Key Economic Sectors

ECONOMY
KEY SECTORS

Krosno is a strong industrial and service centre, featuring a high variety of sectors. The main industrial sectors, which form the basis of the local economy, are founded on rich traditions, experienced staff and continuous implementation of innovations.

Automotive industry

Aviation

Furniture industry

Glass-making industry

Plastics processing industry

Petroleum (oil and gas) industry

AUTOMOTIVE INDUSTRY

The automotive industry has been an important industry sector in Krosno since 1945. At that time the first factory manufacturing shock absorbers was set up. Today the automotive businesses belong to the major employers in the region.

Representatives of the industry:

BWI Poland Technologies Sp. z o.o. – a company with Chinese capital, manufacturer of shock absorbers,
FA Krosno S.A. – manufacturer of gas springs,
Splast Sp. z o.o. – manufacturer of plastic components,
PMC Project Sp. z o.o. – manufacturer of measuring instruments and industrial automation,
PPUH Eurosim3 – specializing in machining and processing of plastics,
PELMET – manufacturer of metal components,
MEESE Polska Sp. z o.o. – a company with German capital, manufacturer of metal parts,
Total Turbo Service – provides services for the regeneration of turbochargers.

AVIATION

As the centre of the “Aviation Valley”, Krosno provides special opportunities for development of this sector.

In Krosno sub-assemblies for landing gear for civil and military aircraft are produced. There are also numerous companies specializing in machining of metals and manufacturing parts for aviation industry.

Krosno is also the centre of manufacture of ultra-light aircraft.

Collins Aerospace – Goodrich Aerospace Poland Sp. z o.o. – a company with American capital, manufacturer of aircraft landing gear components,
Wietpol Aerospace Sp. z o.o. – provides metal processing services for the aviation industry,
Dioxid Sp. z o.o. – manufacturer of aircraft parts and equipment, offers services including electroplating, painting, and marking processes,
PMC Project Sp. z o.o. – manufacturer of measuring instruments and industrial automation,
PPUH Eurosim3 – specializes in machining and processing of plastics,
Laminex – engages in comprehensive design and production of models, molds, model molds, composite elements, production tooling, and large-scale machining,
PELMET – manufacturer of metal components,
Royal Star – specializes in the restoration and repair of historical aircraft,
Small GIS Sp. z o.o. – a geoinformatics company, offers services using GIS data, aerial surveys, and satellite imagery,
Scalewings AeroPro Sp. z o.o. – a company with German capital, manufacturer of light aircraft,
Ekolot – manufacturer of ultralight aircraft,
GP Gliders – manufacturer of gliders,
Extend Aero – manufacturer of light aircraft.

PLASTICS PROCESSING INDUSTRY

This innovative industry has developed in Krosno in special economic zones.

Representatives of the industry:

Splast Sp. z o.o. – specializes in technical processing of plastics for the automotive, electronic, household appliances, cosmetic, and furniture industries. Manufacturer of professional cleaning equipment.
Cell-Fast Sp. z o.o. – manufacturer of hoses, tools, garden accessories, gutter systems, and soffits.

FURNITURE INDUSTRY

Furniture manufacturing is one of the best developing industrial sectors in the Sub-Carpathian region.

Companies from Krosno produce office furniture, bathroom and kitchen furniture and furniture for children as well as billiard tables and upholstered furniture.

Representatives of the industry:

Nowy Styl Sp. z o.o. – manufacturer of chairs and office furniture, stadium seats, theater seats, and more.
KROFAM Sp. z o.o. – manufacturer of kitchen, bathroom, and children’s furniture.
Billkros – manufacturer of billiard tables.

GLASS-MAKING INDUSTRY

The history of glass making in Krosno dates back to the 20s of the previous century. It is the only glass-making centre in Poland whose location is not based on the deposits of glass-making sands but on the source of energy – the local deposits of natural gas. Krosno is one of Europe’s largest centres of manufacture of utility, ornamental and domestic glassware, as well as glass fibre. Dozens of businesses connected with glass manufacture and decorating function in the town and its surroundings.

Representatives of the industry:

Krosno Glass S.A. – manufacturer of hand-blown and machine-formed glassware with over 100 years of tradition.
Krosglass S.A. – producer of fiberglass.
Glasmark Sp. z o.o. – company providing glass decorating services.
Villa Glass Studio Sp. z o.o. – manufacturer of architectural glass.
Glass Studio Habrat – producer of unique artistic glass products.
Borowski Studio – producer of unique artistic glass products.
DECOR – manufacturer of glass figurines and promotional gadgets.
ASA Glass Sp. z o.o. – producer of lighting glass.
Huta Szkła Artystycznego Sabina – producer of unique glass sculptures.

PETROLEUM (OIL AND GAS) INDUSTRY

In 1854, in Bóbrka, not far from Krosno, Ignacy Łukasiewicz and his partners started oil production on the world’s first oil field. It was here that the industry was born, which has been the drive of the world enormous civilizational progress. Until today, there are factories in Krosno which manufacture devices used in oil and gas production, units used on drilling platforms, steel structures of state of the art facilities for oil and gas industry.

Representatives of the industry:

PGNiG Technologie Sp. z o.o. – involved in the design, production, and refurbishment of equipment for the extraction of crude oil and natural gas, as well as prefabrication of steel structures for various purposes. Also engaged in the construction of facilities in the oil and gas industry.
NGS Oil&Gas – manufactures welded structures and metal parts for the oil and gas industry.
Exalo Drilling S.A. – land drilling sector company.
Orlen Południe – a fuel producer.

last updated: 28.12.2023

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