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GENERAL NEWS www.kitchenwarenews.com n FEBRUARY 2015 n KITCHENWARE NEWS & HOUSEWARES REVIEW General News 3 Darrin Johnston Named Managing Director at Meyer After nearly 20 years with Meyer U.S., working across a variety of sales positions and ultimately culminating in his position as Managing Director, Jay Zilinskas has resigned to pursue new opportunities. Darrin Johnston, currently Senior Vice President of Sales for Meyer, U.S., has been promoted to Managing Director, effective January 1, 2015. In his new role as Managing Director, Darrin Johnston will report to Mitchell Loring, President of Meyer Corporation U.S. "Jay was extraordinarily effective in growing our business by a significant 40 percent during his tenure as Managing Director. Personally, I consider Jay to be one of the most talented leaders in our industry, and while very sorry to see him go, wish him well in his next endeavor," said Mitchell Loring. Johnston joined Meyer U.S. in 1997 as a Sales Account Executive. Over his career at Meyer U.S., he has been promoted multiple times within the sales division, ultimately culminating in his current role leading the entire Meyer U.S. sales force. Johnston has also been instrumental in developing the company's portfolio of celebrity cookware brands. He is a Vice President on the Board of Directors for the Cookware Manufacturer's Association. "I was very privileged to work alongside Jay for 16 years, and I'm honored by the vote of confidence that our Founding Chairman and CEO Stanley Cheng, and Mitch, have placed in me to lead the company forward. I'm excited about the opportunities that lie ahead for us, and look forward to many successful years for Meyer U.S." Established in 1981, Meyer Corporation, U.S. is one of the largest cookware companies in the United States. Kyocera Ceramic Coated Cookware Wins 2014 Good Design Award Kyocera's Ceramic Coated Cookware, which features a long-lasting, proprietary ceramic nonstick coating technology, received a 2014 Good Design Award f rom 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-f ree, PFOA-f ree and cadmium-f ree. The pans are oven-safe up to 400 degrees Fahrenheit. 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 f ry pans, designed to perform on all cooking surfaces, including induction. Kyocera Ceramic Coated Cookware is backed by a limited lifetime warranty. Available now, the f ry pans have suggested retail prices of $44.95 for 8-inch, $54.95 for 10-inch and $64.95 for 12-inch. For more information, visit www.KyoceraAdvancedCeramics.com.