New Member Alert: Brunner Hildebrand Lumber Dry Kiln Co.

Brunner Hildebrand

The Southern Forest Products Association is proud to welcome Brunner Hildebrand Lumber Dry Kiln Co. as an associate member!

Brunner Hildebrand Lumber Dry Kiln Co. is a leading kiln manufacturer based in Nashville, Tennessee, and has served the North American lumber industry for decades.

Dry kilns from Brunner Hildebrand are internationally known for their reliability and innovation. As part of the German Brunner Group, BHL draws on the experience and technology of more than 15,000 installed dry kilns with a variety of dried wood species and technologies.

With enduring presence and deep relationships with North American customers, BHL offers sawmills and lumber processors some of best and most suitable solutions.

All dry kilns are tailor made according to customers’ specifications. From the smallest batch kiln to large capacity track kilns equipped with booster coils, power vents, and the Hildebrand Turbo Technology (HTT) designed for the fastest drying times, BHL offers highly effective solutions for every requirement.

The world’s largest and only square vacuum dryer (the HIGHVAC), comes from Brunner Hildebrand and offers the highest quality and drying time, especially for thick-cut hardwoods.

With the unidirectional Hildebrand Continuous Kiln (HCK), the best energy efficiency can be achieved through a combination of the GreenKilns system and a powerful heat recovery. Thanks to the individual zone design together with booster coils, HTT, and alternating climate control and pressure frames, the HCK delivers drying performance while maintaining the best lumber quality.

The Brunner Group’s portfolio includes:

  • Batch kilns
  • Track kilns
  • Continuous kilns (HCK)
  • Steamers
  • Vacuum kilns (HIGHVAC)
  • Heat treaters
  • Kiln controls (B-Vector)
  • Various MC-measuring systems

 

Learn more at bhl-drykilns.com.

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