Krosno Glass S.A., commonly known as Krosno, is a glassware and crystalware company from Poland.[1][2] It has been in operation since 1923 and specializes in the production of high-quality glass accessories or liquid vessels such as jugs, vases, carafes, decanters and chalices as well as stemware and tumblers for serving spirits.[3] The products are available in over 60 countries worldwide.[4]
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| Industry | Glassware, crystalware |
|---|---|
| Predecessor | Krośnieńskie Huty Szkła "Krosno" (KHS) |
| Founded | 1923 |
| Headquarters | , Poland |
Key people | Stefan Maciejewski (Chairman & CEO) |
| Products | Luxury goods |
| Owner | Coast2Coast |
| Website | krosno |
The name of the firm relates to the town of Krosno, in southeastern Poland, where the glassworks and manufacturing facilities are currently situated.[5][6] Each individual piece is handmade by expert glassblowers, artists and now higher technology.[7] The modern and futuristic design of the glassware manufactured by Krosno is based on the concept of minimalism.[6][3]
The company was acquired by Coast2Coast Capital in 2016 for 121 million Polish złoty.[8]
See also
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- Bohemian glass
- List of companies of Poland
- Bolesławiec pottery, also known as Polish pottery
References
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- ^ Thorsten Klute (2006). Natur und Kultur im südöstlichen Polen. Trescher Verlag. ISBN 978-3-89794-090-1.
- ^ Kathy Borrus (1999). The Fearless Shopper. Travelers' Tales. ISBN 978-1-885211-39-2.
- ^ a b "Krosno Glassware - Kitchen Warehouse Australia". Kitchen Warehouse.
- ^ "Krosno".
- ^ The Rough Guide to Poland. Rough Guides. 2018. ISBN 978-1-78919-477-7.
- ^ a b "Company profile |". www.krosno.com.
- ^ "This mind-blowing video shows how wine glasses are made in a factory". sports.yahoo.com.
- ^ "History |". www.krosno.com.
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