TOTO History

TOTO Ltd. was founded in 1917 as a manufacturer of ceramic sanitary wares and plumbing hardware. Before long, TOTO Ltd. grew to become Japan’s industrial leader in sanitary and plumbing related products. And now in the 21st century, TOTO Ltd., with it's expanded corporate vision is poised to move forward and provide products as well as services to improve the cleanliness, comfort and convenience of residential and non-residential spaces. TOTO Ltd. is also a company that is devoted to enhancing our lifestyle while preserving the purity of our environment.
1917 TOTO Ltd. established as Japan’s first manufacturer of vitreous china ware.
1920 TOTO Ltd. builds Japan’s first “Tunnel Kiln.”
1937 TOTO Ltd. begins manufacturing sanitary ware at Chigasaki Plant.
1946 TOTO Ltd. begins manufacturing faucets and metal fittings.
1958 TOTO Ltd. begins manufacturing FRP bathtubs.
1970 TOTO Ltd. develops “Aqua-Electronics” and begins manufacturing cast-iron bathtubs.
1971 The TOTO Ginza Pavilion showroom is constructed in Tokyo.
1977 P.T. SURYA TOTO INDONESIA joint venture in Indonesia is established.
1980 ROYAL TOTO METAL CO. LTD. joint venture in Korea is established.
1987 Established joint venture with KELIM TOTO CO. LTD. in Korea and The SIAM SANITARY FITTINGS CO.LTD. in Thailand.
1988 TAIWAN TOTO CO. LTD. joint venture in Taiwan is established.
1990 TOTO KIKI U.S.A. INC. is established as a sales base for the U.S. Market.
1994 BEIJING TOTO CO. LTD. joint venture in China is established.
1996 TOTO Marrow plant is established in Georgian; TOTO USA INC. relocates corporate headquarters to Atlanta, Georgia.