About Canwell
Nearly 50 years of family packaging experience.
Manufactured in Kingston, Ontario.
In 1977, Ross MacDowell founded Harwell Packaging to serve clients overlooked by larger suppliers, specializing in custom small‑run corrugated packaging.
Over time, Harwell grew to meet larger demands while keeping its personal approach.
Nearly fifty years later,
Ross’ grandson started Canwell
to carry that same spirit into new work.
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"We started Canwell Crates because well‑built,
practical crates shouldn’t be sold as premium upgrades.”
“Efficiency isn’t a feature. It’s the result of making good decisions at every step.
We build crates with the same care our clients put into the equipment inside them.” -
Our wood is FSC-certified and ISPM-15 heat-treated. Our coatings are AP non-toxic. We manufacture in Canada and source from Canadian suppliers.
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