Staub (cookware)
{{Short description|French cookware manufacturer}}
{{Infobox brand
| name = Staub
| logo = 140px
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| origin = Alsace, France
| currentowner = Zwilling J. A. Henckels
| website = https://www.zwilling.com/us/staub/
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| foundation = 1974
| founder = Francis Staub
| industry = Cookware and bakeware products}}
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Staub is a premium French enameled cast iron cookware and bakeware manufacturer that was originally headquartered in Turckheim, Alsace, France.[https://books.google.com/books?id=QKQApAW8nxoC&dq=Staub+cookware&pg=PA118 The Gourmet Toaster Oven: Simple and Sophisticated Meals for the Busy Cook – Lynn Alley]
The first piece, a cocotte or coquelle (Dutch oven), was designed by Francis Staub in 1974 in a dormant artillery factory. Pieces are manufactured with cast iron covered with double-glazed enamel.[https://books.google.com/books?id=daBOAQAAQBAJ&dq=Staub+cookware&pg=PA300 Remodelista: A Guide to the 100 Most Beautiful, Useful Household Objects][https://www.nytimes.com/2002/06/19/dining/food-stuff-a-dutch-oven-from-france-turns-a-home-into-a-hearth.html Food Stuff; A Dutch Oven From France Turns a Home Into a Hearth – New York Times]
Company overview
In 2007, approximately 50% of the company's sales revenue was from abroad, and the company realized €44 million in total sales. In April 2008, the company had 430 employees, and at this time Francis Staub was president of the company.{{cite web | url=http://www.lemonde.fr/economie/article/2008/04/19/arts-de-la-table-staub-succombe-a-l-offre-de-l-allemand-zwilling_1036194_3234.html?xtmc=staub&xtcr=5 | title=Tableware: Staub succumbs to offer German Zwilling | publisher=Lemonde | date=April 19, 2008 | access-date=26 February 2014|language=fr}}
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In June 2008, Staub was acquired by Zwilling J. A. Henckels, but it remains and has continued to operate as an independent brand.{{cite web | url=http://www.thefreelibrary.com/Henckels+looks+to+go+premium+with+deal+for+Staub.-a0198545475 | title=Henckels looks to go premium with deal for Staub | publisher=HFN | date=2008-06-02 | access-date=2014-02-26 | author=Zisko, Allison}}{{cite web | url=http://www.staubusa.com/#!about/cjg9 | title=About Staub | publisher=Staubusa.com | access-date=2014-02-26 }}
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.{{cite magazine | url=http://nymag.com/nymetro/food/features/11225/ | title=Hot Pot | magazine=New York magazine | access-date=26 February 2014 | author=Patronite, Rob}} The enamel coating makes the cookware rustproof, and easy to clean. 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.[https://books.google.com/books?id=CfyKb8rxASsC&pg=PA116 Easy Green Living: The Ultimate Guide to Simple, Eco-Friendly Choices for ... – Renée Loux]. p. 116.
References
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Further reading
- {{in lang|fr}} [https://books.google.com/books?id=Qk90o3a5sE0C&pg=PT98 Les vins d'Alsace – Jacques-Louis Delpal]. pp. 98–99.
External links
- {{Official|http://www.staub.fr}}
- {{Official|http://www.staubusa.com}}
Category:French companies established in 1974
Category:Manufacturing companies established in 1974