Twenty-six technicians from around the world took part in a glazing skills championship for sanitary ware held at TOTO's Kokura Daiichi Factory in Kitakyushu. At the 11th edition, participants from 9 countries and regions, including Japan, competed on the precision and aesthetic quality of their work.
A competition was held at TOTO, the global sanitary ware manufacturer headquartered in Kitakyushu, in which technicians from around the world competed in their skills. The event was held at the Kokura Daiichi Factory and takes place every year to improve and pass on skills needed to ensure a stable global supply of sanitary ware.
The 11th edition was held this year, with 26 participants from production sites in 9 countries and regions, including China and Vietnam as well as Japan. They competed on the precision and aesthetic quality of glazing, the process of evenly spraying glaze to give sanitary ware a glossy, protective surface.
The reporters also tried the work, while the technicians proceeded efficiently, checking for any unevenness. Some of the participants from overseas said they were pleased with their results and felt their skills had improved. An official said the skill levels of overseas technicians were also rising and expressed the hope that they would continue refining their skills through friendly competition.