Who owns Dacor appliances?

Dacor is owned by Samsung Electronics America, the US subsidiary of Samsung Electronics Co., Ltd. of South Korea. Samsung acquired Dacor in August 2016 for an undisclosed price. The brand operates as a wholly owned subsidiary with its own dealer network and product identity.

Is Dacor made by Samsung?

Dacor products are manufactured and sourced within Samsung's global production network in the United States, South Korea, and Mexico. Before the 2016 acquisition, Dacor ran its own factory in City of Industry, California, which was later closed as production moved into Samsung facilities.

Is Dacor a luxury brand?

Yes. Dacor competes in the ultra-premium segment against Sub-Zero, Wolf, Thermador, and Monogram. Its ranges and built-in refrigeration are priced at the top of the residential appliance market, sold mainly through kitchen dealers and design showrooms.

When was Dacor founded?

Dacor was founded in 1965 in Pasadena, California, by Stanley M. Joseph, evolving from the Stanthony Corporation established in 1950. The Joseph family owned the company for three generations until selling it to Samsung in 2016.

Are Dacor appliances reliable?

Dacor holds mid-tier reliability ratings among luxury appliance brands in independent surveys. Coverage varies by product category, and post-acquisition service runs through Samsung's national appliance network. The brand offers longer warranty terms on select premium products.

Does Dacor make refrigerators?

Yes. Dacor sells column refrigerators and freezers, French door models, and wine preservation units as part of its full kitchen suite. The refrigeration line is panel-ready on many models and integrates with SmartThings.

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Who Owns Dacor?

Dacor is owned by Samsung Electronics America, a wholly owned subsidiary of Samsung Electronics Co., Ltd. (KRX: 005930) of South Korea. Samsung acquired Dacor in August 2016. Founded in 1965 in Pasadena, California, Dacor is an ultra-premium kitchen appliance brand specializing in luxury ranges, wall ovens, cooktops, and refrigeration.

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Parent Company

Samsung Electronics Co., Ltd.

Acquired

2016

Status

Publicly Traded

Headquarters

Ridgefield Park, New Jersey, United States

Dacor Timeline

1965

Dacor

Founded by Stanley M. Joseph

Founded

2016

Acquired by Samsung Electronics Co., Ltd.

Samsung Electronics Co., Ltd. acquired Dacor

Acquired

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Who Owns Dacor?

Parent Company: Samsung Electronics Co., Ltd.
Ownership Type: Subsidiary
Acquisition Year: 2016
Company Type: Publicly Traded
Stock Ticker: KRX: 005930

Brand	Parent Company	Ownership Type
Dacor	Samsung Electronics Co., Ltd.	Subsidiary

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History of Dacor

Founded: 1965
Founders: Stanley M. Joseph
Acquired by Samsung Electronics Co., Ltd.: 2016

Dacor traces its roots to Stanthony Corporation, founded in 1950 in Southern California. Stanley M. Joseph established the business in Pasadena and formally organized it as Dacor in 1965, initially distributing and later manufacturing kitchen appliances. The company stayed in the Joseph family for three generations, a rarity among American appliance makers of its size.

Through the 1970s and 1980s, Dacor built a reputation for cooking appliances aimed at serious home cooks. Its early products included cooktops and wall ovens sold through independent kitchen dealers rather than mass-market retail. The brand cultivated relationships with kitchen designers and custom home builders, a channel strategy that still defines its distribution today.

A milestone came in the late 1980s when Dacor introduced a convection oven marketed to serious home cooks, and the brand is frequently cited as the first major appliance maker recommended by Le Cordon Bleu master chefs. In the 1990s and 2000s, Dacor expanded into a full kitchen suite: pro-style ranges, warming drawers, ventilation hoods, dishwashers, refrigerators, and its wine dispensing Discovery WineStation.

The company operated a 325,000-square-foot headquarters and manufacturing facility in City of Industry, California, for decades. In August 2016, the Joseph family sold Dacor to Samsung Electronics America, ending 51 years of family ownership. Samsung kept the brand intact and continued US operations.

After the acquisition, Dacor consolidated its corporate offices at Samsung Electronics America's campus in Ridgefield Park, New Jersey, around 2021, while phasing out the City of Industry plant. Samsung repositioned Dacor with two main design collections: the Contemporary line and the Modernist line, later followed by the Transitional series. The brand added induction ranges, 48-inch dual-fuel steam ranges, column refrigeration, and panel-ready dishwashers with integrated SmartThings connectivity.

Since 2023, Dacor has invested in experiential retail through its Dacor Kitchen Theater showrooms, including a flagship location in Los Angeles, targeting designers and affluent homeowners rather than big-box retail. The brand continues to sell through more than 1,300 dealer showrooms in the United States, Canada, and Mexico.

About Samsung Electronics Co., Ltd.

Who owns Samsung Electronics?
Samsung Electronics is a publicly traded company owned by its shareholders, but it operates as the flagship subsidiary of Samsung Group, which remains privately controlled by the founding Lee family through a complex cross-shareholding structure. Jay Y. Lee, grandson of founder Lee Byung-chul, serves as Chairman of Samsung Group and maintains significant influence over Samsung Electronics' strategic direction through board positions and ownership of key Samsung Group companies.

Is Samsung Electronics publicly traded?
Yes, Samsung Electronics trades on the Korea Exchange under ticker 005930. The company has been publicly traded since its listing in 1975, allowing investors to purchase shares and participate in the company's ownership and growth.

What is Samsung's relationship to Samsung Group?
Samsung Electronics is the largest and most profitable subsidiary of Samsung Group, a massive South Korean conglomerate founded by Lee Byung-chul in 1938. While Samsung Electronics is publicly traded, Samsung Group remains privately controlled by the Lee family, creating a unique ownership structure where the family maintains influence over the publicly traded subsidiary.

What does Samsung manufacture besides smartphones?
Samsung manufactures a wide range of products including televisions (QLED, Neo QLED), home appliances (refrigerators, washing machines, air conditioners), semiconductor chips (DRAM, NAND flash, Exynos processors), display panels, tablets, smartwatches, audio equipment through Harman (JBL, Harman Kardon, AKG), and various B2B technology solutions including foundry services and network systems.

Is Samsung the largest smartphone manufacturer?
Yes, Samsung is typically the world's largest smartphone manufacturer by unit volume, though it competes closely with Apple in revenue and profit terms due to Apple's higher average selling prices. Samsung's market leadership extends across multiple price segments from budget to premium devices.

What is Samsung Electronics' revenue?
Samsung Electronics reported FY2025 annual revenue of KRW 333.6 trillion (approximately $234.6 billion), up 11 percent year over year, with operating profit of KRW 43.6 trillion and net profit of KRW 45.2 trillion. Q4 2025 was the company's strongest quarter ever, with revenue of KRW 93.8 trillion.

Who is the CEO of Samsung Electronics?
Samsung Electronics operates under a dual-CEO system as of November 2025. Vice Chairman Jun Young-hyun serves as CEO and head of the Device Solutions (DS) Division, overseeing semiconductors. President Roh Tae-moon (TM Roh) serves as co-CEO and head of the Device eXperience (DX) Division, overseeing mobile, TV, and home appliance businesses.

Founded: 1969
Headquarters: Suwon, South Korea
Company Type: Publicly Traded
Stock: KRX: 005930
Revenue: KRW 333.6 trillion / approximately $234.6 billion (FY2025)
Employees: Approximately 259,000

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Where Is Dacor Made / Based?

Headquarters: Ridgefield Park, New Jersey, United States
Manufacturing / Operations: United States, South Korea, Mexico

Dacor Categories & Tags

Appliances Luxury Appliances Kitchen Appliances Samsung Ranges

Awards & Recognition

Dacor has received multiple industry awards for product design, including GOOD DESIGN awards from the Chicago Athenaeum, Kitchen and Bath Industry Show (KBIS) recognition, and Best of CES home category mentions from technology press. The brand was the first major appliance brand recommended by the master chefs of Le Cordon Bleu. Its Modernist and Contemporary collections have earned repeated mentions in trade publications covering the luxury kitchen segment.

Dacor Ownership: Pros & Cons

Advantages

+Access to Samsung's global R&D, component supply, and manufacturing scale
+SmartThings connectivity built into the appliance lineup
+Financial backing of a $200-billion-plus revenue parent
+Distinct luxury channel separate from Samsung's mass-market brand
+Dealer and designer distribution network insulating pricing

Considerations

-Small share of parent revenue limits internal priority
-US manufacturing footprint reduced after Samsung integration
-Brand awareness trails entrenched luxury rivals like Sub-Zero and Wolf
-Service and parts support tied to Samsung's broader appliance network
-Luxury positioning depends on Samsung's willingness to fund a niche marque

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Competitors to Dacor

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Café Appliances	Ge Appliances	USA	2018	Premium	United states	All Genders
Electrolux Appliances	Electrolux	Sweden	1919	Mass market	Global	All Genders
Forno	Ctm Household Appliances	Canada	2015	Premium	United states	All Genders
JennAir	Whirlpool	United States	1947	Luxury	United states	All Genders