Industrial vacuum kilns and technologies for sawmills and wood manufacturers entering or scaling thermally modified wood production.
WDE Maspell is an Italian manufacturer that supports the U.S. market exclusively through its partner, SII Dry Kilns (Lexington, NC), a trusted name in lumber drying and sterilizing equipment.
The U.S. market for thermally modified wood is growing rapidly, driven by demand for sustainable, high-performance materials for outdoor and architectural applications. For wood operators, thermal modification represents a concrete opportunity to:
Thermal modification is a natural, eco-sustainable process carried out at high temperatures in a controlled atmosphere. It enhances wood durability, dimensional stability and biological resistance, without the use of chemical additives. The result is hardwood and softwood species transformed into high-value, low-maintenance materials for demanding outdoor and architectural applications.
Thermally modified wood is widely used in: Building & construction
Furniture & design
Specialty applications
WDE Maspell designs and supplies industrial vacuum-based kilns for Wood Thermal Modification, combining technology, process know-how and long-term experience.
In the United States, WDE Maspell operates through its official and exclusive Partner, SII Dry Kilns. Founded in 1969, SII Dry Kilns is known for its strong reputation in the Lumber Drying and Sterilizing Industries, providing innovative design and manufacturing, quality installation and outstanding service. Since 2017, SII is representing WDE Maspell's Thermal Modification technology in the US, offering the following:
Thermally modified wood is growing rapidly worldwide, with the United States emerging as one of the most dynamic and influential markets. As adoption increases, consistent quality and clear standards are essential to long-term success. To support this growth, WDE Maspell collaborates with the National Hardwood Lumber Association (NHLA) - the leading authority on hardwood grading, inspection, and quality standards in North America - to help define quality benchmarks for thermally modified wood. This collaboration helps:
Contact our Team or our U.S. Partner: we will get back to you with tailored options for your project.