Krosno Glass facts for kids
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| Industry | Glassware, crystalware |
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| Predecessor | Krośnieńskie Huty Szkła "Krosno" (KHS) |
| Founded | 1923 |
| Headquarters |
Krosno
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Poland
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Key people
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Stefan Maciejewski (Chairman & CEO) |
| Products | Luxury goods |
| Owner | Coast2Coast |
Krosno Glass S.A., usually called Krosno, is a famous company from Poland. They make beautiful glass items and crystalware. They have been making these products since 1923. Krosno is known for its high-quality glass items like jugs, vases, and special glasses for drinks. You can find their products in over 60 countries around the world!
The company's name comes from the town of Krosno in southeastern Poland. This is where their glass factories are located.
What Krosno Glass Makes
Krosno specializes in making fancy glass items. These include jugs for water and vases for flowers. They also make special bottles called carafes and decanters for serving drinks.
They create different types of glasses too. These include chalices (goblet-like glasses), stemware (glasses with a stem), and tumblers (flat-bottomed glasses) for spirits. Their products are designed to be modern and simple. This style is known as minimalism.
How Krosno Glass is Made
Each piece of Krosno glass is made with great care. Many items are still handmade by expert glassblowers. These are skilled artists who shape hot glass using special tools and their breath. The company also uses modern technology to create its beautiful glass products.
Krosno's History
Krosno Glass S.A. started making glass in 1923. For many years, it was known as Krośnieńskie Huty Szkła "Krosno". In 2016, a company called Coast2Coast Capital bought Krosno. They paid 121 million Polish złoty for the company. Krosno continues to be a leading producer of glassware today.
