Ferro Appoints Roland Simon Chief Purchasing Officer

Ferro Corporation (NYSE:FOE) has announced that Roland Simon has joined the Company as Chief Purchasing Officer. Mr. Simon joins Ferro after a 23-year career with Goodyear Tire and Rubber Company where he worked in a variety of locations and positions, most recently as General Manager, Chemicals Purchasing. He also served as Global Purchasing Manager for Goodyear’s Services and Retail division and, working in Luxembourg, was Purchasing Director for European, Asian and African operations. Mr. Simon also acted as business manager and plant manager for operations in Germany, Luxembourg and the United Kingdom. Mr. Simon graduated from Washington and Lee University in Virginia with a Bachelor’s degree in Physics and Engineering. He also holds an MBA from Durham Business School in County Durham, England. Mr. Simon reports to Vice President of Operations Tom Austin. He is based at Ferro’s corporate headquarters in Cleveland. About Ferro Corporation Ferro Corporation (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 electronics, solar energy, 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. Digital Photo Available