Staub (cookware)
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| Owner | Zwilling J. A. Henckels |
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| Country | Alsace, France |
| Website | www |
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| Industry | Cookware and bakeware products |
| Founded | 1974 |
| 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]
Production
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]
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]