Custom Crating in Waterloo, ON
At Argos Crating, we build custom wooden crates for tech companies, research institutions, and manufacturers throughout Waterloo and the Region of Waterloo. With decades of experience and capacity for industrial equipment up to 35,000 lbs, we handle everything from sensitive laboratory instruments and electronics for Waterloo's research sector to commercial and industrial equipment heading across Canada or overseas.
Up to 35,000 lbs
1–3 day turnaround
ISPM-15 certified
Crating and Packing Services We Offer in Waterloo
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. -
ESD-safe packaging for servers, PLC cabinets, laboratory instruments, and sensitive electronics for Waterloo's tech and research sector. -
Precision instruments, laboratory equipment, and research-grade packaging for Waterloo's healthcare and university sector. -
We come to your Waterloo facility, office, or campus 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. -
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 Waterloo and the Region of Waterloo with custom wooden crates for tech companies, research institutions, and manufacturers - on-site or at our facility.
Who we are
Based in Mississauga, Argos Crating serves technology companies, research institutions, and businesses across Waterloo and the Region of Waterloo. We're not a national franchise or a warehouse operation - every crate is built by craftsmen with decades of experience, from sensitive laboratory instruments to industrial equipment up to 35,000 lbs.
We cover all of Waterloo - including the University Avenue, Erb Street, Bridgeport Road, and Weber Street commercial and industrial corridors, as well as Elmira, St. Jacobs, New Hamburg, and the broader Region of Waterloo. One-time jobs and recurring commercial accounts both welcome.
We cover all of Waterloo - including the University Avenue, Erb Street, Bridgeport Road, and Weber Street commercial and industrial corridors, as well as Elmira, St. Jacobs, New Hamburg, and the broader Region of Waterloo. One-time jobs and recurring commercial accounts both welcome.
Who We Work With
- Technology companies and software firms in Waterloo's tech corridor shipping servers, data centre equipment, and commercial electronics requiring ESD-safe packaging
- Research institutions - including those in the University of Waterloo and Wilfrid Laurier supply corridor - shipping laboratory instruments, scientific equipment, and research machinery domestically and internationally
- Enterprise software and financial services companies - including those in Waterloo's OpenText and Manulife corridor - shipping commercial equipment and office infrastructure
- Medical equipment companies serving Grand River Hospital and the broader Region of Waterloo healthcare sector
- Fine art dealers, galleries, and collectors in the Kitchener-Waterloo arts community shipping high-value pieces
- Freight forwarders and logistics companies needing a reliable Waterloo Region crating partner
Waterloo's Research and Technology Ecosystem
Waterloo is one of Canada's most concentrated technology and research hubs - home to the University of Waterloo, consistently ranked among North America's top engineering and computer science institutions, and its Institute for Quantum Computing, a world-leading quantum research facility. The university's engineering, health sciences, and physics faculties generate consistent demand for precision laboratory instruments, scientific equipment, and specialized machinery that requires expert packaging for domestic and international shipment. OpenText — one of the world's largest enterprise software companies — is headquartered in Waterloo, alongside Manulife Financial and a dense cluster of technology startups in the Communitech and Velocity ecosystems.
At Argos Crating, we build crates for the sensitive electronics, research equipment, and commercial machinery that moves through Waterloo's innovation corridor — engineered for the specific item and its destination.
At Argos Crating, we build crates for the sensitive electronics, research equipment, and commercial machinery that moves through Waterloo's innovation corridor — engineered for the specific item and its destination.
Why Choose Argos Crating in Waterloo?
Serving Waterloo's research institutions and technology corridor - custom crating for laboratory equipment, sensitive electronics, and commercial machinery.
- ESD-safe packaging for electronics and lab equipmentAnti-static foam, custom internal blocking, and vibration dampening for servers, instruments, and sensitive research equipment.
- On-site crating for Waterloo campuses and 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 Waterloo 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 technology companies, research institutions, and manufacturers throughout Waterloo and the Region of Waterloo. Pickup, delivery, and on-site crating all available.
Yes. We build crates with ESD-safe internal packaging - anti-static foam, custom internal blocking, and vibration dampening - for servers, data centre equipment, laboratory instruments, and sensitive electronics. Our crating is built for the precision handling requirements of research and technology equipment.
Yes. We send our team to your facility, office, or campus and build the crate around your equipment on location - no need to move heavy machinery or immovable laboratory equipment. We serve all of Waterloo including the University Avenue, Erb Street, and Bridgeport Road corridors.
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 cover all of Waterloo including the University Avenue, Erb Street, Bridgeport Road, and Weber Street corridors, as well as Elmira, St. Jacobs, New Hamburg, and the broader Region of Waterloo. 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 Waterloo? Contact us for a quote - we respond within 24 hours.
Ready to ship from Waterloo? Contact us for a quote - we respond within 24 hours.