The exhaust gases from the steam generator are used for the kiln process. All electricity not used for on-site equipment is sold to the local utility, Niagara Mohawk Power Corporation. Trained staff handles routine maintenance with outside technicians on call for specialized maintenance or repairs. Laidlaw Energy's kiln division, Quality Lumber Services, provides custom drying of hardwood lumber. Physical facilities include a 500,000 board foot predrier, six kilns with a combined total capacity of 550,000 board foot, an Irvington Moore lumber stacker and several storage buildings.
All processes are computer controlled and carefully monitored by experienced staff.
Additional services such as tallying, direct shipment to market, export packaging, and the ability to meet other specific customer requirements, are all services available to the customer.