Ferro is a producer of materials that are sold to a range of manufacturers who, in turn, make products for end-use markets. Co.'s products fall into two categories: functional coatings, which perform specific functions in the end products and manufacturing processes of its customers; and color solutions, which provide performance and aesthetic characteristics to its customers' products. Co.'s products include frits, porcelain and other glass enamels, glazes, decorating colors, pigments, inks, polishing materials, dielectrics, electronic glasses, and other coatings. Co.'s products are used as functional or aesthetic coatings for a variety of different substrates on its customers' products.