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Midas Touch Toilets

The Regio Gold Toilet From Inax Corporation is the Definition of Luxury

— June 7, 2010 — Luxury
Inax Corporation's Regio Gold Toilet is specially designed to give a Midas touch to toilets. The Regio toilet will represent Japan at the Shanghai World Expo, and has some surprisingly innovative features like a built-in sound system, automatic flusher and antibacterial properties.

The Regio Gold Toilet is priced at $40,000 apiece, and two golden toilets will be installed at the Japan Industry Pavilion at the Shanghai World Expo.

Implications - As the public climbs out of the recent recession, consumers are looking to treat themselves with luxury items they have been deprived of as of late. Whether they can afford it or not, consumers are fascinated with over-the-top extravagance and the buzz and consumer interest alone that these luxurious items generate is ideal for the companies producing them.
Trend Themes
1. Luxury Toilets - The trend of luxury toilets is gaining popularity as consumers seek to indulge in over-the-top extravagance.
2. Innovative Features - Companies are incorporating innovative features such as built-in sound systems and automatic flushers to enhance the toilet experience.
3. Antibacterial Properties - Toilets with antibacterial properties are in demand as consumers prioritize hygiene and cleanliness.
Industry Implications
1. Bathroom Fixtures - Bathroom fixtures industry can capitalize on the trend of luxury toilets by offering high-end, extravagant options to consumers.
2. Home Automation - Home automation industry can explore the integration of innovative features like built-in sound systems and automatic flushers into their products.
3. Cleaning and Hygiene - Cleaning and hygiene industry can develop and promote toilets with antibacterial properties to meet the demand for hygienic and germ-free environments.
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