Custom Crating in St. Catharines, ON
At Argos Crating, we build custom wooden crates for businesses throughout St. Catharines and the Niagara Region. With decades of experience and capacity for industrial equipment up to 35,000 lbs, we handle cross-border and international shipments of every scale - fully ISPM-15 certified for US and overseas customs compliance.
Up to 35,000 lbs
1–3 day turnaround
ISPM-15 certified
Crating and Packing Services We Offer in St. Catharines
We're a full-service crating company - we handle it all, start to finish, from building your crate to coordinating shipping. Every crate is engineered for the specific cargo, with full ISPM-15 compliance for cross-border and international shipments.
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ISPM-15 certified lumber for US border crossings and international shipments - required for customs clearance in most countries. -
Machinery, manufacturing equipment, and heavy industrial cargo up to 35,000 lbs. -
We come to your St. Catharines facility and build the crate around your equipment. -
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 St. Catharines and the Niagara Region with custom wooden crates for exporters, manufacturers, and businesses shipping across the US border and internationally.
Who we are
Based in Mississauga, Argos Crating serves manufacturers, exporters, and businesses across St. Catharines and the Niagara Peninsula. 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. All export crates use ISPM-15 certified lumber - no exceptions.
We cover all of St. Catharines - including Glenridge, Port Weller, Port Dalhousie, Merritton, Secord Woods, Grapeview, Western Hill, and the North End. One-time jobs and recurring commercial accounts both welcome.
We cover all of St. Catharines - including Glenridge, Port Weller, Port Dalhousie, Merritton, Secord Woods, Grapeview, Western Hill, and the North End. One-time jobs and recurring commercial accounts both welcome.
Who We Work With
• Manufacturers and exporters shipping goods across the US border via Niagara and through the Welland Canal to international markets
• Industrial equipment dealers relocating or shipping heavy machinery across North America
• 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 customs brokers needing ISPM-15 compliant crating with full documentation
• Businesses in the Niagara Peninsula exporting to international markets and needing certified export packaging
• Industrial equipment dealers relocating or shipping heavy machinery across North America
• 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 customs brokers needing ISPM-15 compliant crating with full documentation
• Businesses in the Niagara Peninsula exporting to international markets and needing certified export packaging
The Welland Canal and the US Border
St. Catharines sits at one of Canada's most active cross-border shipping corridors - minutes from the US border at Niagara Falls and home to the Welland Canal, which connects the Great Lakes to international shipping routes. Every wooden crate crossing into the US or loading onto an international vessel must be ISPM-15 certified — non-compliant packaging is rejected at the border or detained at port.
At Argos Crating, we build every export crate with certified heat-treated lumber and supply the documentation your freight forwarder or customs broker needs. For St. Catharines exporters, that means no delays, no rejections, no surprises.
At Argos Crating, we build every export crate with certified heat-treated lumber and supply the documentation your freight forwarder or customs broker needs. For St. Catharines exporters, that means no delays, no rejections, no surprises.
Why Choose Argos Crating in St. Catharines?
Export-ready crating for the Niagara Peninsula - ISPM-15 certified, cross-border compliant, built to ship.
- ISPM-15 certified cratingAll crates for US border crossings and international shipments use certified lumber with full compliance documentation.
- Cross-border readyWe understand the requirements for US-bound shipments via the Niagara crossings and can coordinate with your customs broker.
- Custom-built for every itemNo standard-size crates. Every build is designed around your cargo's exact dimensions, weight, and fragility.
- Pickup, delivery, or on-siteDrop off at our Mississauga facility, or we come to your St. Catharines 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:
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. All wooden crates we build for export use ISPM-15 certified lumber, which is required for customs clearance when crossing the US border at Niagara Falls or Queenston-Lewiston. We provide full compliance documentation for your shipment and can coordinate directly with your customs broker or freight forwarder.
Yes. We regularly build crates for manufacturers, equipment dealers, and businesses throughout St. Catharines and the Niagara Region shipping goods across North America and internationally. Whether your cargo is crossing the US border or clearing customs overseas, we build to the required standard.
Most standard jobs are completed within 2–3 business days. Rush turnaround is available for time-sensitive cross-border shipments — call us to discuss your timeline.
Yes. We regularly coordinate with freight forwarders, customs brokers, and carriers. We supply ISPM-15 documentation, provide crate dimensions and weights, and can deliver directly to your freight partner or border crossing point.
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 St. Catharines including Glenridge, Port Weller, Port Dalhousie, Merritton, Secord Woods, Grapeview, Western Hill, and the North End. 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 St. Catharines? Contact us for a quote - we respond within 24 hours.
Ready to ship from St. Catharines? Contact us for a quote - we respond within 24 hours.