CLEVELAND--(BUSINESS WIRE)--March 13, 2007--Ferro Corporation's
(NYSE:FOE) Inorganic Specialties Group launched two innovative
porcelain enamel coatings for numerous appliance and housewares
applications at the International Home & Housewares Show, March 11-13
at McCormick Place in Chicago, IL.
RealEase(TM) porcelain enamel hybrid nonstick coatings make it
easier to keep things clean - in the kitchen and in the environment.
RealEase is easy to clean with three times the scratch resistance of
conventional nonstick coatings, and meets 2010 U.S. Environmental
Protection Agency regulations. Already commercially available in
Europe, RealEase made its global debut at the show.
RealEase resists scratching with metal utensils at cooking
temperatures and is dishwasher safe. Its color and nonstick properties
won't degrade with the heat of cooking or baking. RealEase is
NSF-certified for food contact according to U.S. Food and Drug
Administration guidelines. Tough enough for commercial-grade cookware
and bakeware, it is ideal for adding nonstick cleanability to toaster
ovens, microwave ovens, griddles, simmer plates, smokers, and grills.
Manufacturers can differentiate their products and add consumer appeal
with RealEase's broad range of color possibilities, which includes
sparkle effects.
New AquaRealEase(TM) patented porcelain enamel coatings enable
innovative energy-efficient self-cleaning ovens that really do the
cleaning work. In a low-temperature oven lined with AquaRealEase,
tough soils like baked-on strawberry pie spills wipe clean with a damp
cloth after soaking or exposure to steam from water heated at just 190
degrees F for one hour. AquaRealEase reduces energy usage and
eliminates odor from incineration or oven cleaners. It also eliminates
the need for an expensive self-cleaning system that operates at
temperatures of 1000 degrees F, and can save manufacturers the cost of
extra insulation and safety interlocks.
Ferro is the world's leading supplier of porcelain enamel, a glass
that is bonded to metal (generally carbon steel, stainless steel, cast
iron or aluminum) at temperatures from 1000 degreesF - 1600 degreesF.
Porcelain enamel has long been used as an ultimate quality, highly
durable and sanitary finish on large and small appliances, cookware
and grills, sanitary ware, water heaters, building panels, signage,
and chemical storage vessels. Ferro serves porcelain enamel customers
worldwide from locations in the United States, Mexico, Brazil,
Argentina, France, Spain, Italy, The Netherlands, China, and
Australia.
About Ferro Corporation
Ferro Corporation is a leading global supplier of technology-based
performance materials for manufacturers. Ferro materials enhance the
performance of products in a variety of end markets, including
electronics, telecommunications, pharmaceuticals, building and
renovation, appliances, automotive, household furnishings, and
industrial products.
Headquartered in Cleveland, Ohio, the Company has approximately
6,700 employees globally and reported sales of $2.0 billion in 2006.
Additional information about the Company can be found at
www.ferro.com.
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CONTACT:
Ferro Corporation
Media Contacts:
Mary Abood
Director of Corporate Communications, 216-875-6202
Aboodm@ferro.com
Tom Poplar
Director of Marketing
Ferro Porcelain Enamel Specialty Products
216-496-4182
Ferro Corporation
Investor Contact:
David Longfellow
Director, Investor Relations
216-875-7155
Longfellowd@ferro.com
SOURCE:
Ferro Corporation
