Bamboo needs to be thoroughly treated in order to protect it from insects and mold. The powder post beetle is especially problematic. Without the right protection, you risk huge problems and liabilities down the line.

At TBT, we have a special system of pressure treating our bamboo. This system is proprietary and therefore unique in the industry. We use a non-toxic boron which is 100% effective at eliminating insects, yet is safe and non-toxic to humans and animals. We are so confident in our superior pressure treatment system that we guarantee it against insect damage.

Please be aware that other methods used to kill powder post beetle (such as boiling) are ineffective because the core of the bamboo can only be consistently penetrated all the way through by using pressure treatment.

Many other companies claim to pressure treat their bamboo, however the quality of this pressure treatment is often questionable. Think your current supplier's bamboo is properly pressure treated? We're happy to test a sample for you. Just contact us to make arrangements.

Normally bamboo companies buy their poles from distributors or traders and have no hand in the process. This means they have no control over quality. They cannot ensure the bamboo is harvested when it is strongest. They have no input on the how farmers and workers on the supply end are treated.

TBT, in contrast, is involved in the entire process from beginning to end. We maintain land rights where our bamboo crops are grown. We have a pole processing facility at the source of the bamboo. We work directly with the farmers and our employees to ensure fair pay and a safe working environment.

Being involved in the process from beginning to end has another advantage: we can meet the demands of any size project. The TBT processing workshop has the capacity to facilitate tens of thousands of poles per week and can be expanded on demand. By being close to the source, we also have access to many different varieties of bamboo and can supply you with the best one for your project needs.

With other bamboo companies, you have to take whatever they happen to have in stock. With TBT, we bring the best bamboo for your project directly to you.

Bamboo can be pressed and formed in many interesting ways to create shapes, enhance strength and add beauty.  TBT has developed several techniques for bending and forming our bamboo strips, lumber, or NaturePlyTM plywood to achieve an amazing variety of complicated shapes.

This capability has applications for consumer products, furniture components, building materials and anything else that demands a formed shape that is also very strong.

Contact us and tell us your ideas for your product. We can let you know what is possible and recommend the right type of bamboo for your project. Then we can give you an estimate of what it will cost to develop the prototype and produce the final product in the quantites you want!