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We are proud to share that Hydrific, part of LIXIL, has been honored in Fast Company's 2024 Innovation by Design Awards! Droplet, the launch product for Hydrific, has been recognized in the "Best Product Design" and "Best Designs from Up and Coming Companies" categories in this year's competition. We're grateful to everyone that has supported Hydrific and the Droplet since its launch, from the incredible support for the Kickstarter campaign to everyone within LIXIL that has helped with developing and testing this revolutionary product. Hydrific aims to create accessible and easy to use solutions for conserving water in the home, and the Droplet is the first major step in bringing that vision to life. Read more: https://ow.ly/gNpx50T2aKv

We are proud to be honored as the Alliance for Water Efficiency's 2024 Business & Industry Member of the Year! The AWE plays a key role in advocating for and educating about sustainability, and their expertise helps us create products and initiatives that support responsible water use around the world. We are committed to finding innovative ways to bring sustainable solutions to life, from water-saving product design to our work with communities like Lowndes County in Alabama that deal with sanitation issues every day. We look forward to working with the AWE for years to come to make this vision a reality. And thank you to Troy Benavidez, Julia Deister (née Auer), Thorsten Kostrzewa and Taishi Okano for accepting the award last week at the Water Efficiency & Conservation Symposium in Chicago.

Dive into the world of innovation at LIXIL through the lens of Tobias Heine, a true embodiment of our passion for creativity, innovation and continuous growth. Tobias brings a one-of-a-kind blend of expertise to the table, spanning construction, mechanical engineering, and industrial design. His broad experience was a perfect match for LIXIL's portfolio of brands and consumer-centric products. Joining us in 2022, Tobias quickly became an integral part of our R&D team, where he found our unwavering support system and culture that champions collaboration and teamwork to be a driving force for success and learning. “It is important to surpass yourself and to get better every day. At LIXIL, the unparalleled support system extends beyond just your team; it comes from your colleagues across the globe as well.” Tobias highlights, “For us, the winning formula lies in our diverse workforce, where unique skill sets and backgrounds converge. As the saying goes, sharing is caring. We are able to learn from each other and channel the learnings for great ideas on the next range of products that integrate new technologies, materials, design and more, including energy and water saving capabilities. ” Click here for the full story: https://lnkd.in/g8UjeuFy #EmployeeSpotlight #LIXIL

Today we announced Q1 earnings results for the fiscal year ending March 31, 2025. LIXIL CEO Kinya Seto commented, "In the first quarter of FYE2025, our Japan business successfully captured the robust demand in the renovation market, offsetting weak new housing starts and delivering core earnings in line with our expectations. With indicators such as a rise in Japan showroom visitors, we anticipate a recovery in demand towards the second half of the year. In our international business, we saw a recovery in sales in Europe, a critical pillar for profit generation. However, demand remains sluggish in the U.S. Profit for the quarter decreased year-on-year due to an increase in other expenses including costs associated with structural reforms and tax expenses. Internationally, we are driving performance improvements through continued structural reforms and strengthening our supply and organizational systems in preparation for the recovery of demand in markets such as the U.S. Amidst an uncertain business environment, we are executing the initiatives outlined in the LIXIL Playbook. We are committed to driving innovation that delivers a positive societal and environmental impact, and remain focused on strengthening the business foundation for continued growth." Learn more in today's press release :https://lnkd.in/gu3XxW4M #LIXIL #FY25 #Financialresults #Earnings

Last week, LIXIL once again partnered with Tools & Tiaras Inc. for their 2024 summer camp in Jamaica, Queens. The team from Hydrific, part of LIXIL led this year’s workshop with a focus on design and water conservation. Julia Deister (née Auer), Uma Dhamija and Emilie Williams, IDSA used their experience and creativity to teach the campers how to tackle important problems around water scarcity, from identifying key issues to building prototypes for their innovative solutions. This marks the 6th year of the partnership between LIXIL and Tools & Tiaras. We're proud to support them in their mission to foster more diversity & inclusion in the trades and introduce the next generation to a variety of potential career opportunities. Our partnership with Tools & Tiaras is also a key part of American Standard’s Trade Up program, an effort dedicated to raising awareness of the skills gap and taking action to inspire more people to pursue plumbing as a viable career path. It is always a pleasure to work with Judaline Cassidy, Jen Jones and the whole team at Tools & Tiaras. We’re so appreciative of our continued partnership and we look forward to next year’s camp!

We are proud to announce that we have been awarded a total of 19 Red Dot Design Awards this year, one of the world’s most prestigious and meaningful recognitions for high design quality. The winning products: NODEA: 'SEAMLESS',  'GLASS R' and 'WINDOW G' INTERIO: 'Raffis Aluminium Glass Door' LIXIL: 'Slim Hanger Door' TOSTEM: EntranceDoor XE' GROHE: ‘Blue Fizz’, ‘SmartControl Dual Spray’, ‘Everstream’, ‘Sensia Pro’, ‘Tempesta 110’, ‘Essence Phantom Black’, ‘Pure Ro System’ and ‘Pre-Filter’ AMERICAN STANDARD: ‘RainSwitch Power Jet Hand Shower’, ‘Aspirations Bathroom Faucet Collection’, ‘Aspirations Single Lever Pull Out Faucet’, ‘Aspirations Waterfall Tub Spout’ and ‘Aspirations Widespread Pull Down Faucet’ Just one of the highlights: NODEA's 'SEAMLESS' has been awarded the highest distinction, the "Red Dot: Best of the Best," reserved only for the most outstanding products. ‘SEAMLESS’ is a world-first panorama window that incorporates CFRP into the glass edge. This innovation achieves a flat surface through electric parallel and sliding movements, completely rethinking the structure of traditional windows. #RedDotAwards2024 #Design #LIXIL #Awards #Designawards #LIXILGLOBALDESIGN

We are excited to announce that one of our employees, Osamu Nagashima, has been selected to represent Japan as a para-badminton player in the Paris 2024 Paralympic Games! Osamu shared with us: 'I am deeply honored to have the opportunity to participate in the Paralympics once again. With the support of everyone cheering me on, I am motivated to strive for the medal that eluded me in the Tokyo Games. I eagerly anticipate your continued encouragement!' #Parabadminton #LIXIL

Introducing the latest edition of our WASH Digest! 💧 In this issue, we dive into the monitoring frameworks and indicators that are helping to shape the future of Water, Sanitation, and Hygiene (WASH). 🔍 Discover how we are updating our approach to tracking and measuring the impact of our sanitation and hygiene initiatives at LIXIL 🤝 Learn about the collaborative efforts between WHO, UNICEF, and the World Bank to define core indicators that will strengthen WASH systems 📈 Find out more about a recent framework for valuing corporate investments in WASH Robust monitoring frameworks and indicators are pivotal to advancing Sustainable Development Goal 6 (SDG6) – helping to make every effort count. #WASH #Sanitation #Hygiene #Sustainability #GlobalImpact #LIXIL #Innovation

LIXIL power brands, American Standard APAC and GROHE, honored outstanding achievements across the property industry at the Asia Pacific International Property & Hotel Awards 2024-25. The prestigious event welcomed over 500 guests, industry luminaries, and nearly 1000 entries to celebrate excellence across architecture, interior design, real estate, and property development. The event recognized over 400 winning companies from across the Asia Pacific. It culminated in a gala event with the announcement and presentation of the American Standard Innovation Award, the GROHE Sustainability Award and the new GROHE Luxury Award. This year’s edition unveiled the Asia Pacific Hotel Awards category to recognize excellence in the hospitality sector. Judged by a panel of 50 industry experts and peers, each entry was meticulously evaluated for design, quality, service, innovation, originality, and dedication to sustainability. The audience enjoyed the American Standard exhibit, featuring selections from the Acacia Collection, Signature Collection, spalet, and auto temperature mixers in exciting color finishes, perfectly complementing modern lifestyles and aspirations. The GROHE SPA exhibit took guests on a journey through the theme of ‘Health through Water,’ showcasing curated collections with options for different materials, colors, and finishes. Congratulations to the winners and nominees. We look forward to collaborating with you in future and continue to push the boundaries of innovation and sustainability in the property industry! #AsiaPacificPropertyAwards #Innovation #Sustainability #Architecture #InteriorDesign #Hospitality Audrey Yeo Antoine Besseyre Des Horts International Property Awards

🏆 We're proud to announce that our Santa Clara plant has received the prestigious Prexcel Award, a national quality accolade in Mexico that recognizes environmental stewardship, sustainability, and corporate social responsibility. Receiving the Prexcel Award is a reflection of our commitment to improving lives through innovation, understanding our consumers' needs, and delivering on them. The team in Santa Clara embodies our commitment to always experiment and learn while working with respect, and this achievement is a testament to their initiative and commitment. Join us in congratulating Rolando González Cruz, José Hernández Pulido, Jesus Cruz Alvarez, Jessica Becerril, and the entire Santa Clara team for their dedication and hard work!