Purpose-built for co-product processing.
A dedicated ingredient processing facility in Arlington, Minnesota. Single focus. No distractions.
Our mission
Northland Drying turns co-products into pet food ingredients formulators can build around. Manufactured ourselves, from source to spec, in Arlington, Minnesota.
Our Story
Northland was founded on a simple observation: potato processing creates enormous volumes of co-products that have nowhere productive to go. We built a facility purpose-designed to change that, converting these materials into safe, consistent ingredients for the pet food industry.
The Arlington, Minnesota facility sits at the intersection of the Midwest's potato processing corridor and a major rail line. Efficient access to raw materials and finished product distribution. The location wasn't accidental. It was chosen for operational efficiency.
Our Facility
The Arlington plant runs dual processing lines: Horizon and Uzelac rotary drum dryer systems, both fully automated with HMI/PLC controls. Every step from raw material receiving through drying, milling, and packaging is mechanized and monitored. There is no air drying anywhere in our process.
We ship via rail car, bulk truck, and tote (40,000–50,000+ lbs). Our rail-served location allows us to move large volumes efficiently to customers across the country.
Our Team
Northland is privately held and owner-operated. Day-to-day operations run out of our Arlington facility, with hands-on leadership on the floor. Not a distant corporate office. When you call, you talk to someone who can make a decision. Not a call center.