History of Kiln Drying Associations and Kiln Drying Clubs in the United States

Kiln drying organizations have been in existence for 25 years or longer. There is a fundamental similarity of seasoning problems which brings together kiln operators. The greatest impetus to the growth of kiln-drying organizations has been the development of present-day scientific techniques of kiln drying. Kiln operators generally are untrained and welcome to exchange of information provided in kiln-drying organizations. Management as well as kiln operators have benefited from organization and meetings to exchange knowledge. Kiln operators have conducted field tests of laboratory kiln schedules. A valuable service to the wood-using industry has been provided by kiln-drying organizations. A list of currently active organizations is provided.

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