2025 Spring Meeting

May 14 - 15 | Allentown/Bethlehem, PA

New England Kiln Drying Association (NEKDA) Officers and Board of Directors have put together an excellent meeting program with important and informative topics and opportunities for kiln operators and managers, including an interesting tour of Martin Guitar.

Wednesday | May 14

We start with several interesting nearby tours of:

 Tour participants should bring their own safety glasses and wear close-toe shoes. No hardhats required.

Martin Guitar | 10:00 a.m.

Lunch

The NEKDA Kiln Operator's Clinic - Basic and Advanced Drying

Thursday | May 15

Technical Session Topics

Our final Technical Presentation Topics and Speakers are currently being confirmed.

• The Real American Hardwood Coalition - Amy Shields, AHUG

• Managing Your Facility for Quality - Brian Hughes, Wagner Lumber

• Meeting the Challenge - 5 Elements to Success, Tom Graber

• Fundamentals of Quality Lumber Drying - Bill Smith, SUNY ESF

• Moisture Determination