PATECO products have been recognized for its quality. Awarded as 2005 No. 1 Quality Doors by
National Shopper’s Choice Award; 2006 Philippine Marketing Excellence Award (Door Category);
2006 Philippine Quality Business Excellence Awards (Timber Manufacturing Category);
Most Outstanding Kiln-Dried Lumber – Global Awards for Marketing Excellence (Symbol of Agora Excellence).

Kiln drying is the most essential step in manufacturing wood profiles. Lumber is kiln dried to reduce the water content, stabilize the wood, inclrease the strength and prevent defects like twisting, cupping or bow.


DOES Pateco™ REALLY KILN DRY WOOD?

Absolutely. Pateco™ stores its inventory in cool dry locations and will kiln dry the wood to the desired Moisture Content (MC) before they are to be processed. The process is never rushed and is based on accurate drying schedules which vary depending on the specie and thickness of the wood.

Pateco™ maintains a fully automated 16-chamber kiln drying facility that could accommodate 100,000 boardfeet (or 10 truckloads) per chamber.

PATECO'S KILN-DRY FACILITY

One of PATECO's 16-chamber kiln dry facility