LIXIL is a global leader in housing and building materials, products and services. Drawing on the heritage and track record of technological innovations of the core brands that comprise LIXIL, it operates four technology businesses units: LIXIL Water Technology (brands include LIXIL, INAX, GROHE, American Standard, and JAXSON), LIXIL Housing Technology (including Tostem, Shinnikkei, and TOEX brands), LIXIL Building Technology (including the Permasteelisa Group), and LIXIL Kitchen Technology. LIXIL brands are present in more than 130 countries and its businesses employ more than 80,000 people worldwide. LIXIL brings together technology, quality, design and sustainability to enhance people's lives around the world.