For Immediate Release
October 6, 2016
LIXIL Corporation

LIXIL Brands Win 21 Good Design Awards in 2016
From stain-resistant toilet bowls to modern shower systems,
innovations that enhance our living spaces

Tokyo, Japan – LIXIL Corporation (“LIXIL”), a global leader in housing and building materials, products andservices, announced its brands have won 21 Good Design Awards in 2016. LIXIL received thirteen, GROHE
collected six, and Kawashima Selkon and Asahi Tostem won one each. The coveted awards, hosted by theJapan Institute of Design Promotion (“JDP”), are presented for products and technologies that have thepower to enrich lives, industries and societies.
At the heart of LIXIL’s design philosophy is a tradition of combining human-centric innovation, beautiful
aesthetics and reliable quality. LIXIL connects experts from across its global brands and technology groups,
from water to housing, to create new ideas and innovations that improve living spaces, meet human needs
and contribute to sustainability.
LIXIL’s AQUA CERAMIC, a ceramic technology that resists the buildup of stains and can retain its shine for
100 years, was selected as one of the Good Design Best 100. LIXIL has been working on this technology forover a quarter of a century and incorporated it into its lineup of household toilets in Japan from 2016.
GROHE’s winners included its SmartControl push-button shower technology, which lets users choose spraypattern, water volume and water temperature. Unveiled this year, this modern shower system wasdeveloped using the best of GROHE design and LIXIL technologies.

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In addition, LIXIL, GROHE, Kawashima Selkon and Asahi Tostem were awarded for bathroom, kitchen,lighting, interior and exterior housing products.
“LIXIL’s design philosophy is about creating products that are relevant to people, their lifestyles and thetimes,” said Kinya Seto, President and CEO of LIXIL. “As the world’s largest manufacturer of living
technology, we connect experts from multiple markets and industries around the world to make that
happen – and to successfully re-imagine the living space.”

Good Design Award 2016: Winners
Product Name

Product Category

LIXIL
1.
AQUA CERAMIC
2.
SATIS G Type
3.
Preas LS Type
4.
Sensor-Integrated Urinal U-A11AP
5.
Public Multi-Purpose Restroom YPTWC Series
6.
Washbasin Counter/Shelf MB Series7.
L.C.
8.
Cromare/Normare
9.
Aqua Feel
10.
Bisai 2016 Model
11.
KIRARA STAGE Mokucho
12.
RICHELLE PLAT
13.
PRESEA
GROHE
14.
Essence New Collection
15.
SmartControl
16.
Grohtherm 800
17.
Grohtherm 1000
18.
Aquatunes
19.
Sensia Arena
Kawashima Selkon
20.
Unity Rug Softy Line
Asahi Tostem
21.
Guardenal Smart

ToiletToiletToiletToiletToiletWashstandWashstandFaucetBathExterior Light
Wood Deck
KitchenWindow
FaucetShowerShowerShowerSpeakerToiletRug
Wall Siding

For a description of the products that received the Good Design Award in 2016, click here.
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About LIXIL
LIXIL Corporation is a global leader in housing and building materials products and services. The foundation of LIXIL’ssuccess is our constant investment in technological innovation to improve the way we live. Delivering core strengths in water,
housing, building and kitchen technologies, our brand portfolio businesses LIXIL, GROHE, American Standard Brands andPermasteelisa are leaders in the industries and regions in which they operate. LIXIL produces some of the world’s mostfundamental and innovative products and services, and our solutions are an integral part of some of the world’s most iconic
and cutting-edge living and working spaces. Operating in more than 150 countries, and employing more than 80,000 people,
we bring together function, quality and design to make people’s lives better, and more delightful – wherever they are.
About LIXIL Group
LIXIL Group Corporation (TSE Code: 5938) is the listed holding company containing LIXIL Corporation, LIXIL VIVACORPORATION and LIXIL Housing Research Institute, Ltd.. The Group, which is led by President and CEO Kinya Seto, isinvolved in a broad spectrum of housing-related businesses, ranging from the manufacture and sales of building materials
and housing equipment to the operation of home centers and a network of homebuilding franchises, and comprehensive realestate service. LIXIL Group Corporation posted ¥1.85 trillion in consolidated sales in FYE March 2016.

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