Dacor® Wins KBIS 2014 Best of Show Award for its Smart Discovery™ iQ 30” Wall Oven
Los Angeles, CA (PRWEB) March 05, 2014 -- Dacor®, leading manufacturer of ultra-premium kitchen appliances, took home the Kitchen and Bath Industry Show (KBIS) Best of Show honor for its Discovery™ iQ 30” Wall Oven, the world’s first wall oven to feature an integrated, wirelessly-connected tablet. Dacor also won the Best of Kitchen: Gold award for the smart wall oven at the KBIS 2014 awards.
The Best of KBIS 2014 awards, known as the “Oscars of Home Design,” were announced at the show on Wednesday, February 5th. Judges of the competition, including members of the Modenus BlogTour Las Vegas, selected the Dacor wall oven, from more than 75 entries, based on its functionality, quality, durability, flexibility, aesthetics, style and innovation.
“We are incredibly honored to win two KBIS awards, including the top accolade, among 75 entrants and major brands we know and respect,” states Dacor President Steve Joseph. “We believe Dacor has earned these prestigious awards because we focus on innovations that truly matter to the cooking experience and enhance the lives of our customers.”
Additionally, Dacor is the recipient of several other recent awards:
• Better Homes & Gardens Kitchen + Bath Ideas 30 Most Innovative Products: The Discovery WineStation® was awarded at KBIS 2014 for its ability to combine smart function, seamless style and cutting-edge technology.
• 2013 GOOD DESIGN™: In partnership with BMW Group Designworks USA, Dacor received the award for its Discovery iQ Graphical User Interface (GUI). The GUI was selected for its innovative design, seamless user experience and ability to enrich the lives of users.
• Digital Trends Best of CES 2014 Award: The Discovery™ iQ 48” Dual-Fuel Range was awarded in the home category.
• CES Envisioneering Innovation & Design Award: The Discovery iQ Cooking App, Discovery iQ 30” Wall Oven and the Discovery WineStation were recognized honorees at the 2014 International Consumer Electronics Show® (CES) for featuring distinctive innovation.
About DACOR
Founded in 1965, Dacor is a manufacturer of ultra-premium kitchen appliances. Designed and built in California, Dacor’s cooking appliances integrate function and technology to create high-performing, intuitive products that reflect the lifestyle and needs of the passionate cook. For nearly 50 years, Dacor has been responsible for many of the innovations that have improved the way people cook in the modern kitchen. Dacor is family-owned and embraces the legacy, heritage and expertise of a third generation to lead the company into a new age of cooking innovation. For more information about Dacor and its products, visit dacor.com.
Julie Peterson, Merlot Marketing, Inc., +1 (916) 285-9835, [email protected]
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