Fisher & Paykel Appliances was established in 1934 in New Zealand where it gained popularity and is a household name in both New Zealand and Australia. Challenging conventional appliance design, Fisher & Paykel is an innovator in the appliance industry. With over 400 international patents, Fisher Paykel Appliances are recognized as technologically advanced and unique. Fisher & Paykel has manufacturing facilities in New Zealand, Australia and the USA and oversees every factory to ensure that innovation remains at the core of the business. In 2004 Fisher & Paykel Appliances purchased DCS, the most innovative and best performing professional cooking equipment in North America, reflecting their commitment to growth in the North American Market.