Crate Smart, Ship Safe:

Your Local Crate and Freight Experts

Third-generation, family-owned business specializing

in custom crating, packaging, and freight shipping

for oversized, fragile, and high-value items.

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Family-owned expertise since 1978,

delivering secure solutions for

your most valuable items

45+ 7+ 22,500+

Years of Specialized Successful Shipments

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Custom Crating

Tailored wooden crates built to protect your specific items during transport, regardless of size or shape. Our crating specialists design each crate with precise measurements and appropriate materials to ensure maximum protection for your valuable items.

Trade Show Crates

Specialized crates designed for frequent use, protecting your exhibition materials across multiple events. These durable, reusable crates include custom compartments and easy-open features for quick setup at trade shows and exhibitions.

Heavy Machinery Crating

Secure packaging for oversized industrial equipment, ensuring safe transport without damage. Our heavy-duty crates feature reinforced construction, custom bracing, and forklift-compatible designs to handle substantial weight and provide stability during shipping.

ISPM-15 Export Crating

Internationally compliant crating solutions for global shipping, meeting all regulatory requirements. Our export crates use certified heat-treated lumber with official ISPM-15 stamps, ensuring smooth customs clearance worldwide.

Fine Art & Antiques

Providing custom crating and shipping support for fine art, antiques, and other high-value pieces that need extra care and protection. From delicate artwork to one-of-a-kind items, we focus on secure packaging, careful handling, and dependable transport every step of the way.

Why Choose Coates Crate & Freight?

As a third-generation family business, we combine decades of expertise with personalized service to ensure your valuable items arrive safely, every time.