Some road cases are named after their application. Examples of these include: audio/visual cases (monitor cases, plasma TV/display cases, LED TV/display cases, lighting cases, LCD cases, mixer cases, speaker cabinet cases, tripod cases, etc.), trade show cases, music cases (DJ cases, guitar cases, bass cases, pedalboard cases, amp cases, drum cases, microphone cases, band/orchestra instrument cases, etc.), utility cases (trunk cases, wardrobe cases, etc.), laptop cases, art portfolio cases and sporting equipment cases. 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.

Packaging Strategies, Inc.
Baltimore, MD | 410-547-7877Packaging Strategies is a leading foam fabricator with over 30 years experience in the design and manufacturing of flexible foam packaging solutions and products. With state of the art in house engineering and computer controlled fabrication machinery PSI has become one of the leading suppliers in the industry. Services are inclusive of engineering and design, prototyping and sampling, CNC die cutting, CNC routing, CNC sawing tables, CNC laminating equipment as well as a host of conventional equipment. Foams products include flexible polyethylene’s, polyurethanes, cross linked. Specializing in case and container inserts and cushion and vibration analysis PSI is an excellent choice for your next project.

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 manufacture ATA Cases under the brand name of Cabbage Cases. Give us a call, we will treat you like family.

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.

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.

Another road case type is the rack case. Rack cases are designed to work with equipment that needs to be set up and physically supported in a wide range of environments. Examples of rack cases include: EMI/RFI rack cases, EMP rack cases, GSE rack cases, circuit electronics rack cases, instrument rack cases, server rack cases, lab equipment rack cases, military rack cases and offshore rack cases.
Manufacturers usually make road cases by injection molding or rotational molding of polyethylene or polypropylene plastic. They also often choose to construct the cases from two layer panels adhered together. For example, many feature an inner layer of light plywood and an outer layer of ABS.
The inside of a road case is usually lined with a polymer foam molded in the exact shape of its contents. The foam is meant to cushion and protect the sensitive products to go inside the case. Manufacturers often finish off their create by stamping sheet steel corners.
To make a road case that works for you, manufacturers offer many customization options. First, they can make them in virtually any size. Second, they may pick lightweight materials for easier toting. They can also add a wide variety of accessories, such as: locking mechanisms of different kinds, casters for mobilization, power adaptors, telescoping handles or even foldable legs that convert the case into a table. They can also add custom lettering.