DNS Industries supplies custom metal store fixtures and metal components for millwork from Vaughan, Ontario. We detail the metal on the same shop drawings as the millwork, have frames, brackets, bases and trims fabricated and powder coated by specialist metal fabricators, then fit them to the wood, glass, solid surface and lighting in our plant before anything ships. You get one contract and one set of drawings, and the reveals are checked in our shop, not on site.
Metal fixtures and components we supply
- Display systems: wall standards and brackets, slatwall and panel hardware, hang bars, faceouts and shelf supports.
- Floor fixtures: tables and plinths with metal frames or bases, gondolas, racks and merchandisers.
- Frames for display cases and counters that carry glass, locks and lighting.
- Structural and feature elements: suspended frames, screens, feature walls and ceiling elements.
- Trims, reveals, kick plates and edge protection on millwork that takes heavy wear.
- Aluminum extrusion and aluminum composite panel work for light, rigid assemblies and cladding.
Metals and finishes
Retail metalwork is usually mild steel, stainless steel or aluminum, with brass for premium details. Common finishes are powder coat, wet paint, anodizing on aluminum, brushed metal and, for a crafted look, blackened or patina finishes.
- Powder coat is the standard retail finish: durable, consistent and available in a wide range of colours and textures. On a rollout we can keep approved finish samples on file and use the same finishing suppliers throughout, so colour stays consistent from store to store.
- Brushed stainless and brass suit premium and hospitality settings; the grain direction should be specified so it runs the same way on every piece.
- Blackened and patina finishes give a crafted look but vary naturally and need a sealed topcoat where hands touch.
See materials and finishes for the full library.
What to specify
- Material and gauge to suit loads and spans, especially for shelving and cantilevered brackets.
- Weld visibility and grinding standard on exposed joints.
- Finish, colour and sheen, with a physical sample approved before production.
- Brushed grain direction on stainless and brass.
- Galvanic separation where dissimilar metals meet.
- Knock-down joints where fixtures must ship flat or pass through tight doors and elevators.
- Integration: how the metal fixes to millwork, carries glass, hides wiring and accepts locks.
Why metal and millwork belong on one contract
Most retail fixtures are a mix: a wood table on a steel base, a glass case in a metal frame, a shelving wall on steel standards. When the metal and the millwork are bought separately, the interface is often left to the site, which is where reveals drift, holes miss and finishes don’t match. We draw both together, set the tolerances, and test-fit the metal to the millwork in Vaughan, so you deal with one set of drawings and one point of contact. See single-source millwork.
Built for rollouts
Metal components suit repeat programs: once a frame or bracket is drawn and approved, it is produced to the same dimensions and finish for every store. Our programs include fixtures for more than 350 cannabis retail locations and the BSH / Bosch appliance display program inside Best Buy, Home Depot, RONA, Sleep Country and The Brick. See retail store fixtures and rollout programs.
Frequently asked questions
Do you fabricate and powder coat the metal yourselves?
No. Metal fabrication and powder coating are done by specialist fabricators. We draw the parts, approve the finish samples, and fit and check every metal component against the millwork in our Vaughan plant before delivery.
Can you build metal fixtures to a brand’s existing standard?
Yes. We build from brand design manuals, reference fixtures and existing drawings, and detail them in shop drawings for approval.
Which is better for retail fixtures, steel or aluminum?
Steel is stronger and stiffer for its cost and suits shelving, bases and frames that carry weight. Aluminum is lighter and corrosion-resistant, and suits extrusions, panels and fixtures that ship or move often. Many fixtures use both.
How long do custom metal fixtures take?
Shop drawing and finish sample approval usually set the schedule; custom extrusions and special metal finishes add their own lead time. See store fixture lead times.
Planning metal fixtures or a mixed-material program? Send us your drawings or call 905-761-9568.