Shine Installs New Roller Veneer Dryer in Latvia
Shine as a leading provider of woodworking drying solutions, has successfully installed and commissioned its 4th roller veneer dryer at a client’s facility in Latvia. This state-of-the-art machine, designed for high-efficiency birch veneer drying, marks another milestone in Shine’s global expansion in the European wood processing market.
Key Features of the New Dryer
The newly installed roller veneer dryer boasts a robust configuration:
Structure: 14 hot air zones and 2 cold air zones, ensuring precise temperature control throughout the drying process.Capacity: With a working width of 4.5 meters, it achieves an impressive hourly output of 5–6 cubic meters, optimizing production throughput.
Energy Efficiency: Powered by a 15-ton biomass burner, the dryer utilizes waste wood as fuel—reducing reliance on fossil fuels and slashing operational costs while aligning with circular economy principles.
Environmental Compliance: Equipped with a stainless-steel water film dust removal system, it meets strict European environmental assessment standards, minimizing emissions and ensuring clean operation.
Superior Drying Performance for Birch Veneers
The dryer delivers exceptional results for birch veneer drying:
Flatness & Uniformity: It produces birch veneers with outstanding flatness and uniformly distributed moisture content, critical for high-quality downstream applications like plywood and furniture manufacturing.
Versatility: Beyond standard 4×8ft veneers, it efficiently handles larger formats, including 1600×1600mm and 1600×2600mm sheets, catering to diverse client needs.
Client Impact & Market Significance
For the Latvian client, this dryer enhances their production capabilities, enabling them to meet tighter deadlines and reduce waste. “Shine’s roller veneer dryer has transformed our birch veneer processing line,” noted a client representative. “Its combination of speed, energy savings, and consistent quality makes it indispensable.”
This installation reinforces Shine’s reputation as a trusted partner in advanced wood drying technology. By integrating cutting-edge features like biomass energy and eco-friendly dust control, Shine continues to lead the industry in delivering solutions that balance performance, sustainability, and cost-effectiveness.
As demand for high-quality birch veneers grows in Europe, Shine’s innovative drying systems are poised to play a key role in supporting the region’s wood processing sector—proving once again that technology and sustainability go hand in hand.
