Custom Crating in Brantford, ON
At Argos Crating, we build custom wooden crates for manufacturers, food processors, and industrial businesses throughout Brantford and the Hwy 403 corridor. With decades of experience and capacity for industrial equipment up to 35,000 lbs, we handle everything from precision production equipment for Brantford's consumer goods sector to heavy industrial machinery heading across Canada or overseas.
Up to 35,000 lbs
1–3 day turnaround
ISPM-15 certified
Crating and Packing Services We Offer in Brantford
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 Brantford 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, lab equipment, and hospital-grade packaging for Brantford's healthcare sector. -
Museum-grade protection for galleries, dealers, and auction houses. -
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 Brantford and the Hwy 403 corridor with custom wooden crates for manufacturers, food processors, and industrial businesses - on-site or at our facility.
Who we are
Based in Mississauga, Argos Crating serves manufacturers, equipment dealers, and businesses across Brantford and the surrounding 403 corridor. 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 Brantford - including the Powerline Road, Toll Gate Road, Wayne Gretzky Parkway, Henry Street, and Garden Avenue industrial corridors, as well as Paris, St. George, and Burford. One-time jobs and recurring commercial accounts both welcome.
We cover all of Brantford - including the Powerline Road, Toll Gate Road, Wayne Gretzky Parkway, Henry Street, and Garden Avenue industrial corridors, as well as Paris, St. George, and Burford. One-time jobs and recurring commercial accounts both welcome.
Who We Work With
- Auto parts suppliers and manufacturers shipping precision components via the Highway 403 corridor to Hamilton, Kitchener, and the 401
- Consumer goods manufacturers — including companies in Brantford's SC Johnson, Ferrero, and Procter & Gamble supply corridor — shipping production equipment and commercial cargo domestically and internationally
- Industrial and metal fabrication businesses in Brantford's Powerline Road and Wayne Gretzky Parkway corridors
- Medical and healthcare equipment companies serving Brantford General Hospital and the surrounding region
- Fine art dealers, galleries, and collectors shipping high-value pieces
- Freight forwarders and logistics companies needing a reliable Southwestern Ontario crating partner
Brantford's Manufacturing Corridor
Brantford sits at the junction of Highway 403 and Highway 24, connecting it to Hamilton's steel corridor to the east and the 401 interchange at Woodstock to the west. The city's manufacturing base spans consumer goods (SC Johnson, Ferrero, Procter & Gamble), auto parts suppliers, and food processors that regularly ship production equipment, precision moulds, and industrial machinery — cargo with a wide range of weight, fragility, and compliance requirements.
At Argos Crating, we assess each shipment individually - weight, destination, export compliance, and handling requirements all factor into the build. For Brantford's manufacturers, that means crates engineered for the specific cargo, whether it's heading to a domestic distributor or an international customer.
At Argos Crating, we assess each shipment individually - weight, destination, export compliance, and handling requirements all factor into the build. For Brantford's manufacturers, that means crates engineered for the specific cargo, whether it's heading to a domestic distributor or an international customer.
Why Choose Argos Crating in Brantford?
Serving Brantford's manufacturing corridor - custom crating for food processors, consumer goods companies, and industrial businesses on the Hwy 403.
- Serving Brantford's diverse manufacturing baseAuto parts, consumer goods, food processing - all cargo types, all destinations.
- On-site crating for Brantford facilitiesWe come to your location and build on site, 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 403, or we come to your Brantford 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, food processing companies, and industrial businesses throughout Brantford and the Hwy 403 corridor. Pickup, delivery, and on-site crating all available.
Yes. We send our team to your plant or warehouse and build the crate around your equipment on location — no need to move heavy machinery or disassemble production lines. We serve all industrial corridors in Brantford including Powerline Road, Toll Gate Road, and Wayne Gretzky Parkway.
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 Brantford including the Powerline Road, Toll Gate Road, Wayne Gretzky Parkway, Henry Street, and Garden Avenue industrial corridors, as well as Paris, St. George, and Burford. 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 Brantford? Contact us for a quote - we respond within 24 hours.
Ready to ship from Brantford? Contact us for a quote - we respond within 24 hours.