Choosing the material for a custom case is an important decision and there are many options for the customer to pick from including plastics such as high density polyethylene (HDPE), fiberglass reinforced polyester (FRP), carbon fiber, rotationally molded polyethylene or linear low density polyethylene (LLDPE), aluminum, leather, glass, nylon, neoprene, polyester, steel, acrylic, wood and more. In general, cases can be broken into two groups: hard and soft. Read More…
Leading Manufacturers
Princeton Case West
Santa Maria, CA | 805-928-8840One of the top carrying case suppliers, Princeton Case West provides quality carrying cases, custom cases, shipping cases, plastic cases, aluminum cases, tool cases, computer cases, instrument cases, transit cases and ATA cases. Princeton Case West offers custom foam inserts for varying applications. From design to delivery, Princeton Case West offers the complete package at affordable pricing.

Midwest Case Company
Pickerington, OH | 800-515-1055For over 30 years, Midwest Case Company has been a leader in delivering high-quality, affordable custom-carrying cases in any size or configuration. Our expert team works with our customers to ensure our products fit their needs and that they receive the personalized service they deserve. We specialize in distributing all major brands of carry cases like Pelican, SKB, Storm and Nanuk and we...

Custom Case Company, Inc.
Chicago, IL | 773-585-1164Our cases come in various configurations such as soft sewn cases, hard cases, model cases, exhibit cases, and more. We are experts in contract sewing and there is no project too complex for our experts. With manufacturing experience dating back to 1994 we are confident we can provide you with a top of the line custom carrying case.

Calzone Case Co.
Bridgeport, CT | 800-243-5152Founded over 25 ago, Calzone Case Co. is a legend in manufacturing cases for the Rock & Roll business. Our product lines include transit cases, ata cases and monitor cases. We continue to follow our founder’s goal, “to build the highest quality custom case in the world, at a fair price with on time delivery”. We provide a national support team with our Connecticut, Texas, and California...

Gemstar Manufacturing
Cannon Falls, MN | 800-533-3631Gemstar Manufacturing has been an innovative manufacturer of a wide variety of custom carrying cases, like plastic cases, transit cases and shipping cases that are watertight and chemically resistant. Call us today for the most durable and reliable cases available!

Fuerte Cases
El Cajon, CA | 619-660-5200Fuerte Cases is a supplier of waterproof protective cases. We offer the highest-quality products, competitive-pricing and industry expertise to ensure procurement of the most appropriate products for military, telecommunications, sports, travel and electronic applications.

Custom Cases Manufacturers List
Hard custom cases have rigid outer shells that offer increased protection against crushing and can be waterproof whereas soft cases are flexible and cheaper. While many manufacturers provide stock sizes for items with standard dimensions such as television screens, computers or photography equipment, industrial designers and engineers also fulfill requests for custom cases created for specific items such as specialty tools, medical instruments or electronics.
Though custom sizes and shapes are available, the most common shape remains a box-like enclosure. Custom carrying cases are ordered by businesses or manufacturers who wish to protect their product but who also require a specially made case.
Some custom carrying cases are manufactured using CNC machining which minimizes errors because computers control the machining instead of human operators. This allows the parts to be machined with high tolerances and precision. CNC machining may be used with a variety of materials; however, each material has its own fabrication and assembly requirements.
Metal carrying cases are made from sheets of metal that have been fastened onto a metal frame. Raw metal is melted together until uniform then cooled into slabs which are pressed through a series of rollers until it reaches the desired thinness. The sheets are then bent into the customized shape and dimension and welded or screwed together. The metal frame is usually constructed of extruded aluminum or steel. The corners are often reinforced with metal panels for longer life.
Plastic shipping cases are molded through a number of processes including blow molding, injection molding and rotational molding. FRP plastics have fibers that are first woven, knit, braided or stitched together before bonding to the surface of the matrix, a tough plastic.
Other customizable features include heavy duty swivel casters, twist latches, spring loaded handles, rubber gaskets around the doors for water resistance, recessed latches to meet military standards, molded lugs for secure stacking, shock mounts, enhanced and fortified steel or aluminum framing, buckles, straps, molded tracks for easy stacking or many other options.