This section provides an overview for emergency toilets as well as their applications and principles. Also, please take a look at the list of 21 emergency toilet manufacturers and their company rankings. Here are the top-ranked emergency toilet companies as of April, 2024: 1.HAMANETSU Corporation, 2.S. E. Technologies Limited USA, 3.Polyjohn Enterprises.
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Emergency toilets are facilities designed for use during disaster situations and are typically housed in shelters. While food, drink, and sleep are often considered primary needs for disaster victims, access to toilets is actually a high priority.
The average adult produces about 1 to 1.5 liters of waste per day. During disasters, it is crucial to have facilities that accommodate this physiological need.
In disasters, especially earthquakes, many flushing toilets become inoperable due to water cutoffs, power outages, and damage to sewage systems and septic tanks. Continued use without proper facilities can lead to overflowing and breed infectious diseases.
Disruptions in transportation, such as road closures caused by disasters, can delay the delivery of temporary toilets. Despite assumptions, these facilities do not always arrive immediately.
Uncomfortable or inconvenient toilet environments may discourage use, leading to reduced eating and drinking. This can result in dehydration, exacerbation of chronic diseases, and even life-threatening conditions like economy class syndrome, cerebral infarction, or myocardial infarction, contributing to disaster-related deaths. Improving toilet facilities is crucial in preventing these secondary damages.
Disaster-related deaths are said to be three times more common than direct damages from disasters, highlighting the importance of toilet facilities in saving lives.
Emergency toilets generally fall into three categories:
1. Portable toilets: Attach a toilet bag to an existing toilet bowl for use.
2. Simple toilets: Include a basic toilet bowl and toilet bag.
3. Temporary toilets: Complete toilets used at construction sites and event venues, including assembled options.
4. Manhole toilets: Utilize manholes for toilet purposes.
1. Portable and Simple Toilets
These types can be immediately used if pre-stocked. Toilet bags are disposable as combustible garbage, but disaster conditions may affect waste collection and storage. Over time, the accumulation of used bags can become a significant issue, and outdoor use may require private enclosures.
2. Temporary Toilets
There are complete and assembled types. Complete types, common at construction sites, are not ideal for stockpiling due to transportation challenges. Assembled types are more suitable for disasters, but practical issues have been reported, such as assembly difficulty and storage-related deterioration.
3. Manhole Toilets
Manhole toilets provide an environment similar to regular toilets during disasters. However, they require an enclosure (e.g., a tent) and preparation time to confirm sewerage facility integrity. Additional considerations include securing an alternative water source and maintenance costs post-disaster recovery.
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Polyjohn Enterprises, set up in 1985, in Whiting, Indiana, Chicago, USA, is a manufacturer of portable restrooms. The company specialises in manufacturing superior quality portable toilets, portable sinks, hand sanitisers, portable urinals, mini flush and tanks. The company also produces a range of accessories like front-locking kits, convenience shelves, door spring clips, tissue dispensers and signages. The company even offer tools like nuts, screws, decals and plates, skids and, plugs. The company has launched Next-Gen Bravo- the portable sink in the industry and Comfort XLT- an extra-large tank of handicap-accessible portable toilets.
Nagashima Foundry, founded in 1945 in Kawaguchi City, Saitama, Japan, is a manufacturer of manhole covers and frames. The company's product line includes sewer products, water supply products, and emergency toilets designed. Sewer products include ground manholes, special large triangular manholes, and small ground manholes. Water supply products include fire hydrant manhole covers, resign boxes, and hat-type valve boxes. It also offers solutions such as control tapers, friction tapers, anti-skid technology, anti-float measures, and high-corrosion-resistant electrostatic powder coating. These solutions ensure the reliability and longevity of its manhole products.
Hamanetsu Corporation was established in 1962 and is based in Tokyo, Japan, as a manufacturer of temporary and outdoor toilets. It specializes in manufacturing temporary and outdoor toilets, as well as toilet Items, such as toilet blind partitions, free-standing partitions, and emergency toilets. Its products are utilized across Japan in beach parks, public facilities, construction sites, tourism facilities, and event venues. The company has partnered with several companies, including Sumitomo Corporation, Watanabe Pipe, Sakura Rubber, and Yamazen Corporation. It acquired ISO 9001:2015 and ISO 14001:2015 certifications. In 2019, it received the Good Design Awards Best 100.
Ranking as of April 2024
Derivation MethodRank | Company | Click Share |
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1 | HAMANETSU Corporation |
14.3%
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2 | S. E. Technologies Limited USA |
10.7%
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3 | Polyjohn Enterprises |
10.7%
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4 | Bhutni International Pvt. Ltd. |
7.1%
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5 | Re-Leaf |
7.1%
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6 | Hebei Weizhengheng Modular House Technology Co., Ltd. |
7.1%
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7 | Atlantis Cabins |
7.1%
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8 | Birla Cabins |
7.1%
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9 | Thetford Europe |
7.1%
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10 | SANYO Co.,Ltd. |
7.1%
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Derivation Method
The ranking is calculated based on the click share within the emergency toilet page as of April 2024. Click share is defined as the total number of clicks for all companies during the period divided by the number of clicks for each company.Number of Employees
Newly Established Company
Company with a History
*Including some distributors, etc.
*Including some distributors, etc.
Country | Number of Companies | Share (%) |
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India | 6 | 35.3% |
China | 5 | 29.4% |
United States of America | 3 | 17.6% |
Japan | 2 | 11.8% |
Australia | 1 | 5.9% |
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Kawahara Giken
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