Toto Ltd.

:"This article is about the Japanese toilet manufacturer. For the American pop/rock band, see Toto (band); for other uses, see Toto."Nihongo|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 Japan's largest toilet manufacturer, and the fourth largest in the world. [Ceramic World Review. No. 69. 2006]

The name "TOTO" is an abbreviation of the two Japanese words forming its full name, Nihongo|Tōyō Tōki|東洋陶器|Oriental Porcelain. The company invented and patented the Washlet. Plants outside Japan are: [Ceramic World Review. No. 69. 2006]
*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, Nottinghamshire.

Washlet

The TOTO [http://www.washlet.com 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

ee also

*Japanese toilets

References

External links

*en icon [http://www.toto.co.jp/en/index.htm TOTO Ltd.]
*en icon [http://www.totousa.com TOTO USA Inc.]
*en icon [http://www.tototoilets.net TOTO fan site.]