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What a milestone week in Shanghai! 🎉 We were absolutely thrilled to officially open the doors to the GROHE Shanghai Water Experience Center on May 28 — China’s very first integrated dual-brand destination showcasing both GROHE and GROHE SPA. For everyone involved, seeing this project come to life is incredibly special. It’s not just a beautiful showroom; it’s a living translation of our global vision. We are moving beyond "The Pure Joy of Water" to pioneer the ultimate experience of "Wellbeing Through Water," bringing personalized, ultra-luxury sanctuaries to life. The center is built around a beautiful concept: "Three Realms Through Water – Rediscovering the Inner Self." Spread across three floors, it’s an immersive journey you have to experience to believe. Here is a quick look inside: 🧘 The GROHE SPA Experience: A multi-sensory wellness sanctuary featuring the China debut of our ICON 3D collection and stunning customizable finishes with Caesarstone quartz. 💡 The GROHE Heritage: Celebrating innovation with the exclusive global premiere of our new Sensia One shower toilet and the sophisticated GROHE Colors Collection. 🤝 The GROHE Home: A vibrant, multi-functional lifestyle hub built to inspire and collaborate directly with the architectural and interior design communities. 🎙️ Voices from the Grand Opening "Today’s discerning homeowners look beyond functionality—they demand personalized sanctuaries that nurture physical and emotional wellbeing. This center presents the full market debut of the GROHE SPA portfolio, translating our global brand vision into a multi-sensory experience that caters to China's appetite for precision craftsmanship and bespoke, intentional luxury." — Bijoy Mohan, Leader, LIXIL International “Moving forward, we will continually refine our localized brand presentation to bring sophisticated, aesthetic, and wellness-oriented ‘water-living’ concepts directly to China's elite consumers. We are committed to fostering deeper collaboration with the architectural and design communities to collectively shape the future of professional bathroom aesthetics.” — Adele Tao, Leader, LIXIL Water Technology Greater China By uniting GROHE’s engineering excellence with GROHE SPA’s ultra-luxury bespoke portfolios, we are proud to pioneer a design-forward blueprint for wellness-oriented living worldwide. A massive congratulations to the entire team who poured their passion into making this launch a resounding success! 🥂✨ 📍 If you are in Shanghai, please come visit us to experience the future of personalized luxury firsthand. #GROHE Water Experience Center #GROHESPA #LIXIL

🌍 Accelerating Impact: Reaching the next 100 million people with safe sanitation. We are proud to announce a major milestone in our mission to solve the global sanitation crisis. LIXIL has signed a new Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with the Japan International Cooperation Agency (JICA), expanding our strategic partnership to accelerate progress towards SDG 6ーEnsure availability and sustainable management of water and sanitation for allー by 2030. 💧🤝 Building on our pioneering work since 2019, this renewed collaboration marks an evolution from foundational planning to high-impact social implementation across Africa. How we’re making a difference: 📍 Kenya: Supporting the government’s Shirika Plan in Kakuma to create local jobs and strengthen self-reliance for refugees and host communities. 📍 Malawi: Focusing on climate-resilient sanitation solutions for flood-prone communities. By combining the practical innovation of our SATO brand with local partnerships, we are building self-sustaining sanitation economies that provide dignity and health to those who need it most. 🚽✨ Together, we are moving closer to our goal of improving sanitation and hygiene for the next 100 million people. What do you believe is the biggest barrier to scaling sanitation solutions today? Let’s discuss in the comments. 👇 #LIXIL #SATO #SDG6 #SocialImpact #Partnership #JICA #SanitationForAll #Sustainability

In the latest episode of LIXIL’s Facets of Design podcast, host Paul Flowers, our Chief Design and Brand Identity Officer, is joined by wellness pioneer and Strategic Advisor to the Six Senses luxury hotel and resort, Anna Bjurstam. Together, they explore the powerful relationship between water, wellbeing, and design and how GROHE SPA transforms water into meaningful experiences. Rooted in the phrase Salus Per Aquam (wellbeing through water), the conversation highlights how innovations like the GROHE Aqua Pure filtration system and Bokoma sprays can elevate everyday rituals through purity, stimulation, and sensory design. Follow and Listen To The Podcast Here: https://lnkd.in/eZ7-c5iA 

🌟 Employee Spotlight Series: Tobias Willmes – Fostering Market Leadership Through Sustainable Innovation "Innovation is important to foster market leadership in terms of sustainability and technology." Starting his journey in 2013 as a dual apprentice, Tobias Willmes has spent nearly 12 years growing alongside the company. Now leading Innovation Projects for the Fittings Category within the Global GROHE Product (GGP) team, he acts as a vital bridge between departments to steer a versatile portfolio of full-bathroom solutions worldwide. Driven by the LIXIL Behavior “Experiment and Learn,” Tobias thrives in a fluid environment where raw ideas transform into consumer products. Working in a workplace that makes space for new ideas, new ways of working, and fresh challenges, he shared that for him, things just "never get boring" 🌱 You can also find the full article on our Newsroom: https://hubs.li/Q04hrYbC0 --------------------------------------------------------------- 🌟 従業員スポットライトシリーズ：Tobias Willmes – 持続可能なイノベーションで市場を牽引 「サステナビリティとテクノロジーの両面において、市場を牽引し続けるためにイノベーションは欠かせません」 2013年に働きながら学ぶ職業訓練制度「デュアル・アプレンティスシップ」として一歩を踏み出したTobias Willmesさんは、12年近くにわたり会社とともに成長を遂げてきました。現在はグローバルGROHEプロダクト（GGP）チームの水栓金具カテゴリーにてイノベーションプロジェクトを率い、部門横断の「架け橋」として、世界中の浴室全体の空間ソリューションを牽引しています。 LIXIL Behaviors（3つの行動）の一つである「実験し、学ぶ」を原動力に、Tobiasさんはアイデアを製品へと具現化するダイナミックな環境で真価を発揮しています。新しい発想や働き方、そして未知への挑戦を後押しする職場だからこそ、「ここでは決して退屈することはありません」と笑顔で語ります。🌱 Newsroomではこの記事をご覧いただけます： https://hubs.li/Q04hs1cr0

For the eighth consecutive year, LIXIL is proud to be the headline sponsor for the Asia Pacific International Property & Hotel Awards 2026-27 through our American Standard and GROHE brands. Congratulations to all the 440 winners from across the region for their outstanding achievements and inspiring projects. Each entry was meticulously judged by a panel of over 100 industry experts based on design, quality, innovation, and a steadfast dedication to sustainability. The event culminated in a spectacular gala dinner and the presentation of the American Standard Innovation Award, the GROHE Sustainability Award, and the GROHE Luxury Award. The prestigious event also marked the launch of the Acacia Supasleek Collection by American Standard. The collection brings together sleek aesthetics, purposeful innovation, and versatility for both residential and hospitality bathroom spaces. The collection’s ultra-thin profile and clean lines could be fully appreciated in the VR bathroom zone, where guests stepped into an immersive virtual world to visualize tailored designs in real time. The GROHE SPA installation impressed leading A&Ds with a fully integrated bathroom concept. The curated space showcased a new expression for bespoke shower experiences, headlined by the Grohtherm Aqua Tile, Rainshower Aqua Tile, and Atrio Private Collection in the striking Phantom Black finish. See selected moments from the event below. #IPA2026 #InternationalPropertyAwards #Innovation #LIXIL #AmericanStandard #GROHE #GROHESPA American Standard APAC GROHE International Property Awards

Today we announced earnings results for the fiscal year ending March 31, 2026. LIXIL CEO Kinya Seto commented, "In the fiscal year ending March 2026, we achieved year-on-year growth in both revenue and profit despite the business environment remaining more challenging than anticipated. Core earnings exceeded our initial forecast. In Japan, the decline in new housing demand was offset by growth in renovation sales, which has been a continuous area of focus, and resulted in higher profits across all segments. In our international business, we achieved a significant improvement in core earnings, particularly in Europe and IMEA. Our strategic initiatives, including structural reforms and our shift to high-value-added products, are progressing and steadily yielding results. Based on the LIXIL Playbook, which outlines our management direction, we have been building a business foundation resilient to external changes. To address geopolitical risks such as the current situation in the Middle East, we are enhancing our agility to respond proactively to changes through the optimization of our supply chain. Furthermore, we have been strategically advancing the development and sales expansion of environmentally friendly and circular products that contribute to improved profitability and mitigate some supply chain risks. These include ‘PremiAL’, a low-carbon aluminum made primarily from scrap aluminum, and ‘revia’, which is made primarily from waste plastic. While the future outlook remains uncertain, we will continue our transformation to strengthen our profitability and achieve sustainable growth." Learn more in today's press release: https://hubs.li/Q04d-FQz0

How do we make low-carbon building the standard, rather than the exception? At the Sustainable Buildings and Construction Summit (#SBCS2026), our CEO Kinya Seto shared a powerful reality: to transform our industry, we must make low-carbon choices the path of least resistance for everyone. From R&D investment to building truly circular ecosystems, LIXIL is rethinking the built environment through our everyday products by prioritizing cost-competitive innovations, circular ecosystems, and transparent data. See Kinya’s full take on how we’re turning "what if" into "how" below. 👇 #LIXIL #Sustainability #CircularEconomy #Innovation #Leadership

GROHE SPA at Milan Design Week 2026. We are almost there! In a 72-hour transformation, the cultural institution Piccolo Teatro Studio Melato is reimagined as the GROHE SPA Aqua Sanctuary – an immersive tribute to the brand’s philosophy of “Wellbeing through Water”. From theatrical stage to a sanctuary of wellbeing: Following the final curtain at Piccolo Teatro Studio Melato ahead of Milan Design Week, GROHE SPA takes the center stage for Milan Design Week 26. The installation will be open to the public tomorrow from April 22 to April 26, 2026. April 22 & 23 10am-5pm April 24 & 25 10am-9pm April 26 10am-6pm #MDW26 #MilanDesignWeek #MilanDesignWeek26 #GROHE #GROHESpa photo © Masiar Pasquali / Piccolo Teatro di Milano – Teatro d’Europa

🌟Leadership That Ignites Passion: Kazuyoshi Kitamura’s Career Journey  “With the idea of 'People Led Change' I strive to be a leader who supports colleagues as they chart their way.” As a specialist in the field of manufacturing and production, Kazuyoshi Kitamura uses his 31 years of experience to enhance the workplace experience for all. He does this by placing value on improved communication to support LIXIL’s progress at the front lines. Over the years, he has been maximizing these efforts even more through the “Waku Waku Committee” - an initiate that drives stronger inter-departmental connections 🌱 In this employee story, we meet Kazuyoshi, and visit our Noda plant, where various departments gather. This diverse talent with high levels of specialization posed a challenge to building connections, and to overcome this, the “Waku Waku Committee” was created. Since its launch, they have been recruiting individuals from different departments with the mission of "generating excitement at the Noda plant." Through this initiative, the plant has been able to foster much stronger cross-functional networks, and this has immensely helped in bringing in multiple perspectives as we develop new services and products that can respond to diverse needs of our customers. Kazuyoshi’s aim in his own words: "I hope we can continue to change aspects of our culture to become an even more exciting company to work at." Watch the video below for a closer look at his story! 🌟 --------------------------------------------------------------------- 🌟「現場と共に歩むリーダーシップ」：北村和義さんのキャリアジャーニー 『人が主役の改善』をテーマに、現場とともに歩むマネジメントを心がけています 生産部門ひと筋31年のスペシャリストである北村さんは、現場とのコミュニケーションを大切に様々な業務に携わっています。 LIXILの歩みを現場で支え続けてきた北村さんが、現在情熱を注いでいるのが、横のつながりを育む「ワクワク向上委員会」の活動です🌱 様々な部署が集まる野田事業所では当初、それぞれの専門性が高いゆえに、横のつながりが薄いという課題がありました。この課題を解決するため、各部門から「野田事業所をワクワクさせたい」と思う方を募集し、新たな取り組みとして生まれたのがワクワク向上委員会です。 この取り組みを通じて横断型の組織となり、全員で新しいサービスや商品を生み出せないか考える。多くの従業員が参加することで、お客さまの多様なニーズに合った商品が誕生するーー 「なにかひとつでも文化を変えられるように、楽しくなるような会社になれば。」と語る北村さんに密着したビデオをぜひご覧ください🌟

LIXIL Ranked #5 in Japan in Equileap’s Gender Equality Ranking: Keep Swimming Till We Reach Shores That Are Inclusive for All 🏊 At LIXIL, our D&I efforts are anchored in our goal of creating A Home for Everyone. This requires not just one-time wins, but sustained organizational changes that add value to all our employees, because we believe inclusion is a key factor in innovation and long-term business success. We’re proud to announce that our efforts have been again recognized externally, as we are ranked #5 in Japan in Equileap’s Gender Equality Ranking 2026. Our internal initiatives and programs such as working with our Employee Resource Groups (ERGs) for our ERG Months, organizing regular D&I Workshops, and advancing our female talent acceleration and networking programs are recognized as bringing positive change. But that wouldn’t be possible without the tireless efforts of our colleagues so that our ideas can turn into actions across all our regions. As we embark on this new financial year, we recognize there is always more to do. Bias still exists in our society, however, change must first begin from within. We’ll keep reflecting, learning, and growing. We’ll keep swimming against the tides of turbulence and keep moving towards creating a LIXIL that inspires belonging and is truly inclusive for all! ------------------------------------------------------------ LIXIL、EquileapのGender Equality Ranking 2026において、日本企業5位に選出：「すべての人にインクルージョンを」の実現に向け、泳ぎ続けます 🏊 LIXILが目指す「A Home for Everyone - 誰もが自分らしく働ける場所」。この実現には、一過性の成功ではなく、全従業員に価値をもたらす、持続的な組織変革が欠かせません。なぜなら、インクルージョンこそがイノベーションや長期的なビジネスの成功を支える鍵であると信じているからです。 その歩みは、着実に社外の評価にも繋がっています。、この度、LIXILは、EquileapのGender Equality Ranking 2026において、日本企業5位に選ばれました。 これらの成果の裏側には、社内での取り組みがあります。従業員リソースグループ（ERGs）と連携し、ERG推進月間通じた活動や、D&Iワークショップの継続的な実施、さらに女性タレントの育成プログラムの加速等、多くの取り組みを推進できたことは、LIXILで働く従業員一人ひとりの努力のおかげです。 新年度を迎え、私たちの挑戦はさらに加速していきます。社会に根強く残るバイアスに立ち向かい、社内から変化を起こし続けます。学び、成長し、誰もが「ここに居場所がある」と感じられるインクルーシブな環境をつくりだすために、一丸となって取り組んでいきます。