Take Bathing to the Next Level . . . a Warm Feeling
Teak Tub America opening business of unique hand crafted bath tubs made from farmed teak. Firt time i the United States this old cooperage technique meets the new decade.
Long Beach, CA (PRWEB) May 19, 2005 -- Teak Tub America, Inc. today announced
their grand opening in Long Beach, California. The two Danish native owners,
Peter Rasborg and Erik Nilsson are excited to introduce the century old
cooperage workmanship to the American public. The company imports unique hand
made indoor bath tubs and matching vanities all made from farmed teak.
The opening coincides with the 200 year anniversary of the Danish poet
Hans Christian Andersen and as a tribute all products are named after his famous
fairytales, Nilsson said.
The entire product line is hand crafted by Teak
Tub in Herning, Denmark. The method used is modern technology combined with the
ancient wood crafting method known as cooperage; which has been used for many
generations manufacturing wine casks and barrels.
Teak is the ideal type
of wood for tubs. “It will outlast you and me and then some”, Nilsson explained
in a recent interview.
Teak contains natural oil and is therefore
extremely stable. Ash, oak and acacia have some of the same properties and can
be used, but they can turn dark because they do not have the high oil contents
and can dry out.
The Teak Tubs are assembled like they have been for
centuries. After an almost 6 month hiatus in a dry kiln that achieves the very
low moisture contents of only 9-10%, the teak is meticulously cut into staves.
The staves are carefully set up around the bottom and held together by band
irons in either stainless steel or brass.
The teak staves are assembled
without glue and are held together only by using brass or stainless steel bands.
The only adhesive is an invisible rubber substance commonly used in the boat
building industry. Each of the solid teak staves are locked together in a
patented inter-locking system. This production method combined with the high
natural oil content of the teak wood has proved to be superior and will prevent
the tub from leaking and drying out.
We are looking for distributors
nationwide, Nilsson said and welcomes any inquiries via e-mail: e-mail protected
from spam bots. If you would like to see how to take your bathing experience to
the next level go to: www.teaktubamerica.com
Erik Nilsson
Teak Tub
America, Inc.
562-429-7772
562-400-0899
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Release dated: May 17, 2005
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