Custom Crating in Richmond Hill, ON
At Argos Crating, we build custom wooden crates for businesses throughout Richmond Hill and the Yonge Street corridor. With decades of experience and capacity for industrial equipment up to 35,000 lbs, we handle shipments of every scale - from precision components and export cargo to heavy machinery heading across Canada or overseas.
Up to 35,000 lbs
1–3 day turnaround
ISPM-15 certified
Crating and Packing Services We Offer in Richmond Hill
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 - from building your crate to coordinating international shipping, with full ISPM-15 compliance for export to Asia, the US, and Europe.
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Machinery, manufacturing equipment, and heavy industrial cargo. -
ISPM-15 certified lumber for international shipments - required for customs clearance in most countries including Canada's top trading partners. -
Precision instruments, sensitive devices, ESD-safe and hospital-grade packaging. -
We come to your Richmond Hill facility and build the crate around your equipment. -
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 Richmond Hill and the GTA with custom wooden crates for exporters, manufacturers, and businesses shipping domestically and internationally.
Who we are
Based in Mississauga, Argos Crating serves manufacturers, equipment dealers, and businesses across Richmond Hill and the Yonge Street corridor. 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 Richmond Hill - including Bayview Hill, Mill Pond, Jefferson, Richvale, Elgin Mills, Oak Ridges, and Langstaff. One-time jobs and recurring commercial accounts both welcome.
We cover all of Richmond Hill - including Bayview Hill, Mill Pond, Jefferson, Richvale, Elgin Mills, Oak Ridges, and Langstaff. One-time jobs and recurring commercial accounts both welcome.
Who We Work With
• Importers and exporters in Richmond Hill's business community shipping goods to and from Korea, China, Japan, and international markets
• Manufacturers and equipment dealers along the Yonge Street corridor relocating or shipping machinery across Canada
• Technology companies and electronics firms requiring ESD-safe or anti-static packaging
• Medical device companies and healthcare suppliers shipping precision instruments domestically and overseas
• Fine art dealers, galleries, and auction houses shipping high-value pieces
• Freight forwarders and logistics companies needing a reliable local crating partner
• Manufacturers and equipment dealers along the Yonge Street corridor relocating or shipping machinery across Canada
• Technology companies and electronics firms requiring ESD-safe or anti-static packaging
• Medical device companies and healthcare suppliers shipping precision instruments domestically and overseas
• Fine art dealers, galleries, and auction houses shipping high-value pieces
• Freight forwarders and logistics companies needing a reliable local crating partner
Richmond Hill's International Trade Corridor
Richmond Hill is home to one of Ontario's most active business communities for international trade — manufacturers, importers, and exporters with strong commercial ties to Korea, China, Japan, and beyond. For these businesses, ISPM-15 certified crating isn't an afterthought — it's a requirement for every wooden crate crossing an international border, and non-compliant packaging gets turned away at customs.
At Argos Crating, we build every export crate with certified heat-treated lumber and supply the full documentation your freight forwarder needs. For Richmond Hill's exporters and importers, that means shipments that clear customs without delays.
At Argos Crating, we build every export crate with certified heat-treated lumber and supply the full documentation your freight forwarder needs. For Richmond Hill's exporters and importers, that means shipments that clear customs without delays.
Why Choose Argos Crating in Richmond Hill?
Full-service crating and shipping - we handle it all, start to finish
- Custom-built for every itemNo standard-size crates. Every build is designed around your cargo's exact dimensions, weight, and fragility
- Fast turnaroundMost jobs completed in 2–3 business days; rush available.
- ISPM-15 certified cratingAll export crates use certified lumber meeting international customs requirements, including for shipments to Asia, the US, and Europe
- No hidden chargesClear, upfront quotes within 24 hours.
- Pickup, delivery, or on-siteDrop off at our Mississauga facility, or we come to your Richmond Hill location
- Highway 404 accessEasy connection between Richmond Hill and our facility, with on-site crating available throughout the area
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:
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 export crates for businesses shipping to international markets — including Asia, the US, and Europe. All export crates use ISPM-15 certified lumber, which is required for customs clearance in most countries. We can provide full compliance documentation.
Both options are available. You can drop off at our Mississauga facility via Highway 404, or we send our team directly to your Richmond Hill location for on-site crating. For large or immovable equipment, on-site is usually the better option.
Most standard jobs are completed within 2–3 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 transport handling.
Yes - we cover all of Richmond Hill including Bayview Hill, Mill Pond, Jefferson, Richvale, Elgin Mills, Oak Ridges, and Langstaff. 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 Richmond Hill? Contact us for a quote - we respond within 24 hours.
Ready to ship from Richmond Hill? Contact us for a quote - we respond within 24 hours.