Engineered Custom Crates Across BC & Alberta
Custom Crates – Vancouver, Surrey, Kelowna & Calgary.
When your shipment is too valuable, fragile, or complex for standard packaging, you need a custom crate. We design and build precision wooden crates that provide maximum security for high-risk shipments across Alberta and British Columbia, serving Vancouver, Surrey, Kelowna & Calgary.
Since 1996, we’ve protected everything from industrial machinery to sensitive electronics. A custom crate is a protective system engineered to combat transit hazards—ensuring your assets arrive safely.
Do You Need a Custom Crate?
A custom crate is cost-effective insurance if your item is:
- High-value or critical (machinery, medical equipment, prototypes)
- Fragile or sensitive (electronics, glass, lab instruments)
- An irregular shape that won’t fit standard containers
- Traveling a demanding journey (international export, remote sites)
- Requiring special handling like built-in lift points or reusability
Our Design & Build Process
1. Consultation & Analysis
We assess your item, its vulnerabilities, and its complete shipping journey.
2. Engineering & Design
We create a custom protection plan with CAD drawings for your approval, selecting the optimal materials and internal bracing strategy.
3. Precision Fabrication
Your crate is built in our BC or Alberta workshops using quality materials, with heat-treated (ISPM 15) lumber for export.
4. Careful Assembly & Loading
We securely immobilize your item within the crate, often at your facility for convenience.
5. Final Verification
We inspect the completed crate and provide handling documentation.
Types of Crates We Build
Fully Enclosed Box Crates
Maximum protection from weather and impact.
Open-Frame Skid Crates
Heavy-duty support with ventilation and visibility.
Cage Crates
Security with airflow, using metal mesh panels.
Reusable Crates
Built for multiple trips, designed to collapse or nest.
Specialized Crates
Including temperature-controlled and art transport solutions.
Why Choose Professional Crating?
The Value of Our Custom Crates:
– Guaranteed safe arrival of your asset
– Compliance with international export standards (ISPM 15)
– Streamlined handling with built-in features
– Professional presentation that reflects your quality
The Cost of Inadequate Packaging:
– Product loss or damage
– Project delays and missed deadlines
– Insurance claims and reputational harm
Frequently Asked Questions
Please reach us at jbrar@advancepallet.ca if you cannot find an answer to your question.
Pricing is project-specific based on size and complexity. We provide transparent quotes after a design consultation.
Yes. We can crate large or immobile equipment at your facility in Vancouver, Surrey, Kelowna & Calgary, or across BC and Alberta.
Yes. We use heat-treated, ISPM 15 stamped lumber and provide all necessary documentation for international shipping