Custom Crating in Peterborough, ON
At Argos Crating, we build custom wooden crates for manufacturers and industrial businesses throughout Peterborough and the Kawarthas. With decades of experience and capacity for industrial equipment up to 35,000 lbs, we handle everything from heavy power generation equipment and transformers to food processing machinery and precision industrial cargo heading across Canada or overseas.
Up to 35,000 lbs
1–3 day turnaround
ISPM-15 certified
Crating and Packing Services We Offer in Peterborough
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, automotive tooling, and heavy manufacturing equipment up to 35,000 lbs. -
We come to your Peterborough 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, lab equipment, and hospital-grade packaging for Peterborough's healthcare sector. -
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 Peterborough and the Kawarthas with custom wooden crates for manufacturers, power generation 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 Peterborough and the surrounding Kawarthas 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 Peterborough - including the Clonsilla Avenue, Beavermere Road, McDonnel Street, and Sherbrooke Street industrial corridors, as well as Lakefield, Bridgenorth, Norwood, Millbrook, and Cavan. One-time jobs and recurring commercial accounts both welcome.
We cover all of Peterborough - including the Clonsilla Avenue, Beavermere Road, McDonnel Street, and Sherbrooke Street industrial corridors, as well as Lakefield, Bridgenorth, Norwood, Millbrook, and Cavan. One-time jobs and recurring commercial accounts both welcome.
Who We Work With
- Power generation and heavy electrical manufacturers - including companies in Peterborough's GE Vernova supply corridor - shipping transformers, turbines, and industrial electrical equipment domestically and internationally
- Food processing companies including those in the Quaker Oats / PepsiCo supply chain, shipping production equipment and commercial cargo
- Industrial manufacturers and equipment dealers in Peterborough's Clonsilla Avenue and Beavermere Road corridors
- Medical equipment companies serving Peterborough Regional Health Centre and the broader Kawarthas region
- Fine art dealers, galleries, and collectors in the Kawarthas arts community shipping high-value pieces
- Freight forwarders and logistics companies needing a reliable Eastern Ontario crating partner
Peterborough's Industrial and Power Generation Base
Peterborough's industrial identity is anchored by power generation and heavy electrical manufacturing - GE Vernova has operated in Peterborough for over a century, producing transformers and power generation equipment that require precision-engineered crating for domestic and international shipment. Alongside the power generation sector, major food processors including Quaker Oats and a cluster of industrial manufacturers produce cargo ranging from delicate electrical components to multi-tonne production machinery.
At Argos Crating, we assess each shipment by weight, fragility, export compliance, and destination. For Peterborough's industrial businesses, that means crates built to the exact requirements of the cargo — whether it's heavy electrical equipment or precision machinery heading across Canada or overseas.
At Argos Crating, we assess each shipment by weight, fragility, export compliance, and destination. For Peterborough's industrial businesses, that means crates built to the exact requirements of the cargo — whether it's heavy electrical equipment or precision machinery heading across Canada or overseas.
Why Choose Argos Crating in Peterborough?
Serving Peterborough's power generation and industrial manufacturing base - custom crating for heavy electrical equipment, food processors, and manufacturers in the Kawarthas.
- Built for Peterborough's heavy industrial cargoTransformers, turbines, power generation equipment, and production machinery up to 35,000 lbs.
- On-site crating for Peterborough 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 115/401, or we come to your Peterborough 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 manufacturers, power generation companies, and industrial businesses throughout Peterborough and the Kawarthas. Pickup, delivery, and on-site crating all available.
Yes. We send our team to your plant or warehouse and build the crate around your equipment on location - no need to move heavy machinery or large industrial equipment. We serve all industrial corridors in Peterborough including Clonsilla Avenue, Beavermere Road, and McDonnel Street.
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 Peterborough including the Clonsilla Avenue, Beavermere Road, McDonnel Street, and Sherbrooke Street industrial corridors, as well as Lakefield, Bridgenorth, Norwood, Millbrook, and Cavan. 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 Peterborough? Contact us for a quote - we respond within 24 hours.
Ready to ship from Peterborough? Contact us for a quote - we respond within 24 hours.