East Teak then accomplished what some in the marine industry may have thought impossible. The company dramatically changed ages-old industry standards for the better. For decades, boat builders had ordered rough-sawn boards that were processed by the builder in highly staffed, expensively equipped wood shops. East Teak saw a better way. The company offered finished custom mouldings and millwork on a just-in-time basis, creating dramatic efficiencies for its customers. This practice soon became the new industry standard.