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Dacor history
Dacor company history timeline
Distinctive Appliances, Incorporated, better known as Dacor, was founded in 1965; Stanley Joseph’s sons, Stanford graduates and Vietnam veterans Michael and Anthony, led the company through its second generation, having learned the business from entry-level positions at very young ages.
In 1971, brothers Michael and Anthony Joseph joined their father to run the family business.
1975 Introduced Flexibility Modular cooktops with interchangeable elements
1981 Engineered Ventilation Engineered set of cooking and ventilation for superior performance
They ultimately purchased the company from him in 1982.
1985 Industry First Cooktop with continuous grates
The Self Cleaning Built-in Wall Oven, released in 1987 transformed Dacor’s business and has since become the industry standard.
In 1989, Stanley Joseph was inducted as a charter member into the National Kitchen & Bath Association (NKBA) Hall of Fame.
1995 Industry First Range with sealed burners for ease of cleaning
2002 Industry First 30” Dishwasher can hold a 24 piece serving set
Stanley Joseph’s sons, Michael and Anthony Joseph, were also inducted into the NKBA in 2004; their honor states that they have taken the industry one step further by creating new patents for kitchen appliances.
In August 2016, the company announced its acquisition by Samsung Electronics America.
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| Company name | Founded date | Revenue | Employee size | Job openings |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Viking Range | 1981 | $180.0M | 575 | 12 |
| Cuisinart | 1971 | $2.1B | 101 | - |
| Hamilton Beach | 1904 | $654.7M | 500 | 18 |
| KitchenAid | 1919 | $21.3B | 10,001 | - |
| GE Appliances | 1905 | $2.6B | 6,000 | 315 |
| U-Line | 1962 | $5.8B | 7,500 | - |
| Hain Celestial | 1993 | $1.7B | 6,307 | 39 |
| Hot Spring Spas | 1977 | $1.5B | 4,999 | 11 |
| Molson Coors | 1786 | $11.6B | 17,700 | 438 |
| Danone Sverige | 1919 | $26.4B | 102,449 | - |
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