The Hildebrand Company
A glimpse at the company´s history
HILDEBRAND —
the original in lumber drying
HILDEBRAND is the original and known as the market leader in lumber drying! Since its foundation, over 15,000 lumber dry kilns have been installed worldwide. Their quality and longevity are legendary internationally. Many of the first systems are still in operation today, some even at new locations.
Hildebrand is always on the lookout for talented individuals and offers an exciting and versatile working environment in a sustainable industry.
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1958: World´s first lumber dry kiln in full aluminum design
1960: Premiere of first dry kiln with intermediate ceiling and reversible airflow
1970: First simple continuous kiln
1976: First supplier with computer-controlled kiln drying
1979: Introduction of frequency drives in lumber kiln drying
1994: Non-stressful quality drying with super-heated steam and vacuum
2002: Introduction of unique HIGH VAC with steam pulsation – the world´s largest vacuum kiln in rectangular design
2011: Initiative Hildebrand – GreenKilns®
2019: New generation of control software system Brunner Vector EW with patented Hildebrand Weight Precision Technology (HWPT)
2023: Continuous kiln with new patent and advanced GreenKilns-system – HILDEBRAND Continuous Kiln (HCK)
2025: HILDEBRAND Solar – Modern lumber drying using solar energy
