Company’s Technologically-Advanced Personal Cleansing Systems are Evidence of its People-First Innovation Design Philosophy TOTO, the largest plumbing manufacturer in the world with $5.1 billion dollars in annual sales, announced today that it has achieved a major global milestone with its popular Washlet line of personal cleansing systems. To date, the company has sold more than Read more
Kitchen & Bath
Company’s Technologically-Advanced Personal Cleansing Systems are Evidence of its People-First Innovation Design Philosophy
TOTO, the largest plumbing manufacturer in the world with $5.1 billion dollars in annual sales, announced today that it has 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. During the past 35 years, TOTO has expanded its Washlet sales around the globe, and today these revolutionary personal cleansing systems are available on all seven continents, in countries as diverse as the U.S., Germany, France, Korea, the Philippines, Thailand, the United Arab Emirates, Indonesia, Taiwan, India, Brazil, Mexico, China, Singapore, Korea, and the United Kingdom – to name but a few. Washlets Washlets use pure, clean water – and myriad technological innovations – to make their users cleaner, happier, more refreshed than they have ever felt after a bathroom break by reinventing the humble toilet seat as a warm water personal cleansing system. When its cleansing cycle is activated, a streamlined wand with Wonderwave technology extends from the beneath the seat to provide a soothing warm flow of aerated water for complete cleansing. Because the water is drawn directly from the home’s fresh water supply, the Washlet delivers warm water that is always clean and pure. Once the cleansing cycle is completed, the user may engage the drying cycle, which uses warm air to gently dry the area, protecting environment by reducing the need for toilet tissue. Newest Technological Innovation Committed to People-First Innovation, TOTO advances are designed that meet people’s real world needs. To this end, the company introduced the first use of electrolyzed water designed to make the toilet bowl easier to clean. To create eWater+, TOTO engineers use only the home’s incoming water supply and the company’s patented technological process. eWater+ is applied to the bowl after every flush and once every eight hours during non-use. It returns to its natural state within two hours. A pre-misting of plain water further enhances bowl cleanliness by sealing the surface against the adherence of matter approximately 80% better than dry porcelain. eWater+ is good for the planet, too. It reduces the need for toxic chemicals used to clean the toilet, which helps to protect the environment as it saves consumers money on cleaning supplies and time cleaning the toilet. TOTO’s eWater+ technology is available on the Washlet S350e and S300e. Latest Design Innovation: Connect+ System TOTO’s innovative new Connect+ System neatly conceals the Washlet’s power cord and water supply hose for a clean installation. To achieve this, TOTO pre-drilled holes in Connect+ toilets behind the bowl (near the seat bolt holes), which enables specially-designed Washlets’ power cord and water supply hose to pass easily through, hiding them from view. Concealing the Connect+ Washlets’ power cord and water supply hose offers homeowners an elegant seamless look that enhances any bath décor. Comprised of specially designed Washlets and water-efficient Tornado Flush toilets, TOTO’s innovative new Connect+ System offers homeowners superior design aesthetics, water savings, technology, cleanliness and over 40 different combination possibilities. TOTO Everywhere One of the best things about a peaceful, refreshing TOTO Washlet experience is that it can happen anywhere, because TOTO is everywhere you are. North America: Palace Hotel, Luxury Collection Hotel, San Francisco Built in 1875 to celebrate the West Coast boom, the Palace Hotel, San Francisco is one of the city’s most treasured landmarks. The newly renovated hotel is located just blocks from designer and boutique shopping, the Financial District and the Moscone Convention Center. Magnificent decor, spectacular settings, impeccable service and the latest modern conveniences combine to provide a uniquely enriching experience. The Palace Hotel’s upper floors and all suites are appointed with upgraded specialty lighting and TOTO Washlets. Europe: Hotel Schloss Elmau An ideal location for high-level discussions away from the public eye, this luxurious retreat offers the ultimate in accommodation and hospitality. Appointed with only the very best, the Hotel Schloss Elmau naturally selected TOTO NEORESTs and Washlets to grace all 47 suites and double rooms with their elegant, timeless design, helping create an exclusive atmosphere of luxury and comfort for the global summit’s diplomats after their hours of negotiation.
Sloan’s new ST-2459 top spud wall hung water closet is designed to maximize flushing performance in lower flushing volume applications. The universal flushing volume of the ST-2459 can accommodate any high efficiency flush volume including the newest maximum efficiency of just 1.1 gpf. “The ability of a commercial water closet to provide peak performance lies Read more
Sloan’s new ST-2459 top spud wall hung water closet is designed to maximize flushing performance in lower flushing volume applications. The universal flushing volume of the ST-2459 can accommodate any high efficiency flush volume including the newest maximum efficiency of just 1.1 gpf.
“The ability of a commercial water closet to provide peak performance lies in how well the flushometer and water closet work together as a system especially in extremely low flush volume applications that leave very little margin for error,” says Mark Lawinger, Product Line Manager – Fixtures for Sloan. “The ST-2459 hydraulics are optimized to match Sloan’s top-performing family of flushometers. Each model scores 1,000 g MaP on nearly every one of Sloan’s flushometers to meet these low flow challenges.”
This new model has an all-new look that is desired by leading architects today. It also features an increased backplate strength and higher static load capability that engineers and customers are looking for. It also features a larger water spot to minimize streaking and stains.
This model is GREEN certified by IAPMO and meets ASME 112.19.2-2013/CSA B45.1-13 standards, is Buy American Act (BAA) compliant when purchased as a combination package, meets the American with Disabilities Act Guidelines (ADA) and is compatible and Texas Accessibility Standards (TAS) compatible for all ages.
More information on the Sloan ST-2459 water closet can be found at www.sloanvalve.com/Our_Products/Sloan_Wall_Hung_Toilet_Fixtures.aspx or call 800.982.5839.
American Standard Brands is proud to announce its recognition as a 2015 Supplier Partner of the Year by The Home Depot for the kitchen and bath division. In addition, the American Standard Optum VorMax toilet was a runner-up for the 2015 Innovation Award for its pioneering new flushing system. The Partner of the Year designation Read more
American Standard Brands is proud to announce its recognition as a 2015 Supplier Partner of the Year by The Home Depot for the kitchen and bath division. In addition, the American Standard Optum VorMax toilet was a runner-up for the 2015 Innovation Award for its pioneering new flushing system.
The Partner of the Year designation was granted to acknowledge the collaborative relationship between American Standard and The Home Depot, including achievements through the promotion of new Champion and Cadet toilet models. The revolutionary Optum VorMax toilet, which was launched jointly with The Home Depot, was also recognized through this award.
“It is a sincere honor to be named a Partner of the Year by an influential retailer like The Home Depot,” said Steven Delarge, chief executive officer and president of LIXIL Water Technology Americas. “We deeply value this partnership with such an expert merchant, allowing us to offer high performing plumbing products to homeowners, do-it-yourselfers and contractors across the United States.”
The American Standard Optum VorMax toilet was also recognized as a runner-up for the retailer’s 2015 Innovation Award – the only product in the kitchen and bath category to receive this designation. Each year, The Home Depot Innovation Award honors inventive new products that deliver unique, measurable benefits to users, as well as recognize the work of pioneering manufacturers who provide unmatched performance and service. The Optum VorMax toilet was acknowledged for its ground-breaking flushing technology that delivers one powerful jet of water to scrub the entire bowl clean; in fact, it has been independently verified to clean the bowl two times better than conventional toilets*.
Accepting both awards on behalf of American Standard Brands were Chief Operating Officer Michael Marchi, Vice President, Retail Sales Chris Barg and Sales Director Ken Keane.
Matco-Norca is proud to introduce an updated version of its faucet portfolio catalog. The new 54-page full-color catalog provides complete information on Matco-Norca’s breadth of kitchen faucets, lavatory faucets, tub and showers, job packs and accessories, which are all available in various finishes. Seven Families: Good, Better, Best Matco-Norca’s Faucet Program is comprised of seven Read more
Matco-Norca is proud to introduce an updated version of its faucet portfolio catalog. The new 54-page full-color catalog provides complete information on Matco-Norca’s breadth of kitchen faucets, lavatory faucets, tub and showers, job packs and accessories, which are all available in various finishes.
Seven Families: Good, Better, Best
Matco-Norca’s Faucet Program is comprised of seven unique product families, including several complete and distinctive series that encompass multiple designs and price points, along with Build Your Own options.
The new catalog illustrates full information including previous and current model numbers, product descriptions and applicable code approvals for Matco-Norca’s individual product family offerings:
- Padova
- Crescendo
- Portia
- Positano
- Builder Light
- Classic
- Value Engineered
ADA, SDWA and EPA WaterSense approved products are indicated where applicable, as are available finishes (chrome, stainless steel, brushed nickel and oil-rubbed bronze).
Special Offerings for the Builder/Contractor
Value Engineered meets an entry-level price point without compromise on quality or warranty and includes a full suite of product offerings.
The Builder Light, Classic and Build Your Own programs offer multiple designs at a very competitive price point and include several options, allowing customers to tailor their design to meet a price point or configuration without having the limitations of taking what comes in the box.
Job Pack options are available across the Padova, Crescendo, Portia, Positano, Builder Light and Classic families.
Matco-Norca offers common rough-in valves on its entire line of pressure balanced tub and shower valves.
Product Numbering System Explained
In addition to the product offerings pages, the catalog includes separate sections devoted to explaining Matco-Norca’s product numbering system, old to new product cross-references as well as the page they can be found on. Straight-forward warranty information is also clearly defined.
Perfect for outdoor use by a pool or patio, Matco-Norca offers a hot & cold water Utility Shower Faucet in chrome plated brass. The UTF-3 Utility Shower Faucet features an 18” rise shower arm connecting to a heavy duty plastic shower head. Metal handles are connected to a 3 1/4” center body. An aluminum Read more
Perfect for outdoor use by a pool or patio, Matco-Norca offers a hot & cold water Utility Shower Faucet in chrome plated brass.
The UTF-3 Utility Shower Faucet features an 18” rise shower arm connecting to a heavy duty plastic shower head. Metal handles are connected to a 3 1/4” center body. An aluminum soap dish is positioned just above the center body, for a complete shower set-up.
For Spec Sheet information on the UTF-3 Utility Shower Faucet from Matco-Norca, visit www.matco-norca.com, click on Plumbing Specialties, and then on Specialty Faucets.