Staub (cookware)

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Oval Staub casserole dish in raw cast iron, from the beginning of production. 2020 01 cocotte Staub d'origine en fonte brute.jpg
Oval Staub casserole dish in raw cast iron, from the beginning of production.
Staub
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Owner Zwilling J. A. Henckels
Country Alsace, France
Website 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 came from abroad, and the company generated a total of €44 million in 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 some restaurants; 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]

References

  1. 1 2 The Gourmet Toaster Oven: Simple and Sophisticated Meals for the Busy Cook – Lynn Alley
  2. 1 2 Remodelista: A Guide to the 100 Most Beautiful, Useful Household Objects
  3. 1 2 Food Stuff; A Dutch Oven From France Turns a Home Into a Hearth – New York Times
  4. 1 2 3 "Tableware: Staub succumbs to offer German Zwilling" (in French). Lemonde. April 19, 2008. Retrieved 26 February 2014.
  5. 1 2 Zisko, Allison (2008-06-02). "Henckels looks to go premium with deal for Staub". HFN. Retrieved 2014-02-26.
  6. ↑ "About Staub". Staubusa.com. Retrieved 2014-02-26.
  7. ↑ Patronite, Rob. "Hot Pot". New York magazine . Retrieved 26 February 2014.
  8. ↑ Easy Green Living: The Ultimate Guide to Simple, Eco-Friendly Choices for ... – Renée Loux. p. 116.

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