DNS Industries Limited is a commercial and architectural millwork manufacturer with a 40,000 sq ft plant in Vaughan, Ontario. Since 2001 we have made custom millwork, casework and store fixtures for general contractors, architects, healthcare and education clients, public-sector projects and retail brands across Canada, and for selected brand programs in the United States. Our work runs from a single reception desk to multi-location programs and full building packages.
Track record: more than 1,000 retail locations supplied, more than 60 stores for L’Occitane North America, more than 350 cannabis stores, and the millwork and casework for a 132-bed long-term care residence.
What we build
- Architectural millwork and casework for offices, healthcare, long-term care, education and public-sector projects
- Retail store fixtures, flagship stores and multi-location rollout programs
- Hospitality millwork for restaurants and hotels and entertainment venues
- Feature pieces: reception desks, wall panelling and lockers
Shop drawings and engineering
Our drafting team prepares shop drawings in Mozaik and SolidWorks, and approved drawings are used directly to program our CNC routers in EnRoute. We submit drawings for review, point out details that affect cost or lead time, and on multi-location programs build a first unit for approval before production. See shop drawings explained, the submittal process and value engineering.
Materials in one package
Made in our plant: CNC-machined panel products, laminate and edgebanding, wood veneer and finishing, solid surface including Corian, acrylic, and LED integration. Made to our drawings by specialist suppliers: metal and powder coating, glass, stone and quartz tops, and graphics. One coordinated set of shop drawings covers the whole package, so components from different shops are made to the same dimensions. See single-source millwork.
Project management, capacity and installation
Each package has one project manager who coordinates drawing approvals, production, delivery and site requirements. Packages are assembled, inspected and staged in our plant at 967 Edgeley Blvd, then released to site in phases or store by store. Installation is done by DNS crews, by installation partners or by the general contractor, depending on location and labour requirements. We take on projects that require union installation labour, including Carpenters’ Union crews. Lead times depend on scope and drawing approvals; we give a schedule with each quote, planned back from the site date. See plant and capabilities and lead times.
Standards
We build to the standard and grade named in the contract documents, including the North American Architectural Woodwork Standards (NAAWS) and ANSI/AWI, at Custom or Premium grade. Capabilities statements, project references and certificates of insurance are available for prequalification. See quality grades explained and qualifications and procurement.
Selected projects
- L’Occitane North America: store millwork program, more than 60 stores in four formats in Canada and the United States
- Splitsville: front desks, bars, prize counters and lane-side millwork for seven entertainment venues in Ontario and Alberta
- Mohawks of the Bay of Quinte Elder Care: complete millwork and casework for a 132-bed long-term care residence in Ontario
- Brownsburg School: school millwork and casework
- Juno Veterinary, Toronto: exam and treatment casework and reception
- Mackage at Holt Renfrew Square One, Mississauga: walnut display tables, portals and cash desk for a shop-in-shop
Where we work
Based in Vaughan, Ontario, DNS builds for projects across Ontario, including Toronto and the GTA, and ships across Canada, with recent work in Alberta, Saskatchewan and Quebec.
Frequently asked questions
Is DNS a millwork manufacturer or a store fixture company?
Both. The same plant and drafting team build architectural millwork and casework for general contractors and institutions, and store fixtures for retail brands. Many packages mix the two, such as a clinic reception desk with display cases or a store with back-of-house casework.
Which specification sections does your work fall under?
Most of our work falls under MasterFormat Division 06 40 00 Architectural Woodwork, including 06 41 00 Architectural Wood Casework. Some retail display casework is specified in Division 12. See what architectural casework includes.
What size of project does DNS take on?
From standalone custom millwork packages to multi-location fixture programs and full institutional packages. Scope, schedule and site requirements are reviewed for each project at estimating.
Can DNS take a single-source subcontract for multi-material millwork?
Yes. Wood, laminate, solid surface, acrylic and lighting are built in our plant, and metal, glass and stone are made to our shop drawings, so the package is submitted and delivered as one scope.
Do you work outside Ontario?
Yes. We have built for projects in Alberta, Saskatchewan and Quebec, and we ship across Canada.
Send your drawings for pricing or a drawing review: sales@dnsdisplay.com or our quote form.