Overview
Retail programs live or die on repeatability. We engineer the first store as a controlled prototype, lock the drawing set, and roll the same fixture kit — same finish, same hardware, same install sequence — into every subsequent location.
Fixtures ship as flat-pack or pre-assembled kits with labelled hardware bags and store-by-store install guides. QR codes on packaging link to install videos.
Best for
- National retail rollouts (10–500+ stores)
- Airport concessions and travel retail
- Shop-in-shop and department-store concessions
- Pop-up and short-lease programs
Standards we build to
Every service line is engineered against the same commercial code and standards framework — the two lists below are what we routinely reference on Canadian and US projects.
Canadian standards
- AWMAC North American Architectural Woodwork Standards (NAAWS 4.0) — Economy, Custom, or Premium grade
- AWMAC Guarantee & Inspection Service (GIS) — third-party inspected on request
- CAN/ULC-S102 & S102.2 — surface burning characteristics (Class A available)
- National Building Code of Canada (NBC) & Ontario Building Code (OBC) millwork provisions
- CSA B651 & AODA — accessibility for public and workplace millwork
- CAN/CSA O121, O151, O153 — Canadian plywood standards
US standards
- AWI Architectural Woodwork Standards (equivalent grading to NAAWS 4.0)
- ANSI/BHMA A156 series — commercial cabinet hardware grades 1/2/3
- ASTM E84 — surface burning (Class A/B/C flame-spread and smoke-developed)
- CARB Phase 2 & US EPA TSCA Title VI — formaldehyde-compliant panels (NAF/NAUF available)
- ANSI A208.1 (particleboard) & ANSI A208.2 (MDF) — panel performance grades
- HPVA HP-1 — hardwood & decorative plywood
- ADA 2010 Standards for Accessible Design
- International Building Code (IBC) millwork & interior finish provisions
Materials & finishes
Materials
- HPL/TFL over commercial-grade core
- Powder-coated steel bases
- Solid-surface tops (Corian, Hi-Macs)
- Acrylic and glass display panels
Finish systems
- Brand-standard laminates and colours
- Custom-matched PVC edge-band
Hardware
What we specify
- ANSI/BHMA Grade 1 commercial hardware
- Adjustable levellers, wire-management, cable-pass grommets
Process — award to install
01 · Estimating
Take-off from your drawings, specs and finish schedule. Line-item quote returned within one business day for most packages.
02 · Engineering & Shop Drawings
In-house team produces AWI/AWMAC-compliant shop drawings in AutoCAD, coordinated with Microvellum for direct-to-machine output.
03 · Submittals & Samples
Finish samples, hardware cut-sheets and drawing set submitted for architect/GC approval prior to release to production.
04 · CNC Fabrication
Panels nested and machined on multi-axis CNC. Solid-wood machining, edge-banding and dowel/confirmat assembly in dedicated cells.
05 · Finishing
Controlled-environment spray booths for stain, lacquer, conversion varnish, catalyzed polyurethane and low-VOC waterborne systems.
06 · QC & Pre-Ship
100 % dimensional and finish inspection against the approved shop drawings. Pre-assembled where practical for site-fit certainty.
07 · Delivery & Install Coordination
Blanket-wrapped, phased delivery coordinated with your site schedule. Installation supervision available Canada-wide.
What you receive
- ✓Fixed-price line-item proposal with alternates
- ✓AWMAC/AWI-compliant shop drawings (PDF + DWG)
- ✓Physical finish samples & hardware cut-sheets
- ✓Material substitution and value-engineering log
- ✓Submittal package for LEED / WELL documentation
- ✓O&M manual and care/warranty documentation at closeout
- ✓Prototype sign-off package
- ✓Per-store bill of materials and install kit
- ✓Rollout tracker with delivery-by-store schedule
Lead time
| Prototype | 4–6 weeks |
| Production run (per store) | 5–7 business days once locked |
| National rollout capacity | Up to 15 stores/week |
Quality & QA
Our commitments
- AWMAC GIS third-party inspection available on request
- ISO 9001-aligned quality management
- Dimensional tolerances per NAAWS 4.0 grade (Custom or Premium)
- Finish sheen, colour and film-build verified against approved sample
Sustainability & certifications
Certifications & credits
- CARB Phase 2 / TSCA Title VI compliant panels standard; NAF/NAUF available on request
- FSC® Chain-of-Custody material available (CoC certificate on request)
- Low-VOC waterborne and GREENGUARD Gold finish systems available
- Supports LEED v4/v4.1 credits: MR (Sourcing of Raw Materials, EPDs, HPDs) and EQ (Low-Emitting Materials)
- Aligns with WELL Building Standard v2 X07 Materials Restrictions
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FAQs
How do you handle store-by-store variation?+
The kit is standardized. Site-specific dims (columns, HVAC, existing conditions) are absorbed in scribes and fillers built into every unit — the fixture itself never changes.
Can you manage US-only stores from Canada?+
Yes — we ship into the US routinely under NAFTA/CUSMA. Customs paperwork and cross-border logistics are handled by our logistics partner.
Next step
Have drawings for a retail fixtures package?
Send us the set and finish schedule — we'll return a line-item quote within one business day.
