Kross, which claims to be Poland's largest bicycle manufacturer, is receiving European funding to build a carbon production facility at its headquarters near Warsaw. The advanced factory will be one of only a few of its kind in Europe. While the first stages of the project are a pilot program for the efficient development of high-quality carbon bicycle frames, the long-term goal is to become the main producer in Europe. The factory is already under construction, with frame testing facilities starting in November 2017.

The official title of the project is "Innovative pilot line for the development and production of bicycle frames made of carbon fiber material". While currently the majority of bicycle manufacturers have outsourced their carbon production to Asia, this is a significant step on the part of the Polish producer to become a truly independent manufacturer of high-quality bicycles "Made in Europe". The funding is provided to the Polish manufacturer by the European Union's Regional Development Fund 2014-2020 for the Masuria region. The company's aim is to conduct intensive industrial research in order to develop its own production technology.Currently, Kross has a factory with three production lines, one of which is reserved exclusively for the individually manufactured "Pro" bikes - including those used by the racing team.

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