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Project Summary: DOLLARAMA<\/h1>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>[\/et_pb_text][\/et_pb_column][\/et_pb_row][\/et_pb_section][et_pb_section fb_built=”1″ custom_padding_last_edited=”on|phone” _builder_version=”4.19.5″ _module_preset=”default” background_color=”gcid-878cf362-689f-45b5-8bb1-8a640eb08d35″ custom_margin=”||48px||false|false” custom_margin_tablet=”||32px||false|false” custom_margin_phone=”||24px||false|false” custom_margin_last_edited=”on|tablet” custom_padding=”15px||15px||true|false” custom_padding_tablet=”15px||15px||true|false” custom_padding_phone=”7px||7px||true|false” locked=”off” global_colors_info=”{%22gcid-878cf362-689f-45b5-8bb1-8a640eb08d35%22:%91%22background_color%22%93}”][\/et_pb_section][et_pb_section fb_built=”1″ custom_padding_last_edited=”on|tablet” _builder_version=”4.19.5″ _module_preset=”default” custom_padding=”0px||64px||false|false” custom_padding_tablet=”||32px||false|false” custom_padding_phone=”||24px||false|false” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_row _builder_version=”4.19.5″ _module_preset=”default” custom_padding=”0px||0px||true|false” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_column type=”4_4″ _builder_version=”4.19.5″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_text _builder_version=”4.20.4″ _module_preset=”default” text_font=”Work Sans||||||||” text_text_color=”gcid-518fa751-7984-4453-8660-5e38c0e3d225″ text_font_size=”16px” text_letter_spacing=”0.17px” header_2_font=”|600|||||||” header_2_text_color=”gcid-5333db9a-6eed-401a-9bd9-f618b8c249bc” header_2_font_size=”30px” header_2_letter_spacing=”0.34px” header_2_line_height=”1.2em” custom_margin=”||6px||false|false” global_colors_info=”{%22gcid-518fa751-7984-4453-8660-5e38c0e3d225%22:%91%22text_text_color%22%93,%22gcid-5333db9a-6eed-401a-9bd9-f618b8c249bc%22:%91%22header_2_text_color%22%93}”]

Maximizing Warehouse Efficiency: How Dollarama Achieved Over 90% Storage Utilization with 3D Pushback Racking<\/h2>[\/et_pb_text][et_pb_divider color=”rgba(0,0,0,0.1)” divider_position=”center” _builder_version=”4.19.5″ _module_preset=”default” custom_margin=”10px||15px||false|false” custom_padding=”||||false|false” locked=”off” global_colors_info=”{}”][\/et_pb_divider][et_pb_text _builder_version=”4.19.5″ _module_preset=”default” text_text_color=”gcid-518fa751-7984-4453-8660-5e38c0e3d225″ text_font_size=”16px” text_letter_spacing=”0.17px” header_2_text_color=”gcid-5333db9a-6eed-401a-9bd9-f618b8c249bc” header_2_font_size=”30px” header_2_letter_spacing=”0.34px” header_3_font=”|600|||||||” header_3_text_color=”gcid-878cf362-689f-45b5-8bb1-8a640eb08d35″ header_3_font_size=”28px” header_3_letter_spacing=”0.34px” header_3_line_height=”1.2em” header_4_font=”|700|||||||” header_4_text_color=”gcid-878cf362-689f-45b5-8bb1-8a640eb08d35″ header_4_font_size=”24px” header_4_letter_spacing=”0.34px” custom_margin=”||6px||false|false” custom_css_main_element=”font-weight: 400;” locked=”off” global_colors_info=”{%22gcid-518fa751-7984-4453-8660-5e38c0e3d225%22:%91%22text_text_color%22%93,%22gcid-5333db9a-6eed-401a-9bd9-f618b8c249bc%22:%91%22header_2_text_color%22%93,%22gcid-878cf362-689f-45b5-8bb1-8a640eb08d35%22:%91%22header_3_text_color%22,%22header_4_text_color%22%93}”]

CLIENT<\/span><\/h4>[\/et_pb_text][et_pb_text _builder_version=”4.20.4″ _module_preset=”default” text_font=”|600|||||||” text_text_color=”gcid-518fa751-7984-4453-8660-5e38c0e3d225″ text_font_size=”16px” text_letter_spacing=”0.17px” custom_margin=”||16px||false|false” custom_css_main_element=”font-weight: 400;” locked=”off” global_colors_info=”{%22gcid-518fa751-7984-4453-8660-5e38c0e3d225%22:%91%22text_text_color%22%93}”]

Dollarama is a leading dollar store retailer with over 1,600 total stores in operation. It is serviced by three existing distribution centres totalling over 1,250,000 square feet.<\/p>[\/et_pb_text][et_pb_text _builder_version=”4.19.5″ _module_preset=”default” text_text_color=”gcid-518fa751-7984-4453-8660-5e38c0e3d225″ text_font_size=”16px” text_letter_spacing=”0.17px” header_2_text_color=”gcid-5333db9a-6eed-401a-9bd9-f618b8c249bc” header_2_font_size=”30px” header_2_letter_spacing=”0.34px” header_3_font=”|600|||||||” header_3_text_color=”gcid-878cf362-689f-45b5-8bb1-8a640eb08d35″ header_3_font_size=”28px” header_3_letter_spacing=”0.34px” header_3_line_height=”1.2em” header_4_font=”|700|||||||” header_4_text_color=”gcid-878cf362-689f-45b5-8bb1-8a640eb08d35″ header_4_font_size=”24px” header_4_letter_spacing=”0.34px” custom_margin=”||6px||false|false” custom_css_main_element=”font-weight: 400;” locked=”off” global_colors_info=”{%22gcid-518fa751-7984-4453-8660-5e38c0e3d225%22:%91%22text_text_color%22%93,%22gcid-5333db9a-6eed-401a-9bd9-f618b8c249bc%22:%91%22header_2_text_color%22%93,%22gcid-878cf362-689f-45b5-8bb1-8a640eb08d35%22:%91%22header_3_text_color%22,%22header_4_text_color%22%93}”]

CHALLENGES<\/span><\/h4>[\/et_pb_text][et_pb_text _builder_version=”4.20.4″ _module_preset=”default” text_font=”|600|||||||” text_text_color=”gcid-518fa751-7984-4453-8660-5e38c0e3d225″ text_font_size=”16px” text_letter_spacing=”0.17px” custom_margin=”||16px||false|false” custom_css_main_element=”font-weight: 400;” locked=”off” global_colors_info=”{%22gcid-518fa751-7984-4453-8660-5e38c0e3d225%22:%91%22text_text_color%22%93}”]

With high growth continuing, Dollarama needed additional warehousing to meet the demands of the new stores. They also had to develop a high-density layout to ensure they could maximize the use of the space they built.<\/p>\n

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“As the rack manufacturer and integrator for this project, working with 3D Storage Systems was for us very easy and pleasant. We appreciate the quality of the product; always a perfect fit and very easy to install. We value their customer service, great teamwork in coordinating production and freight, and their ability to meet the expected project milestones \u2026\u2026to summarize: ‘peace of mind. ‘”<\/p>[\/et_pb_testimonial][et_pb_text _builder_version=”4.19.5″ _module_preset=”default” text_text_color=”gcid-518fa751-7984-4453-8660-5e38c0e3d225″ text_font_size=”16px” text_letter_spacing=”0.17px” header_2_text_color=”gcid-5333db9a-6eed-401a-9bd9-f618b8c249bc” header_2_font_size=”30px” header_2_letter_spacing=”0.34px” header_3_font=”|600|||||||” header_3_text_color=”gcid-878cf362-689f-45b5-8bb1-8a640eb08d35″ header_3_font_size=”28px” header_3_letter_spacing=”0.34px” header_3_line_height=”1.2em” header_4_font=”|700|||||||” header_4_text_color=”gcid-878cf362-689f-45b5-8bb1-8a640eb08d35″ header_4_font_size=”24px” header_4_letter_spacing=”0.34px” custom_margin=”||6px||false|false” custom_css_main_element=”font-weight: 400;” locked=”off” global_colors_info=”{%22gcid-518fa751-7984-4453-8660-5e38c0e3d225%22:%91%22text_text_color%22%93,%22gcid-5333db9a-6eed-401a-9bd9-f618b8c249bc%22:%91%22header_2_text_color%22%93,%22gcid-878cf362-689f-45b5-8bb1-8a640eb08d35%22:%91%22header_3_text_color%22,%22header_4_text_color%22%93}”]

SOLUTION<\/span><\/h4>[\/et_pb_text][et_pb_text _builder_version=”4.19.5″ _module_preset=”default” text_font=”|600|||||||” text_text_color=”gcid-518fa751-7984-4453-8660-5e38c0e3d225″ text_font_size=”16px” text_letter_spacing=”0.17px” custom_margin=”||16px||false|false” custom_css_main_element=”font-weight: 400;” locked=”off” global_colors_info=”{%22gcid-518fa751-7984-4453-8660-5e38c0e3d225%22:%91%22text_text_color%22%93}”]

In 2016, Dollarama broke ground on a new state of the art 500,000 square foot distribution center. Working in conjunction with Etalex, a leading rack manufacturer based in Montreal, and 3D Storage Systems, over 53,000 pallet positions of 6 deep pushback were installed in the new facility.<\/span><\/p>[\/et_pb_text][et_pb_text _builder_version=”4.19.5″ _module_preset=”default” text_font=”|600|||||||” text_text_color=”gcid-518fa751-7984-4453-8660-5e38c0e3d225″ text_font_size=”16px” text_letter_spacing=”0.17px” custom_margin=”||0px||false|false” custom_css_main_element=”font-weight: 400;” locked=”off” global_colors_info=”{%22gcid-518fa751-7984-4453-8660-5e38c0e3d225%22:%91%22text_text_color%22%93}”]

Dollarama has been a longtime user of 3D\u2019s low profile pushback, with the first installation dating back to 2003. Historically Dollarama had used drive-in racking to store material within their warehouse facilities. However, they were finding that honeycombing was leading to space utilization rates lower than 70%. By switching to pushback, they were able to still achieve a high-density layout but also increase the utilization rate to over 90% \u00a0(see our section on Pushback Justification for more detail on this topic). Since 2003 Dollarama replaced a number of the drive in rack systems with pushback to increase their storage capacity.<\/p>\n

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“The Dollarama Project showcases our expertise in high-density storage solutions. Our pushback racking system optimized space efficiency, ensuring seamless inventory flow and maximizing pallet positions. A great success for both teams!”<\/span><\/p>[\/et_pb_testimonial][et_pb_text _builder_version=”4.20.4″ _module_preset=”default” text_text_color=”gcid-518fa751-7984-4453-8660-5e38c0e3d225″ text_font_size=”16px” text_letter_spacing=”0.17px” header_2_text_color=”gcid-5333db9a-6eed-401a-9bd9-f618b8c249bc” header_2_font_size=”30px” header_2_letter_spacing=”0.34px” header_3_font=”|600|||||||” header_3_text_color=”gcid-878cf362-689f-45b5-8bb1-8a640eb08d35″ header_3_font_size=”28px” header_3_letter_spacing=”0.34px” header_3_line_height=”1.2em” header_4_font=”|700|||||||” header_4_text_color=”gcid-878cf362-689f-45b5-8bb1-8a640eb08d35″ header_4_font_size=”24px” header_4_letter_spacing=”0.34px” custom_margin=”||6px||false|false” custom_css_main_element=”font-weight: 400;” locked=”off” global_colors_info=”{%22gcid-518fa751-7984-4453-8660-5e38c0e3d225%22:%91%22text_text_color%22%93,%22gcid-5333db9a-6eed-401a-9bd9-f618b8c249bc%22:%91%22header_2_text_color%22%93,%22gcid-878cf362-689f-45b5-8bb1-8a640eb08d35%22:%91%22header_3_text_color%22,%22header_4_text_color%22%93}”]

PRODUCT SPECIFICATIONS<\/span><\/h4>[\/et_pb_text][et_pb_text _builder_version=”4.19.5″ _module_preset=”default” text_font=”||||||||” text_text_color=”gcid-518fa751-7984-4453-8660-5e38c0e3d225″ text_font_size=”16px” text_letter_spacing=”0.17px” custom_margin=”||16px||false|false” custom_css_main_element=”font-weight: 400;” locked=”off” global_colors_info=”{%22gcid-518fa751-7984-4453-8660-5e38c0e3d225%22:%91%22text_text_color%22%93}”]

8,946 lanes of 3D\u2019s 6 Deep Low-profile pushback, complete with linked carts, welded steel shafts and lane full indicators<\/span>
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  • 85% more storage density compared to standard selective rack<\/li>\n
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    At 3D Storage Systems, we specialize in high-density storage solutions that help businesses like Dollarama maximize space, improve efficiency, and reduce costs. Whether you’re expanding an existing facility or designing a new warehouse, our innovative pushback racking systems provide the reliability and performance you need.<\/p>\n

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