The wood drying process’s weak link and how to address it
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Gilbert Smith Forest Products celebrates platinum milestone

Gilbert Smith Forest Products is celebrating 70 years in operation this year. The company also recently completed another milestone with the successful installation of their new 80,000-board-foot capacity package kiln.


Drying optimized: Canoe Forest Products invests in new dryer

All good things eventually come to an end. In the case of wood products production, that includes the equipment. After a long run in operation at Canoe Forest Products’ plywood plant in Canoe, B.C., it was time for the company’s dryer No. 2 to be replaced.


Valutec TC continuous kiln

Valutec’s TC continuous kiln is the absolute giant among continuous kilns and combines capacity and flexibility with optimal quality.


 
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Lumber Drying & Heating Systems from One Source

Wellons Canada is a leader in the supply of lumber drying systems and biomass energy systems to power them. With a wide array of batch kilns, package kilns and Continuous Drying Systems - we provide the right solution to maximize drying production and quality. Wellons designs and builds with Steam, Thermal Oil and Direct Fired Heating that is engineered to maximize kiln performance. With our expertise, innovative technology and technical support, we ensure your lumber drying and heating system performs at its best and at all times.

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The wood drying process’s weak link and how to address it

The wood drying process has evolved significantly in recent years. » Read More...
 
 
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UniFlow kiln conversions increase drying efficiency and simplify maintenance

UniFlow kilns are an industry success proven on SYP, Douglas Fir, and Hemlock. It’s cost-effective to convert existing batch kilns and even counterflow kilns to the UniFlow design, providing more efficient operation and energy conservation during the drying process.

A recent project converted four common-wall kilns at Rosboro Lumber in Springfield, OR to UniFlow, increasing production by 35% while dramatically reducing boiler consumption. Another project converted a continuous kiln to UniFlow with equally powerful results.

USNR has improved the original UniFlow design, increasing operating efficiency and simplifying maintenance. Contact your USNR Sales Representative to learn about our kiln upgrades today.

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Optimizing dust safety

As sawmills and other wood products manufacturers across Canada identified the additional value in using 100 per cent of the log – both monetary and societal – they’ve also acknowledged the additional precautions needed to ensure operations remain safe. » Read More...

Wellons Continuous Drying Systems

Wellons Continuous Drying Systems (CDS) have rapidly gained popularity as the benchmark lumber drying technology due to their increased production capability, energy efficiency, and drying quality. » Read More...

JX-30 moisture meter for wood

Delmhorst Instrument Co.’s JX-30 moisture meter is ideal for any woodworking/lumber and sawmill applications including furniture/cabinet manufacturers. » Read More...

 
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Scaling Up Bio 2025

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Future of BioBuilding

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