Kohler, a leader in manufacture of kitchen and bath products, plans to launch the company's most advanced toilet at the 'Index 2011,' furniture and interior design fair, which opens in Dubai next week.

The Numi “smart” toilet is the ultimate marriage of advanced design and technology and is set to wow visitors at the Index expo which runs from October 22 to 25 at Dubai World Trade Centre, said a statement from Kohler.

Making its international debut this April, the WaterSense and CALGreen-certified Numi will up the ante for sophisticated living in the region with its minimalist, futuristic design and features that include a sleek, interactive LCD touch screen interface, intuitive auto-open and -close lid, music system, heated seat, foot warmer, deoderiser, bidet, and innovative dual flush technology, it added.

Kohler, will also exhibit products showcasing the latest in technology, sustainability and conservation from its distinctive Artist Editions range, as well as faucets, showers, fixtures and furniture.

“The Numi is truly an innovative product that makes a bold design statement, and where better to make that statement than at the Middle East’s only dedicated exhibition for kitchen and bathroom suppliers,” said Mohamed Nada, regional marketing manager at Kohler.

'Kohler envisioned a toilet that creates a category in a calibre of its own. Numi packs technology into a compact toilet and is controlled by an advanced and intuitive interface,' he remarked.

'It’s an astounding example of modern industrial design where form and function go hand in hand, and is sure to delight Index visitors, industry experts and consumers alike,' Nada added.-TradeArabia News Service