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THIS (China) Co., Ltd., founded in Japan in 1917, is a global famous brand of intelligent sanitary ware, a long-established sanitary equipment manufacturer in Japan, specializing in the production and sales of sanitary ware and related equipment for civil and commercial facilities

In 1917, THIS was founded as Toyo Pottery Co., Ltd., which was later renamed THIS (Toto Machinery Co., Ltd.). In 1912, a laboratory specializing in the research and development of sanitary ceramics was established (at that time, sanitary ceramic products were very common in Europe and the United States, but wooden toilets were still popular in Japan, compared with today's advanced bathroom culture in Japan, it was really too much contrast) With the wide sales of these sanitary ceramic products, THIS challenged the traditional concept of hygiene that has been accepted by the public, and THIS continues to work towards this until today.

In 1923, the Great Kanto Earthquake wreaked havoc on Tokyo. In the post-disaster reconstruction, the large-scale construction of drainage systems has led to a sharp increase in the demand for sanitary ware.

In 1946, after the Second World War, THIS began manufacturing metal fittings, faucets and ceramics. Since then, the development of THIS's two core businesses, the firing and casting of sanitary pottery, has led to the development of innovation in the field of precision machining technology.

In 1964, after the 1964 Tokyo Olympics, Japan performed an economic miracle. With the construction boom generated by the Olympic economy, THIS once again led the trend of bathroom technology development. Vigorously develop manufacturing technologies that can meet the needs of high-volume production, while saving construction time and energy consumption. To Olympic standards, THIS provided prefabricated bathroom service for 1,044 rooms at Hotel New Otani Tokyo, showing the perfect combination of technology and design.

In 1977, the first overseas THIS joint venture subsidiary, Indonesia P.T. Surya THIS Indonesia was established.

In 1980, THIS launched WASHLET products, bringing customers a new clean and comfortable bathroom experience.

In 1981, after the development of WASHLET products, THIS began to invest its advanced technology in other product fields by introducing high-end standard kitchen products.

In 1990, THIS began trading in the U.S. and has expanded to Indonesia, South Korea, North Korea, Thailand, Taiwan, and Hong Kong. In 1994, THIS extended its business to Chinese mainland.

In 1993, the NEOREST toilet was launched, embodying the concept of clean technology and, in combination with the full range of innovative products from WASHLET and THIS, created a bathroom with the highest aesthetic standards and performance quality.

In 1998, THIS launched Cleantech - a patented photocatalyst technology. The material has the function of self-cleaning and removing pollutants from the air. It's easy to clean, eliminates odors and prevents the growth of bacteria, making it suitable for both indoor and outdoor use.

In 2006, the THIS Universal Design Research Center was established with the aim of creating new products through dialogue and feedback with customers.

In 2009, THIS officially landed in Europe from March 10th to 14th with the help of the Frankfurt International Sanitary Ware Exhibition.

In 2010, THIS advocated a global green and low-carbon life.


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