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Kitchen Appliance Manufacturer Relocating California Headquarters

Feb. 23, 2010

Dacor, a manufacturer and distributor of luxury kitchen appliances, announced it is relocating its corporate headquarters from Diamond Bar, Calif., to the Plaza Tower in Costa Mesa, Calif.

Josh Cable

In addition to its location in one of Dacors largest markets, the Plaza Tower was attractive because it has been LEED-EB Gold certified for its environmentally friendly construction and operation, according to the company. Dacors new headquarters is compatible with the companys serious commitment to the conservation of the environment, which includes the designing and manufacturing of innovative appliances in the most environmentally sensitive way possible and reducing the energy demands of the companys operations.

I am excited that we were able to move our company to this area, which has so much to offer, Chairman/CEO Michael Joseph said. We had a remarkable eight-year run in Diamond Bar and previous to that, for 23 years in Pasadena. However, I truly believe Dacor is in the best place at the right time and I am confident the company will soon begin to grow and prosper as never before.

The relocation is the latest in a series of steps taken by Dacor over the past two years to realign its operations, consolidate corporate functions, increase efficiencies and reduce costs, according to the company.

Dacor noted the transition to the new office space will be complete by March 1. The companys manufacturing facility will continue to operate in City of Industry, Calif.

About the Author

Josh Cable | Former Senior Editor

Former Senior Editor Josh Cable covered innovation issues -- including trends and best practices in R&D, process improvement and product development. He also reported on the best practices of the most successful companies and executives in the world of transportation manufacturing, which encompasses the aerospace, automotive, rail and shipbuilding sectors.

Josh also led the IndustryWeek Manufacturing Hall of Fame, IW’s annual tribute to the most influential executives and thought leaders in U.S. manufacturing history.

Before joining IndustryWeek, Josh was the editor-in-chief of Penton Media’s Government Product News and Government Procurement. He also was an award-winning beat reporter for several small newspapers in Northeast Ohio.

Josh received his BFA in creative writing from Bowling Green University, and continued his professional development through course-work at Ohio University and Cuyahoga Community College.

A lifelong resident of the Buckeye State, Josh currently lives in the Tremont neighborhood of Cleveland. When the weather cooperates, you’ll find him riding his bike to work, exercising his green thumb in the backyard or playing ultimate Frisbee.