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that had entered administration . Since then , we have invested in its growth , successfully expanding the business and now employing nearly 100 staff at its Rochdale site . In 2023 , we further strengthened the group ’ s position by acquiring Gilwood , a small fabrication company . Gilwood provides additional resources to support BCH and DC Norris during periods of high demand , helping us meet tight deadlines .
“ Gilwood also manufactures its own products including pressure vessels and hygienic kitchen equipment .”
Ian goes on to tell us about DC Norris ’ suite of machinery and services in greater detail . “ Broadly speaking , our portfolio revolves around steam jacketed cooking vessels , known as cooking kettles . A core aspect of our business , these kettles essentially function as industrial-scale devices for cooking and stirring dishes like soups or ragus via a heated bowl and an agitator . We also offer addons like our Jet Cook , a patented advanced steam cooking technology , and an emulsifier that efficiently chops vegetables and other ingredients for soups and other ready meals . In the same vein , we manufacture systems designed to cook pasta , rice and vegetables in bulk . Moreover , our range of products extends to cooling systems like our static cooling vessel , where the food is placed in a batch within the vessel and cooled down to below four degrees Celsius . We also manufacture sous vide equipment , a popular choice in high-end restaurants , especially across the US and the Middle East . Sous Vide is a method of cooking at a lower temperature over a longer period to achieve pasteurization , which is particularly ideal for maintaining tenderness in steaks , joints and chicken .
“ The same equipment can be used for making pet food and beverages , although such products may require different control systems and production processes as they tend to be processed more continuously than in batch .
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