KDS Windsor and its sister company, Windsor Engineering, have reached a major milestone in the company’s legacy of innovation and service to the global forest products industry: the award of its 100th continuous dry kiln (CDK) contract.
This achievement underscores KDS Windsor and Windsor Engineering’s position as a world leader in drying technology, offering reliable, energy-efficient, and species-flexible kilns.
“This milestone reflects not just quantity, but consistency, quality, and trust from our customers,” said Patrick Godfrey, vice president of sales and service at KDS Windsor, an associate member with the Southern Forest Products Association. “We’re deeply proud of our global team, our engineering excellence, and the strong relationships we’ve built.”
Of the 100 continuous dry kilns, 53 are in the Southeastern United States, a region known for its production of Southern Yellow Pine. One project has been installed in the Pacific Northwest, and the remaining 46 are distributed throughout Canada, New Zealand, Australia, and other global markets.
The companies’ flexible continuous dry kiln systems are compatible with a range of heating mediums tailored to the needs and resources of each client. Systems have been delivered with:
- Green sawdust gasifiers
- Dry shavings burners
- High-pressure hot water
- Thermal oil
- Steam (including geothermal)
- Direct gas firing