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BESPOKE FOOD PROCESSING TECHNOLOGY
We design, manufacture and install full turnkey food machinery systems that cook, cool and package a large range of convenience food, beverage and pet food products.
We have been at the heart of the food, beverage & pet food processing industry for over 50 years. We provide our customers with flexible, efficient and innovative solutions to meet the full range of food processing needs, from stand-alone items to fully automated processing lines. As acknowledged market leaders, we are continually looking ahead, planning to meet the needs of the future through active research and development.
Customer satisfaction is our top priority. We collaborate with you at every stage, from design to installation, to ensure our solutions meet your needs. Using advanced 3D CAD modeling with AutoCAD Inventor software, we guarantee efficient facility layout and seamless project management, ensuring a smooth transition from order initiation to commissioning.
We place a strong emphasis on product and process development, offering comprehensive training through our Product Development Kitchens in the UK, US, and South Africa. These facilities allow clients to test equipment and products in a simulated food factory environment, supported by a seasoned team.
Strengthening our Group. Supporting your growth
DC Norris was founded in 1970 by David Norris and his father Douglas, beginning as a small, family-run engineering firm. Over the decades, it has grown into a global leader in food processing technology — and now sits at the centre of the DC Norris Group, a collection of specialist engineering companies serving the food, beverage, and pet food industries.
Today, the Group includes DC Norris, BCH, AE Mixers, Gilwood, and DCN North America. Together, we bring decades of innovation, technical expertise, and manufacturing strength to customers around the world — from small-scale producers to large multinational brands.
Our group-wide vision is simple:To empower manufacturers with the tools, technology, and expertise they need to build efficient, scalable, and high-performing processing operations.
While each company brings its own area of specialism — from mixing systems and pressure vessels to food production lines and hygienic factory equipment — our goal is to bring these capabilities together to offer a truly end-to-end solution.
With a UK-based team of over 100 engineers, designers, and fabricators — and a global support network — the DC Norris Group continues to lead the way in energy-saving, high-efficiency solutions for modern food manufacturing.
Browse through our interactive timeline below to see key dates in DC Norris’ history.
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DC Norris are SafeContractor accredited, demonstrating our commitment to health and safety, sustainability and ESG.
DC Norris has won the Innovative Processing System award at last night’s Automate UK Awards! Our energy-efficient food processing solution – the Cook Quench Chill Adapt system claimed the top spot in the Best Processing Innovation category, recognised for its rapid cooking capabilities, along with its impressive energy and water-saving benefits.
Our state-of-the-art Jet Cook technology clinched the prestigious “Most Innovative Processing Solution” award at the Saudi Food Manufacturing Exhibition 2024.
June 23, 2025
The beverage sector is undergoing rapid transformation. Changing consumer preferences, sustainability demands, and the push for extended shelf-life are all shaping the way manufacturers approach…
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June 11, 2025
As demand for ready meals, sauces, and other prepared foods continues to grow, manufacturers are turning to automation in food processing to help scale production…
June 9, 2025
As global demand intensifies for faster, safer, and more sustainable food manufacturing, DC Norris is proud to introduce the AutoCan 1000 — a fully integrated…
