Customer Success Stories | Northern Dock Systems

Guleph Logistics Warehouse – Custom Ramp & Platform

September 28, 2023

Custom adjustable 30,000 lbs capacity ramp and platform for easier loading and unloading of light-duty vehicles.

Scarborough Funeral Home – Scissor Lift Table

September 21, 2023

We removed and replaced this 40-year-old scissor lift table with a brand-new one in a single day to minimize operation disruptions.

Surrey Manufacturing Plant – Rolling Steel Door

September 8, 2023

Pests had chewed through the old fabric door so replaced it with a rodent-proof rolling steel door with automatic open/close sensors.

CSA Group – Dock Lift

September 1, 2023

We replaced this rotting outdoor lift table with a new anti-slip rust-resistant Blue Giant Dock Lift at this pharma facility.

Inca Distributors – Hydraulic Edge-of-Dock Leveler

August 31, 2023

We replaced this mechanical edge-of-dock leveler with an easier-to-use hydraulic edge-of-dock leveler for this Richmond Hill warehouse.

Kraft Heinz Canada – Hydraulic Dock Leveler

August 22, 2023

We replaced 75 heavy-duty hydraulic dock levelers at this busy facility to improve safety for their 3-wheel forklifts.

The Westin Resort and Spa Whistler – Hydraulic Dock Leveler

August 13, 2023

We supplied and replaced this old dock leveler with a new hydraulic dock leveler within 7 weeks. It was protected with new steel face dock bumpers.

Ed’s Concrete – Air Curtain

August 10, 2023

We installed (4) air curtains with a $31,000 one-time energy rebate on these large warehouse door openings to save on energy and improve indoor comfort.

NEBO Ultrawash – Overhead Car Wash Doors

August 3, 2023

Our New Construction and Design supplied and installed 8 new MR-10 Lexan glazed wash-down aluminum doors for this new car wash and auto detailing location in Hamilton.

Whitby Warehouse – New Door & Dock Position

July 7, 2023

This busy Whitby warehouse needs a new position complete with insulated rolling steel door, hydraulic dock, truck lock and dock seal.

Pickering Fire Services Headquarters – Four-Fold Doors and Rolling Aluminum Grille

June 28, 2023

We installed (6) new high-speed four-fold doors and (1) rolling aluminum security grille for the new Pickering Fire Services Headquarters.

University of Toronto – Rolling Steel Fire Shutters

June 22, 2023

As part of the lab renovation at the University of Toronto, we supplied and installed 18 rolling steel fire shutters.

Gardner Denver Inc. – Dock Leveler, Trailer Restraint and Dock Seal

June 2, 2023

We replaced the old dock levelers, trailer restraints and dock seals with new easier to operate hydraulic ones and a tight seal.

Toronto Alleyway – Dock Lift Table

May 31, 2023

It was a tight squeeze to remove and replace this old lift table. The new design of the dock lift improved safety, security and efficiency.

Rolling Steel Fire Door – Cobourg Manufacturing

May 19, 2023

We replaced the old doors with new rolling steel fire doors with the dependability to support this manufacturing plant for years to come.

Coordinate Industries – Rubber Door

May 12, 2023

We replaced this dangerous rolling steel door with a safer and low maintenance high speed rubber door. Customized to open 15' for forklifts.

Peterborough Manufacturing Plant – Air Curtain

May 5, 2023

We added an industrial air curtain with a custom steel support to this Peterborough manufacturing plant to stop cold air from entering through their drive-in door.

Big Boss Furniture – Aluminum Polycarbonate Door

April 28, 2023

The Albion Tire & Auto Centre at Big Boss Furniture need to replace their old rotting wood doors with new aluminum polycarbonate doors.

Custom Removable Barrier Wall

April 21, 2023

We added a custom removable barrier wall to prevent rodents from entering during loading and unloading with the indoor lift table.

Port Hope Manufacturing Plant – Three New Loading Dock Positions

April 20, 2023

In order to keep up the expanding business, this Port Hope manufacturing plant needed three new loading dock positions.

Concord Food Centre – Hydraulic Dock Leveler

April 6, 2023

We replaced the 10-year-old rolling doors with low-maintenance rubber doors to improve safety at this Calgary manufacturing plant.

Lafarge Pipe – Rubber Doors

March 31, 2023

We replaced the 10-year-old rolling doors with low-maintenance rubber doors to improve safety at this Calgary manufacturing plant.

Newmarket Warehouse – HVLS Fans

March 24, 2023

Their new warehouse's air was very still, stale and warm in the summer. By adding HVLS fans they improved circulation and cooling.

Good Water Warehouse – Dock Seal and Bumpers

March 17, 2023

The old bumpers had caused the seals to wear down prematurely. We replaced it with steel face dock bumpers and dock seals with corner flaps.

Markham Automotive – Dock Leveler and Trailer Restraint

March 10, 2023

We replace the old hydraulic with a new one and added an electric hook restraint to improve safety at this Markham automotive manufacturer.

Cobourg Food Manufacturing Facility – Rodent-Proof Weather Seal

March 10, 2023

We added 4 layers of protection to make this rolling steel door rodent-proof with Xcluder and brush weather seal.

Sandalwood Transit Facility – Rubber Door

March 3, 2023

A new high-cycle and high-speed rubber door for the Sandalwood Transit Facility in Brampton. The heavy-duty door can withstand impacts.

Outdoor Lift Table for Trenton Warehouse

March 2, 2023

We replaced this broken lift table with a new dock lift so this Trenton warehouse could gain access to its storage again.

Brampton Fire and Emergency Services Headquarters and Training Centre

February 28, 2023

New construction for Brampton Fire and Emergency Services Headquarters and Training Centre with four-fold and springless overhead doors.

Woodbridge Manufacturing Plant – Rubber Door

February 17, 2023

This rubber door needed to be replaced after 12 years of taking impacts at this high-traffic manufacturing plant in Woodbridge.

PPG Coatings Services – Dock Leveler & Trailer Restraints

February 3, 2023

We replaced (6) dock levelers and trailer restraints that were at the end of their life cycle at this Cambridge manufacturing plant.

Dock Lift Replacement – The Beer Store Bracebridge

January 30, 2023

We replaced the old and failing lift table with a brand new Blue Giant LoMaster Dock Lift in one day to limit disruptions.

Stationary Dock Seals Replacement – Superior Radiant Products

January 23, 2023

We replaced 2 stationary foam dock seals before the winter with 82% of the project covered by rebates and $948 in annual energy savings.

Custom Swing Gate for Outdoor Loading Dock

January 23, 2023

We designed and installed a new custom swing gate barrier at this outdoor dock at this warehouse in Scarborough.

Steel Sectional Overhead Doors – Superior Vault Factory and Office

January 5, 2023

A construction project for a factory and office in Dundas, Ontario. We installed 9 insulated steel sectional overhead doors and a dock leveler.

Four-Fold and Overhead Sectional Doors – Welland Fire Station Head Quarters

December 22, 2022

A new construction project for Welland Fire Station Head Quarters, complete with 4 Four-Fold doors and 4 steel sectional overhead doors.

Overhead Sectional Doors – Welland Fire Station No. 2

December 16, 2022

A new construction project for the overhead sectional doors at Welland Fire Station No. 2, focused on speed and safety.

Trailer Restraint – Kirchhoff Automotive

December 9, 2022

We replaced two old and worn trailer restraints at this Kirchhoff Automotive in Aurora with new Blue Giant StrongArm SVR303 restraints.

Dock Pit and Hydraulic Dock Leveler – LKM Parts Manufacturing

December 2, 2022

To make the loading dock safer, we constructed a new dock pit for a hydraulic dock leveler. Complete with dock seal and bumpers.

New Construction – Blendtek Food Manufacturing Plant

November 25, 2022

We designed, supplied and installed Blendtek loading dock equipment and commercial doors at their new food manufacturing plant in Cambridge.

Dock Lift Table – Bolton Retail Store

November 21, 2022

We removed and replaced this rotting and unsafe dock lift table with a new one. Also, we moved the electrical and controls for easier use.

Four-Fold Doors – Toronto Fire #144

November 11, 2022

We were proud to have our exclusive four-fold doors at the new Toronto Fire Station #144 to increase speed and safety.

GMR POWERCHOCK Wheel Restraint – Port Hope Manufacturing Foundry

November 4, 2022

This outdoor loading dock needed a GMR POWERCHOCK wheel restraint system for their mixed fleet of trucks without RIG or ICC bars.

Dock Lift Table – Triovest

October 26, 2022

Triovest reduced maintenance costs with a new LoMaster Stationary Dock Lift for increased safety and dependability.

LoMaster Stationary Dock Lift – Bayshore Specialty Rx Ltd

September 16, 2022

The LoMaster Stationary Dock Lift is a heavy-duty option for customers who need lifting capabilities of 20,000 pounds combined weight.

Blue Giant Dock Levelers and SVR303 Trailer Restraints – Moore Packaging

September 6, 2022

By installing the hydraulic dock leveler an SVR303 trailer restraint, Moore Packaging upgraded to better safety and security.

Blue Giants Hydraulic Dock Levelers – Far East Food Products Limited

August 24, 2022

Businesses that invest in hydraulic dock levelers save up to 91% on maintenance costs over 10 years, when compared to mechanical docks.

Adjustable Curtain Dock Seals – Wills Transfer Limited

August 25, 2022

We replaced 24 dock seals at this warehouse in Brockville. Also, we were able to get a one-time energy rebate to cover 79% of the costs.

Adjustable Curtain Dock Seals – Lafert North America

July 29, 2022

Lafert North America in Mississauga Ontario saved up to 71% in savings from installing 3 dock seals (201) when they didn't have any before.

Air Curtain – Markham Automotive Dealership

September 20, 2022

Cold drafts in the winter and open doors heated up the docks in the summer, causing frequent employee breaks. Air curtains solve these issues.

Rolling Steel Doors – Valley Ridge Condos

June 23, 2022

Valley Ridge Condos in Fort Saskatchewan Alberta saved half the time and money with new rolling steel doors than waiting for new springs.

Heavy-Duty Hydraulic Dock Levelers – SRY Rail Link and Day & Ross

May 17, 2022

These heavy-duty hydraulic dock levelers reduced maintenance costs, limited downtime and speed up loading and unloading times in Burnaby, BC.

Double Entrance Swing Doors with Keypad Lockset – National Tank Services

May 11, 2022

We replaced this double entrance with new stronger swing doors with a security keypad lockset at National Tank Services in Mississauga.

Hydraulic Conversion Kit for Mechanical Dock Levelers – Western Canada Express

May 11, 2022

A hydraulic conversion kit saved this broken mechanical dock leveler in Edmonton. Lowering Western Canada Express' maintenance costs.

Dock Repair Service – Cobourg Grocery Store

January 6, 2023

A Cobourg grocery store feared a costly replacement for their slow hydraulic dock. But with one service call, we got them back up and running.

Emergency Restraint and Dock Repair Service – Agropur Etobicoke

April 28, 2022

The trailer restraint was jammed at Agropur in Etobicoke. They called our 24/7 emergency service team to repair their restraint and dock.

Canada’s First Net Zero-Energy Fire Station – Port Stanley

March 25, 2022

From concept to completion, these high-speed four-fold doors and springless sectional doors reduce energy loss at Canada's first net-zero energy fire station.

Emergency Overhead Door Repair Service – 18 Wheel Logistics Burnaby

March 18, 2022

18 Wheels Logistics in Burnaby BC called our 24/7 emergency service to repair an overhead door that wouldn't close.

Emergency Hydraulic Dock Repair Service – Sinclair Supply Edmonton

March 15, 2022

A first-time fix on a leaking hose for hydraulic dock leveler repair with root cause discovery at this Edmonton warehouse.

Emergency Door Repair Service – Brampton Policaro BMW Auto

March 15, 2022

Within 3.5 hours, we repaired the automotive drive-through door that had broken brackets, dislodged cables and a damaged feather edge.

Emergency Mechanical Dock Repair Service – Calgary Warehouse

March 9, 2022

The warehouse's mechanical dock leveler's lip would not retract. After calling our emergency repair service, we fixed the issue in 2 hours.

Barrier Swing Gates – Scarborough Grocery Store

March 4, 2022

To get this Scarborough grocery store up to Ministry of Labour standards, we designed custom-made barrier swing gates for their lift tables.

Foam Pad Dock Seals – Apotex Inc.

March 4, 2022

We installed 8 new curtain-style foam pad dock seals at this pharmaceutical facility in Etobicoke to stop rain and drafts in their dock area.

Air Curtains – Laurier University

March 1, 2022

Air curtains at entrance doors kept students and faculty warm in chilly high traffic areas at Laurier University.

Bollards – London Grocery Store

February 25, 2022

Replacing the bent bollards and concrete piers with a new embedded structural steel docking wall with bollards to withstand multiple impacts.

Rolling Steel Security Doors – Quantum Properties

February 22, 2022

Low headroom is no problem for our rolling steel security doors in this multi-residential garbage room in Port Coquitlam, BC.

Scissor Lift Table – Grocery Store

January 28, 2022

We replaced a 20-year-old lift table with a new scissor lift table with an aluminum split lip and deck-mounted controls for easy operation.

Adjustable Curtain Dock Seals & Steel Face Dock Bumpers – Sinclair Supply

January 28, 2022

Sinclair Supply got a $1,500 energy rebate on their new dock seals and protected them with new steel face dock bumpers.

New Construction – Toyota Parts Distribution Center

January 17, 2022

Our Construction and New Design team supplied and installed the dock seals, doors, dock levelers, restraints and more at this new DC.

Dock Seals and Shelters – Ontario Potato Distributing Inc.

December 22, 2021

We saved Ontario Potato Distributing Inc. $4,750 through a one-time energy rebate in the replacement of their worn dock seals and shelters.

Esco Corporation – Dock and Door Preventive Maintenance

December 14, 2021

We cleaned up the dock pits of debris that filled up a garbage bin and installed door sweeps during a preventive maintenance inspection.

Saputo Dairy – Brush Weather Seal for Dock Levelers & Steel Face Dock Bumpers

December 3, 2021

We replaced the bent and torn weather seal around with dock levelers with the proper size brush at Saputo Dairy in Calgary.

Armstrong Fluid Technology – Dock and Door Preventive Maintenance

November 25, 2021

The preventive maintenance on the docks and doors caught an issue before a potential equipment failure happened at this manufacturing plant.

George Brown College – High-Speed Rubber Door

November 12, 2021

By replacing these 30-year-old rolling steel with high-speed rubber doors, we eliminated service repair calls from trucks hitting the doors.

Local Grocery Store – Lift Table Replacement

November 3, 2021

We replaced this old and rusting lift table with a brand new Nordock one. Complete with a new concrete apron and bollards to protect the store.

Brantford Power – New Addition and Renovation

October 26, 2021

The new addition and renovation to Brantford Power's facility included sectional overhead doors, rolling steel fire doors and air curtains.

Custan Foods – Dock and Door Preventive Maintenance

October 22, 2021

Prepare for food audits with regular preventive maintenance inspections on your docks and doors by checking for white light and safety issues.

3M – High-Speed Springless Polycarbonate Door with Pedestrian Entrance

October 22, 2021

This unique high-speed polycarbonate overhead door has a pedestrian entrance built-in and has opening speeds up to 24" per second.

Lowe’s Edmonton – Overhead Door Preventive Maintenance

October 18, 2021

Catch frayed cables before they snap and cause an accident or costly downtime with preventive maintenance inspections on your overhead doors.

Spruce Grove – Overhead Polycarbonate Door Preventive Maintenance

September 30, 2021

Preventive maintenance on this auto repair shop's overhead doors improves safety, prevents equipment failure and stops cold drafts.

Wetaskiwin – Dock Leveler Preventive Maintenance

September 30, 2021

Preventive maintenance on their dock levelers, gets this food retailer audit-ready, improves safety and decreases downtime.

Edmonton – Air-Powered Dock Leveler Repair Service for Retail

September 23, 2021

Our emergency service team was called to repair an air-powered dock leveler. Using root cause discovery we got the dock up and running again.

Edmonton – Commercial Overhead Door Repair Service for Retail

September 22, 2021

We repaired these commercial overhead sectional doors after they had been damaged by someone accidentally hitting them.

The Treadmill Factory – Hydraulic Conversion

September 17, 2021

We converted these seized mechanical dock levelers to hydraulic docks with a cost-effective hydraulic conversion kit.

Henderson Brewing Co – Mechanical Dock Leveler

September 17, 2021

An old dock leveler with continual service calls from broken springs, broken welds and a dishing plate was replaced with a new mechanical one

Pharmaceutical Clean Room Sliding Fiberglass Doors

September 14, 2021

Seamless single sliding and bi-parting fibreglass clean room doors meet GMP, FDA, EMEA and DEA regulations at this pharmaceutical plant.

PWO Canada – Air Curtain for a Large Door

September 3, 2021

This extreme air curtain prevents cold air from entering this manufacturing plant even when this large 16’6” wide x 19’6” door is left open.

Planet Paper Box – High-Capacity Hydraulic Dock Leveler

August 20, 2021

We replaced two old docks with two high-capacity hydraulic dock levelers to keep up with heavy paper loads at this paper manufacturing plant.

Shipping and Receiving – Superguide Lights

August 19, 2021

By adding 60 Superguide lights in the shipping and receiving area, truckers can avoid railings and bollards at nighttime and early morning.

Dock Seals and Shelters – Stoneleigh Management Inc

August 6, 2021

We installed 1 L-pad foam frame truck shelter and 17 foam frame dock seals at 81 Kelfield in Etobicoke as they qualified for energy-saving rebates.

New Door and Loading Dock Positions – Orangeville Food Bank

August 4, 2021

We created 3 new door openings for the Orangeville Food Bank to make it easier for them to accept food donations, no matter the type of vehicle.

Pepsi – Mirror Alert Dome

July 22, 2021

The Mirror Alert Dome is an automated warning system for pedestrians when forklifts are approaching blind corners, doors and intersections.

Emergency Repair – Overhead Door Repair

May 31, 2021

With root cause discovery, we were able to catch a frayed cable and damaged weather seal when we were servicing this overhead door.

Emergency Repair – Dock Leveler

May 26, 2021

Our technician was able to quickly respond to an emergency service call to repair a cable on the hold-down assembly on a dock leveler for a first time fix.

Hughes Decorr – High-Speed Roll-Up Door and Air Curtain

March 17, 2021

To create environment separation between the two areas, we added a high-speed roll-up door complete with an automatic motion sensor and air curtain.

Air Curtains and HVLS Fan – Gem-Sen Distribution

March 15, 2021

Employees can now work in T-shirts in the loading dock area even on the coldest winter days due to the power of air curtains and HVLS fans.

Warehouse Lunchroom – Automatic Swing Door with Touchless Wave Sensor

March 11, 2021

To prevent the spread of germs, this warehouse retrofitted their existing lunchroom door to an automatic swing door with touchless wave sensors.

Crown Property Management – Springless Low Headroom Rubber Door

March 1, 2021

A low headroom high-speed rubber door adds security, saves energy and keeps up with this busy downtown shipping and receiving facility.

Pepsi – Head Curtain Replacement

March 1, 2021

We replaced the old head curtain on these dock seals that were letting in white light and air with a cost-effective dock-wedge head curtain.

Pepsi – Steel Face Dock Bumpers

February 5, 2021

NDS replaced the old worn bumpers with steel face dock bumpers to extend the lifespan of the dock seals and keep up with the high traffic.

Manufacturing Plant – Heavy Duty High Cycle Rubber Door

February 3, 2021

We replaced a slow door and dangerous strip curtains with a high-speed springless rubber door. Complete with a timer and motion sensors for forklifts.

Griffith Foods – Foam Frame Dock Shelter with Rain-Stop

January 22, 2021

To block white light, rodents and rain, we created the tightest seal with foam frame dock shelters, terminator gap seals and rain-stop canopy

Hubberts Industries – Extra Large Steel Overhead Door

November 28, 2020

We widen a door access to 29' to increase operational efficiency and decrease the risk of accidents for large tanker trucks in a tight space.

IKEA North York – Heated Air Curtain

November 19, 2020

In order to keep the heat in during the cold winter months this retail outlet, IKEA, install heated air curtains at the entrances and exits.

Distribution Center – Springless High Cycle Rubber Door

November 19, 2020

NDS added a robust springless high cycle rubber door to handle the high wind loads at this distribution center.

Perimeter Development Corporation – Low Headroom Parking Garage Rubber Door

November 11, 2020

We added a 19'8" wide x 7'0" high low headroom rubber door to this parking garage with a presence sensor to add security.

Transcontinental Printing – Trailer Restraints

November 11, 2020

We replaced the old and worn restraints with new rotating hook trailer restraints and LED lights to improve safety and prevent pinching.

Stone Road Mall – Polycarbonate Doors

November 10, 2020

These lightweight polycarbonate doors with translucent panels were installed at a shopping mall for easy operation and to let light in.

Beertown Public House – Commercial Overhead Patio Doors

October 30, 2020

We installed full-view overhead patio doors that can be opened in the summer. The insulated glass was built to match the restaurant's design.

Removable Second Skin Dock Seal for Distribution Centre

October 23, 2020

An innovative dock seal with a removable vinyl "second skin" to keep up with a 24/7 high volume distribution centre.

Dock Levelers & Vehicle Restraints for Manufacturing Plant

October 22, 2020

We added new hydraulic dock levelers and mechanical vehicle resistants to increase safety and productivity at this manufacturing plant.

Creemore Springs – Dock Seal

September 11, 2020

We replaced the old and worn out dock seals with new tight-fitting seals at Creemore Springs to prevent drafts from entering the facility and stop energy loss.

Rubber Door & Air Barrier for Manufacturing Plant

September 10, 2020

We added a new automatic high-speed rubber door with an air barrier and energy rebate of $4,000 to keep up with this plant's production needs.

Dalton Pharma Services – JADE UV Air Purifier

September 10, 2020

Dalton Pharma Services has JADE UV air purifiers in their office to clean the air and protect their staff from viruses, COVID-19, dust and allergens.

Oakville Fire Station 8 – Four-Fold Door and Safe-Drive Springlesss Overhead Door System

July 30, 2020

Focusing on speed, energy efficiency and dependable performance, we installed Four-Fold doors and springless doors for this new Oakville Fire Station.

Masterfeeds – New Loading Dock Position

July 16, 2020

We created a brand new loading dock position by cutting into the wall and installing a sectional door, bug door, dock leveler, bumpers, shelter and restraint.

Atlantic Coated Paper – EcoAir Filtration and Destratification System

July 6, 2020

Atlantic Coated Papers installed an EcoAir filtration and destratification system as part of their COVID-19 strategy to clean the air to keep their workers safe and comfortable.

Skyjack K1 Storage Facility – Trailer Restraint and Rain Deflector Truck Shelter

June 19, 2020

We installed AR-10K trailer restraints with 24-hour battery back-up, LED communications lights and rain deflector truck shelters to improve safety.

Pharmaceutical Touchless High Speed Fabric Doors

June 19, 2020

These touchless wave sensors and GMP, FDA and EMEA compliant high-speed roll-up doors prevent potential cross-contamination at this pharma facility.

American Eagle Mississauga – JADE UV Air Purifier

June 1, 2020

American Eagle installed JADE UV air purifiers in their lunchrooms, training rooms and change rooms to create safe shared spaces for their employees.

Local Health Care Facility – Plexiglass Barrier

May 29, 2020

A local health care facility needed a custom removable plexiglass barrier for their reception to separate staff and patients to prevent cross-contamination.

Costco Mississauga – Washroom Swing Door Operator

April 30, 2020

Mississauga's Costco had a worn swing door operator which was replaced and the handicap washroom was brought up to code.

Griffith – Automatic Dock Doors & Safety System

April 28, 2020

Griffith installed an automatic dock door safety system to prevent insects, pests, drafts and white light entering their facility through open dock doors.

Costco Kamloops – Sectional Overhead Door

April 23, 2020

Kamloops' Costco's damaged and worn receiving doors were replaced with new commercial sectional overhead doors while reusing the existing door tracks to lower the overall project cost.

Walmart Supercentre Pharmacy – Shutters

April 22, 2020

The long-lasting manual crank rolling steel shutters require less maintenance, easy for employees to secure areas after hours and a perfect solution for Walmart Fredericton North Supercentre’s Pharmacy.

Walmart Supercentre Pharmacy – Sliding Door System

April 21, 2020

Sliding, collapsible and see-through bi-parting shutter door system for Walmart Pharmacy in Barrie, Ontario

KMJ Industrial Contractors

December 18, 2019

NDS built a rigid ramp and installed an overhead door to support the weight of the equipment and increase their operational efficiency in Brampton, Ontario

Finning

August 26, 2019

NDS supplied and installed a high-speed Four-Fold door at Finning in Calgary, Alberta to improve their productivity and increase overall workplace safety.

High River Airport Hangar

May 30, 2019

Supply and installation of a MacroAir HVLS fan at an airport hangar in High River, Alberta.

All Canadian Self Storage

May 10, 2019

NDS installed the aesthetically pleasing Hormann SG5000 U42 doors with insulated vision panels at All Canadian Self Storage in North York, Ontario.

Dock Seals – Purolator

May 9, 2019

NDS supplied and installed a combined total of 52 dock seals at Purolator’s facility in Etobicoke to properly form a tight seal around incoming trailers.

Air Curtain – Kirchhoff Automotive

May 9, 2019

Using air barriers, NDS successfully created an environmental separation to prevent cold air infiltration at Kirchhoff Automotive in Aurora, Ontario.

Industrial Manufacturer

May 9, 2019

Custom Four-Fold doors were installed at an industrial manufacturing facility in Canada as means to lower this manufacturer's long-term maintenance spend.

Air Curtain – Loblaw Distribution Centre

May 9, 2019

Loblaw wanted keep dock doors open and operational up to 50 mins/hour without losing their internal conditioned air even during warmer months in Canada.

Egg Solutions

May 9, 2019

Egg Solutions seeked Northern Dock Systems’ assistance to find a cold storage door solution that would provide better temperature control for their egg room.

Hela Spice

May 9, 2019

Hela Spice Canada’s Uxbridge facility was in need of two new dock positions, trusting NDS to recommend the best products and carry out the installations.

Air Curtain – Taro Pharmaceutical

May 9, 2019

Taro Pharmaceutical Industries Ltd. was seeking an energy-efficient product that prevented cold air from entering their facility during winter.

Air Curtain – Bohne Spring Industries

May 9, 2019

Using air barriers, Bohne Springs Industries is able to leave their dock doors open during winter without letting in cold drafts.

Air Curtain – Clover Tool Manufacturing

May 8, 2019

Clover Tool Manufacturing inhibits cold air drafts from entering their facility using air barriers supplied and installed by Northern Dock Systems.

Air Curtain – Trimen Food Service

May 8, 2019

Through the Direct Install Program, air barriers were installed over Trimen Food Service’s shipping and receiving doors to become more energy-efficient.

Air Curtain – Darcor Ltd.

May 8, 2019

Enhancing employee comfort around the loading dock area at Darcor Casters and Wheels by implementing a viable solution using air barriers.

Retail Air Curtain – The Pasta Corner

May 8, 2019

The Pasta Corner installed an air barrier to enhance customer comfort, become more energy-efficient and ensure the safety of their food products.

Border Bound

May 8, 2019

Implementing a heat loss prevention solution at Border Bound in Oakville, ON which allowed workers to leave their loading dock doors open for long periods.

Tumblers and Trays

May 8, 2019

Tumblers and Trays used air curtains from NDS to keep heat indoors during the cold Canadian winter months, even while their doors remained open.

Telescoping-Lip Dock Levelers at Pepsi

May 7, 2019

NDS installed four Nordock Horizontal Telescoping-Lip dock levelers at Pepsi's bottling facility in London, Ontario to improve safety and efficiency.

Cadillac Fairview

May 7, 2019

Northern Dock Systems helped to prevent odour exchange between two areas of the building at Cadillac Fairview using a high-speed interior door.

Region of Peel – Heart Lake Community Recycling Centre

May 7, 2019

Repurposing an existing Nordock Dock-Lift double-scissor lift table at the Heart Lake Community Recycling Centre in Brampton, Ontario.

Air Curtain – T&T Supermarket

May 7, 2019

NDS installed a vertical air barrier at T&T Supermarket’s Scarborough facility to prevent air exchange, ice and frost build-up around their freezer door.

Dock Seals – Western Canada Express

May 1, 2019

Northern Dock Systems helped to supply and install new dock shelters to replace Western Canada Express' existing worn-out shelters.

OLRT Confederation Line

May 1, 2019

Supply and installation of Four-Fold doors at OLRT Confederation Line in Ottawa.

Kawartha Dairy Limited

May 1, 2019

Complete door solution for Kawartha Dairy Limited, located in Bobcaygeon, ON.

TTC Wilson Carhouse

April 18, 2019

Installation of rolling steel doors and operators at Toronto Transit Commission (TTC).

Waste Management Courtice

April 18, 2019

Providing new construction and installation services for rolling steel doors and operators at a Waste Management facility in Courtice, ON.

Roofmart North York

April 18, 2019

Complete door, operator and HVLS fan solution for Roofmart in North York.

Industrial Manufacturing Facility

April 18, 2019

Complete solution consisting of mechanical dock levelers, dock seals, doors and operators.

Cambridge Fire Station #6

April 18, 2019

Installation of four sectional overhead doors and high-speed springless Safedrive operators.

Tree of Life

April 18, 2019

Installation of a Hormann high-speed fabric roll-up door with vision panel.

407 East Maintenance Facility – Phase 2

April 18, 2019

Installing a steel insulated sectional door and jackshaft operator at the 407 Maintenance facility.

Ryder Transport Cross Dock

September 28, 2018

A complete dock construction solution featuring hydraulic dock levelers, foam frame dock shelters, rotating hook trailer restraints and swing arm dock lights.

Industrial Building Project: Davenport

September 28, 2018

An industrial building project featuring full view polycarbonate sectional overhead doors.

Industrial Building Project: Brownridge

September 28, 2018

An industrial building project featuring overhead sectional doors, mechanical dock levelers and adjustable head curtain dock seals.

HVLS Fans – The Award-Winning Continuous Energy Improvement Project

April 8, 2018

NDS maximized energy efficiency at a local Canadian manufacturing facility by adding High Volume, Low Speed (HVLS) Fans.

Waste Management Industrial Door Solution

November 5, 2017

NDS supplied and installed equipment to create a dependable and fully functional building.

Bluebird Self Storage Overhead Doors

November 5, 2017

Enhance the transition of light into the building with polycarbonate door panels.

York Paramedic Response Station #13

November 4, 2017

These high speed and dependable doors are critical to maintaining a quick and efficient response when an emergency call is received.

Queensville Fire Station #2-8

October 2, 2017

With lower service requirements and tested for over 1 million cycles, FF300 Four-Fold doors provide optimal performance and are the most trusted Four-Fold doors used in Ontario.

Cargill Inside Outside Doors

September 29, 2017

See the externally mounted polycarbonate overhead door solution that replaces conventional steel roll-up doors. Prevent ice build up and damage during the cold winter months.

VIA Rail Dock Renovation

September 26, 2017

A fully interlocked control system allows VIA to simplify their operations and maximize energy efficiency by installing high-speed doors and improving the seal around the trailer.

Fire Station Four-Fold Doors At Oshawa #6

September 15, 2017

See how these Fire Station Four-Fold doors in Oshawa are able to fit seamlessly into the surroundings with the agricultural, barn-like four-fold door design.

Uni-Select Air Barrier Testimonial

September 11, 2017

Northern Dock Systems installed three Air Barriers at the highest use doors to prevent rain, snow, wind and debris from entering. The internal environment is now controlled without any loss in energy use or employee productivity.

Air Barriers Increase Worker Productivity

August 28, 2017

Enershield Air Barriers create the tightest seal to separate areas of different temperatures and increase worker comfort and productivity.

Air Barriers Separate Temperature Zones

August 28, 2017

Enershield Air Barriers create the tightest seal to separate areas of different temperatures, preventing extreme outside weather and contamination from entering the building.

Mitsui High-tec Inc.

August 5, 2017

Mitsui High-tec was able to maximize their productivity and run smooth operations by installing high quality products provided by Northern Dock Systems.

Air Barriers Prevent Heat Loss

July 16, 2017

Control interior temperatures when you prevent exterior weather from entering the building.

Introducing Phantom High Speed Performance Doors

April 29, 2017

Northern Dock Systems introduces the new Phantom high speed springless overhead doors at the new Jaguar and Land Rover dealership in Ajax, Ontario.

Create A Seal Against The Outside Temperatures

March 21, 2017

Learn how City Buick was proactive and took action to prevent wasted energy at their facility.

Vinyl Roll Up Doors For Car Washes

March 17, 2017

Create an on-demand closure against the weather to protect your equipment and prevent damage.

Saving Energy With HVLS Fans

February 17, 2017

Equalize the interior temperatures to reduce the strain on your HVAC equipment and lower natural gas usage.

Air Barriers Help Quality Control

February 16, 2017

Air Barriers help create a seal against outside weather, insects and heating/cooling loss while the dock doors are open.

Air Barriers For Food Facilities

February 16, 2017

Control interior temperatures and prevent infiltration from entering the dock doors while open.

Blocking Out Cold Winter Air

February 14, 2017

Providing a weather tight seal while still maintaining unrestricted access into the trailer with a Foam Frame dock shelter and Rain-Shield trailer top canopy.

Skytec Overhead Door Operators

February 5, 2017

Tailored overhead door solutions based on a customers unique needs. Our team evaluates, designs and builds solutions for you.

Brush Weather Seal For Dock Doors

February 2, 2017

Learn how Pepsi secures the perimeter of their property when their dock doors are closed.

Security Gate Case Study In Etobicoke

January 30, 2017

Control access employees instant access to parking lots and storage areas while controlling occasional access with a call box at the security gate.

Custom Loading Drawbridge Solution

January 23, 2017

Learn how we designed and installed a custom drawbridge loading dock platform for use in an alleyway in downtown Calgary Alberta.

Providing Muirs Cartage With Dependable Products and Services

January 20, 2017

Full turn-key installation services across Canada for industrial equipment including overhead doors, loading dock equipment and more.

Manual Coldmatic Freezer Door With Heat Trace

January 19, 2017

Learn how we keep the freezer contained by installing a Coldmatic insulated manual swing freezer door including a heat trace frame.

The little things that no longer bug 3M

January 15, 2017

Northern Dock Systems setup a full-scale, customized solution for 3M's facility in Perth, Ontario to save energy, enhance indoor comfort and prevent inclement weather and insects from entering.

High Speed Doors (Restricted Space)

January 15, 2017

The high speed operator now allows the door to open in 7.5 seconds instead of 38 seconds. An improvement that retains interior temperatures and improves process speeds.

Stealth High Speed Door Operator

January 15, 2017

By increasing door speeds at this facility, the employees are no longer exposed to outdoor elements for an increased period of time.

Rotating Hook Trailer Restraint Case Study

January 15, 2017

Easy to use, these restraints are now interlocked to each door with an audible alarm and LED light system.

Weartough Seal-Tite Dock Seals

January 15, 2017

Unique Seal-Tite side pad design captures and closes off the air gap created by the swing out trailer doors.

Top Case Studies Viewed In The Past 30 Days

January 13, 2017

At Northern Dock Systems, we take great pride in helping customers improve their facilities. Since 2002, we have been committed to working with our customers on a continuous basis to enhance and improve their facilities.

Energy Savings with Air Barriers and High Speed Doors

January 12, 2017

Interlocking a high-speed door with an air barrier improves energy efficiency and prevents outside elements from entering.

Nordock Compression Seals & Rain-Shields

January 12, 2017

With a complete seal around the doors, Magna Dortec has created a safer environment free of outside infiltration. See how Compression Gap Seals and Rain-Shield can help your business.

Complete Rain-Shield Solution

January 12, 2017

See how Revlon eliminated wet floors, damaged product or exposing employees to exterior temperatures and got an energy rebate.

Microshield Air Barriers at the Entrance

January 6, 2017

See how this furniture showroom is able to control inside temperatures after installing a Microshield Air Barrier at the front doors.

Stainless Steel Bug Door

January 4, 2017

Stainless Steel Bug Doors allow fresh air into the facility without sacrificing security.

Automotive High Speed Performance Door Systems

January 4, 2017

See our highlight video capturing the sleek door systems and high-speed operators installed at a local BMW dealership owned by the Policaro Group.

Jazz Fans on the Assembly Line

December 29, 2016

Jazz Fans are able to redistribute the air evenly helping to maintain the 63-degree temperature requirement.

Vertical Air Barrier Install

December 23, 2016

Replacing plastic strip curtains with a vertical air barrier to minimize process delays and cut down maintenance costs.

High Speed Overhead Doors

October 27, 2016

Learn the benefits of installation a fully customizable high speed performance door solution.

High Speed Fabric Pharmaceutical Doors

October 27, 2016

Learn how to safely and efficiently move in and out without allowing contaminates into the room.

Loading Dock Seals and Shelters

October 20, 2016

Learn how you can create a secure seal around trailers when you combine a dock seal and shelter solution.

HVLS Fans Improve Manufacturing Facilities

October 20, 2016

Year-round improvements at Toro Aluminum were made possible by lowering energy bills and improving working conditions for employees.

HVLS Fans For Sports Facilities

October 19, 2016

Learn how you can reduce energy usage and improve your facility when you install HVLS Fans.

HVLS Fans For Manufacturing

October 19, 2016

Learn how we reduce annual gas usage by over $17,000 with the use of HVLS Fans in this 3,016,000 cubic foot manufacturing facility.

Absolute Air Fans

October 19, 2016

Learn how Absolute Air Fans give you the flexibility to repurpose hot process air throughout your facility to naturally warm colder areas.

Telescoping-Lip Dock Levelers

October 19, 2016

Watch how you can achieve the necessary 4" of lip purchase on the trailer bed when loading and offloading with a 26" Telescoping Lip.

High Speed Door System

October 19, 2016

Learn how employees can work faster with a high-speed door system. Eliminate the need on waiting for a door to open with high-speed fabric doors.

Nordock Rain-Shield Solution

October 12, 2016

Prevent rain from being able to fall off the trailer directly onto the dock plates when you equip your dock seals with Nordock Rain-Sheilds.

Automotive High Speed Doors

October 10, 2016

Learn how we minimized future maintenance costs and reduced wasted energy with our high speed automotive door case study at Downtown Acura.

MXV Knock Out Doors

October 10, 2016

Learn how MXV Knock Out Doors allow your team to continue working whenever a dock door is accidentally hit.

Rain-Stop Trailer Top Seal

October 10, 2016

Rain-Stop units prevent moisture from entering from the top of trailers 12' to 13'6" high that can cause a safety hazard.

Battery Backup Trailer Restraint

October 10, 2016

The AR-10K rotating hook trailer restraint features a larger impactable area, a direct drive system and reliable 24-hour battery backup system in case of power failure.

Cold Storage Dock Seals

October 10, 2016

Learn how Northern Dock Systems developed a complete solution to eliminate outside elements from entering the facility.

Custom Loading Dock Design

October 10, 2016

Learn how we designed two new custom loading dock positions with 8’ and 10’ openings to move standard and extra wide equipment.

LED Versa Trailer Lights

October 7, 2016

We reviewed the long-lasting LED Versa light after 4 years of continuous heavy use—see the results!

Loading Dock Bug Doors

October 3, 2016

By installing bug doors that allowed fresh air ventilation into the facility, this food manufacturer was able to lower temperatures and improve air quality.

EMS Four-Fold Doors

October 3, 2016

See how installing Door Engineering’s Four-Fold Door System has provided dependable operation with limited maintenance requirements.

Automotive HVLS Fans

October 3, 2016

Learn how we improved the air quality in the entire service bay while also lowering energy bills in the winter months.

Improve Automotive Service Centres

August 27, 2015

In this featured video, we demonstrate how one HVLS Fan disperse car fumes and chemical odours, improving safety and environmental conditions for an automotive dealership.

High Speed Fabric Doors Have Their Advantages

July 14, 2015

In today's fast paced working environment, high speed fabric doors offer many advantages to allow customers increased process times, safety and cleanliness.

High-Speed Four-Fold Doors

June 28, 2015

By clearing the opening horizontally and being able to open at speeds of up to 24” per second, Four-Fold doors allow the Fire Department to exit the station quickly without the risk of impacting the doors.

Toronto Community News Improves Door Speeds

June 10, 2015

With door speeds of up to 26"/second, Toronto Community News saves thousands of dollars on their annual natural gas bills.

Custom Pharmaceutical Doors

March 6, 2015

With three unique small rooms for storing raw materials required for use in the production process - our team was able to provide an environment to secure airtight rooms to prevent any contaminants from entering during material transportation.

New Fire Doors Improve Safety and Reliability

March 2, 2015

It is important to look into new fire doors since they have improved over the past decade to allow for more compact and viable solutions. In the past, fire doors relied on physical fire to protect doorways while newer technology gives an added advantage to be tied into the system.

Loading Docks With Dual Seals and Shelters Project

January 15, 2015

Case study highlighting how you can reduce operating costs by up to $54,000 in just five years by upgrading seals and shelters at your loading docks.

Loading Dock Energy Savings

January 3, 2015

With the rising cost of energy, the importance of sealing openings in the loading dock area has reached an all time high. The hinge gap is a critical area of importance – yet it is often overlooked.