Bespoke Flight Cases hand-built in our UK workshop. Est.1961
Custom and Bespoke flight cases, built around your kit — not the other way round.
We design and build custom flight cases in the UK to any size and specification. As a bespoke flight case manufacturer, we engineer each case around your equipment — from a one-off case for a single instrument to a full touring set — we can design and manufacture a one off custom road case with custom foam inserts, your choice of fittings, and your branding. Send us your dimensions or the kit itself and we'll quote your exact requirement. If you need any of our standard Flight Cases you can see our entire range.
Send us your equipment dimensions (or the gear itself) and our team designs a case around it: the right size, the right fittings, and CNC-cut foam inserts moulded to a perfect fit. Choose your panel colour, hardware, branding, wheels and internal layout. Whether it's a single one-off or a production run of matched cases for a touring rig, we build to the same professional standard trusted by live events, broadcast, AV, medical, motorsport and military clients.
No minimum order. No guesswork. Just a flight case that fits.
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Bespoke, priced properly
What drives the cost of a bespoke flight case
It's the first thing everyone asks, and the honest answer is "it depends" — because a bespoke case is priced on what it takes to build. That means one thing for a single guitar case and another for a run of fifty server racks. Rather than hide behind "request a quote", here's exactly what moves the price, so you know what you're paying for before you get in touch.
Size & volume
Bigger cases use more board and foam, and past a point they need heavier panels, extra bracing and stronger hardware to stay rigid. A compact controller case and a full-height rack trunk sit worlds apart.
Foam complexity
Usually the single biggest variable. A single-layer cut-out is quick; a multi-layer, CNC-machined insert shaped around awkward kit, with cable channels and lift-out trays, takes real design time. Anti-static (ESD) and high-density foams cost more than standard grades.
Materials & build
Panel choice sets the baseline: standard plywood, 9mm hexa-laminate, or aircraft-grade aluminium for the toughest jobs. Heavier-duty touring and defence cases add thicker board, reinforced corners and stronger extrusion.
Hardware & fittings
Recessed butterfly latches, handles, braked castors, dividers, hinged lids, rack strips, cable ports — every fitting adds parts and labour. Lockable, recessed hardware costs more than basic equivalents, and earns its place.
Quantity
Design and set-up is largely a one-off cost, so it's spread thin across a batch and sits heavy on a single unit. If you're likely to need more than one, tell us — the per-case price usually drops noticeably.
Finish & branding
Standard colours are included; custom colours, printed logos, laminates and special finishes add cost but make your cases instantly recognisable — and noticeably harder to walk off with.
Sealing & protection
Dust and water sealing, gaskets, air-travel pressure valves and higher IP ratings all add engineering. You only pay for the protection your kit actually needs — which is the whole point of going bespoke.
The quickest way to control cost is to simplify the foam and hardware to what the job genuinely needs. The best value comes from getting the spec right first time — which is where the next part comes in.
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How to spec your kit for a bespoke case
The more accurately you tell us what you're protecting, the sharper your quote and the better the finished case. You don't need a technical drawing — a few measurements, a photo and a sentence about how it travels is usually plenty. Here's what actually helps:
Overall dimensions
Length, width and height at the widest points — including anything that sticks out: handles, knobs, connectors, feet.
Weight
Roughly how heavy the kit is, so we can spec panels, castors and handles that carry it safely.
The fragile bits
Where the delicate points are, which way up it must travel, and anything that mustn't take pressure.
How it moves
Courier, van, air freight, or out on tour week after week. A case that flies has different requirements to one that lives in a workshop.
How you get at it
Lift-off lid, front and back doors, drawers, a rack frame, removable trays — tell us how you actually use the kit in the field.
How many
One, or a batch? And do they need to stack or interlock in transit?
A photo or sketch
Honestly the single most useful thing you can send. A picture of the kit next to a tape measure tells us more than a page of notes.
Your deadline
When you need it, so we can be straight with you about turnaround.
Send that over and we'll come back with a quote and a recommended build — typically within 24 hours. Sixty-plus years of doing this means we've usually built something close before.
Engineer-Led & Consultative
The Bespoke Process
This isn't build-to-spec. We work as your engineering partner — understanding how your gear is really used, advising on the right protection, and designing the case with you.
Discovery
We start with a conversation, not a quote — what you're protecting, how it travels, and the conditions it faces.
Expert Guidance
We advise on construction, materials and layout — drawing on 60+ years to recommend what actually works, not just what's asked.
Collaborative Design
We refine the design together — dimensions, foam, fittings and finish — until the case is exactly right for you.
Your Approval
You sign off the full design, materials and finish — and the price — before we cut a single panel.
Precision Build
Hand-built in Britain from 9mm hexa-laminate and aircraft-grade aluminium, then delivered and backed by our team.
Custom and Bespoke Flight Cases
The custom build process
From first sketch to finished case, every bespoke equipment cases build follows four steps:
- Brief & measure — share your equipment specifications, or send us the gear and we'll measure it.
- Design & visualise — we design the case and confirm the layout, colour and fittings with you. Try our colour & build visualiser.
- Hand-built in the UK — CNC-cut foam, solid aluminium extrusions and your exact specification, built in our workshop.
- Delivered & protected — your case arrives ready to load.
Custom CNC foam inserts
The difference between good case manufacturing and a great bespoke case manufacturer, is the fit. We CNC-cut foam inserts moulded precisely to your equipment, so every item sits snug, shockproof and presentation-ready. Explore our custom foam inserts and padded bags.
Industries we build for
We build bespoke flight cases for professionals who can't afford to have kit arrive damaged:
Why choose a UK bespoke flight case manufacturer
- Hand-built in Britain since 1961 — decades of case-making experience behind every build.
- Talk to the makers — work directly with the people who design and build your case.
- Full control of spec — size, materials, colour, hardware and layout, all to your requirements.
- Short lead times — UK manufacturing means faster turnaround and easier reworks.
Options & materials
Every bespoke flight case can be tailored to suit:
- Solid aluminium extrusions in a choice of thickness and finish
- A wide range of panel colours and finishes
- Hinged or removable lids
- Heavy-duty hardware, handles and wheels
- Custom branding and print
Bespoke or standard?
If you need protection fast and a standard size will do the job, browse our full range of standard flight cases — rack cases, production trunks, poly and aluminium cases, all hand-built in the UK. When your kit needs something made to measure, a bespoke build is the answer.
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Custom Flight Case Frequently Asked Questions
FAQ for Custom Flight Case
What is a custom flight case?
What is a custom flight case?
A custom (or bespoke) flight case is built to your exact specification rather than to a standard size designed around specific equipment, With foam CNC cut to fit and the colour, fittings and layout you choose.
Do you supply the trade?
Do you supply the trade?
Yes — trade enquiries are welcome, whether it's a one-off or volume.
What's the difference between a flight case and a road case?
What's the difference between a flight case and a road case?
In practice the terms are used interchangeably in the UK, and both describe a rugged, foam-lined case built to protect equipment in transit. "Flight case" nods to the original purpose — cases tough enough to survive air freight and touring — while "road case" leans on the live-events world. Whatever you call it, the job is the same: a custom-fit, impact-absorbing shell around your kit.
What are bespoke flight cases made from?
What are bespoke flight cases made from?
Most are built from a rigid outer panel — plywood, 9mm hexa-laminate or aluminium, depending on how tough it needs to be — bonded to a protective foam interior cut to the exact shape of your equipment, plus the hardware (recessed latches, handles, castors) and any sealing. The right combination depends entirely on what you're protecting and how it travels, which is exactly why bespoke beats off-the-shelf.
Can you make a flight case for any equipment?
Can you make a flight case for any equipment?
Yes. Send us the dimensions or the gear itself and we'll design a case around it, whatever the size or shape. Have a look at some of our bespoke flight cases and get a quote in 24hrs.
Can I have my cases branded?
Can I have my cases branded?
Yes. Beyond standard colours we can match custom colours and add printed logos, laminates and special finishes. Branded cases look sharper, reinforce your identity on the road, and are noticeably less likely to disappear.
Will a bespoke case actually protect against knocks and vibration?
Will a bespoke case actually protect against knocks and vibration?
That's the whole point of the foam. A properly designed insert cradles your kit, absorbs impact and damps vibration far better than a loose or generic-fit case, where equipment can shift and take repeated shocks. For sensitive electronics we can use anti-static (ESD) foam and design in extra shock isolation.
What foam do you use?
What foam do you use?
We CNC-cut high-grade protective foam moulded to your equipment, so each item is held securely and protected against shock and vibration.
Can you make a case that's OK for air travel?
Can you make a case that's OK for air travel?
Yes — we build cases designed for air freight and checked travel, taking airline weight and dimension limits, sealing and pressure valves into account. Tell us how it'll fly and we'll spec it to suit.
Can you replace or match an existing case?
Can you replace or match an existing case?
Usually, yes. Send us the old case or its details and we can build a like-for-like replacement, or a batch to match, so your fleet stays consistent.
How much does a custom flight case cost?
How much does a custom flight case cost?
Cost depends on size, materials and complexity.Request a free quote with your requirements and we'll price it up.
Can worn foam be replaced, or a case refurbished?
Can worn foam be replaced, or a case refurbished?
Yes. A good case outlasts several generations of the kit inside it — we can re-foam a case for new equipment or refurbish hardware rather than you buying new. It's the sustainable route, and part of why bespoke pays off over time.
How long does a bespoke flight case take?
How long does a bespoke flight case take?
Lead times vary with the build, but UK manufacturing keeps turnaround short. We'll confirm a timeframe when we quote.
Do you manufacture in the UK?
Do you manufacture in the UK?
Yes. Every case is hand-built in our UK workshop, where we've been making flight cases since 1961.
What's the minimum order?
What's the minimum order?
There isn't one — we build everything from a single case to full production runs.