Krosno Glass Explained

Krosno
Predecessor:Krośnieńskie Huty Szkła "Krosno" (KHS)
Location City:Krosno
Location Country:Poland
Key People:Stefan Maciejewski (Chairman & CEO)
Industry:Glassware, crystalware
Products:Luxury goods
Owner:Coast2Coast

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]

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]

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Notes and References

  1. Book: Thorsten Klute. Natur und Kultur im südöstlichen Polen. 2006. Trescher Verlag.
  2. Book: Kathy Borrus. The Fearless Shopper. 1999. Travelers' Tales.
  3. Web site: Krosno Glassware - Kitchen Warehouse Australia. Kitchen Warehouse.
  4. Web site: Krosno.
  5. Book: The Rough Guide to Poland. Rough Guides. 2018.
  6. Web site: Company profile |. www.krosno.com.
  7. Web site: This mind-blowing video shows how wine glasses are made in a factory. sports.yahoo.com.
  8. Web site: History |. www.krosno.com.