Custom Crating in Innisfil, ON
At Argos Crating, we build custom wooden crates for antique dealers, construction companies, and businesses throughout Innisfil and South Simcoe County. With decades of experience and capacity for items up to 35,000 lbs, we handle everything from Cookstown antique furniture and high-value estate pieces to construction machinery and commercial equipment on the Hwy 400 corridor.
Up to 35,000 lbs
1–3 day turnaround
ISPM-15 certified
Crating and Packing Services We Offer in Innisfil
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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Museum-grade protection for antique furniture, estate pieces, decorative art, and high-value collectibles - from Cookstown dealers to international buyers. -
Construction equipment, commercial machinery, and heavy industrial cargo up to 35,000 lbs. -
We come to your Innisfil location and build the crate around your item on location - no need to move bulky antique furniture or heavy equipment. -
ISPM-15 certified lumber for international shipments - required for customs clearance for antiques and commercial goods exported to the US and overseas. -
Precision instruments and hospital-grade packaging for South Simcoe's healthcare sector. -
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 Innisfil and South Simcoe County with custom wooden crates for antique dealers, construction businesses, and commercial operators - on-site or at our facility.
Who we are
Based in Mississauga, Argos Crating serves antique dealers, construction companies, and businesses across Innisfil and South Simcoe County. We're not a national franchise or a warehouse operation - every crate is built by craftsmen with decades of experience, from museum-grade antique furniture packaging to heavy commercial and industrial machinery up to 35,000 lbs.
We cover all of Innisfil - including Cookstown, Alcona, Lefroy, Churchill, Stroud, and Big Bay Point — as well as the broader South Simcoe County area including the Hwy 400 corridor communities. One-time jobs and recurring commercial accounts both welcome.
We cover all of Innisfil - including Cookstown, Alcona, Lefroy, Churchill, Stroud, and Big Bay Point — as well as the broader South Simcoe County area including the Hwy 400 corridor communities. One-time jobs and recurring commercial accounts both welcome.
Who We Work With
- Antique dealers, auction houses, and estate professionals in Cookstown and Innisfil shipping Victorian furniture, decorative art, estate pieces, and collectibles to buyers across Canada, the US, and internationally
- Construction equipment dealers and contractors serving Innisfil's rapidly growing residential development corridor shipping heavy machinery, generators, and building equipment
- Marine businesses and dealers on Lake Simcoe shipping boat engines, marine equipment components, and watercraft hardware
- Commercial operators and entertainment businesses in Innisfil shipping equipment for facility updates and operational changes
- Medical equipment companies serving South Simcoe Health and the broader South Simcoe County healthcare network
- Residential and private collectors in Innisfil's growing high-income communities shipping fine art, antiques, and luxury pieces
Innisfil's Cookstown Antique Corridor and Growth Story
Innisfil is home to Cookstown - widely recognized as Ontario's antique capital. The Cookstown Antique Market and dozens of independent dealers draw buyers from across the province and the US, trading in Victorian and Edwardian furniture, estate silverware, decorative art, vintage industrial pieces, and rare collectibles. For dealers, getting a sold piece to a buyer in Vancouver or New York requires more than a freight quote — it requires a crate built around the specific item, with museum-grade internal padding, climate control where required, and ISPM-15 lumber for pieces crossing the US border or going overseas. Beyond the antique trade, Innisfil is one of Ontario's fastest-growing communities, with rapid residential development from Alcona to Lefroy generating consistent construction and commercial equipment movement. The town's position on Hwy 400 connects it to the full Toronto-to-Barrie industrial corridor, with easy access to our Mississauga facility via the 400/401 interchange.
At Argos Crating, we build crates for the antique furniture, decorative art, and commercial equipment that moves through Innisfil and Cookstown — from museum-grade packing for a 19th-century armoire to construction equipment on the Hwy 400 corridor.
At Argos Crating, we build crates for the antique furniture, decorative art, and commercial equipment that moves through Innisfil and Cookstown — from museum-grade packing for a 19th-century armoire to construction equipment on the Hwy 400 corridor.
Why Choose Argos Crating in Innisfil?
Serving Innisfil's Cookstown antique community and South Simcoe County's construction corridor - custom crating for antique furniture, fine art, and commercial equipment.
- Built for antique furniture and estate piecesVictorian furniture, decorative art, mirrors, ceramics, and fragile collectibles packed with museum-grade materials and custom internal blocking for zero movement in transit.
- On-site crating for Innisfil and Cookstown locationsWe come to your shop, storage facility, or property and build on-site, no need to transport bulky antiques before crating.
- ISPM-15 certified cratingAll export crates use certified lumber, required for antiques crossing the US border and international shipments.
- Pickup, delivery, or on-siteDrop off at our Mississauga facility via Hwy 400/401, or we come to your Innisfil 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 antique dealers, estate professionals, and private collectors throughout Cookstown and Innisfil. Whether you're shipping a single piece or a full estate lot, we provide museum-grade crating with pickup, delivery, and on-site options.
Yes. Large antique furniture — armoires, pianos, marble-top dressers, dining sets — requires custom-built crates sized to the piece, with internal foam blocking and bracing that prevents any contact with the crate walls during transit. We also provide ShockWatch impact indicators and condition documentation for high-value pieces.
Yes. We send our team to your shop, storage unit, or property and build the crate around your items on location — no need to move fragile antiques or heavy pieces before crating. We serve all of Innisfil including Cookstown, Alcona, Lefroy, Churchill, and Stroud.
Most standard jobs are completed within 1–3 business days. Rush turnaround is available for auction deadlines or time-sensitive shipments - call us to discuss your timeline.
Yes. We regularly coordinate with freight forwarders and customs brokers for antique and fine art shipments to the US, EU, and internationally. We provide ISPM-15 certified lumber documentation and packing lists for customs clearance.
Yes - we cover all of Innisfil including Cookstown, Alcona, Lefroy, Churchill, Stroud, and Big Bay Point, as well as the broader South Simcoe County 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 Innisfil? Contact us for a quote - we respond within 24 hours.
Ready to ship from Innisfil? Contact us for a quote - we respond within 24 hours.