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For members of the press, TOTO can provide press releases, product shots, photography, b-roll and much more. We are comfortable with quick deadlines and well informed about industry trends and products, so give us a call.
Lenora Campos, Ph.D.
Senior Manager, Public Relations
TOTO USA, INC.
20 West 22nd Street
New York, NY 10010
Voice: 917.237.0665 ex. 104
24-hour Contact: 917.593.6752 (cell)
Email: lcampos@toto.com
Fax: (917) 677-8822
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Press Releases
- TOTO Advances Green Leadership with Science-Based ‘1.5°C Target’ Validation and Elite Carbon Disclosure Project A List RecognitionTOTO, the world's largest plumbing manufacturer with over $5.34 billion in annual sales, announced today major strides in its commitment to environmental sustainability. The company’s 2030 greenhouse gas reduction targets have received the prestigious “1.5℃ target” validation from the Science Based Targets initiative. Further, the company has also secured a coveted spot on the Carbon Disclosure Project’s A List for outstanding environmental disclosure and performance.TOTO Unveils a New Era of Luxury at KBIS 2024 with Groundbreaking Product Innovations and a Unique Destination Booth (#N2739)Discover Innovative Bathroom Technologies, Interactive Demonstrations, and Expert-Led Discussions Redefining Luxury, Comfort, and Sustainability at Booth #N2739
- Spa-like Comfort, Unparalleled Clean, and Elegant Design, the New WASHLET S7 Series is TOTO ChicTOTO’s newest WASHLET S7 Series is set to create seismic shifts in bathroom interior design.Turning 30 in Style: NEOREST® Ushers in a New Era of InnovationTOTO announced today that its NEOREST line, the avant-garde powerhouse line of high-luxe smart bidet toilets, is celebrating an astonishing milestone: three decades of elevating the art and science of cleanliness and comfort. Since its launch in 1993, NEOREST has been the vanguard of innovation, setting the world of bathroom technology and design ablaze with its ingenious creations.TOTO Roars Back to Las Vegas for KBIS 2023(Morrow, GA) January 31, 2023 — TOTO, the world’s largest plumbing manufacturer with more than
$5.87 billion in annual sales, announced today that it charges back to Las Vegas for the Kitchen & Bath Industry with exciting new products for the residential bathroom and commercial restroom and a new destination booth design.TOTO Announces a Collaboration with Comcast’s MachineQ on Smart Restroom Integration(Morrow, GA) January 5, 2023 — TOTO, the world’s largest plumbing manufacturer with more than $5.45 billion in annual sales, announced today that it is collaborating with MachineQ, a Comcast Company
- TOTO’s Popular WASHLET Line Exceeds 60 Million Units Sold Worldwide
(Morrow, GA) December 20, 2022 — TOTO, the world's largest plumbing manufacturer with more than $5.47 billion in annual sales, announced today that its celebrated WASHLET line (encompassing WASHLET bidet seats, WASHLET+ bidet toilets, and NEOREST® smart bidet toilets) has exceeded 60 million units sold globally since TOTO introduced the world’s first WASHLET luxury bidet seat in June of 1980.
At KBIS 2022, TOTO Showcases Innovative Products and Technologies(Morrow, GA) February 8, 2022 — TOTO, the world’s largest plumbing manufacturer with more than
$5.45 billion in annual sales, announced today that the rise of the Omicron variant and increased COVID cases compelled the company to forego its traditionally robust in-person presence at KBIS 2022. TOTO made this difficult decision to protect the health and safety of its employees, partners, customers, and communities.At CES 2022, TOTO Showcases Cutting-Edge Bathroom Products and Technologies for Cleaner, Better Living on its Immersive Digital Portal(Morrow, GA) January 5, 2022 — TOTO, the world’s largest plumbing manufacturer with more than $5.47 billion in annual sales, announced today that after closely monitoring the rise of the Omicron variant and increased COVID cases, the company made the difficult decision to forego its in-person presence at CES 2022. TOTO believes this is the best course of action to protect the health and safety of its employees, partners, customers, and communities.
- TOTO TOUCHLESS FAUCETS WIN GOOD GREEN DESIGN ACCOLADES
(Morrow, GA) July 27, 2021 — TOTO, the world’s largest plumbing manufacturer with more than $5.45 billion in annual sales, announced today that the company has earned nine Good Green Design Awards across its global TOUCHLESS Smart-Sensor faucet portfolio.
TOTO Dramatically Expands Its Line of TOUCHLESS Faucets and Soap Dispensers(Morrow, GA) June 1, 2021 — TOTO, the world’s largest plumbing manufacturer with more than $5.45 billion in annual sales, introduces nine new TOUCHLESS Faucets. Seven of TOTO’s new smart-sensor faucets are winners of the Red Dot or iF international awards for design excellence, and one is the winner of the Best of KBIS, Best of Bath Gold Award.
TOTO Introduces Two New Drake Toilets that Offer its Market-Leading TORNADO FLUSHING SYSTEM(Morrow, GA) June 1, 2021 — TOTO, the world’s largest plumbing manufacturer with more than $5.47 billion in annual sales, introduces two new models to its famous Drake toilet line, which offer TOTO high-performance TORNADO FLUSHING SYSTEM and rimless bowl design.
TOTO Showcases First-Ever Virtual Booth at KBIS 2021(Morrow, GA) February 8, 2021 — TOTO, the world’s largest plumbing manufacturer with more than $5.47 billion in annual sales, announced today that at KBIS 2021, the company will introduce visitors to its first-ever virtual booth, which provides an immersive experience as they “walk through.”TOTO Offers CLEANOVATION as Key Strategy at CES 2021(Morrow, GA) January 11, 2021 — TOTO, the world’s largest plumbing manufacturer with more than $5.47 billion in annual sales, announced today that at CES 2021, the company will introduce visitors to the future the company envisions, which uses cutting-edge technology to achieve a new kind of clean.
TOTO Unveils New Global Message for its WASHLET(Morrow, GA) January 11, 2021 — TOTO, the world’s largest plumbing manufacturer with more than $5.47 billion in annual sales, announced today that the company is adopting a new global key message for its WASHLET product category, “Let’s Wash with WASHLET.”
- TOTO Introduces the Aquia IV® Arc and Aquia IV Cube
(Morrow, GA) December 14, 2020 — TOTO, the world’s largest plumbing manufacturer with more than $5.47 billion in annual sales, announced today that it will extend its much sought-after Aquia IV Dual Flush Toilet line.
TOTO Introduces the New WASHLET C2 and WASHLET C5(Morrow, GA) December 16, 2020 — TOTO, the world’s largest plumbing manufacturer with more than $5.47 billion in annual sales, announced today that it has redesigned and renamed its popular entry- and intermediate-level WASHLET bidet seat models.
TOTO Introduces IoT-Enabled Products for Smart Public Restrooms(Morrow, GA) November 2, 2020 — TOTO, the world’s largest plumbing manufacturer with more than $5.47 billion in annual sales, announced today that to help provide consumers with a consistently clean, comfortable restroom experience no matter where they travel for work or play.
WASHLET® Celebrates Its 40th Anniversary(Morrow, GA) July 29, 2020 — TOTO, the world’s largest plumbing manufacturer with more than $5.47 billion in annual sales, announced today that 40 years ago, the company introduced WASHLET, its high-luxe, electronic bidet seat.
TOTO Introduces Six Striking Faucet Collections & an Elegant Vessel Lavatory(Morrow, GA) January 21, 2020 — This year, TOTO dramatically increases its North American faucet portfolio by introducing six new families – ZA, GF, GB, GE, GC and GM. Designers and design-savvy homeowners will delight in these new statement-making faucets, which will convey a sophisticated sense of style to any bath space. They will also enjoy additional features that go far beyond the faucets’ refined aesthetic appeal. Global Faucets
TOTO Announces Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport is World’s First to Install Smart, Fully-Connected Restroom System, a Collaboration with GP PRO(Morrow, GA) January 8, 2020 — TOTO, the world's largest plumbing manufacturer with more than $5.19 billion in annual sales, announced that Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport, the world’s busiest airport with more than 107 million annual passengers, is the first facility in the world to offer the Smart, Fully-Connected Restroom System.TOTO Introduces the New RP WASHLET+ and RW Wall-Hung Toilet(Morrow, GA) January 7, 2020 — TOTO’s new RP WASHLET+ RW Wall-Hung Toilet combines beautiful design with the exceptional cleanliness functions consumers expect from the company.TOTO Introduces CLEANOVATION & Highlights Latest IoT Collaborations at CES 2020(Morrow, GA) January 7, 2020 — TOTO, the world's largest plumbing manufacturer with more than $5.19 billion in annual sales, announced that at CES 2020, the company will introduce its new Cleanovation and Relaxology brand commitments, demonstrating how the company elevates the residential bathroom experience with high-tech products and innovative technologies that improve people’s lives. - Global Sales of TOTO's Popular WASHLET® Line exceed 50 Million
(Morrow, GA) October 22, 2019 — TOTO, the world's largest plumbing manufacturer with more than $5.2 billion in annual sales, announced today that its celebrated WASHLET line (encompassing both WASHLET and NEOREST® products) has surpassed 50 million units sold internationally.
Notice Regarding TOTO's Investment in Good2Go, Inc.(Morrow, GA) October 15, 2019 — TOTO President: Madoka Kitamura) announces that it has decided to invest in Good2Go, Inc. (hereinafter, “Good2Go”), a U.S.-based startup company that provides a new mobile app service with the goal of enabling people to have access to a modern restroom at any time.TOTO's Innovation Products Sweep Awards Contests(Morrow, GA) May 14, 2019 — TOTO, the world's largest plumbing manufacturer with more than $5.2 billion in annual sales, announced today that its pioneering Flotation Tub with ZERO DIMENSION and NEOREST NX2 Intelligent Toilet with ACTILIGHT have been honored with an unprecedented 11 product innovation and design awards during 2018 and the first quarter of 2019.TOTO Brings Back Beloved Nexus Toilet(Morrow, GA) February 19, 2019 — There are some things in life that never seem to change, remaining popular in any era – for example, the little black dress, Oxford shirt, or navy blazer. These iconic products come from all categories of daily life from furniture to automobiles. They have withstood the test of time because they are designed with attributes that appeal to consumers as they enrich their lives.TOTO Introduces the GO & LB Faucet Designs & L & G Accessory Lines(Morrow, GA) February 19, 2019 — In 2018, TOTO announced an exciting new direction in its global fittings business and introduced five faucet families to the North American market. This year, TOTO continues this direction with the introduction of two additional faucet series – GO, winner of the 2017 international RED DOT “Best of the Best” Award for its ground breaking design, and LB, which adds style and comfort to any bath space.TOTO Expands Award-Winning Flotation Tub Line(Morrow, GA) February 19, 2019 — In 2018 TOTO started a revolution in North American bathing culture with the introduction of its Flotation Tub with ZERO DIMENSON technology. This ground-breaking tub swept the awards bringing home top honors in seven contests for its pioneering innovation, design, and technology, including the CES 2019 Innovation Awards (Honoree) and the Edison Awards (Finalist; top prizes in each category announced in April 2019).
TOTO Introduces Auto-Flush WASHLET+ Toilets(Morrow, GA) January 4, 2019 — To its popular line of WASHLET+ Toilets, which neatly conceal WASHLET’S power cord and water supply hose for a clean installation, TOTO adds a new sensor operated auto-flush feature.TOTO Introduces Life Anew NEXT at CES 2019(Morrow, GA) January 4, 2019 — TOTO, the world's largest plumbing manufacturer with more than $5.2 billion in annual sales, announced that at CES 2019 the company will introduce “Life Anew NEXT,” a new key pillar of its overarching “Life Anew” global brand message. - CES 2019 Innovation Awards Honoree(Morrow, GA) November 12, 2018 — TOTO, the world's largest plumbing manufacturer with more than $5.2 billion in annual sales, announced today that two of its products—the NEOREST NX2 Intelligent Toilet with ACTILIGHT and Flotation Tub with ZERO DIMENSION—have been named CES 2019 Innovation Awards Honorees.The Current Iowa Hotel Chooses TOTO’s WASHLET
(Morrow, GA) September 13, 2018 — TOTO, the world's largest plumbing manufacturer with more than $4.9 billion in annual sales, announced today that over 20,000 guests of The Current Iowa have experienced its WASHLET S300e high-tech bidet seat, which the sleek, art-inspired hotel installed in each of its 78 guest rooms and suites.
TOTO Introduces the Aquia IV Dual Flush Toilet and the Aquia IV WASHLET+ S550E(Morrow, GA) January 09, 2018 — To its popular collection of Aquia high-efficiency dual-flush toilets, TOTO adds the new Aquia IV One- and Two- Piece Ultra High-Efficiency Dual-Flush Toilets (UHET) with its new DynaMax Tornado Flush Technology.TOTO Launches Its Global Faucet Collection(Morrow, GA) January 09, 2018 — TOTO, the world's largest plumbing manufacturer with more than $4.9 billion in annual sales, announced today that its global faucet business is entering a new era.TOTO Introduces the Global Shower Collection(Morrow, GA) January 09, 2018 — To give homeowners and designers more choice when selecting TOTO shower systems, this year the company dramatically expands its portfolio of rainshowers, overhead showerheads and handshowers with new single and multimode models.TOTO Introduces its New NEOREST Collection(Morrow, GA) January 09, 2018 — TOTO, the global leader in innovative, high-tech luxury plumbing products, introduces the next generation of its flagship NEOREST Collection. TOTO’s new NEOREST product line offers the most innovative, design forward array of products available with elegant designs drawn from nature, cutting-edge technology, flawless performance, and extraordinary comfort. - TOTO’s Morrow Manufacturing Plant Garners Prestigious
 EPA Green Power Leadership Award(Morrow, GA) October 31, 2017 — TOTO, the world's largest plumbing manufacturer with more than $4.9 billion in annual sales, announced today that its Morrow Manufacturing Plant has been awarded a 2017 Green Power Leadership Award from the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA).Summer in the City:
(Morrow, GA) August 31, 2017 — TOTO, the world's largest plumbing manufacturer with more than $4.9 billion in annual sales, announced today that this summer more than 375,000 New Yorkers and visitors have experienced its sustainable, high- design plumbing products in Bryant Park’s newly renovated luxury public restrooms.
TOTO Presents NEOREST to the Rolls-Royce Owners Club at Its 
World of Luxury Celebration(Morrow, GA) June 23, 2017 — TOTO, the world's largest plumbing manufacturer with more than $4.9 billion in annual sales, announced today that it will join Rolls-Royce Owners’ Club (RROC) members, VIP guests and more than 1,000 classic Rolls-Royce motorcars at the RROC’s 65th Annual Meet.
TOTO Extends Popular Oberon Faucet Collection(Morrow, GA) May 03, 2017 —This year, TOTO expands the affordably priced Oberon Faucet Collection with a sleek, planet-friendly shower system that features TOTO’s renowned AeroJet technology.TOTO Introduces the Freestanding NEOREST Remote Control Stand(Morrow, GA) January 10, 2017 —To its flagship NEOREST Suite, the most innovative, high-tech, and design-forward collection of products available for the whole bathroom, TOTO adds the new freestanding NEOREST Remote Control Stand.
TOTO Introduces the First Wall-Mount NEOREST Intelligent Toilet(Morrow, GA) January 10, 2017 — TOTO’s flagship NEOREST Suite is the most innovative, design-forward collection of products available for the whole bathroom. Recently, TOTO expanded this suite with the NEOREST 750H with Actilight. This year, TOTO graces this collection by introducing the first wall-mount NEOREST intelligent toilets—the NEOREST AC and the NEOREST EW.TOTO Introduces the MH Connect+ Wall-Mount Toilet and Washlet(Morrow, GA) January 10, 2017 — TOTO expands its line of Connect+ high-efficiency toilets and Washlet combinations with its new MH Connect+ wall-mount high-efficiency dual flush toilet and D‑shaped Washlet. - TOTO is at Home with Kylie and Kris Jenner on Famed Kardashians Reality Show(Morrow, GA) January 25, 2016 — TOTO, the largest plumbing manufacturer in the world with $5.1 billion in annual sales, announced today that its latest technologically-advanced plumbing products are featured this season on The Kardashians mega-hit reality series.TOTO Re-Engineers Its Celebrated Line of EcoPower Flush Valves(Morrow, GA) January 19, 2016— TOTO continues the revolution in aqua-electronic technology by re-engineering its EcoPower high-efficiency flush valves for toilets and urinals, dramatically enhancing their effectiveness and ease of installation.TOTO Launches the Washlet G400(Morrow, GA) January 19, 2016 — Recently, TOTO achieved a major global milestone with its popular Washlet line of personal cleansing systems. To date, the company has sold more than 40 million Washlets worldwide since their 1980 launch in Japan.TOTO Introduces the NEOREST 500H(Morrow, GA) January 19, 2016— TOTO’s flagship Neorest suite offers a new way of living in the modern bathroom with the most intuitive, design-forward collection of products available. This year, TOTO expands this luxury suite with the ultra high-efficiency NEOREST 500H, which respects the environment while meeting people's needs for comfort, beauty and performance.TOTO Introduces the MH Wall-Hung High-Efficiency Toilet(Morrow, GA) January 19, 2016— TOTO expands its line of wall-mount toilets with the new MH dual-flush model, which combines powerful Dual-Max 3D Tornado flushing performance with an elegant appearance inspired by long-view trends in global design—modern, clean, simple, and timeless.TOTO Introduces the Libella EcoPower Faucet Series(Morrow, GA) January 19, 2016— TOTO's new Libella Faucet Series offers elegant contemporary design combined with the company's innovative EcoPower self-sustaining hydropower technology, providing reliable high performance in the most demanding commercial environments.TOTO Introduces the Arvina Vessel Lavatories(Morrow, GA) January 19, 2016— With their classically modern design, TOTO's new Arvina Vessel Lavatories have a clean, uncomplicated look and are at home in both modern and traditionally styled settings.TOTO Adds to Its Popular Line of High-Performance 1 Gallon Per Flush Toilets(Morrow, GA) January 19, 2016— TOTO, the acknowledged leader in decorative high-performance, water-efficient toilets, unveils the new WaterSense-labelled, one- and two-piece Promenade II 1G and round-front Drake II 1G ultra high-efficiency 1.0 gpf toilets (UHETs).TOTO Showcases the NEOREST 750H Intelligent Toilet at the 2016 International Consumer Electronics Show and Offers a Sneak Peak at the NEORESTof the Future(Morrow, GA)January 6, 2016— At the International Consumer Electronics Show (CES; January 6-9) in booth #71318 at the Sands, TOTO is presenting products from its flagshipNEOREST Suite, the most intuitive, design-forward collection of products available for the whole bathroom.