- This article is about the Japanese toilet manufacturer. For the American pop/rock band, see Toto (band); for other uses, see Toto.
TOTO Ltd. (TOTO株式会社 Tōtō Kabushiki-gaisha?) (TYO: 5332) was founded in 1917. It is a company based in Kitakyushu, Japan. It is the world's largest toilet manufacturer.1
The name "TOTO" is an abbreviation of the two Japanese words forming its full name, Tōyō Tōki (東洋陶器 Oriental Porcelain?). The company invented and patented the Washlet. Plants outside Japan are:2
- Beijing Toto, China
- Taiwan Toto
- Siam Sanitaryware, Thailand
- Toto, USA
- Toto Eastchina, China
- P.T. Surya Toto, Indonesia
- Toto Vietnam
Toto has currently set up business in England, where they operate through a joint venture with Colombian Cleaning Services Ltd. in Derby, Derbyshire.
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Washlet
The TOTO Washlet is an innovative 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.
Company Info
- Employees (March 2004): 1,687 women; 6,369 men
- Address: 1-1, Nakajima 2-Chome, Kokura Kita-ku, Kitakyushu 802-8601
See also
References
External links
- (English) TOTO Ltd.
- (English) TOTO USA Inc.
- (English) TOTO fan site.
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