Custom Crating in London, ON
At Argos Crating, we build custom wooden crates for manufacturers, food processors, and businesses throughout London and Southwestern Ontario. With decades of experience and capacity for industrial equipment up to 35,000 lbs, we handle everything from precision healthcare instruments for London's medical sector to heavy manufacturing 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 London
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. -
Precision instruments, lab equipment, and hospital-grade packaging for London's healthcare and research sector. -
We come to your London 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. -
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 London and Southwestern Ontario with custom wooden crates for manufacturers, healthcare equipment companies, and industrial businesses — on-site or at our facility.
Who we are
Based in Mississauga, Argos Crating serves manufacturers, equipment dealers, and businesses across London and Southwestern Ontario. We're not a national franchise or a warehouse operation — every crate is built by craftsmen with decades of experience, from precision instruments to industrial equipment up to 35,000 lbs.
We cover all of London - including White Oaks, Lambeth, Byron, Argyle, East London, Westmount, Hyde Park, Masonville, and the Exeter Road, Wilton Grove, and Wharncliffe Road industrial corridors. One-time jobs and recurring commercial accounts both welcome.
We cover all of London - including White Oaks, Lambeth, Byron, Argyle, East London, Westmount, Hyde Park, Masonville, and the Exeter Road, Wilton Grove, and Wharncliffe Road industrial corridors. One-time jobs and recurring commercial accounts both welcome.
Who We Work With
- Food processing manufacturers — including companies in London's Kellogg's and McCormick supply corridor — shipping equipment, production machinery, and commercial cargo domestically and internationally
- Healthcare and research equipment companies tied to London Health Sciences Centre, St. Joseph's Health Care, and Western University's research programs
- Auto parts suppliers and manufacturers shipping components via the Highway 401/402 corridor
- Defence and advanced manufacturing companies shipping precision components and industrial equipment
- Fine art institutions, galleries, and auction houses serving London's cultural sector
- Freight forwarders and logistics companies needing a reliable Southwestern Ontario crating partner
London's Manufacturing and Food Processing Base
London is Southwestern Ontario's largest city -home to food processing majors like Kellogg's Canada and McCormick, defence manufacturer General Dynamics, and a dense network of healthcare equipment companies and auto parts suppliers connected to Western University and London Health Sciences Centre. This industrial diversity means London businesses regularly ship food equipment, sterile medical instruments, precision defence components, and heavy manufacturing machinery - each category with distinct packaging and compliance requirements.
At Argos Crating, we assess each item individually - weight, fragility, export compliance, and destination all factor into the build. For London's manufacturers, that means cargo that arrives intact regardless of what it is or where it's going.
At Argos Crating, we assess each item individually - weight, fragility, export compliance, and destination all factor into the build. For London's manufacturers, that means cargo that arrives intact regardless of what it is or where it's going.
Why Choose Argos Crating in London?
Serving Southwestern Ontario's largest industrial city - custom crating for manufacturers, food processors, and healthcare companies.
- Serving London's diverse manufacturing baseFood processing, healthcare, defence, auto parts - all cargo types, all destinations.
- On-site crating for London facilitiesWe come to your plant or warehouse and build on 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 London 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 food processing companies, manufacturers, and industrial businesses throughout London and Southwestern Ontario. Pickup, delivery, and on-site crating all available.
Yes. We build precision crates for medical equipment, laboratory instruments, and research hardware for companies and institutions across London - including those connected to London Health Sciences Centre and Western University. ESD-safe and humidity-controlled packaging available for sensitive instruments.
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 London including White Oaks, Lambeth, Byron, Argyle, East London, Westmount, Hyde Park, Masonville, and the Exeter Road, Wilton Grove, and Wharncliffe Road 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 London? Contact us for a quote - we respond within 24 hours.
Ready to ship from London? Contact us for a quote - we respond within 24 hours.