The History DSL Northwest
DSL Northwest was built on a legacy of service, innovation, and long-term partnership within the commercial foodservice industry. Co-founded in 2006 by Mike Ross and Mark Taylor in conjunction with DSL Incorporated of Canada, our company was established to serve the growing demand for premium commercial kitchen equipment and responsive service support throughout the Northwestern United States.
Today, DSL Northwest proudly supports restaurants, convenience stores, hospitality groups, grocery retailers, institutional kitchens, and national foodservice brands throughout Washington, Oregon, Idaho, Montana, and Alaska with commercial kitchen equipment, OEM parts, preventative maintenance, and factory-trained service.
That history began more than a century ago.
Built on More Than a Century of Foodservice Experience
Our roots trace back to DSL Incorporated (DSL Inc.), originally founded in Alberta, Canada in 1916 as Alberta Dairy Supplies Limited. Established by engineer Robert Morris, the company began by supplying essential dairy equipment to Western Canada’s growing agricultural industry.
Known for its slogan, “Everything but the Cow,” DSL quickly earned a reputation for dependable products, customer service, and industry expertise. Over the decades, the company expanded throughout Western Canada and evolved alongside the changing foodservice industry.
By the 1950s, DSL became a distributor for Taylor soft serve equipment, marking the beginning of a long-standing relationship with one of the most recognized brands in commercial foodservice equipment. In 1979, DSL further expanded its capabilities by partnering with Henny Penny, strengthening its position as a leading foodservice equipment distributor and service provider.
As the industry evolved, DSL grew from an equipment supplier into a full-service commercial kitchen solutions company focused on equipme
The Launch of DSL Northwest
In 2006, Mike Ross and Mark Taylor co-founded DSL Northwest in partnership with DSL Inc. to support growing demand for commercial kitchen equipment and service throughout the Northwestern United States.
DSL Northwest was established as the exclusive Taylor distributor for the region, bringing the operational knowledge, technical support, and customer-first philosophy developed through generations of DSL experience into the Northwest market.
The partnership with DSL Inc. provided the foundation needed to ensure continuity for existing customers while allowing DSL Northwest to rapidly establish itself across the region. Over time, all aspects of the company transitioned fully to the United States, creating a dedicated Northwest-based operation focused on serving regional foodservice operators.
Expanding Across the Northwestern Region
What began as a single operation in Washington quickly expanded to meet customer demand throughout the Northwest.
Today, DSL Northwest is headquartered in Auburn, Washington, with additional locations in:
- Eugene, Oregon
- Spokane Valley, Washington
- Vancouver, Washington
From these locations, we provide commercial kitchen equipment sales, OEM parts, preventative maintenance, emergency repairs, and factory-trained service throughout:
- Washington
- Oregon
- Idaho
- Montana
- Alaska
Our strategically positioned service network allows us to respond quickly, minimize downtime, and support foodservice businesses across urban markets and remote regions alike.
Actively Continuing a Legacy of Service & Support
While the foodservice industry continues to evolve, the foundation of DSL Northwest remains unchanged: helping operators stay running, stay profitable, and stay supported.
Backed by more than a century of shared history through DSL Inc. and nearly two decades serving the Northwestern United States, DSL Northwest continues to support the region’s foodservice industry with the same values that shaped the company from the very beginning… service, integrity, expertise, and long-term customer commitment.
More than a century after the founding of DSL Inc. and decades after the launch of DSL Northwest, our commitment remains centered on the operators we serve every day.
