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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.