Custom Crating in Alliston, ON
At Argos Crating, we build custom wooden crates for automotive suppliers, tooling manufacturers, and industrial businesses throughout Alliston and New Tecumseth. With decades of experience and capacity for equipment up to 35,000 lbs, we handle everything from automotive stamping dies and precision production fixtures to heavy machinery and construction equipment on the Hwy 89 corridor.
Up to 35,000 lbs
1–3 day turnaround
ISPM-15 certified
Crating and Packing Services We Offer in Alliston
Every crate is built around your specific item - its dimensions, weight, destination, and the handling it will face along the way. We're a full-service crating company - we handle it all, start to finish.
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Automotive tooling, stamping dies, production fixtures, and heavy industrial equipment up to 35,000 lbs. -
We come to your Alliston facility or plant and build the crate around your equipment on location - no need to transport heavy or installed machinery. -
ISPM-15 certified lumber for international shipments - required for customs clearance in most countries. -
Precision instruments and hospital-grade packaging for Alliston's healthcare sector. -
Museum-grade protection for galleries, dealers, and collectors in the New Tecumseth area. -
Heavy-duty 12 mil UV-resistant film for machinery, equipment, and palletized cargo.
Need something not on this list? Contact us - if it needs to ship safely, we can build a crate for it.
About Argos Crating
ISPM-15 certified crating, built by hand. Based in Mississauga, Argos Crating serves Alliston and New Tecumseth with custom wooden crates for automotive suppliers, tooling manufacturers, and industrial businesses - on-site or at our facility.
Who we are
Based in Mississauga, Argos Crating serves automotive suppliers, tooling manufacturers, and industrial businesses across Alliston and New Tecumseth. We're not a national franchise or a warehouse operation - every crate is built by craftsmen with decades of experience, from precision automotive stamping dies and production fixtures to heavy industrial equipment up to 35,000 lbs.
We cover all of Alliston - including the industrial areas along Hwy 89, Tottenham Road, and the Flos Road/Dufferin Street corridors — as well as Beeton, Tottenham, Schomberg, Thornton, Angus, and the broader New Tecumseth and Simcoe County south area. One-time jobs and recurring commercial accounts both welcome.
We cover all of Alliston - including the industrial areas along Hwy 89, Tottenham Road, and the Flos Road/Dufferin Street corridors — as well as Beeton, Tottenham, Schomberg, Thornton, Angus, and the broader New Tecumseth and Simcoe County south area. One-time jobs and recurring commercial accounts both welcome.
Who We Work With
- Automotive Tier 1 and Tier 2 suppliers in the Alliston corridor shipping production tooling, stamping dies, precision fixtures, welding equipment, and manufacturing components into and out of the New Tecumseth area
- Tooling and die manufacturers shipping large, heavy stamping dies - some exceeding 10,000 lbs — that require custom crates engineered for exact weight distribution and zero movement in transit
- Engine component manufacturers and machine shops shipping precision engine parts, test stand equipment, and assembly tooling domestically and for export
- Construction companies and equipment dealers serving Alliston's residential and commercial development shipping heavy machinery, generators, and building equipment
- Agricultural equipment businesses in Simcoe County south shipping tractors, seasonal equipment, and farm machinery
- Medical equipment companies serving Stevenson Memorial Hospital and the New Tecumseth healthcare corridor
Alliston's Honda of Canada Manufacturing Corridor
Alliston is defined by its role as Honda of Canada Manufacturing's home — three plants running over 4,600 workers producing the Civic, CR-V, and Honda engines for North American markets. The scale of Honda's operations anchors a large Tier 1 and Tier 2 supply chain throughout New Tecumseth and Simcoe County: suppliers shipping stamping dies, body panel tooling, precision fixtures, and production machinery in and out of the corridor continuously. Stamping dies for vehicle body panels are among the heaviest and most dimensionally precise pieces of industrial cargo — a single die set can weigh 10,000–20,000+ lbs and must be immobilized completely during transport to protect precision tolerances measured in microns. Honda's engine plant adds a second tier of precision equipment demand: engine test stands, assembly fixtures, and precision machining equipment that requires the same engineering rigor.
At Argos Crating, we build crates for the tooling, dies, and industrial machinery that moves through Alliston's automotive corridor — engineered for the weight and precision requirements of automotive manufacturing supply chains.
At Argos Crating, we build crates for the tooling, dies, and industrial machinery that moves through Alliston's automotive corridor — engineered for the weight and precision requirements of automotive manufacturing supply chains.
Why Choose Argos Crating in Alliston?
Serving Alliston's automotive manufacturing corridor and New Tecumseth's industrial base - custom crating for stamping dies, tooling, precision fixtures, and heavy machinery.
- Built for automotive tooling and diesStamping dies, production fixtures, welding equipment, and precision manufacturing components crated for exact weight distribution and zero transit movement.
- On-site crating for Alliston facilitiesWe come to your plant or facility and build on-site, no need to transport heavy or precision tooling to our Mississauga location.
- ISPM-15 certified cratingAll export crates use certified lumber meeting international customs requirements.
- Pickup, delivery, or on-siteDrop off at our Mississauga facility via Hwy 89/400/401, or we come to your Alliston location.
- Fast turnaroundMost jobs completed in 2–3 business days; rush available.
- No hidden chargesClear, upfront quotes within 24 hours.
Our Crating Process for a Simple, Stress-Free Experience
We understand the importance of a smooth, stress-free process.
Here’s how we do it:
Here’s how we do it:
Request a Quote
Tell us about what you need to crate and where it’s going. Our team will review your details and get back to you with a custom quote—usually within 24 hours.
Design & Planning
Once approved, we design a crate specifically for your item’s dimensions, weight, fragility, and transport requirements. If necessary, we’ll come to you to assess the item in person.
Crate Fabrication
Our skilled team builds your crate using premium materials. Every crate is built for maximum protection, and we offer ISPM 15-certified wood for international shipping.
Packing & Securing
We carefully pack your item into the crate using high-quality padding and support materials. Our goal is zero movement and zero risk during transport.
Delivery or Pickup
You can pick up your custom crate at our shop, or we can arrange delivery to your location—or even directly to your freight carrier.
Ongoing Support
Have a question about shipping? Need another crate? We’re always here to help. We build long-term relationships, not just boxes.
Your Questions, Answered
Yes. We regularly build crates for automotive suppliers, tooling manufacturers, and industrial businesses throughout Alliston and New Tecumseth. Pickup, delivery, and on-site crating all available.
Yes. Our crating is built for exactly this type of cargo - stamping dies, body panel tooling, and production fixtures require crates engineered for precise weight distribution and complete immobilization during transit. We handle equipment up to 35,000 lbs in-house, and coordinate with partner facilities for heavier loads.
Yes. We send our team to your plant or production facility and build the crate around your equipment on location — no need to move precision tooling before crating. We serve all of Alliston and the broader New Tecumseth area.
Most standard jobs are completed within 1–3 business days. Rush turnaround is available for time-sensitive production schedule changes or equipment relocations - call us to discuss your timeline.
Yes. We regularly coordinate with freight forwarders, customs brokers, and carriers. We can deliver crated goods directly to your freight partner, provide crate dimensions and weights, and supply ISPM-15 documentation for international shipments.
Yes - we cover all of Alliston and the Hwy 89 industrial corridor, as well as Beeton, Tottenham, Schomberg, Thornton, Angus, and the broader Simcoe County south area. Pickup, delivery, and on-site crating all available.
Get a Free Quote Today
We build every crate from high-quality lumber and durable hardware — measured precisely, constructed to handle the weight, vibration, and handling your shipment will face.
Ready to ship from Alliston? Contact us for a quote - we respond within 24 hours.
Ready to ship from Alliston? Contact us for a quote - we respond within 24 hours.