About Us

Your business is our priority! It is our goal that we conduct business in a mutually beneficial way right from the start and we’ll do everything in our power to ensure that happens – with every relationship we have.

Started in 1956 as a Sufferance Warehouse the company operated a facility with 10,000 square feet of warehouse space licensed by the Canada Border Services Agency (CBSA), offering short-term storage and the examination of imported goods pending release from Customs. After six years as a warehouse provider, a senior statesman of the Customs Brokerage Industry introduced the founder to the opportunity to start a Customs Brokerage business. B & B Custom-House Brokerage Company Ltd was birthed in 1962, the company used the opportunity to leverage its experience in warehousing to offer Customs Brokerage to its clients. B & B became a leading Customs-House service provider in its early life, servicing mainly the South- Western area of Ontario. The company was later incorporated in 1971 by Garry Borrowman, the son of one of the original founders of the company. B & B continued to carve its way into the Customs Brokerage industry. As the industry began to be technologically driven, B & B extended its services by offering Customs Brokerage to the entire country. Today B & B Custom- House Brokerage Company Ltd. can proudly say it has the knowledge and skills to compete with the largest companies in the country, offering a professional, knowledge-based service that surpasses many in the industry.

Our Mission

To deliver a client-focus service that enables the client to entrust more with us. - Client’s Satisfaction!

STARTED AS A SUFFERANCE WAREHOUSE

1956

Started 1956 by two Senior Statesmen of the Customs Brokerage Industry in Canada, B & B Custom-House Brokerage was a leading Customs-House service provider in it’s early life.

LICENSED CUSTOMS BROKER

1962

B & B Custom-House Brokerage Company Ltd was birthed in 1962, the company used the opportunity to leverage its experience in warehousing to offer Customs Brokerage to its clients.

INCORPORATED

1971

The company was later incorporated in 1971 by Garry Borrowman, the son of one of the original founders of the company. B & B continued to carve its way into the Customs Brokerage industry. As the industry began to be technologically driven, B & B extended its services by offering Customs Brokerage to the entire country.

ACQUIRED BY SPOONS INC.

2023

Today B & B Custom-House Brokerage Company Ltd. can proudly say it has the knowledge and skills to compete with the largest companies in the country, offering a professional, knowledge-based service that surpasses many in the industry.

Clients Who Trust Us

I’ve worked on shipments daily for 30 years with the team from B & B Custom-House Brokerage Company Ltd. I couldn’t be happier. Professional , knowledgeable service. A great asset to have on your side.

Terry A.

GUSPRO

I have been 100% satisfied with the friendly professionals at B&B for over 20 years. During this time Marylynne has provided exceptional personalized service. She goes above and beyond to make sure my shipments are processed and cleared in a timely manner and always with a smile! She knows her business and the communication is top notch. Look no further, B & B Customhouse is the best!

Kathy B.

Birdie's Nest

B & B Custom-House Brokerage has been a consistent, professional and helpful broker to do business across the border. Friendly staff have always been available for all kinds of Customs paperwork and questions.

Rob R.

Maple City Marine

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