DC Norris North America LLC

06/09/2026

Exciting news! We'll be in Grand Rapids, Michigan for the American Culinary Federation National Convention June 28 - July 2, 2026.

Find us in Booth #431, ready to talk all things commercial sous vide. The official media release is here:

DC Norris North America to exhibit in Booth #431 at the American Culinary Federation National Convention June 28 - July 2, 2026 in Grand Rapids, MI.

05/20/2026

Most institutional kitchens have a HACCP plan.

Fewer have a clear answer to what that plan actually says about bulk can handling.

In high-volume operations processing hundreds or thousands of A10 cans per shift, that gap is a real food safety risk, and it rarely shows up until something goes wrong.

We wrote about it. And about what a controlled, auditable process looks like instead.

Read it here: https://www.dcnorrisna.com/is-your-haccp-plan-actually-controlling-the-risk-in-bulk-can-handling/

Is your HACCP plan actually controlling the risk in bulk can handling? DC Norris North America explains the gap and how the AutoCan 1000 closes it.

04/09/2026

In our latest post, we're discussing process optimization and why high-demand food brands regularly revisit their manufacturing processes.

Read it here: https://www.dcnorrisna.com/why-high-demand-food-brands-revisit-their-manufacturing-processes-regularly-and-how-we-help/

Food manufacturing process optimization does not end at commissioning. Learn why regular process reviews help improve quality, efficiency, and scalability.

03/18/2026

RARE Quick-Ship Opportunity:

We have a 125 Gallon Ready-2-Cook Tilting Kettle in our Michigan warehouse, ready for immediate shipping. This is a rare opportunity to purchase a brand new kettle and have it shipped from our Michigan warehouse. There's only one unit available for quick ship.

For specs and purchase inquiries:

RARE QUICK SHIP OPPORTUNITY: READY-2-COOK TILTING KETTLE   125 Gallon working capacity High-pressure steam jacket (90psi) ... Read More

02/27/2026

🗒️Scaling Food Production Without Changing Your Recipe: A Food Manufacturer's Guide is now live on the blog.

Get it here:

Scaling food production should never compromise the integrity of a recipe. Our engineers share how engineering and equipment choices protect products.

02/04/2026

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01/27/2026

“When an operation adds more CT-1 cook tanks, it tells us the system is doing exactly what it was designed to do. Deliver consistent results in demanding environments where there is no room for surprises.” - Dick Smith, President, DC Norris North America

We're happy to be working with a high-volume casino kitchen in Minnesota to scale their sous vide cooking capacity with the CT-1. We wrote about how many units they're running now and why the CT-1 is the perfect fit for high-volume, multi-service environments in our latest post.

Read it here:

A high-volume casino kitchen expanded its cooking capacity by adding multiple casino sous vide cook tanks (mode CT-1) from DC Norris North America.

01/06/2026

This year, prepared foods manufacturers will be asked to run thicker, denser, more sensitive formulations driven by fiber, gut health, and sodium reduction.

Here's what we predict to be the top 3 trends for food manufacturers this year, and what they really mean for production at scale.

Read the 2026 Food Trends for Manufacturers post here:

2026 food trends for manufacturers explained through process realities. Learn how fiber, gut health, and sodium reduction impact prepared foods production.

12/24/2025

From our team to yours, Happy Holidays.

Our offices are now closed through Monday, January 5, 2026. Urgent spare parts orders can still be placed by contacting your dedicated representative by phone or email.

Thank you for another remarkable year. See you in 2026!

12/10/2025

Capital equipment investment planning is never just about the equipment. It’s about the ripple effect it has on throughput, labor, safety, and your ability to scale without disruption.

If 2026 is slated to be a capital equipment investment planning year for your team, this article walks through a practical framework we've used with North America's leading food manufacturers.

A smart investment isn’t about buying more.
It’s about buying right.

Read the full guide here:

Master planning capital equipment investments that improve capacity, efficiency, and flexibility, with guidance from DC Norris North America.