗手間的新安全標準，其所採用的強力沖水科技及領先的創新技術分別是 Aqua Ceramic和ComfortClean。 沖廁科技 SIPHONMAX: 使用缸側噴射水流的動態真空機去創造出一個強力的漩渦，而下方也有一個噴射水流把輕或重的排泄物全部沖走。 雙漩渦：最強力的沖洗效能，卻使用最少量的水。 抗污垢科技 AQUA CERAMIC：這種獲獎的親水科技防止灰塵和深色污垢沾附在陶瓷表面。事實上，污垢是從陶瓷表面滑過，因為Aqua Ceramic讓水滲入污垢與表面之間，而只要一沖水，憑着強力的噴射水流，所有排泄物都能完全被沖走。 抗菌科技 COMFORTCLEAN：其他品牌聲稱它們的座廁具備抗菌功能，但憑American Standard着其專屬的ComfortClean更勝一籌，它是一種含有氧化鋅的陶瓷釉料，能長期有效殺死缸體內的大腸桿菌，而IMSL所進行的測試已證明這種功效。 更有效地保護您全家，對抗大腸桿菌及其他能在洗手間中造成血性腹瀉及傳染病的細菌。不要只依靠清潔，而要確保您的洗手間既清潔又衛生。使用HygieneClean System，便可安心無虞，能確保您全家的安全衛生。 American Standard致力不斷投放資源去研發創新的衛生科技，其用意皆在保護您全家的衛生，以幫助提升生活標準，確保我們活得完美、有所目標及安全。 若想獲得更多有關HygieneClean 系統的資訊，請到最近您的American Standard零售店! 我們的品牌大使將讓您更能了解它如何保障您家中的洗手間安全。您只需在店內填寫一份簡短的調查問卷，就有機會獲得優惠券，以折扣價錢購買指定型號的HygieneClean System座便器。更重要的是，把它帶回家，您便可安心在家中享受安全且衛生的如廁體驗！ HygieneClean是現今洗手間中的最高安全標準。 – 完 – 參考資料： 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 關於American Standard 作為廚衛器具的最著名品牌之一，American Standard藉着不斷提供設計優美、高質及可靠的浴室用品，贏得了消費者的信賴。憑着超過140年的領先傳統，時至今天，American Standard仍不斷提升水平，提供可靠的浴室解決方案，揉合精心設計及創新科技，以創造出具吸引力的浴室，讓消費者享受最高的舒適和效能。 關於LIXIL LIXIL產製領先同儕的供水排水及家居產品，解決日常生活的各種挑戰，使世界任何地方的人都能享受到更佳的家居。我們秉承日本傳統，創造世界領先的科技並研發新穎高質的產品，以改變家居的面貎。然而，LIXIL與眾不同的地方就是我們如何去達成此目的：通過有意義的設計、企業精神、讓人人皆能享受的熱忱以及負責任的業務成長。我們以領先的品牌來實現策略，它們包括LIXIL、GROHE、American Standard、INAX和TOSTEM。我們在150個國家和地域工作的同事們，很驕傲地每天都所製造的產品，能接觸到超過10億人的生活。 LIXIL Group Corporation集團公司(東京證交所編號：5938)是上市控股公司，代理LIXIL的各類業務。
American Standard 自動溫度混合器TEMPTACION，自始至終完美控制溫度
American Standard 推出 TEMPTACION 自動溫度混合器，確保淋浴冷熱水完美平衡，達到您的理想溫度，讓使用者的生活更加安全方便。 American Standard全新推出的振奮人心 TEMPTACION 系列，不僅為越來越多的家庭帶來精準控溫的淋浴體驗，也讓他們以遠低於其他品牌的價格去享用實惠。 配備德國精準機芯，TEMPTACION 讓您能夠盡情沐浴，無需擔心水溫突然變化：選擇好您最偏愛的設定後，只需要將水打開啟，幾乎立刻就能達到您所需的溫度，流出的水溫正合您意，讓您一開始就能享受完美淋浴。 TEMPTACION的精準控溫功能來自全自動溫度混合器亦稱為恆溫器，它的配備可以充分滿足人們實際的需求的同時，為使用者提供無憂無慮、防止燙傷的淋浴體驗。 持續不斷的舒適體驗 每個自動溫度混合器都內置了 ThermoComfort：這種智能功能確保熱水由始至終保持連續舒適的溫度，不管家裡其他位置有否用水，它都能自動調整冷熱水比例，使用者不會被突然燙傷，水也不會突然降溫。使用者可以盡享連續水流，由預先設定的溫度而得到最大樂趣。 安全的淋浴體驗 兒童安全功能 – 安全鎖按鈕可將水溫控制在 38°C，確保安全淋浴體驗。若要提升水溫，只需按下位於把手底部的按鈕，然後同時將溫度控制把手轉動。 如果家裡無法供應冷水，ThermoSafe 將會採取行動：這種安全溫度控制在達到最高 49°C時， 將會觸發自動關閉功能，防止過熱的水從花灑中噴出。 被熱燙嚇倒的情況將不復再，因為 CoolShield 可確保龍頭始終保持在可以觸摸的溫度。 TEMPTACION 還配備了很多其他貼心功能。 可持續性 地球戰士將會喜愛上 TEMPTACION。它透過確保減少用水量，可以節約珍貴的水資源。使用自動溫度混合器淋浴能節約珍貴水資源，同時也減少用水量和能源消耗，再也不需要無需手動調整閥門以達到理想溫度。 TEMPTACION 自動溫度混合器預設在 50% 水量時依然正常運作，不會降低淋浴享受舒適度。若要加大水流，只需按下 Eco-Lock 按鈕即可將水量控制器調高一級。 實用性的設計 創造空間：有計劃地創造更多儲物空間而讓您能觸手可及。非常適合放置洗漱用品和其他浴室用具。 沐浴時手上總是有肥皂泡。TEMPTACION 自動溫度混合器的符合人體工程學設計的手柄，配備防滑邊沿，讓您在轉動手柄時更得心應手；這在滿手是肥皂泡時非常有用。 TEMPTACION 外置的自動溫度控制器，非常適合安裝於淋浴間牆面，除了易於安裝和保養，還配備淋浴或浴缸和淋浴型號，為使用者帶來不同的感覺和美感體驗。 在過去 140 多年，作為設計和創新業的先驅，American Standard 高度可靠的產品已為消費者提供了放鬆的浴室環境。在過去幾十年，各項創新突破和技術更是進一步將品牌推向前列，透過提供美麗、明確和安全的衛浴解決方案，提高人們的生活標準。 要了解更多資訊，請瀏覽americanstandard-apac.com 關於 AMERICAN STANDARD American Standard 作為最具指標性的衛浴品牌之一，以不斷推出新款式、高品質和可靠性的技術取得了客戶的信任。時至今日，在深耕超過 140 年的努力經營基礎下，American Standard 持續提高標準，致力於提供可靠的衛浴解決方案。結合周全的設計及創新的技術、以創造出極致的衛浴體驗及舒適的衛浴環境 關於 LIXIL CORPORATION LIXIL 是住宅居家及建築材料行業的全球領導者。 我們獨特的產品類別、涵蓋著從徹底改變我們與水相處的革命技術，到房屋和主要建築項目的全套產品和服務。我們在水、廚房、居家和建築技術方面具有核心優勢，品牌包括 LIXIL、INAX、GROHE、American Standard 和 Permasteelisa，在我們經營的行業和地區均為領導品牌。LIXIL 的經營地域遍布 150 多個國家，員工超過 70000 人，融合功能、品質和設計於一體，讓所在地人們的生活更加美好和愉快。要了解更多資訊，請瀏覽 www.lixil.com facebook.com/lixilgroup 和 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. Description: UNICEF and LIXIL partnership logo, Make a Splash! Toilets for All Description: Introduction video to the new UNICEF and LIXIL partnership, Make a Splash!Toilets for All Link : https://youtu.be/PREimrYBTLQ Caption: Three girls in India holding a SATO product Credit:©LIXIL Caption: A student shows how she flushes the new toilet that was built at her school in the Solomon Islands. Credit:© UNICEF/UN062213/Sokhin Caption: Toilet on stilts built over a drain in Mumbai. Credit:© UNICEF/UN055381/Romana Caption: Girls wait in line to use latrines at a primary school in Madagascar. Credit:© UNICEF/UNI180146/Matas
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
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.