In 1947, Nor-Lake was founded in the garage of a creamery in Hudson, Wisconsin (located just east of St. Paul and Minneapolis). In the beginning, Nor-Lake designed refrigeration products for bar and restaurant operations and some of its first products are still being used today.

Nor-Lake has been a consistent leader in refrigeration innovation and design.

1981 - Nor-Lake increased the insulation properties and energy savings of its products by changing from fiberglass to polyurethane foam insulation

1989 - Nor-Lake was the first U.S. commercial refrigeration company to introduce a HCFC blowing Ozone Guard-22 polyurethane insulation, which reduced the amount of ozone depleting CFCs given off by the refrigeration products

1994 - Nor-Lake became one of the first companies in the commercial refrigeration industry to receive ISO 9001 certification

1997 - Nor-Lake started using CFC free foam to be used in its polyurethane insulation

Through the years, Nor-Lake remained a family-owned business until 2003, when it became part of the Standex Foodservice Group.

Nor-Lake, Incorporated has grown to be a leader in the designing and manufacturing of quality refrigeration products. With its dedication to service and high-quality product line, Nor-Lake has earned one of the most respected names in the refrigeration industry.

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