Custom Crating in Oshawa, ON
At Argos Crating, we build custom wooden crates for manufacturers and businesses throughout Oshawa and Durham Region. With decades of experience and capacity for industrial equipment up to 35,000 lbs, we handle the full range of commercial shipments - from precision auto components to heavy manufacturing equipment 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 Oshawa
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 Oshawa 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, sensitive devices, ESD-safe and hospital-grade packaging. -
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 Oshawa and Durham Region with custom wooden crates for automotive manufacturers, heavy industrial equipment, and high-value cargo - on-site or at our facility.
Who we are
Based in Mississauga, Argos Crating serves manufacturers, equipment dealers, and businesses across Oshawa and Durham Region. 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 Oshawa - including Lakeview, Eastdale, O'Neill, Vanier, Centennial, Farewell, Donevan, Pinecrest, Samac, McLaughlin, Windfields, and Taunton. One-time jobs and recurring commercial accounts both welcome.
We cover all of Oshawa - including Lakeview, Eastdale, O'Neill, Vanier, Centennial, Farewell, Donevan, Pinecrest, Samac, McLaughlin, Windfields, and Taunton. One-time jobs and recurring commercial accounts both welcome.
Who We Work With
• Automotive manufacturers and GM supply chain suppliers shipping components, tooling, and equipment across Canada and internationally
• Auto parts manufacturers and Tier 1/2 suppliers in Oshawa's industrial corridor relocating or shipping heavy cargo via Highway 401
• Medical device companies and healthcare suppliers shipping precision instruments domestically and overseas
• Technology companies and electronics firms requiring ESD-safe or anti-static packaging
• Fine art dealers, galleries, and auction houses shipping high-value pieces
• Freight forwarders and logistics companies needing a reliable local crating partner
• Auto parts manufacturers and Tier 1/2 suppliers in Oshawa's industrial corridor relocating or shipping heavy cargo via Highway 401
• Medical device companies and healthcare suppliers shipping precision instruments domestically and overseas
• Technology companies and electronics firms requiring ESD-safe or anti-static packaging
• Fine art dealers, galleries, and auction houses shipping high-value pieces
• Freight forwarders and logistics companies needing a reliable local crating partner
Oshawa's Automotive Manufacturing Base
Oshawa is Durham Region's largest city and one of Ontario's most established automotive manufacturing centres — home to GM Oshawa Assembly Plant and a dense network of Tier 1 and Tier 2 auto parts suppliers. The automotive supply chain here generates some of the most diverse and demanding cargo in the region: stamped metal components, precision tooling, heavy assembly equipment, and oversized industrial machinery. These shipments require more than a generic crate — they need exact dimensions, proper blocking, and load-rated construction to survive ground freight, cross-country transit, and international handling.
At Argos Crating, we assess each item individually — weight, fragility, stacking requirements, and destination conditions all factor into the build. For Oshawa's manufacturers and automotive suppliers, that means crates built to spec, ready for the road every time.
At Argos Crating, we assess each item individually — weight, fragility, stacking requirements, and destination conditions all factor into the build. For Oshawa's manufacturers and automotive suppliers, that means crates built to spec, ready for the road every time.
Why Choose Argos Crating in Oshawa?
Serving Oshawa's automotive manufacturers and industrial base - built for the demands of the supply chain.
- Built for automotive and industrial cargoCrates designed around your components, tooling, and equipment, not a standard-size box.
- On-site crating for Oshawa 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 Oshawa 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 automotive manufacturers, Tier 1 and Tier 2 auto parts suppliers, and industrial businesses throughout Oshawa and Durham Region. Pickup, delivery, and on-site crating all available.
Yes. We send our team directly to your Oshawa facility or plant and build the crate on location - no need to transport heavy or immovable equipment. On-site crating is available across all of Oshawa and surrounding Durham 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 Oshawa including Lakeview, Eastdale, O'Neill, Vanier, Centennial, Farewell, Donevan, Pinecrest, Samac, McLaughlin, Windfields, and Taunton. Pickup, delivery, and on-site crating all available.
Get a Quote Today From Argos Crating
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 Oshawa? Contact us for a quote - we respond within 24 hours.
Ready to ship from Oshawa? Contact us for a quote - we respond within 24 hours.