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Dacor adds color to refrigerator design with the introduction of Preference® and Millennia® glass front 36' bottom-freezer units

DIAMOND BAR, Calif. - October 2007 – Dacor®, market leader in luxury kitchen appliance design, manufacturing and distribution, today, introduced a series of new 36" bottom-freezer, cabinet-depth refrigerators for the Preference® and Millennia® Collections with glass front panels in six subtle hues and black glass/stainless steel combinations. The introduction of the new models greatly expand Dacor's recently launched full-size refrigeration offering, which includes the Epicure® Collection built-in side-by-side and stand-alone models in commercial-inspired stainless steel that were unveiled in 2006.

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October 01, 2007

Dacor® combines contemporary styling and everyday cooking convenience with the introduction of Preference® collection microwaves

DIAMOND BAR, Calif. – October 2007 – Dacor®, market leader in luxury kitchen appliance design, manufacturing and distribution, continues to redefine the modern kitchen with the introduction of a series of microwaves in six colors for the stylish Preference® Collection.

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October 01, 2007

Dacor® continues to bring advanced technology to the kitchen

DIAMOND BAR, Calif. October 2007 – Dacor®, market leader in luxury kitchen appliance design, manufacturing and distribution, today debuted a collection of warming drawers with innovative electronic touch controls for the brand's designer collections.

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October 01, 2007

Andy Roddick & Rafael Nadal to hold court with world's top chefs for 8th annual 'DACOR TASTE OF TENNIS' charity event

Star-Studded Evening to Benefit The Laureus Sport for Good Foundation
The world's top tennis players and chefs are set to serve-up the US Open's hottest pre-tournament action at the 8th annual DACOR TASTE OF TENNIS. This year's lineup includes tennis superstars Andy Roddick, Rafael Nadal, Lleyton Hewitt, Robby Ginepri and former US Open Champ Svetlana Kuznetsova, along with acclaimed chefs and food personalities such as Marcus Samuelsson and David Burke.

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August 23, 2007

Dacor appoints Ric Brutocao as president, chief operating officer

DIAMOND BAR, Calif. – August 6, 2007 – Dacor®, market leader in luxury kitchen appliance design, manufacturing and distribution, today announced that Ric Brutocao has recently joined the management team as President, Chief Operating Officer of Dacor. In this newly created role, Brutocao will be responsible for overseeing the day-to-day operations of the company and will report directly to Dacor Chairman and Chief Executive Officer, S. Michael Joseph.

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August 06, 2007

DACOR® masters precision cooking with 30” EPICURE® Dual-Fuel range

Exclusive LED Knob Design and Professional Performance Features Deliver Elegance and Power

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August 01, 2007

Dynamic mother-daughter cookbook authors want to preserve families’ cooking heritage - one bite at a time

DACOR® Sponsors Jan and Livia D'Atri's heritage recipe cookbook tour to celebrate the history of family cooking.
Award-winning television personality, culinary expert and cookbook author Jan D'Atri, is offering home chefs the opportunity to share their family's coveted recipes and the heart-warming stories behind them with the rest of America. Jan & Livia will appear at select appliance dealers throughout California, Nevada, and Arizona.

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July 11, 2007

DACOR® brings performance and style details to the outdoors

Exclusive ILLUMINA™ burner controls light the way for the next generation of EPICURE® outdoor grills.
In 2001, Dacor changed the way people cook outside forever, with the introduction of the industry’s first built-in halogen lighting on an outdoor grill. Today, the brand continues to lead the way to a new standard of excellence, offering a full line of indoor and outdoor appliances that feature brilliant style and performance details to heighten the cooking experience.

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May 08, 2007

DACOR® combines contemporary styling and everyday cooking convenience with new finishes for the MILLENNIA® Microwave In-A-Drawer

Dacor® combines contemporary styling and everyday cooking convenience with new  finishes for the millennia® microwave in-a-drawer Dacor®, market leader in luxury kitchen appliance design, manufacturing and distribution, introduced additional finish options for the innovative Millennia® Microwave In-A-Drawer.

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May 08, 2007

DACOR® first to introduce color dishwashers

New hues and options for custom finishes catapult dishwashers to forefront of design scheme.
Today Dacor® introduced the first series of colored dishwashers in the marketplace for the brand's Preference® collection, in addition to new dishwasher models in Epicure®, Millennia® and Integrated styles. Rounding out the brand's designer collections, the new dishwashers made their debut at the 2007 Kitchen & Bath Industry Show (K/BIS).

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May 08, 2007

DACOR® introduces color glass finishes for bottom-freezer refrigerators

New PREFERENCE® and MILLENNIA® 36" models feature contemporary glass panel fronts in six attractive hues and black glass and stainless steel combinations. 
A series of new 36" cabinet-depth bottom-freezer refrigerators in Preference® and Millennia® styles was unveiled at the 2007 Kitchen & Bath Industry Show (K/BIS), greatly expanding Dacor's recently launched full-size refrigeration offering. The new models round out the brand's designer collections, an impressive full line of kitchen appliances designed to match almost any décor, and double the size.

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May 08, 2007

DACOR® introduces new technology to the kitchen

Redesigned warming drawers and ventilation hoods feature new touch pad technology for easy and safe operation. 
Dacor has redesigned the entire line of warming drawers & ventilation hoods, integrating new technology for more precise control, to regulate time, temperature, speed and humidity. The updated style and function details of the appliances underscore the high-quality craftsmanship and premium performance that has made Dacor an appliance industry leader that offers consumers a full line of kitchen appliance.

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May 08, 2007

DACOR® introduces the brighter side of cooktop design

New EPICURE® gas cooktops feature exclusive led technology to safely achieve gourmet cooking results.
Dacor introduced new EPICURE® 48" and 36" six-burner gas cooktops at the 2007 Kitchen & Bath Industry Show (K/BIS), combining the next generation of professional cooking performance technology with a long tradition of exceptional craftsmanship designed to improve the quality of life in the home.

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May 08, 2007

DACOR® masters precision cooking with EPICURE® 30” dual-fuel range

Exclusive led knob design and professional perfomance features deliver elegance and power.
Dacor introduced the Epicure 30" Dual-Fuel Range at the 2007 Kitchen & Bath Industry Show (K/BIS), expanding the brand's collection of premium performance cooking appliances that includes the Epicure 48" & 36" Dual-Fuel Ranges launched in 2006. The commercial-inspired stainless steel style of the Epicure Dual-Fuel Range offers consumers all the durability & control desired in professional cooking.

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May 08, 2007

nurun | ant farm interactive Tapped by Dacor® to Lead Its Interactive Strategy

nurun | ant farm interactive, a global interactive marketing agency known internationally as nurun, has announced it was selected as the interactive agency of record for DACOR® (www.dacor.com), a leader in the luxury consumer appliance industry.
As the interactive agency of record, nurun | ant farm interactive will be responsible for working with the Dacor marketing and management team to define the company's interactive brand, create a new Website that showcases its world-class products, and create customer acquisition and retention programs based on interactive marketing strategies and tactics.

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March 14, 2007

DACOR® introduces a breath of fresh air to the kitchen

Designer ventilation systems enhance kitchen decor and provide superior air cleaning performance.
The new, more powerful wall-mounted Millennia® and Preference® Chimney and Millennia® Island Hood Systems combine high-end styling and world-class performance to quietly and efficiently improve indoor air quality of the kitchen, by removing steam, grease and cooking odors. Each unit features front-mounted electronic controls with a four-speed fan, timer & illuminated keypad for convenient operation.

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January 18, 2007