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Artistically Crafted Baseball Bats

The Moosehead Journey Tips a Glass to Garrison Creek Bat Co.

— August 9, 2012 — Art & Design
During their time in Toronto, the Moosehead Journey gang swung by the shop of Garrison Creek Bat Co. to sip a few brews and share their passion for things made well. The guys at GCBC, Chris Fieldhouse, Ryan Christiani and Dave Murray, take great pride in their work, with aesthetic detail and design typically reserved for art galleries.

In the latest video of the Moosehead Journey series, the crew is in Toronto, Ontario, to better understand the passion behind the work at Garrison Creek Bat Co. Founded in 2012, GCBC makes handcrafted baseball bats that incorporate sleek style and eccentric design. The trio are quite accomplished too, with expertise in everything from woodworking and graphic design to illustration, and it shows in their work. By fusing art and design with handicraft, the boys at GCBC produce works of art rather than sports equipment. The most important quality in each bat? Passion.

Follow the Moosehead Journey on Facebook for your chance to win a customized baseball bat courtesy of Garrison Creek Bat Co. Don't forget to follow them on Twitter and Pinterest to get the latest scoop on all things made well.
Trend Themes
1. Handcrafted Baseball Bats - Disruptive innovation opportunity: Explore new materials and manufacturing techniques to create unique and personalized baseball bats.
2. Artistic Sports Equipment - Disruptive innovation opportunity: Merge art and sports equipment design to create visually appealing and functional products for sports enthusiasts.
3. Passion-driven Manufacturing - Disruptive innovation opportunity: Develop a manufacturing approach that emphasizes quality, craftsmanship, and passion to create premium products in any industry.
Industry Implications
1. Sports Equipment Manufacturing - Disruptive innovation opportunity: Incorporate innovative materials and design concepts into the production of sports equipment for enhanced performance and aesthetics.
2. Art and Design - Disruptive innovation opportunity: Combine art and design principles to create unique and marketable products across various industries.
3. Craftsmanship and Woodworking - Disruptive innovation opportunity: Integrate modern technologies and techniques with traditional craftsmanship to produce high-quality and innovative wood-based products.
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