Kyocera Donates $200,000 to Susan G. Komen for the Cure

COSTA MESA, Calif.--(Business Wire)--
Kyocera Advanced Ceramics is supporting Susan G. Komen for the Cure by providing
cooks a great opportunity to support the fight against breast cancer. Kyocera is
offering a Special Edition Set: 5.5" Santoku Ceramic Knife & Y Peeler with
ergonomic pink-colored handles (Model # FK140CP10NSE, MSRP: $79.95). Regularly
priced at $9.95, the pink peeler is free. For each knife sold, $5.00 is donated
to Susan G. Komen for the Cure. To date, Kyocera has donated $200,000.

Featuring our most popular style knife and peeler, this 2-piece set features a
Revolution 5.5" Santoku Knife and Y Peeler. The Santoku Knife is the ultimate
cutting tool for every day slicing of fruits, vegetables and boneless meats
since it will remain sharp much longer than a conventional steel knife. The Y
Peeler has an ultra sharp ceramic blade that will glide through food only
peeling the needed amount and nothing more. Conveniently packaged together, it`s
the perfect pair for any home cook.

Kyocera has also recently reduced the prices on their premium lines of cutlery,
KYOTOP Damascus and the Classic Series, with savings up to 25% off regular
retail prices. The KYOTOP knives feature black Damascus blades that are fired a
second time increasing the density of the advanced ceramic resulting in greater
wear resistance. The Classic Series feature the original white blades with
ergonomic pakka wood handles.

The Special Edition pink handled set along with the KYOTOP Damascus and Classic
Series are available at premier specialty, gift and organic food retailers
nationwide or direct from the website: www.KyoceraAdvancedCeramics.com.

About Ceramic Cutlery

Kyocera ceramic knives hold a razor-sharp edge 10 times longer than conventional
cutlery, are chemically inert and typically half the weight of equivalent steel
knives. Ceramic will not rust or transfer a metallic taste or smell, keeping
foods fresh. Since the ceramic blade is so light, no artificial weight is added
to the handle. This creates an extremely balanced, lightweight tool that becomes
a comfortable extension of the hand, reducing fatigue during repetitive cutting
tasks.

About KYOCERA

Kyocera Tycom Corp. is the world`s premier manufacturer of carbide cutting tools
for the printed circuit board industry and precision micro tool supplier to the
medical, electronic, industrial, automotive and aerospace industries. It is also
the U.S. distributor for Kyocera Advanced Ceramics cutlery and kitchen tools.
The company is a wholly owned subsidiary of San Diego, Calif.-based Kyocera
International, Inc., the North American headquarters and holding company for
Kyoto, Japan-based Kyocera Corporation.

Kyocera Corporation (NYSE:KYO) (TOKYO:6971) (http://global.kyocera.com/), the
parent and global headquarters of the Kyocera Group, was founded in 1959 as a
producer of fine ceramics (also known as "advanced ceramics"). By combining
these engineered materials with metals and plastics, and integrating them with
other technologies, Kyocera has become a leading supplier of cutting tools,
electronic components, semiconductor packages, industrial ceramics, solar power
generating systems, document imaging systems and telecommunications equipment.
During the year ended March 31, 2009, the company`s net sales totaled 1.13
trillion yen (approximately US$11.5 billion). Kyocera marks its 50th anniversary
in 2009, and the 40th anniversary of its U.S. operations. It is ranked #418 on
Forbes magazine`s 2009 "Global 2000" listing of the world`s largest publicly
traded companies.

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Kyocera Advanced Ceramics
Katie Shaw, Marketing Manager
714-428-3711
katie.shaw@kyocera.com

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