In The News

Jan. 7, 2010
East Teak Announces New Senior Vice President – Commercial Sales
East Teak Fine Hardwoods, Inc., an industry leader in teak, mahogany, ipe and other fine hardwoods, announces the addition of A. J. Bumby as the Senior Vice President – Commercial Sales. Read More

Jan. 5, 2010
East Teak’s Matt Mladenka Earns U.S. Green Building Council’s “LEED Green Associate” Credential
Matt Mladenka, Director of Marketing and Sales for East Teak Fine Hardwoods, Inc., has recently passed the U.S. Green Building Council's Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design (LEED) Green Associate accreditation exam. Read More

Oct. 15, 2009
Thompson Mahogany Company Merges with East Teak Fine Hardwoods, Inc.
Thompson Mahogany Company, a fine hardwoods importer based in Philadelphia, has merged with East Teak Fine Hardwoods, Inc., an importer of First European Quality Teak and other fine hardwood products based in South Carolina and Washington state. Read More

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Aug. 26, 2009
East Teak Fine Hardwoods, Inc. Now Stocking FSC 100% Pure Poplar
East Teak Fine Hardwoods, Inc., a leading importer and distributor of high quality hardwoods, is now stocking FSC 100% Pure Poplar, contributing to "green" builders' product options. Read More

Aug. 20, 2009
East Teak Fine Hardwoods, Inc. Selects Scientific Certification Systems, Inc. for FSC Certification Audits
East Teak Fine Hardwoods, Inc., a leading importer and distributor of the highest quality hardwoods, announces that it has recently selected Scientific Certification Systems, Inc. (SCS) as its new accredited Forest Stewardship Council (FSC) certification auditor. Read More

Aug. 18, 2009
East Teak Fine Hardwoods, Inc. Launches Blog
East Teak Fine Hardwoods, Inc., a leading importer of high-grade exotic hardwoods, unveils its brand new blog site, http://blog.eastteak.com. The blog was created to offer a fluid forum for information and dialogue among industry partners and customers. Read More

April 21, 2009
Accsys increases North American presence - Distribution through East Teak
Accsys Technologies PLC (“Accsys” or “the Company”) announces that Titan Wood Limited (“Titan Wood”), its wholly-owned subsidiary, has moved forward with East Teak Fine Hardwoods, Inc. (“East Teak”) and has agreed terms for the distribution of Accoya® wood throughout North America. Read More

Nov. 1, 2008
East Teak Promotes Rick McKinney to Senior Vice President: 25 Years of Excellence Rewarded
East Teak Fine Hardwoods, Inc., the industry leader in First European Quality teak and other fine exotic hardwood products, is pleased to announce the promotion of Rick McKinney to the position of Senior Vice President. Read More

Oct. 9, 2008
East Teak Fine Hardwoods Announces www.CertifiedHardwoods.com:
Website Launched to Feature Third-Party Certified Woods
East Teak Fine Hardwoods, Inc., the industry leader in First European Quality teak and other fine exotic hardwood products, announces the launch of a new website dedicated to its eco-friendly line of hardwood products. Read More

July 2008
Three Economical Tips for DIY Exotic Hardwood Deck Cleaning: Refresh Your Backyard Decks with East Teak and Woodrich Brand®
East Teak Fine Hardwoods, Inc. and Woodrich Brand® have come together to offer a few quick tips for do-it-yourself owners on how to properly and inexpensively clean and restore exotic hardwood decks. Read More

May 2008
East Teak's Garapa Gold™ Meets Consumer Demand for Hardwood Decking: Growing Number of Buyers Preferring the Exotic Blonde Look
East Teak Fine Hardwoods, Inc., the industry leader in First European Quality teak and other fine hardwood products, has seen a spike in demand this spring for its Garapa Gold™ decking line. Read More

May 2008
East Teak Fine Hardwoods Introduces Rare Collection of Reclaimed Rosewood Columns: New FSC-Certified Columns Add Distinctive Character to Architectural Projects
For the ecologically conscious hardwood lover, East Teak Fine Hardwoods, Inc., the industry leader in First European Quality teak and other fine hardwood products, announces its distinctive and limited line of Forest Steward Council-certified, 100 percent post-consumer recycled Indian rosewood columns. Read More

January 2008
Interior Design Awards East Teak With Best of Year 2007: Magazine Recognizes Company's 100% Recycled Teak as a Merit Winner
East Teak Fine Hardwoods, Inc., the industry leader in First European Quality teak and other fine hardwood products, was given the prominent Best of Year 2007 Merit Award by Interior Design Magazine. Read More

December 2007
East Teak Fine Hardwoods, Inc. Receives Obelisk Award for Arts and Cultural Community Involvement: 19th Annual NTBCA Award Ceremony Recognizes Leading Companies in North Texas Supporting the Arts
East Teak Fine Hardwoods, Inc., the industry leader in First European Quality teak and other fine hardwood products, was awarded the prestigious Obelisk award on October 20, at the Hotel Palomar in Dallas. Read More

Oct. 18, 2007
East Teak Fine Hardwoods, Inc. Launches New Certified Teak Website: Website Dedicated to FSC-Certified, Recycled Teak Information
East Teak Fine Hardwoods, Inc., the industry leader in First European Quality teak and other fine hardwood products, announces its recent launch of a new sub-website dedicated to recycled,
eco-friendly products: www.certifiedteak.com.
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Oct. 1, 2007
East Teak Adds Regional Sales Manager: Company Expands Sales Team
East Teak Fine Hardwoods, Inc., the industry leader in First European Quality teak and other fine hardwood products, is pleased to announce Dan Grieco as its new Regional Sales Manager for the Central United States. Read More

July 24, 2007
East Teak Gets "Decked Out" in Tiles: Hardwood Decking Tiles Offer
a New Look for the Outdoors
East Teak Fine Hardwoods, Inc., the industry leader in First European Quality teak and other fine hardwood products, introduces its collection of teak and ipe decking tiles, which offer a distinctive and simple way to revamp a deck or patio.Read More

Feb. 28, 2007
East Teak Fine Hardwoods, Inc. Introduces Garapa Gold™: Honey Gold Look is Hot New Choice for Exotic Decking Material
East Teak Fine Hardwoods, Inc., the industry leader in First European Quality teak and other fine hardwood products, announces the addition of Garapa Gold™ to its decking line. Read More

Feb. 21, 2007
East Teak Fine Hardwoods, Inc. Becomes First Supplier of FSC Certified Recycled Teak and Rosewood in North America: Architect, Design Industry Survey Indicates Movement to Spend More for "Green" Solutions
East Teak Fine Hardwoods, Inc., the industry leader in First European Quality teak and other fine hardwood products, announces its recent certification as the first supplier of Forest Stewardship Council certified 100 percent post-consumer recycled teak and rosewood in North America. Read More

Jan. 8, 2007
East Teak Promotes Marion E. Hamilton to Vice President: Hamilton to Expand West Coast Sales Efforts
East Teak Fine Hardwoods, Inc., the industry leader in First European Quality teak lumber and other fine hardwood products, is pleased to announce the promotion of Marion E. Hamilton to vice president. Read More

Dec. 11, 2006
East Teak Brings "Green" to its Hardwood Offerings: New Reclaimed Teak and Rosewood Varieties Offer Eco-friendly Solutions
East Teak Fine Hardwoods, Inc., the industry leader in First European Quality teak lumber and other fine hardwood products, announces the offering of an original and limited line of reclaimed teak and rosewood timbers. Read More

Nov. 1, 2006
East Teak Launches New Website: New Site Supports Expanded Branding and Marketing Campaign
East Teak Fine Hardwoods, Inc., the industry leader in First European Quality teak lumber and other fine hardwood products, announces the introduction of its newly re-designed Website. Read More

Sept. 6, 2006
East Teak Hires New Marketing and Sales Director: Company Moves Dallas Office to Accommodate Expanding Marketing and Sales Efforts
East Teak Fine Hardwoods, Inc., the industry leader in First European Quality teak lumber and other fine hardwood products, is pleased to announce Matt Mladenka as the new marketing and sales director. Read More

July 20, 2006
East Teak Announces Name Change – New Sales And Marketing Initiatives
East Teak Fine Hardwoods, Inc., the industry leader in First European Quality teak lumber and other fine hardwood products, announces a new executive management team to further expand its market share throughout the United States. Formerly operating as East Teak Trading Group, Inc., the company has been renamed East Teak Fine Hardwoods, Inc., to broaden the brand emphasis from teak woods to all fine hardwoods, worldwide. Read More