LIXIL

Japanese building products maker LIXIL has announced the launch of a new manufacturing facility in Hyderabad as it expands its housing technology business in India. The move signals the company's commitment to the Indian market, where demand for housing and sanitation products continues to grow.

LIXIL's 1967 shower toilet technology, a pioneering Japanese innovation that combined washing functions with the toilet, has been recognised with an IEEE Milestone, the distinction awarded to landmark achievements in electrical and electronic engineering. The honour highlights the product's role as the forerunner of the modern washlet and Japan's broader influence on bathroom hygiene technology worldwide.