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Plywood and Veneer timber . A tree with tight rings has higher density , and we ’ ll get more money for it .

“ We then take the materials into the hot deck , where they are debarked and cut to size . Our standard length is a little bit over eight feet . Once they are correctly sized and shaped , we move them to the steam vault . We have 14 big steam chests , where the core temperature of the wood is brought up to 100 degrees . They then go through the lathe and the clipper , producing nice four by eight sheets of veneer .

“ The automatic stacker then moves the materials into the dryers . The drying process takes around seven minutes , and once that ’ s done , the veneer is returned to the automatic stacker . It ’ s assessed for dryness and density and given a quality grade . Using this grade , we then sell and deliver the material .”

Ten years since its inception , the business shows no signs of slowing down . As Ken concludes : “ The coming

year is looking very promising for us . We recently installed some new equipment on our presses to help speed up production and help with quality control . We also have several upcoming capital projects that we will be looking at for 2025 , all around overall equipment effectiveness . Looking further down the line , we do have plans for further expansion in the next five years or so . Our focus will be on increased production and safety , and continuing to ensure we have the right team in place to deliver the high-quality products we ’ re known for .” ■

www . winstonplywood . com

Our goal is to build strong relationships with customers by maximizing their uptime and minimizing downtime . With over 40 years of experience in the Electric Motor and Controls industry , we are committed to delivering excellent quality service .

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