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PCD In the News - 2000

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Nov. 10
"Picking the Perfect Pan For Thanksgiving Day" by Lauren Lipton
Wall Street Journal
WSJ discovers PCD's excellent service and equipment when comparing roasting pans.
Oct.
Inc. places PCD at #181 on their list of America's top 500 fastest growing companies
Inc. Magazine
Inc. summarizes one of the many reasons behind PCD's rapid growth.
July 1
"The Cutting Edge" by Lorraine Calvacca
email dispatch
PCD begins launching email campaigns and continues using technology to foster customer service.
June/July
"Kyocera's Ceramic Peeler is Sharp - and Stays That Way" by Amy Albert
Fine Cooking
Associate editor, Amy Albert, raves about the Kyocera peeler's sharpness and durability.
June
Inc.
This category celebrates the creative ways that companies are using the Internet and networking technologies to provide better customer service.
Spring
"Tools That Help You Lose" by Chef Karen Daeleman
Family Circle 500 Weight-Loss Secrets
Chef Daeleman shows how 12 of PCD's products can help you lose weight by cooking healthier.
April
"How to Buy a Digital Scale" by Adam Ried
Cook's Illustrated
In a comparison of digital scales, the Cyber scale proved to be the runaway winner.
March 22
The Washington Post
With more recipies calling for ingredients by wieght, the Post recommends the Cyber scale.
March 9
The Detroit News
Wayne Smith looks at the story behind and advantages of one of PCD's newest knives from Lamson.
March 8
"Entrepeneurs Only"
CNN/fn
Susan Lisovicz with help from producer Andy Ross learns that the right business model and commitment to customer service are crucial to PCD's success.
March/April
"Worldly Goods: A Consumer Guide to Buying Luxury Products" by Travis Neighbor
Departures
Travis Neighbor talks to several chefs about what makes a good knife and names PCD as a source for high-end cutlery.
Jan. 31
USA Today
Maria Puente discovers how a simple, yet effective design change is improving the way America cooks.
Jan. 17
The Hartford Courant
Kendra Ranelli discovers what makes PCD stand out from the crowd.
Jan/Feb.
"Testing All-Purpose Paring Knives" by Adam Reid
Cook's Illustrated
Adam Reid and his team test paring knives for blade quality, comfort and edge restoration. The results? Wusthof, Forschner and Henckels took the top honors.
Jan./Feb.
"Sharp Tools"
Country Home
Country Home showcases LamsonSharp's chef's set and shears to get your kitchen tasks done in a "snip".