What Dasco Storage Solutions does

Dasco Storage Solutions, founded in 1963 and headquartered in Brampton, Ontario, Canada, is a privately held custom manufacturer of high-security physical storage solutions. The company designs, engineers, and manufactures its entire product line in-house at its Ontario facility, serving military, law enforcement, government, public-institution, and civilian (sportsmen) buyers. Core products include weapon racks (Bi-Fold, Swing-Gate, Expandable Weapon Rack with the modular Universal Back Panel system of 100+ configurable components), military-grade gear lockers (TA-50), evidence storage lockers, ammunition storage, electronics/laptop storage cabinets, media/file cabinets, corridor lockers (Elite and Excalibur lines), tactical gear lockers, vehicle storage drawers, and the more recent Weapons E-Locker electronic access-controlled system.

The company's underlying technology is built around its proprietary Universal Back Panel modular mounting system, heavy-gauge fully-welded steel construction, galvanneal rust-prevention components, and an in-house powder-coat paint line. The 2023-launched Weapons E-Locker adds touchscreen/RFID/PIN authentication, hierarchical access control by security clearance, and full audit-trail logging. Manufacturing is custom-made-to-order with 3D visualization support for buyers and typical 6–8 week production lead times.

Dasco monetizes primarily through one-time project sales of custom storage hardware to public-sector and institutional buyers, distributed via direct enterprise field sales, plus installation services and an emerging layer of extended warranty and software-license revenue tied to the E-Locker product line. Distribution is heavily channeled through government procurement vehicles — Sourcewell, GSA/GSA Advantage, the US National Stock Number program, the Canadian federal National Master Standing Offer (contract E60HN-16STDC/001/HN), and Canoe Procurement Group — alongside direct sales to enterprise and government customers across North America. The company is a subsidiary of the diversified industrial group Vast Industrial Corp.

Name

Dasco Storage Solutions

Legal name

Dasco Storage Solutions

Website

https://dascostorage.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

1963

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Dasco Storage Solutions is a Brampton, Ontario-based custom manufacturer, founded in 1963, that designs and builds high-security steel storage products — weapon racks, evidence and gear lockers, corridor lockers, and electronic E-Lockers — for military, law enforcement, government, and public-institution buyers across North America.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Secure Storage Solutions

NAICS

Showcase, Partition, Shelving, and Locker Manufacturing (337215)

SIC

Partitions, Shelvg, Lockers, & Office & Store Fixtures (2540)

akta.pro primary industry

Firearm Storage & Safety Retail (Safes, Cases, Locks) (CRAMAKAI)

akta.pro secondary industry

Garage, Basement & Utility Storage Retail (Workbenches, Cabinets, Heavy-Duty Storage) (CRAIAJAH)

Keywords

• High-security lockers
• Weapon storage systems
• Evidence storage solutions
• Military gear lockers
• Secure filing cabinets

Headquarters

HQ city

Brampton

HQ country

Canada

HQ region

North America

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Hardware or Manufacturing

Cost components

Operations, Personnel, Supply Chain, Technology or R&D, Marketing or Sales, Others

Revenue model

1. Custom Secure Storage Products: Design, engineering, and manufacturing of high-security storage solutions including weapon lockers, evidence storage, gear lockers, corridor lockers, and file/media storage cabinets. Products are made-to-order with extensive customization options. Revenue generated from product sales with typical lead times of 6-8 weeks for custom orders.
2. E-Locker Systems: Electronic storage systems with touchscreen kiosks, RFID authentication, and management software. Includes 3-year warranty and license agreement for software functionality.
3. Extended Warranty and Service Contracts: Extended warranty licenses and service contracts available for E-Locker products beyond the standard 3-year warranty period.
4. Installation Services: Expert installation services offered for storage solutions delivered to customer facilities.

Go-to-market motion3 records

Distribution channels6 records

Marketing channels5 records

Core offering

Dasco Storage Solutions designs, engineers, and manufactures high-security, custom-made physical storage products, including weapon racks/lockers, tactical gear lockers, evidence storage lockers, ammunition storage, electronics and laptop storage cabinets, secure file/media cabinets, and heavy-duty corridor lockers. Products are built to order in Brampton, Ontario using a modular Universal Back Panel system with over 100 configurable components, and serve military, law enforcement, government, and public-institution customers across North America.

Product overview

Dasco Storage Solutions is a manufacturer of high-security physical storage solutions, not a software platform. The product portfolio centers on secure storage for weapons, gear, evidence, electronics, and files across military, law enforcement, government, and corridor/public space applications. Core products include the Military-Grade TA-50 Gear Locker (available in single and two-tier configurations), Weapons E-Locker electronic access system, various weapon racks (Bi-Fold, Swing-Gate, Expandable Weapon Racks with Universal Back Panel), Evidence Storage Lockers (Closed-Back and Pass-Through), Corridor Lockers (Elite and Excalibur lines), and specialized storage for electronics, ammunition, and media. The modular design system allows customers to customize storage using over 100 components. Recent product launches include the Weapons E-Locker System (2023), Two-Tier Military Locker (2022), and Weapon Work Bench (2023). The company operates through government procurement channels including GSA, Sourcewell, and Canadian NMSO contracts.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Military-Grade Gear Locker (TA-50) Fully-welded secure locker with over 45 cubic feet of storage, perforated gates for ventilation and visual inspection, multi-point locking, available in single or two-tier configurations for military personal equipment storage.
• Weapons E-Locker System Electronic locker system with secure controlled access, full event history logs, designated security clearance levels per weapon class, RFID/PIN authentication, and modular components for carbines, shotguns, pistols, and CEWs.
• Expandable Weapon Rack (EWR) Modular weapon storage system featuring Universal Back Panel configurable with over 100 components for long guns, sidearms, ammunition, and accessories; available in single and double-sided configurations with expandable posts and panels.
• Bi-Fold Weapon Rack Space-saving closed-access storage with bi-folding doors that save 35% floorspace, all-welded steel construction, and perforated doors for visual weapon inspection.
• Swing-Gate Weapon Rack Multi-point lock weapon rack for restricted access storage with heavy-gauge steel body, built-in lift handles, stackable and configurable design.
• Stackable Weapon Locker Compact weapon storage locker for team members, stackable and configurable with Universal Back Panel; dimensions 48H x 14W x 15D inches.
• Taser Storage Cabinet Secure storage for up to 20 CEW devices with five two-compartment drawers, optional power for charging, dimensions 26H x 25W x 22D inches.
• Vehicle Storage Drawer Rugged pull-out drawer for tactical vehicle weapon transport, stores up to 6 long guns with adjustable holders, dimensions 12H x 42W x 18D inches.
• Weapon Storage Cart Mobile weapon transport cart for up to 20 long guns with Universal Back Panel on both sides, heavy-duty wheels with lockable rear wheels, dimensions 49.5H x 34W x 27D inches.
• Tactical Locker Secure locker for personal gear with top compartment featuring shelf, hanger bar, hooks, and Universal Back Panel, plus bottom roll-out drawer for boots.
• Duty Bag Locker Four-compartment locker for heavy gear bags, ammunition, and cases with individual padlock or keylock security and full-extension roll-out bottom drawer.
• Ammunition Storage Ammunition and accessory storage including 5-drawer storage cabinets with roll-out drawers, magazine storage inserts, and modular Expandable Weapon Rack components.
• Evidence Storage Lockers Closed-Back and Pass-Through Evidence Lockers for chain-of-custody storage with heavy-gauge steel bodies, quiet-close doors with full-length hidden hinges, and electronic or padlock security options.
• Pistols/Tasers Storage Sidearm storage solutions including Bi-Fold Weapon Racks, Weapon Storage Cabinets, and Swing-Gate Weapon Racks for handguns, tasers, and ammunition storage.
• Rifles/Shotguns Storage Rifle and shotgun storage including Bi-Fold Weapon Racks, Weapon Storage Cabinets with roll-out bolt storage, and modular components for C15, C6, C7, and CG weapon storage.
• Machine Gun Storage Storage solutions for light, medium, and heavy machine guns including Bi-Fold and Swing-Gate Weapon Racks with specialized components for M2, C6/C9, and M240 weapon storage.
• Launchers/Tubes/Mortar Storage Specialized storage for launchers, mortars up to 81mm, M72s, M203s, M3s, and MK19s with modular components for tools and accessories.
• Carbine Storage Carbine storage solutions for M2, C8, and ammunition with Bi-Fold Weapon Racks, Weapon Storage Cabinets, and Expandable Weapon Racks.
• Elite Corridor Locker Heavy-duty corridor lockers for schools, hospitals, government buildings, and industrial facilities with powder-coat finishes, single-point latch, quiet-close doors, and 20-gauge liner with 14-gauge door panels.
• Excalibur Corridor Locker Heavy-duty corridor lockers that are 25% heavier than any other locker on the North American market, with 16-gauge galvanneal shelves and no-rust bottoms.
• Media Storage Cabinet Secure media storage cabinets with multi-level filing behind a heavy-duty bi-parting steel tambour door, available in heights from 36 to 83 inches.
• Laptop/Computer Storage Solutions Powered storage solutions for laptops and electronics including Laptop Towers (7-compartment), Laptop Cabinets (14–28 laptop capacity), and Computer Storage Cabinets with roll-out trays.
• Weapon Work Bench Workstation for armourers and gunsmiths with protective matting, compatible with the Expandable Weapon Rack system, available in 50 and 84 inch heights.
• Expert Installation Services Professional installation of Dasco secure storage products at customer facilities, delivered by the company's expert installation team after manufacturing.
• Extended Warranty and Service Contracts Extended warranty licenses and service contracts available for E-Locker products beyond the standard 3-year warranty period.

Quantifiable outcome

• Bi-fold doors save 35% in floorspace compared to traditional locker doors
• +3 more outcomes

Segments5 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

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Feature8 records

Scale indicators6 records

Recent moves5 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• Hollman: Hollman produces custom and standard metal lockers, including evidence and athletic lockers, for institutional and government customers — adjacent to Dasco's corridor and government locker lines.
• Lista International: Lista International manufactures modular storage cabinets, workstations, and weapon storage systems widely used by military, law enforcement, and government customers — directly overlapping Dasco's customer base and configurable-storage product positioning.
• Spacesaver Corporation: Spacesaver is a long-established manufacturer of high-density mobile storage systems with dedicated weapon/law-enforcement storage lines, including evidence and armory solutions, serving the same public-sector and defense channels as Dasco.
• Strong Hold: Strong Hold builds heavy-duty, all-welded industrial and law-enforcement secure storage cabinets and weapon lockers, mirroring Dasco's heavy-gauge construction approach and targeting overlapping police/fire/military end customers.
• Brown Safe Manufacturing: Brown Safe builds high-end, custom-configured gun and weapons safes for military, law enforcement, and collector customers — closely matching Dasco's made-to-order, security-graded weapon storage offering.
• ProSteel Security Products: ProSteel manufactures UL-rated gun vaults, law-enforcement weapon security products, and modular armory storage solutions — a closely comparable niche specialist in secure firearm storage for government and LE.
• Lyon Workspace Products: Lyon manufactures steel lockers, industrial storage cabinets, and workplace storage fixtures for government and commercial buyers, directly comparable to Dasco's corridor locker and institutional storage offerings.
• Penco Products: Penco manufactures a wide range of metal lockers, shelving, and storage products for schools, government, and industrial facilities — comparable to Dasco's corridor and institutional locker lines.

Broad incumbents

• Hamilton Safe: Hamilton Safe is a long-tenured US manufacturer of high-security safes, vaults, and modular weapon storage serving banks, government, and law enforcement — a broader incumbent with overlapping secure-storage product lines but a wider portfolio.
• Stack-On Products: Stack-On is a broader security-storage manufacturer (safes, cabinets, gun storage) with significant retail distribution; it overlaps Dasco in firearm/secure storage product category but with mass-market rather than custom-mission focus.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

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