North America’s Longest Veneer Dryer
Roseburg Forest Products | Coquille, OR
The World’s Longest Veneer Dryer is Now in Operation – Built by Westmill for Roseburg Forest Products
Westmill Industries is proud to announce the successful delivery of the longest veneer dryer ever built worldwide, commissioned at Roseburg Forest Products in Coquille, Oregon. This record-breaking 6-deck, steam-heated jet dryer is a landmark achievement in the industry — not only for its impressive 206-foot length, but for the advanced engineering that powers it.
Setting a New Global Standard in Veneer Drying
This massive dryer includes:
- 30 hot sections for maximum throughput
- 3 cooler sections for effective conditioning
- 2 WestVac™ seal sections to ensure optimal pressure control
- 72+ sets of insulated doors — designed to significantly reduce heat loss and energy consumption
This isn’t just a milestone in size — it’s a showcase of Westmill’s patented innovations and our ongoing commitment to raising the bar in drying performance, energy efficiency, and plant productivity.
Why It Matters
For our customer, Roseburg Forest Products, this project represents a major investment in scalable, sustainable production. For the industry, it signals what’s possible when manufacturers and technology leaders collaborate to push the boundaries of performance.
This dryer was brought online in mid-2024 and stands as a testament to what’s achievable with a clear vision, strong partnerships, and deep technical expertise.
Designed for Innovation. Built for Results.
At Westmill, we’re not just building dryers — we’re building the future of forest product processing. With every project, we apply decades of experience, continuous R&D, and an unwavering focus on customer success.
