The Southeastern Dry Kiln Club in conjunction with N.C. State University, and Haywood Community College will host a Dry Kiln Operators Short Course on September 24-27, 2002 in Clyde, North Carolina. 

Quality is critical in order to be successful in the dry lumber market. One of the best and most cost effective methods of insuring quality is by providing training for your dry kiln operators and their supervisors. In order to help in this task, North Carolina State University, Wood Products Extension, will conduct its 34th annual Dry Kiln Operator's Short Course at Haywood Community College in Clyde, North Carolina, September 24-27, 2002. The course is sponsored by the Southeastern Dry Kiln Club. The main thrust of the course is to teach the participants how to operate a kiln on a daily basis including sample selection and preparation, schedule selection, kiln monitoring, equalizing, and conditioning. The course participants will not only hear the theory of dry kiln operation, but will gain hands on experience drying a kiln load of lumber. The course is designed to give new kiln operators a strong background in drying lumber but has also proved to be a good refresher course for seasoned operators.

Due to the hands-on nature of the course, attendance will be limited. Dry kiln operators were encouraged to get their registration in early in order to reserve their place.

For more information contact:
Dr. Joe Denig
North Carolina State University
Campus Box 8003
Raleigh, NC 27695