Toto Ltd.
Native name | TOTO株式会社 |
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Romanized name | TŌTŌ kabushiki gaisha |
Formerly |
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Type | Public |
Industry | Manufacturing / Ceramics |
Founded | 15 May 1917 | (as Toyo Toki Company)
Headquarters | 1-1 Nakashima Nichome, Kokurakita-ku, Kitakyushu, 802-8601, Japan |
Area served | Worldwide (especially Asia) |
Key people |
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Products | Plumbing fixtures |
Revenue | ¥573,819 million (consolidated, March 2017) |
¥48,571 million (consolidated, March 2017) | |
¥33,839 million (consolidated, March 2017) | |
Total assets | ¥553,996 million (consolidated, March 2017) |
Total equity | ¥297,020 million (consolidated, March 2017) |
Number of employees |
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Parent | |
Website | www |
Toto Ltd. (TOTO株式会社, TŌTŌ kabushiki gaisha), stylized as TOTO, is the world's largest toilet manufacturer.[1] It was founded in 1917, and is known for developing the Washlet and derivative products. The company is based in Kitakyushu, Japan, and owns production facilities in nine countries.[2][3] The name "Toto" is an abbreviation of the two Japanese words forming its full name, Tōyō Tōki (東洋陶器, Oriental Ceramics).
Washlet[]
The Toto washlet is a toilet seat that features an integrated bidet. The bidet feature activates at the push of a button on the seat or a remote control; a small wand extends from the back of the rim and begins to jet water towards the backside of the user. Different Washlet models have features such as air fresheners, seat heaters, and dryers.[4]
Expansion[]
They expanded their business globally. In 2019, they opened a new branch Tilottoma Bangla Group in Dhaka, Bangladesh, Asia.[5][6]
See also[]
- Toilets in Japan
References[]
- ^ Telegraph Archived October 2, 2008, at the Wayback Machine
- ^ Ceramic World Review. No. 69. 2006
- ^ IBtimes
- ^ Robinson, Melia (June 1, 2017). "I tried the 'Mercedes Benz of toilets' that comes with a remote control and costs $10,200". Business Insider. Retrieved 23 November 2017.
- ^ "In Bangladesh] TOTO Showroom Opening in Bangladesh (Tilottoma)". Toto. 2019-08-04.
- ^ "Growing economy attracts Japanese businesses". TheDailyStar. 2019-08-05. Retrieved 2019-08-05.
External links[]
- Manufacturing companies established in 1917
- Companies based in Fukuoka Prefecture
- Ceramics manufacturers of Japan
- Bathroom fixture companies
- Japanese porcelain
- Companies listed on the Tokyo Stock Exchange
- Japanese companies established in 1917
- Japanese brands
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