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.