Custom Crating in Kitchener, ON
At Argos Crating, we build custom wooden crates for tech companies, manufacturers, and businesses throughout Kitchener and Waterloo Region. With decades of experience and capacity for industrial equipment up to 35,000 lbs, we handle everything from sensitive electronics requiring ESD-safe packaging to heavy industrial machinery heading across the country or overseas.
Up to 35,000 lbs
1–3 day turnaround
ISPM-15 certified
Crating and Packing Services We Offer in Kitchener
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. -
ESD-safe, anti-static, and precision packaging for tech hardware, lab instruments, and sensitive electronics. -
We come to your Kitchener 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. -
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 Kitchener and Waterloo Region with custom wooden crates for tech companies, manufacturers, and industrial businesses — on-site or at our facility.
Who we are
Based in Mississauga, Argos Crating serves tech companies, manufacturers, and businesses across Kitchener and Waterloo Region. We're not a national franchise or a warehouse operation — every crate is built by craftsmen with decades of experience, from precision electronics to industrial equipment up to 35,000 lbs.
We cover all of Kitchener — including Downtown Kitchener, Rockway, Laurentian Hills, Forest Heights, Stanley Park, Huron Park, and the Kingsway Drive and Lancaster industrial corridors. One-time jobs and recurring commercial accounts both welcome.
We cover all of Kitchener — including Downtown Kitchener, Rockway, Laurentian Hills, Forest Heights, Stanley Park, Huron Park, and the Kingsway Drive and Lancaster industrial corridors. One-time jobs and recurring commercial accounts both welcome.
Who We Work With
• Technology companies and hardware manufacturers in Kitchener-Waterloo shipping servers, electronics, and precision equipment requiring ESD-safe packaging
• Software and tech companies (Google, BlackBerry, D2L, and the broader Waterloo Region tech ecosystem) shipping hardware and lab equipment domestically and internationally
• Auto parts manufacturers and suppliers shipping components via the Highway 401 corridor
• Medical device and research equipment companies requiring precision packaging
• Fine art dealers, galleries, and auction houses shipping high-value pieces
• Freight forwarders and logistics companies needing a reliable local crating partner
• Software and tech companies (Google, BlackBerry, D2L, and the broader Waterloo Region tech ecosystem) shipping hardware and lab equipment domestically and internationally
• Auto parts manufacturers and suppliers shipping components via the Highway 401 corridor
• Medical device and research equipment companies requiring precision packaging
• Fine art dealers, galleries, and auction houses shipping high-value pieces
• Freight forwarders and logistics companies needing a reliable local crating partner
Kitchener's Tech and Manufacturing Corridor
Kitchener-Waterloo is one of Canada's most active tech hubs — home to Google, BlackBerry, D2L, OpenText, and a dense ecosystem of startups and scale-ups shipping hardware, server equipment, and sensitive electronics across North America and internationally. Tech hardware demands more than a generic box: ESD damage, vibration, and humidity can silently destroy components that look intact on the outside but fail on arrival.
At Argos Crating, we assess each item individually — weight, fragility, ESD requirements, and destination all factor into the build. For Kitchener's tech companies and manufacturers, that means cargo that arrives ready to deploy.
At Argos Crating, we assess each item individually — weight, fragility, ESD requirements, and destination all factor into the build. For Kitchener's tech companies and manufacturers, that means cargo that arrives ready to deploy.
Why Choose Argos Crating in Kitchener?
Serving Kitchener-Waterloo's tech corridor and manufacturers — precision crating for sensitive cargo.
- ESD-safe and anti-static cratingProper protection for servers, electronics, and tech hardware against electrostatic damage in transit.
- On-site crating for Kitchener 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 401, or we come to your Kitchener 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 ESD-safe and precision crates for tech companies, hardware manufacturers, and electronics businesses throughout Kitchener and Waterloo Region. Pickup, delivery, and on-site crating all available.
Yes. We send our team directly to your Kitchener facility and build the crate on location — no need to transport heavy or immovable equipment. On-site crating is available across all of Kitchener and surrounding Waterloo Region.
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 Kitchener including Downtown Kitchener, Rockway, Laurentian Hills, Forest Heights, Stanley Park, Huron Park, and the Kingsway Drive and Lancaster industrial corridors. 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 Kitchener? Contact us for a quote - we respond within 24 hours.
Ready to ship from Kitchener? Contact us for a quote - we respond within 24 hours.