Professor Jiang and VP Yu from our company had the pleasure of visiting Winsor Engineering in New Zealand. Winsor is not only one of the most respected wood kiln manufacturers in the world, but also a true leader in softwood drying technology.
The visit was warm, open, and full of inspiration. We spent time talking about how kilns help customers create quality timber products, how to maximize timber output for a given heat plant size, and how to make kiln operations more energy-efficient. These are the topics that matter most to sawmills, timber producers, and anyone working with softwood on a daily basis.
Radiata Pine Kiln Drying Solutions
Of course, no trip to New Zealand would be complete without talking about radiata pine. It’s one of the world’s most important plantation softwoods. The real challenge is doing it faster, more consistently, and at scale. Winsor’s experience and advanced radiata pine kiln drying solutions make this possible, ensuring that the wood comes out stable, reliable, and ready for use in construction or furniture.
A key part of the process is conditioning at the end of the drying cycle, which helps relieve internal stresses and reduce surface checking or cracking. Compared to conventional schedules that may take 7–14 days, modern high-temperature softwood fast drying solutions can cut the time to 1/3 or even less—while still delivering strong, uniform timber that meets international standards.
We also enjoyed exchanging hands-on experiences from daily production challenges. These practical conversations reminded us that the best innovations are the ones that help customers save energy, cut costs, and deliver better timber quality every day.
We left New Zealand inspired and grateful for the hospitality of the Winsor team. Learning from a company with such deep expertise in efficient wood kilns and soft timber drying was truly valuable, and we look forward to more collaboration in the future.
