Normann Blast Chillers Arrive in New Zealand | Available Through Stoddart September 1, 2026 New to Australia and New Zealand – Established worldwide. Normann professional blast chillers are now available exclusively through Stoddart. Stoddart is pleased to introduce Normann to the Australian and New Zealand foodservice markets; an Italian specialist in professional blast chilling and freezing. Normann may be a new name locally, but the company is far from new to blast chilling. Since 1995, Normann has focused on professional cold solutions and today has more than 30 years of experience, over 20,000 blast chillers installed and a presence in 40 countries . Its products are designed and manufactured in-house in Italy, giving Normann control over the process from product development through to production and support. Now, that experience is available to commercial kitchens across Australia and New Zealand, with Stoddart as the exclusive importer and distributor . Why Blast Chilling Matters In a busy commercial kitchen, cooling food quickly and accurately is about much more than temperature. Blast chilling can support better production planning, food quality and food safety by bringing food through the cooling process rapidly and in a controlled way. For operators preparing food ahead of service, managing large production volumes or working across multiple meal periods, it can also create greater flexibility in the way food is prepared, chilled, frozen and stored. Normann has developed a range that extends from compact blast chillers through to multifunction cook & chill equipment and large-volume systems, making it suitable for applications across hospitality, catering, healthcare, education and food production. Entry: A Practical Starting Point The Entry range is Normann’s essential line, designed to provide straightforward blast chilling and freezing in a compact and intuitive package. Five models are available, with preset chilling and freezing cycles controlled by probe or timer. Cycles can also be customised by adjusting chamber temperature to suit different applications. Entry also includes functions for applications such as fish sanitising and gelato processing, giving kitchens additional flexibility beyond standard blast chilling and freezing. For smaller restaurants, cafés, institutional kitchens and operators taking their first step into blast chilling, Entry provides an accessible way into the Normann range. Nortech: The Step Up For kitchens requiring greater performance and flexibility, Nortech is Normann’s premium high-performance range. The system combines carefully matched refrigeration components with optimised thermal airflow, with Normann placing particular emphasis on performance, energy use, component quality and construction. The range also provides flexibility in tray configuration, helping operators adapt the unit to different production requirements. Nortech is well suited to demanding professional environments where blast chilling and freezing form an important part of daily production. Nortech Plus: Hot and Cold in One System Nortech Plus takes the concept even further. Alongside blast chilling and shock freezing, Nortech Plus units can operate at temperatures up to +85°C, adding hot cycles, proofing and low-temperature cooking capabilities to an already stacked list of features. Operators can create automatic hot-and-cold programs, allowing cooking to be followed directly by rapid chilling. The system can also regenerate frozen products to serving temperature, with multiple phases able to be incorporated into a single cycle. This instantly makes Nortech Plus particularly relevant to kitchens looking to build more structured cook & chill processes into their workflows. Big Boys: Built for Volume When production moves beyond tray-based blast chillers, Normann’s Big Boys range is designed to handle substantially larger volumes. The range includes trolley-based single-shell units as well as panel systems assembled on site for larger-scale production. Depending on configuration, the panel range can accommodate multiple food trolleys with incredibly high chilling and freezing capacities, making them suitable for central kitchens, large catering operations, hospitals and food production facilities. Frame: Built Around the Application Not every production environment fits a standard machine. Frame is Normann’s modular solution, designed for integration into new or existing chambers and tailored around specific production requirements. This provides consultants, designers and operators another option when planning larger or more specialised blast chilling installations where flexibility is critical. One Range, Different Levels of Production One of the strengths of the Normann range is its breadth. From a compact Entry unit through to Nortech and Nortech Plus, and then into trolley-based Big Boys and modular Frame installations, operators are able to select a solution that better matches their production volume, workflow and application. For dealers, designers and consultants, it also creates a broader set of options when specifying blast chilling across different commercial kitchen environments. Normann, Now Through Stoddart Normann brings more than three decades of specialised blast chilling experience to the Australian and New Zealand market. For Stoddart, it adds a dedicated range that covers everything from everyday professional blast chilling through to advanced cook & chill and large-scale production. New to Australia and New Zealand – Established worldwide. Now available exclusively through Stoddart. Explore the Normann range online, speak with your Stoddart representative, or contact us to discuss your project.
New to Australia and New Zealand – Established worldwide. Normann professional blast chillers are now available exclusively through Stoddart. Stoddart is pleased to introduce Normann to the Australian and New Zealand foodservice markets; an Italian specialist in professional blast chilling and freezing. Normann may be a new name locally, but the company is far from new to blast chilling. Since 1995, Normann has focused on professional cold solutions and today has more than 30 years of experience, over 20,000 blast chillers installed and a presence in 40 countries . Its products are designed and manufactured in-house in Italy, giving Normann control over the process from product development through to production and support. Now, that experience is available to commercial kitchens across Australia and New Zealand, with Stoddart as the exclusive importer and distributor . Why Blast Chilling Matters In a busy commercial kitchen, cooling food quickly and accurately is about much more than temperature. Blast chilling can support better production planning, food quality and food safety by bringing food through the cooling process rapidly and in a controlled way. For operators preparing food ahead of service, managing large production volumes or working across multiple meal periods, it can also create greater flexibility in the way food is prepared, chilled, frozen and stored. Normann has developed a range that extends from compact blast chillers through to multifunction cook & chill equipment and large-volume systems, making it suitable for applications across hospitality, catering, healthcare, education and food production. Entry: A Practical Starting Point The Entry range is Normann’s essential line, designed to provide straightforward blast chilling and freezing in a compact and intuitive package. Five models are available, with preset chilling and freezing cycles controlled by probe or timer. Cycles can also be customised by adjusting chamber temperature to suit different applications. Entry also includes functions for applications such as fish sanitising and gelato processing, giving kitchens additional flexibility beyond standard blast chilling and freezing. For smaller restaurants, cafés, institutional kitchens and operators taking their first step into blast chilling, Entry provides an accessible way into the Normann range. Nortech: The Step Up For kitchens requiring greater performance and flexibility, Nortech is Normann’s premium high-performance range. The system combines carefully matched refrigeration components with optimised thermal airflow, with Normann placing particular emphasis on performance, energy use, component quality and construction. The range also provides flexibility in tray configuration, helping operators adapt the unit to different production requirements. Nortech is well suited to demanding professional environments where blast chilling and freezing form an important part of daily production. Nortech Plus: Hot and Cold in One System Nortech Plus takes the concept even further. Alongside blast chilling and shock freezing, Nortech Plus units can operate at temperatures up to +85°C, adding hot cycles, proofing and low-temperature cooking capabilities to an already stacked list of features. Operators can create automatic hot-and-cold programs, allowing cooking to be followed directly by rapid chilling. The system can also regenerate frozen products to serving temperature, with multiple phases able to be incorporated into a single cycle. This instantly makes Nortech Plus particularly relevant to kitchens looking to build more structured cook & chill processes into their workflows. Big Boys: Built for Volume When production moves beyond tray-based blast chillers, Normann’s Big Boys range is designed to handle substantially larger volumes. The range includes trolley-based single-shell units as well as panel systems assembled on site for larger-scale production. Depending on configuration, the panel range can accommodate multiple food trolleys with incredibly high chilling and freezing capacities, making them suitable for central kitchens, large catering operations, hospitals and food production facilities. Frame: Built Around the Application Not every production environment fits a standard machine. Frame is Normann’s modular solution, designed for integration into new or existing chambers and tailored around specific production requirements. This provides consultants, designers and operators another option when planning larger or more specialised blast chilling installations where flexibility is critical. One Range, Different Levels of Production One of the strengths of the Normann range is its breadth. From a compact Entry unit through to Nortech and Nortech Plus, and then into trolley-based Big Boys and modular Frame installations, operators are able to select a solution that better matches their production volume, workflow and application. For dealers, designers and consultants, it also creates a broader set of options when specifying blast chilling across different commercial kitchen environments. Normann, Now Through Stoddart Normann brings more than three decades of specialised blast chilling experience to the Australian and New Zealand market. For Stoddart, it adds a dedicated range that covers everything from everyday professional blast chilling through to advanced cook & chill and large-scale production. New to Australia and New Zealand – Established worldwide. Now available exclusively through Stoddart. Explore the Normann range online, speak with your Stoddart representative, or contact us to discuss your project.
