Custom Crating in Scarborough, ON
At Argos Crating, we build custom wooden crates for businesses throughout Scarborough and the eastern GTA. With decades of experience and capacity for industrial equipment up to 35,000 lbs, we handle commercial shipments of every scale - from precision components 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 Scarborough
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 Scarborough facility and build the crate around your equipment. -
Precision instruments, sensitive devices, ESD-safe and hospital-grade packaging. -
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 Scarborough and the eastern GTA with custom wooden crates for auto parts suppliers, manufacturers, and commercial businesses - on-site or at our facility.
Who we are
Based in Mississauga, Argos Crating serves manufacturers, auto parts suppliers, and businesses across Scarborough and Toronto's eastern industrial 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 Scarborough - including Scarborough Bluffs, Agincourt, Guildwood, Malvern, Woburn, Highland Creek, Birch Cliff, West Hill, and Scarborough Town Centre. One-time jobs and recurring commercial accounts both welcome.
We cover all of Scarborough - including Scarborough Bluffs, Agincourt, Guildwood, Malvern, Woburn, Highland Creek, Birch Cliff, West Hill, and Scarborough Town Centre. One-time jobs and recurring commercial accounts both welcome.
Who We Work With
• Manufacturers and auto parts suppliers along Scarborough's Ellesmere Road and Steeles Avenue corridors shipping components across Canada and internationally
• Equipment dealers and industrial businesses relocating or shipping heavy machinery via the 401 east corridor
• Medical equipment exporters and healthcare suppliers shipping precision instruments domestically and overseas
• Technology companies and electronics firms requiring ESD-safe packaging
• Fine art dealers, galleries, and auction houses shipping high-value pieces
• Freight forwarders and logistics companies needing a reliable local crating partner
• Equipment dealers and industrial businesses relocating or shipping heavy machinery via the 401 east corridor
• Medical equipment exporters and healthcare suppliers shipping precision instruments domestically and overseas
• Technology companies and electronics firms requiring ESD-safe packaging
• Fine art dealers, galleries, and auction houses shipping high-value pieces
• Freight forwarders and logistics companies needing a reliable local crating partner
Scarborough's Eastern Manufacturing Corridor
Scarborough is home to one of Toronto's largest manufacturing and industrial corridors — auto parts suppliers, equipment dealers, and commercial businesses clustered along the 401, Ellesmere Road, and Steeles Avenue. These businesses ship components, machinery, and commercial goods across Ontario and internationally, requiring crates engineered for the weight and fragility of each item rather than pulled from a standard size.
At Argos Crating, we build from scratch every time — assessing weight, fragility, and destination before we cut anything. For Scarborough's manufacturers and auto parts suppliers, that means crates that handle the job and cargo that arrives intact.
At Argos Crating, we build from scratch every time — assessing weight, fragility, and destination before we cut anything. For Scarborough's manufacturers and auto parts suppliers, that means crates that handle the job and cargo that arrives intact.
Why Choose Argos Crating in Scarborough?
Serving Scarborough's manufacturers and eastern Toronto businesses - custom crating built to the job, every time.
- Custom-built for every itemWe don't use 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 via the 401, or we come to you
- On-site cratingWe come to your Scarborough facility, no need to transport large or immovable equipment
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 crates for manufacturers, auto parts suppliers, equipment dealers, and commercial businesses throughout Scarborough's industrial corridors along Ellesmere Road, Steeles Avenue, and the 401. Pickup, delivery, and on-site crating all available.
Yes. For large or immovable equipment, we send our team directly to your Scarborough facility and build the crate on location. No need to transport heavy machinery - we come to you.
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 Scarborough including Scarborough Bluffs, Agincourt, Guildwood, Malvern, Woburn, Highland Creek, Birch Cliff, West Hill, and Scarborough Town Centre. 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 Scarborough? Contact us for a quote -we respond within 24 hours.
Ready to ship from Scarborough? Contact us for a quote -we respond within 24 hours.