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Allegheny Dry Kiln Club

The ADKC is a hardwood industry trade organization that promotes quality wood drying practices.

The Club meets twice a year, October and April. The meetings consist of four hours of training seminars on a Thursday afternoon, a Thursday evening dinner and Friday morning plant tours.

President
Dana Spessert
Division Quality Control Manager
Coastal Lumber Co.

Vice President
Mark Tringhese
Plant Manager
Coastal Lumber Co.

Vice President Elect
Kenny Michaels
ISK Biocides

Secretary/Treasurer
Brian Bond
Associate Professor and Extension Specialist
Dept. of Wood Science and Forest Products
bbond@vt.edu

Next Meeting

The 2010 Fall Meeting will be held October 28, in Elkins, West Virginia at The Railyard Restaurant.

There will be a tour of Coastal Lumber Companies Dailey Sawmill and Drying facilities.

Our presentations will include:

  • Getting the Most Value from a Log and Drying Green Oak presented by Joe Denig, NC State
  • Obtaining the Best color for your Hard Maple
    presented by Brian Bond, Virginia Tech

View the brochure for more information.

Photos of the Fall 08 Meeting


Introductions for the group tour at Armstrong Flooring

Group touring at Colonial Millwork