The partnership between Teknos and Wincent Drumsticks AB ensures musicians have a stable grip on their drumsticks.
Teknos has recently presented the partnership with Wincent Drumsticks AB, that applies the coating solutions of the paints manufacturer on its drumsticks.
Wincent Drumsticks AB is a Swedish manufacturer of drumming sticks based in Gränna, where it produces over 400,000 pieces per year. Once the hickory sticks have been turned and sanded into well-balanced drumsticks, they are dipped in a wax protection from Teknos and then being left to dry before being tumbled. In the tumbler, the wooden sticks get struck against each other and after one hour they have received their final surface finish. The drumsticks are finally printed with logos, weighed and put together with a cardboard packaging.
The wax provides a slightly sticky surface that prevents the drumstick from slipping out of the hand when it becomes sweaty. In addition, the surface treatment makes the drumstick last longer: traditional wood varnish can crack more easily, while the wax penetrates deeper into the wood and provides long lasting protection.
Many famous and renowned musicians employ the drumsticks coated with Teknos solutions. Among them, there are Per Lindvall (ABBA), Mikkey Dee (Motörhead/Scorpions), Tomas Haake (Meshuggah) and Hannes Van Dahl (Sabaton).
“The wax that Teknos has helped us develop is a very important part of our product and a big factor in our success. We are incredibly grateful for the support Teknos has given us over the years and the cooperation we have with each other,” has stated Dan Nylén, the founder of Wincent Drumsticks.
“Playing with bands like Motörhead and Scorpions requires a drumstick with a very high durability. Wincent has given me that support for many years and allows me to rock hard every night on tour around the world,” has commented the heavy metal musician Mickey Dee.