Staub (cookware)

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Staub
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Owner ZWILLING J. A. Henckels
Country Alsace, France
Website https://www.zwilling.com/us/staub/
Company
Industry Cookware and bakeware products
Founded1974
Founder Francis Staub

Staub is a premium French enameled cast iron cookware and bakeware manufacturer that was originally headquartered in Turckheim, Alsace, France. [1] The first piece, a cocotte or coquelle (Dutch oven), was designed by Francis Staub in 1974 in a dormant artillery factory. [2] Pieces are manufactured with cast iron covered with double-glazed enamel. [2] [3]

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Company overview

In 2007, approximately 50% of the company's sales revenue was from abroad, and the company realized €44 million in total sales. [4] In April 2008, the company had 430 employees, and at this time Francis Staub was president of the company. [4]

Production

In 2008, Staub operated three production facilities in France, a joint venture in Japan and a marketing branch in the United States. [4] [5]

Acquisition

In June 2008, Staub was acquired by Zwilling J. A. Henckels, but it remains and has continued to operate as an independent brand. [5] [6]

Professional use

The cookware's aesthetic complements the decor of a number of restaurants, and some restaurants cook and serve dishes directly to customers at their tables in Staub cookware. [7] The enamel coating makes the cookware rustproof, and easy to clean. [1] [3] Staub's cocottes have nubs on the interior of the lids, which enables condensation to collect and drip down to baste foods uniformly as they are cooking. [8]

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  2. 1 2 Remodelista: A Guide to the 100 Most Beautiful, Useful Household Objects
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