TOTO was founded by Mr. Kazumi Okura in 1917. It was originally named Toyo Pottery Co., Ltd. and later renamed TOTO (Toyo Pottery Machinery Co., Ltd.). In 1912, Mr. Okura established a laboratory specializing in the research and development of sanitary ceramics (at that time, sanitary ceramic products were already very common in Europe and the United States, but wooden toilets were still popular in Japan. Compared with today's Japanese bathroom culture, it is real. The contrast is too large) With the widespread sale of these sanitary ceramic products, TOTO uses its excellent products to challenge the traditional hygiene concept that has been accepted by the public. To this day, TOTO continues to work hard for this.

In 1923, the Kanto earthquake caused devastating damage to Tokyo. During post-disaster reconstruction, the large-scale construction of drainage systems has caused a sharp increase in demand for sanitary ware. After World War II, TOTO began to manufacture metal accessories, faucets and ceramic products. Since then, the development of TOTO's two core businesses - the firing and casting of sanitary pottery, has driven innovation in the field of precision processing technology and vigorously developed.

After the Tokyo Olympics in 1964, Japan created an economic miracle. With the construction boom arising from the Olympic economy, TOTO once again guided the trend of the development of sanitary ware technology. Vigorously develop manufacturing technologies that can meet mass production, while saving construction time and energy consumption. By Olympic standards, TOTO provides prefabricated bathroom services to 1044 rooms of Tokyo Shin Otani Hotel, showing a combination of technology and design.

In 1977, Indonesia's PT Surya TOTO Indonesia, a joint venture subsidiary of overseas TOTO, was established.

In 1980, TOTO launched Weixili products. The Washing Li products subvert the traditional toilet use method, using water washing instead of paper wipe, bringing a clean and comfortable bathroom experience to consumers around the world.

After the development of WASHLET products in 1981, TOTO began to invest its advanced technology in other product fields by introducing standard kitchen supplies.

In 1990, TOTO began trade in the United States and expanded to Indonesia, South Korea, North Korea, Thailand, Taiwan, and Hong Kong. In 1994, TOTO promoted its business to mainland China.

In 1993, the NEOREST series toilets launched fully reflect the concept of cleaning technology, and combined with WASHLET and TOTO's full range of innovative products, it has built a bathroom space with advanced aesthetic standards and performance quality.

In 1995, Dongtao (China) Co., Ltd. was officially established. After more than ten years of development, TOTO has established 7 branches in Shanghai, Beijing, Guangzhou, Xiamen, Shenzhen, Nanjing and Chongqing, and has invested in and established 8 factories. China has become TOTO's main production base in the world. and key markets.

In 1998, TOTO launched Hayte-patent photocatalyst technology. The material has the function of self-cleaning and removing pollutants from the air. It is easy to clean, eliminates odor and prevents bacteria from growing, so it is a suitable product for indoor and outdoor use.

In 2003, in order to provide services to real estate developers, designers, construction companies and other people, TOTO Beijing Technology Proposal Center was established, and in the following years, the Shanghai, Guangzhou and Chengdu Technology Proposal Centers were established one after another.

In 2006, TOTO General Design Research Center was established to create new products through dialogue and feedback with customers.

In 2008, the TOTO Water Environment Fund was established in Beijing. The fund is used to fund and carry out public welfare activities in water conservation and environmental protection, and to cultivate the awareness of environmental protection in the whole society.

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

In 2010, TOTO's new environmental protection vision was established. TOTO continues to launch energy-saving and environmentally friendly products. After the development of WASHLET products, TOTO began to invest its advanced technology in other product fields by introducing high-standard kitchen supplies.

In 2013, the Norest intelligent fully automatic toilet using smart excerpt technology debuted. Zhixuan is an environmentally friendly cleaning technology used by TOTO on the inner wall of the toilet. It can easily remove residual dirt and effectively antibacterial, keeping the toilet clean.

In 2014, TOTO's designers developed products that are more valuable to customers - TOTO's CⅠ modern series faucets, washbasins, and bathtub products.

In 2015, TOTO Weixili gave a new definition of "comfortable life". Since its birth in 1980, Weixili products have been sold worldwide for 37 years, with global sales exceeding 40 million units. Give people all over the world a clean, healthy and comfortable washing experience. In the same year, the "TOTO Museum", located in the Japanese headquarters of TOTO in Kitakyushu City, Japan, was officially completed. "TOTO Museum" was opened by TOTO to celebrate the 100th anniversary of its establishment in 2017. It aims to introduce to the public the history of the development of bathroom products and the manufacturing concepts that TOTO has inherited to this day.

2017 marks the 100th anniversary of TOTO's establishment. TOTO of this ISH exhibition has shown the world 100 years of innovation and efforts. The challenges are endless, and we look forward to tomorrow and look forward to the future. TOTO will also carry the next century with the "innovation" DNA.

TOTO Weixili in 2020 gives a new definition of "comfortable life". Since its birth in 1980, Weixili products have been sold worldwide for 40 years, and global sales have exceeded 50 million units. Give people all over the world a clean, healthy and comfortable washing experience.