BEHIND THE SPALET
An enduring legacy of water technology and hygiene innovation
THREE POWERHOUSES
For more than 100 years, we’ve turned bathrooms into well-being sanctuaries. Powered by LIXIL, Spalet Clean Technology unifies American Standard, GROHE, and INAX to deliver a clean, comfort, and confidence that profoundly elevates how you feel.
Life. Love. Home.
Anchored in trusted legacy, American Standard perfects everyday hygiene, transforming your daily routine with a thorough clean that just feels right.
Pure Joy of Water
Mastered German precision, GROHE pairs the pure joy of water with effortless engineering -- delivering a refreshing clean that leaves you feeling completely uplifted.
Live Well
Pioneered Japan’s very first shower toilet in 1967, INAX derives the power of water to deliver a comfortable, convenient clean for a deeper sense of everyday wellness.
Cementing Spalet
as the industry leader
2026
10 Years of Aqua Ceramic™
An award-winning anti-stain coating to for easy cleaning and prevents dark stains in the inner toilet bowl.
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2025
American Standard celebrates 150th Anniversary of enabling consumers to create a home that they will love.
Launch of GROHE IGINA - Seamlessly fusing cutting-edge hygiene technology, sleek architectural design, and automated comfort at exceptional value.
2024
Celebrating 100 years of INAX.
The INAX SARAS integrated shower toilet introduces a new level of refined care, sleek design, and superior comfort through advanced Japanese technology, making it an essential addition to modern homes.
Launch of GROHE IGINA - Seamlessly fusing cutting-edge hygiene technology, sleek architectural design, and automated comfort at exceptional value.
2023
Featuring an innovative and intuitive side lever, the American Standard Smart Washer M-bidet ensures effortless bidet use with seamless compatibility with regular toilets.
2022
Breeze through the morning rush and ease into your relaxing evenings with the American Standard E-lite Shower Toilet – all with just a touch of the button.
2018
Since its launch, GROHE Sensia Arena has been awarded 14 internationally prestigious design awards from the iF design award to the Iconic Awards.
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Laying the foundation for industry leadership
2017
50th anniversary of the first made-in-Japan shower toilet launched in 1967.
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2016
GROHE Sensia Arena - GROHE's first shower toilet opens up a new dimension of personal care.
Foam Cushion – newly developed micro foam to reduce urine splash. LIXIL's unique technology automatically creates a 5-15mm thick fine foam with a bubble diameter of 400μm (micrometres) or less in the toilet bowl.
Introduction of anti-stain coating, Aqua Ceramic™ - Winner of Good Design Gold Award.
American Standard introduced the HygieneClean™ System which ultilizes multiple technologies from flushing, to rimless design, anti-stain and antibacterial coatings to ensure ultimate hygiene protection.
Foam Cushion – newly developed micro foam to reduce urine splash.
LIXIL's unique technology automatically creates a 5-15mm thick fine foam with a bubble diameter of 400μm (micrometres) or less in the toilet bowl.
Introduction of anti-stain coating, Aqua Ceramic™ - Winner of Good Design Gold Award.
American Standard introduced the HygieneClean™ System which ultilizes multiple technologies from flushing, to rimless design, anti-stain and antibacterial coatings to ensure ultimate hygiene protection.
2014
Inspired by form and simplicity, Acacia Evolution shower toilet by American Standard is elegantly sculptured. This deluxe one-piece tankless toilet is designed with a combination of ergonomic principles and glamorous form.
2012
With its dynamic look and low tank design, the American Standard Aerozen shower toilet features advanced automated cleansing functions to elevate sanitary hygiene.
2007
Japan's antibacterial measurement standard certified to ISO standard.
2001
Launch of world’s most compact tankless shower toilet, the INAX SATIS. Winner of Good Design Gold Award.
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The Early Breakthrough Innovations
1996
Development of antibacterial toilet seats. INAX launched KILAMIC, Japan's first antibacterial technology to eliminate the stress of toilet cleaning.
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1995
INAX AMAGE M -The industry's first AutoFlush, ensuring that no mess is left behind.
1992
INAX Shower Toilet J - The industry's first AutoSeat, the hygienic alternative to using hands.
1988
Introduced dual-nozzle with a dedicated shower arm for women - INAX 500 SERIES Shower Toilet.
1976
INAX launched Sanitarina F1, which allowed ordinary toilets to become shower toilets by just changing the toilet seats.
1967
The launch of INAX Sanitarina 61, the first made-in-Japan shower toilet.
1945
Start of sanitaryware production by INAX.
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The Founding Years
1936
GROHE is founded by Friedrich Grohe, acquiring Berkenhoff & Paschedag, an iron hardware factory in Germany.
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1934
American Radiator & Standard Sanitary Corporation merge to form American Standard.
1924
Ina Seito Co. Ltd., the predecessor of INAX, is founded by Chozaburo Ina to manufacture tiles, earthenware pipes and terracotta in Japan.
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1875
James Arnott and Francis Torrance founded Standard Manufacturing in 1875, the company that would go on to grow into the No. 1 Toilet Brand in North America by 2024.
