Customer Success Stories | Northern Dock Systems

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.

Gem-Sen Distribution – Air Curtains and HVLS Fan

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.

Purolator dock seals

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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 2001, 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.