Kyocera Ceramic Coated Cookware Wins 2014 Good Design Award

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Dec 23, 2014, 11:30 ET

COSTA MESA, Calif., Dec. 23, 2014 /PRNewswire/ -- Kyocera's Ceramic Coated Cookware, which features a long-lasting, proprietary ceramic nonstick coating technology, recently received a 2014 Good Design Award from the Chicago Athenaeum, the only independent museum of architecture and design in the United States.

The award was given to Kyocera based on multiple criteria, including innovative design and concept, new technology, materials, functionality, energy efficiency and sensitivity to the environment.

Kyocera Ceramic Coated Cookware features an exclusive coating, providing superior nonstick performance that is safe, scratch resistant and very easy to clean. It is PTFE-free, PFOA-free and Cadmium-free. The pans are oven-safe up to 400 degrees F.

Kyocera Ceramic Coated Cookware stands out for its quick and even heat distribution. A heavy gauge aluminum body clad with a stainless steel base provides excellent thermal conductivity. Engineered to professional grade standards, it features a riveted stainless steel handle that is comfortable in the hand and highly durable.

The line includes 8-inch, 10-inch and 12-inch fry pans, designed to perform on all cooking surfaces, including induction.

For more information, visit www.KyoceraAdvancedCeramics.com.

About Kyocera

Kyocera Industrial Ceramics Corporation, headquartered in Hendersonville, NC, specializes in applying advanced materials and components to solve the most demanding engineering challenges. It is a wholly-owned subsidiary of Kyocera International, Inc. of San Diego, the North American holding company for Kyocera Corporation.

Kyocera Corporation (NYSE:KYO) (TOKYO:6971), the parent and global headquarters of the Kyocera Group, was founded in 1959 as a producer of fine (or "advanced") ceramics. Kyocera specializes in combining these engineered materials with other technologies to create ceramic cutlery and cookware, cutting tools, industrial components, electronic devices, semiconductor packages, solar power generating systems, printers, copiers and mobile phones. During the year ended March 31, 2014, the company's net sales totaled $14.5 billion.

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