Washburn International Debuts New Musical Instruments Featuring AQCI's Aqua Hardwood at NAMM 2002 Trade Show
VERNON, British Columbia--(BUSINESS WIRE)--April 4, 2002--Aquatic Cellulose (OTCBB:AQCI - news) is pleased to announce Washburn International, one the world's finest stringed instrument manufacturers, recently debuted new electric guitars crafted from AQCI's Aqua™ hardwoods at the 2002 NAMM Trade and Convention Show in Anaheim, CA. NAMM, hosted by the International Music Products Association, is the premier trade show for the music industry attracting musicians, manufacturers and media from around the world.
Larry English, Washburn vice president, said, "The product debut at NAMM was a major success. Enthusiastic response from potential clients indicates strong market demand for instruments crafted from submerged woods. We look forward to building more guitars using premium Aqua™ hardwoods, and to forging a long term supply relationship with Aquatic Cellulose."
Washburn had performed acoustical tests on AQCI's hardwood prior to shaping the guitar body at its facilities in Mundelein, IL. English said, "After careful study, our experts concluded Aqua(TM) is a superior tone wood offering acoustical advantages to other comparable woods. Our conclusion confirms what many in the music industry have known for years - underwater woods make for superior musical instruments."
Gary Ackles, President and Chief Executive Officer of Aquatic Cellulose, said, "Using eco-friendly Aqua™ hardwoods, Washburn has touched a resonant chord in the musical community with beautiful sounding instruments that preserve and protect the Living Rainforest. We look forward to supplying Washburn and forging yet another link for Aqua™ products in the global marketplace."
Washburn International is headquartered just north of Chicago in Mundelein, IL. A leading guitar company in the industry, Washburn International is a manufacturer and distributor of Washburn Guitars, Randall Amplifiers, Oscar Schmidt Guitars and Sound Tech Pro-Audio Systems. A trademark name since 1888, Washburn is dedicated to providing quality instruments to guitar players and musicians worldwide, and at the same time, continuing its legacy through the 21st century.
Aquatic Cellulose International Corp. (OTCBB:AQCI - news) is a world leader in the emerging industry of underwater timber harvesting. The Company operates in Brazil using a patented robotic-based recovery system called the ATH. The ATH locates, cuts and recovers submerged timber with greater efficiency and safety than diver-based methods. AQCI specializes in the recovery and processing of this resource, once considered lost, to offer among the finest tropical hardwood products and promote a healthy Amazon Rainforest.
Contact Information:
Aquatic Cellulose International Corp.
Gary Ackles, 250/ 558-5410
or
Aquatic Cellulose International Corp.
Michael Lacy, 250/ 558-5410
Email: info@aquaticcellulose.com
Website: www.aquaticcellulose.com
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