Custom Crating in Barrie, ON
At Argos Crating, we build custom wooden crates for manufacturers and businesses throughout Barrie and Simcoe County. With decades of experience and capacity for industrial equipment up to 35,000 lbs, we handle the full range of commercial shipments - from industrial components to heavy machinery heading north or across the country.
Up to 35,000 lbs
1–3 day turnaround
ISPM-15 certified
Crating and Packing Services We Offer in Barrie
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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Machinery, manufacturing equipment, and heavy industrial cargo up to 35,000 lbs. -
We come to your Barrie facility and build the crate around your equipment - no need to move heavy or immovable machinery. -
ISPM-15 certified lumber for international shipments - required for customs clearance in most countries. -
Precision instruments, sensitive devices, ESD-safe and hospital-grade packaging. -
Museum-grade protection for galleries, dealers, and auction houses. -
Avionics, turbine components, and AOG emergency parts - precision crating for aerospace and MRO operations.
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 Barrie and Simcoe County with custom wooden crates for industrial equipment, precision instruments, and high-value cargo - on-site or at our facility.
Who we are
Based in Mississauga, Argos Crating serves manufacturers, equipment dealers, and businesses across Barrie and Simcoe County. We're not a national franchise or a warehouse operation - every crate is built by craftsmen with decades of experience, from precision components to industrial equipment up to 35,000 lbs.
We cover all of Barrie - including Allandale, Holly, Painswick, Ardagh, Letitia Heights, Cundles, Sunnidale, Innishore, Bayshore, and the Lakeshore communities. One-time jobs and recurring commercial accounts both welcome.
We cover all of Barrie - including Allandale, Holly, Painswick, Ardagh, Letitia Heights, Cundles, Sunnidale, Innishore, Bayshore, and the Lakeshore communities. One-time jobs and recurring commercial accounts both welcome.
Who We Work With
• Manufacturers and industrial equipment dealers in Barrie and Simcoe County shipping goods south to the GTA or north to mining and resource operations
• Construction equipment suppliers and contractors relocating or shipping heavy cargo via the Highway 400 corridor
• Medical device companies and healthcare suppliers shipping precision instruments to RVH and beyond
• Technology companies and electronics firms requiring ESD-safe or anti-static packaging
• Fine art dealers, galleries, and auction houses shipping high-value pieces
• Freight forwarders and logistics companies needing a reliable local crating partner
• Construction equipment suppliers and contractors relocating or shipping heavy cargo via the Highway 400 corridor
• Medical device companies and healthcare suppliers shipping precision instruments to RVH and beyond
• Technology companies and electronics firms requiring ESD-safe or anti-static packaging
• Fine art dealers, galleries, and auction houses shipping high-value pieces
• Freight forwarders and logistics companies needing a reliable local crating partner
Barrie's Highway 400 Corridor
Barrie is Simcoe County's largest city and a key industrial hub on the Highway 400 corridor — connecting the GTA to Northern Ontario's mining, forestry, and resource industries. Manufacturers and equipment dealers here ship in every direction: south to the GTA, east-west across Ontario, and north into remote destinations where long hauls and rough handling demand more from every crate. Standard packaging isn't enough when cargo needs to arrive intact at a mining operation hundreds of kilometres up the 400.
At Argos Crating, we build each crate to the demands of the route — accounting for weight distribution, vibration, stacking, and destination conditions. For Barrie's manufacturers and equipment dealers, that means every shipment arrives the way it left.
At Argos Crating, we build each crate to the demands of the route — accounting for weight distribution, vibration, stacking, and destination conditions. For Barrie's manufacturers and equipment dealers, that means every shipment arrives the way it left.
Why Choose Argos Crating in Barrie?
Serving Barrie and Simcoe County - built for the long haul north and south on the 400.
- Built for long-haul and remote destinationsCrates engineered for the full route, not just the first leg.
- On-site crating for Barrie facilitiesWe come to your location, no need to move heavy or immovable equipment.
- ISPM-15 certified cratingAll export crates use certified lumber meeting international customs requirements.
- Pickup, delivery, or on-siteDrop off at our Mississauga facility via the 400, or we come to your Barrie 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 manufacturers, equipment dealers, construction suppliers, and industrial businesses throughout Barrie and Simcoe County. Pickup, delivery, and on-site crating all available.
Yes. We send our team directly to your Barrie facility or warehouse and build the crate on location - no need to transport heavy or immovable equipment. On-site crating is available across all of Barrie and surrounding Simcoe County.
Most standard jobs are completed within 1–3 business days. Rush turnaround is available for time-sensitive shipments - 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 build heavy-duty wooden crates for machinery and industrial equipment up to 35,000 lbs, accounting for weight distribution, crane-lift requirements, and the demands of long-haul ground freight.
Yes - we cover all of Barrie including Allandale, Holly, Painswick, Ardagh, Letitia Heights, Cundles, Sunnidale, Innishore, Bayshore, and the Lakeshore communities. Pickup, delivery, and on-site crating all available.
Get a Quote Today From Argos Crating
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 Barrie? Contact us for a quote - we respond within 24 hours.
Ready to ship from Barrie? Contact us for a quote - we respond within 24 hours.