Staub (cookware)

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]

Staub

Owner	Zwilling J. A. Henckels
Country	Alsace, France
Website	https://www.zwilling.com/us/staub/
Company
Industry	Cookware and bakeware products
Founded	1974
Founder	Francis Staub

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]