Ferro Corporation : Ferro Announces New Investor Relations Contact

Ferro Corporation (NYSE: FOE) (the "Company") today announced that John T. Bingle has assumed responsibility for investor relations, in addition to his duties as Treasurer. David Longfellow, Ferro's Director of Investor Relations since 2006, will retire from the Company at the end of January.

Mr. Bingle joined Ferro Corporation in 2004 and has served as Ferro's Treasurer since 2008. Prior to joining Ferro, he held positions of increasing responsibility in finance, treasury and investor relations with Steris Corporation, Invacare Corporation and BFGoodrich. He holds an MBA from Carnegie Mellon University and a bachelor's degree in mechanical engineering from Rose-Hulman Institute of Technology.

Effective immediately, investor inquiries may be addressed to:

John T. Bingle,
Treasurer and Director of Investor Relations
Ferro Corporation
6060 Parkland Boulevard
Mayfield Heights, OH 44124
Phone: [phone]
E-mail: [e-mail]

About Ferro Corporation
Ferro Corporation (http://www.ferro.com) 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 building construction and renovation, automotive, appliances, electronics, household furnishings, pharmaceuticals and industrial products.

Headquartered in Mayfield Heights, Ohio, the Company has approximately 5,100 employees globally and reported 2011 sales of $2.2 billion.

Ferro Corporation
Investor Contact:
John Bingle, Treasurer
Phone: [phone]
E-mail: [e-mail]
or
Media Contact:
Mary Abood, Director, Corporate Communications
Phone: [phone]
E-mail: [e-mail]