Bangkok--12 Apr--Vivaldi
TOSTEM, a leading materials brand that specializes in aluminum sash windows and doors and a member of the LIXIL group with a network in 35 countries, is launching four new products for the Thai market. Japan's market leader with a 90-year track record in quality solutions, and now offers media guests and industry professionals a showroom tour and demonstration of its Performance Test Room to show its latest innovations, WE-Plus, GIESTA entrance doors, and LIXIL ventilation doors and folding doors.
Mr. Pittaya Techarungnirun, General Manager, LIXIL Housing Technology – Thailand said, "Our four new TOSTEM products are highly suited to the Thai market where we see constant construction activity and the development of high quality, low-cost residential developments in the mid-market, and premium developments in the luxury residential and commercial spaces. All TOSTEM products meet the requirements of the JIS; that is, the Japanese Industrial Standard. Our solutions offer very high performance in wind pressure resistance, air tightness and water tightness. The high quality of TOSTEM products and the satisfaction we offer to end users are reasons for our continued presence in the Thai market, and our successful growth over the last three decades."
TOSTEM is the only sash window and door manufacturer to apply the TEXGUARD anodizing process, giving a range of product benefits: high resistance to weather, scratch-resistant finish and easy-to-clean functionality. Its latest product ranges consist of four product categories as follows:
WE-Plus
The WE-Plus range offers superior aluminum windows and doors designed to meet the needs of high-rise building projects and high-end residential use. It is available in various designs with a maximum height of 3 meters to satisfy different installation needs. WE-Plus has passed rigorous tests based on ASTM and TOSTEM's in-house Japanese standards. It's also designed to make it easy to install even for high rise buildings, with the ability to deliver wind pressure resistance at 1600 Pa (ASTM). WE-Plus can be easily installed on high floors (condos with over 30 floors), offering safety and security for the end user. It is a perfect choice for versatile design purposes with 6 color variations, and offers an exceptional cost-quality performance.
GIESTA Entrance Door
The GIESTA design concept focuses on safety, with a high-safety lock system and a design created for ease of use with automatic closure. Stripped wooden entrance doors made from coated steel sheet covered with sheet resin form a beautiful design that is both functional and durable. GIESTA delivers a superb feeling of comfort while occupants are indoors through use of a unique heat-insulating structure. It offers a dependable security frame design, resulting in top quality safety and convenience for end users. GIESTA design features a wood pattern with four color variations and 1 painted type color variation.
Folding doors
This product features component panel doors than can be folded flat against one another when opened, concertina-style. TOSTEM Folding Door comes in a variety of sturdy frames to offer effortless maintenance and years of high performance use and enjoyment for end users. It is the best choice for enjoying a peaceful living space that brings panoramic views to any room. Using smart design profiles and high quality accessories creates an elegant and stylish look in addition to ease of use. The Folding Door is suitable for both luxury residential and commercial projects. It is available up to an incredible 16 panels and a maximum panoramic width of 12 meters, with 6 color variations.
Ventilation Door
TOSTEM ventilation door has the ability to draw fresh air into the home efficiently through a built-in slider to create ventilation while the door is shut. The slider can be used to draw fresh air in, and also clear out hot air, irritating odors and moisture. The product also offers complete safety during ventilation; a ready installed insect screen and security grilles prevent insects and intruders from gaining access through the slider gap system. The unit is locked with a sickle-shaped latch for peace of mind, and can be specified in one of six color variations.
TOSTEM windows and doors are created under the premise that a basic sash should support various "scenes of life," with sure performance and functionality engineered into each product. TOSTEM offers customers five unique solution characteristics; Ecology (Highly air tight for energy-saving and comfort), Safety & Security, Amenity (the reduction of undesired exterior noise and smells), Design that is simple and elegant, and Universal Design (with flat sills for easy intercommunication between room and veranda, and easy opening and closing).
The company's Test Center at its factory in Thailand tests products against the Wind and Water Tunnel Test. Additionally, products are put through an opening-closing durability test, strength test, noise insulation test, environmental test and surface treatment tests. The Quality Performance Test Center ensures products meet strict standards for being highly weather resistant and durable, have high strength and provide the correct performance in thermal insulation, light exposure resistance and in environmental testing.
TOSTEM Thai Co., Ltd. (Manufacture) is a subsidiary of LIXIL Corporation (Japan) with a large factory located on the Navanakorn Industrial Estate. It is considered one of the leading manufacturers of construction and building installation products in Thailand since 1987 serving the needs of installers, specifiers and end users. The product brand "TOSTEM" is distributed in Thailand by LIXIL (Thailand) Public Company Limited, with the same technology and manufacturing standards that apply to products distributed in Japan.