DNS Industries builds custom display cases and showcases in Vaughan, Ontario: counter-height glass cases, wall cases, towers and locking showcases for cannabis retail, cosmetics, jewellery, electronics and showrooms. The millwork is built in Vaughan. Tempered glass, locks and metal trim are supplied by specialist fabricators working from our drawings and fitted before shipping.
Types we build
- Counter showcases. Glass-topped and glass-fronted service counters with sliding or hinged rear doors, locks, interior shelving and lighting provisions. Common in cannabis, jewellery and cosmetics retail.
- Wall cases. Full-height or upper cases mounted to a millwork back wall, with adjustable glass shelves and sliding or lift-off glass doors.
- Towers and islands. Four-sided freestanding cases for high-value product in the middle of the floor.
- Open-front display units. Millwork cases with acrylic or no glazing for product that customers can handle.
- Secure cases. Cases for regulated product with locked storage below and controlled access, built to the requirements provided by the operator, its consultant or the authority having jurisdiction.
Construction choices
- Glass. Tempered glass, typically 6 mm or 10 mm, in clear or low-iron; low-iron costs more and shows colour accurately. Sliding glass runs in extruded tracks; hinged doors use glass hinges or metal frames.
- Locks. Plunger, ratchet and cam locks, keyed alike by store or by zone, or electronic locks where the operator’s system requires them. Locking hardware is selected to the project’s security requirements; alarms and security devices are by others.
- Millwork. Plywood or MDF cores with laminate, veneer, painted or solid surface finishes, matching the rest of the fixture package.
- Lighting provisions. Channels, cavities and wire routes for LED strip or puck lighting, coordinated to the project’s requirements and jurisdiction. Supply, installation and connection of the lighting are by the client or their electrician unless agreed otherwise.
- Interior. Mirrored, laminate or fabric-wrapped backs; adjustable glass shelves on pins or standards; risers and inserts in acrylic. Shelf load ratings can be provided on request.
Our display case specification guide lists the decisions to make, and display case design covers proportions, sightlines and security.
Single cases and programs
We build one-off cases for flagships and repeat cases for multi-store programs. For a program the first case is approved as a first article, then production runs in batches with glass and hardware ordered against the store schedule. We have supplied showcase packages for cannabis retail programs across North America. See cannabis dispensary fixtures and rollout programs.
What to send for a quote
- Plan and elevations, or the design intent
- Product sizes and how it is displayed (on risers, in trays, hanging)
- Security requirements: locks, keying, controlled access
- Finish schedule
- Store count and dates
Installation is by your general contractor or by installation partners we coordinate, working from our drawings and install documents.
Frequently asked questions
How much does a custom display case cost?
A laminate counter showcase with tempered glass and basic locks sits at the low end; a low-iron glass tower with lighting provisions and electronic locks is several times that. Quantity matters: the drawings and first article are a fixed cost. Our cost guide has ranges.
How long do display cases take?
It is project dependent. Tempered glass and locks are ordered to size after shop drawings are approved, so they usually set the schedule. We give a delivery date with the quote. See the lead-time guide.
Do the cases ship with glass installed?
Counter and wall cases usually ship with glass fitted and protected. Large towers may ship with glass crated separately, installed on site by the client’s installer or glazier.
Can you build cases for regulated cannabis retail?
Yes. We build showcases and locked storage to the requirements the operator or its consultant provides, and have supplied cases to cannabis retailers across North America.
Do you supply the lighting?
We build the provisions. LED supply, installation and connection are by the client or their electrician unless agreed otherwise for the project.
Send your plan and product list for a quote.