| 1918 |
Appointment of Hatsunojo and Chozaburo Ina as technical advisors to produce the tiles for the Imperial
Hotel, designed by Frank Lloyd Wright.
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| 1924 |
Establishment of Ina Seito Co., Ltd. (Managing Director: Chozaburo Ina) Production of ceramic tiles,
pottery pipes and terracotta.
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| 1945 |
Start of sanitary ware production.
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| 1967 |
Launch of Japan’s first shower toilet with warm water shower spray and dryer function-“Sanitarina 61”.
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| 1976 |
Launch of INAX’s first shower toilet seat“Sanitarina F1”.
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| 1985 |
Change of company name to INAX Corporation.
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| 1990 |
Launch of world’s first self-powered automatic faucet“Automage”.
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| 1994 |
Launch of toilet with “KILAMIC”-antimicrobial technology which is highly resistant to scratches and
stains.
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| 1998 |
Launch of "ECOCARAT" functional interior ceramics that control humidity and odor.Winner of Good Design
Long Life Design Award.
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| 1999 |
Launch of toilet with “PROGUARD” technology for maximum protection against hard water stains and
spots.
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| 2001 |
Launch of world’s most compact tankless shower toilet “SATIS”. Winner of Good Design Gold Award.
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| 2005 |
Launch of touchless faucet that supplies water by sensor technology.
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| 2006 |
Developed of “push button” faucet for prefabricated bath.
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| 2007 |
Japan’s antibacterial measurement standard certified to ISO standard.
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| 2016 |
Launch of new “SATIS” series. Winner of Red Dot Design Award(SATIS G-type)
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“AQUA CERAMIC” - the most advanced hygiene technology. Winner of Good Design Gold Award.
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