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

COSTA MESA, Calif., Oct 05, 2009 (BUSINESS WIRE) --
KYO | Quote | Chart | News | PowerRating -- Kyocera Advanced Ceramics is supporting Susan G. Komen for the Cure(R) 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(R). 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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SOURCE: Kyocera Advanced Ceramics

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

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