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June 2015

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JUNE 2015 RETAILOBSERVER.COM 11 expanded over the years, it still calls Southern California home. HONOR AND RECOGNITION Over the past five decades, DACOR has received numerous patents and honors in recognition of its contribution in the field of culinary innovation. In collaboration with design partner, BMW DesignWorks, DACOR has been award the coveted GOOD DESIGN Award from the Chicago Athenaeum Museum of Architecture and Design on several occasions for design and advanced technology. Besides having a record breaking three inductees from the same family in the NKBA Hall of Fame, DACOR has won many awards over the years. In 2014, DACOR was honored with "Best of Show" at the Kitchen and Bath Industry Show (KBIS) as well as "Best of Show" at the Consumer Electronic Show (CES) for its ground- breaking Discovery iQ™ Oven with built in Android tablet with a Guided Cooking App and remote access capabilities. In June of 2014, the greatest recognition came in the form of an international partnership with the 120-year-old culinary institute, Le Cordon Bleu. After the blind testing of a number of premium appliances by the Master Chefs of Le Cordon Bleu, DACOR was recognized for its exceptional quality, craftsmanship and enhanced culinary performance. THE FUTURE Dedicated to the belief that innovation drives the future, DACOR's future products will continue to break new ground in the kitchen appliance industry with smart technology that makes cooking an extension of the connected lifestyle. Now in its third generation as a family-owned business, DACOR is ushering in a new era of innovation with President Steve Joseph. Under his stewardship, DACOR leads the industry in smart, connected kitchen trends and performance driven design. "Guiding DACOR towards the future while following in the footsteps of my grandfather, father, and uncle is a humbling experience," said Steve Joseph. "Our success is a true reflection of our dedicated associates, our loyal customers and our faithful suppliers that have been a part of the DACOR family over the past 50 years." DACOR believes that no matter what form the future takes, the modern kitchen will continue to be a place where we seek communion with others, rejuvenation of the spirit and a sanctuary for culinary creation and self-expression.

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