Custom Crating in Collingwood, ON
At Argos Crating, we build custom wooden crates for manufacturers, resort operators, and businesses throughout Collingwood and the Georgian Bay corridor. With decades of experience and capacity for industrial equipment up to 35,000 lbs, we handle everything from heavy resort infrastructure and marine equipment to manufacturing machinery and construction equipment heading across Canada or overseas.
Up to 35,000 lbs
1–3 day turnaround
ISPM-15 certified
Crating and Packing Services We Offer in Collingwood
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, resort infrastructure, and heavy industrial equipment up to 35,000 lbs. -
We come to your Collingwood facility or resort site 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 Collingwood's healthcare sector. -
Museum-grade protection for galleries, dealers, and collectors in the Georgian Bay arts community. -
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 Collingwood and the Georgian Bay corridor with custom wooden crates for resort operators, manufacturers, and businesses - on-site or at our facility.
Who we are
Based in Mississauga, Argos Crating serves resort operators, manufacturers, and businesses across Collingwood and the Georgian Bay corridor. We're not a national franchise or a warehouse operation - every crate is built by craftsmen with decades of experience, from precision resort infrastructure components to heavy industrial equipment up to 35,000 lbs.
We cover all of Collingwood - including the Hurontario Street, First Street, Poplar Sideroad, and Hwy 26 industrial and commercial corridors, as well as Wasaga Beach, Stayner, Clearview Township, and the broader Simcoe-Grey County border area. One-time jobs and recurring commercial accounts both welcome.
We cover all of Collingwood - including the Hurontario Street, First Street, Poplar Sideroad, and Hwy 26 industrial and commercial corridors, as well as Wasaga Beach, Stayner, Clearview Township, and the broader Simcoe-Grey County border area. One-time jobs and recurring commercial accounts both welcome.
Who We Work With
- Resort operators and facility managers - including those in the Blue Mountain Resort corridor - shipping ski lift components, snowmaking equipment, gondola systems, and resort maintenance machinery
- Marine industry businesses on Georgian Bay shipping boat engines, marine equipment, and watercraft components
- Manufacturers and industrial businesses in Collingwood's Hurontario Street and First Street corridors shipping equipment and commercial cargo domestically and internationally
- Construction equipment dealers and contractors serving Collingwood's residential development boom shipping heavy machinery and building equipment
- Medical equipment companies serving Collingwood General and Marine Hospital and the broader Georgian Bay healthcare region
- Fine art dealers, galleries, and collectors in the Georgian Bay arts community shipping high-value pieces
Collingwood's Blue Mountain Resort and Georgian Bay Corridor
Collingwood is home to Blue Mountain Resort - Ontario's largest ski resort and a year-round destination operated by Vail Resorts — whose infrastructure generates significant heavy equipment logistics: ski lift components, snowmaking systems, gondola assemblies, and resort maintenance machinery that requires precision packaging for shipment and installation. Beyond the resort, Collingwood's Georgian Bay waterfront supports an active marine industry, while one of Ontario's fastest-growing residential construction markets has created sustained demand for construction equipment movement throughout the corridor. The town's manufacturing base and its position on Hwy 26 at the base of the Niagara Escarpment connect it to both the Hwy 400 corridor and Bruce Peninsula markets to the north.
At Argos Crating, we build crates for the resort infrastructure, industrial equipment, and commercial machinery that moves through Collingwood's four-season corridor — from precision components to heavy assemblies.
At Argos Crating, we build crates for the resort infrastructure, industrial equipment, and commercial machinery that moves through Collingwood's four-season corridor — from precision components to heavy assemblies.
Why Choose Argos Crating in Collingwood?
Serving Collingwood's resort corridor and Georgian Bay manufacturing base - custom crating for heavy resort infrastructure, marine equipment, and industrial machinery.
- Built for resort and hospitality equipmentSki lift components, snowmaking systems, gondola assemblies, and large-format resort machinery crated for safe transport and installation.
- On-site crating for Collingwood facilities and resort sitesWe 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 400/26, or we come to your Collingwood 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 resort operators, manufacturers, and businesses throughout Collingwood and the Georgian Bay corridor. Pickup, delivery, and on-site crating all available.
Yes. Our crating capabilities are built for exactly this type of cargo — ski lift components, snowmaking systems, gondola assemblies, and large resort maintenance equipment require the same custom engineering and heavy-duty construction we apply to every industrial job. Contact us to discuss your specific requirements.
Yes. We send our team to your facility, plant, or site and build the crate around your equipment on location — no need to move heavy or immovable machinery. We serve all of Collingwood including the Hurontario Street and First Street industrial corridors.
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 cover all of Collingwood including the Hurontario Street, First Street, Poplar Sideroad, and Hwy 26 corridors, as well as Wasaga Beach, Stayner, Clearview Township, and the broader Simcoe-Grey border 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 Collingwood? Contact us for a quote - we respond within 24 hours.
Ready to ship from Collingwood? Contact us for a quote - we respond within 24 hours.