a leading innovation for america ’ s top plywood producer
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Changing the rules of the game
a leading innovation for america ’ s top plywood producer
When the largest plywood manufacturing facility in North America goes looking for a veneer dryer supplier they need look no further than USNR . This proved to be true with the first Southern Pine 6-deck jet veneer dryer installed last fall at Chopin , Louisiana . With a successful project behind them , a few weeks after start-up RoyOMartin purchased a second , identical 6-deck dryer .
Chopin is one of the most advanced plywood manufacturing facilities on the continent . In addition to the two new 6-deck dryers , the site utilizes a USNR high speed lathe system and two 4-deck USNR dryers . Chopin produces a wide array of panel products for a myriad of applications ; siding ,
“ We were very pleased with dryers 4 and 5 which we bought from Coe . We had seen the results of the increased efficiency especially on the thermal side and the quality of veneer , so we wanted to stay with the same manufacturer .” sheathing , underlayment , beaded decorative panels , concrete forming , radiant barrier panels , and more . It also produces top quality furniture-grade plywood and panels .
Staying with a winner
In September 2010 issue of Millwide Insider we told you about USNR ’ s Coe 4-deck jet veneer dryer that was installed at the Chopin facility . At the time , Jonathan Martin , chairman and CEO of the company , commented , “ We ’ ve been very , very pleased with the production capacity of the machine . We reached the machine ’ s capacity within a week ( of start-up ) with almost no issues , which is unheard of .” In late 2011 , with markets on the upswing , Jonathan determined it was time to invest once more in expanded veneer drying capacity .
“ We were very pleased with dryers 4 and 5 which we bought from Coe . We had seen the results of the increased dry veneer capacity and improved quality of veneer , so we wanted to stay with the same manufacturer .” This latest veneer dryer project marks the 3rd Coe dryer installed at the Chopin complex , and speaks to the unwavering confidence the company holds for the Coe dryer technology .
North America ’ s largest plywood manufacturing facility selected USNR to supply its latest new veneer dryer – a high production 6-deck system that outperforms others on the market . In the process a new innovation for dryer installation was taken from concept to reality – effectively changing the rules of the game .
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