I had never heard of Anolon Nouvelle Copper Stainless Steel products before I had tried this.  I LOVE this skillet!!!  I have a flat top electric skillet and this is the first skillet that I have ever tried that heats evenly and so quickly.  We use the skillet multiple times throughout the week.  I am now looking to but more pots and pans from the same line.  Well built product that will last for a long time.