What Polycase does

Polycase is a US-based manufacturer of plastic and metal electronic enclosures, headquartered in Avon, Ohio, founded in 1960 and operating continuously for over 65 years. The company designs and produces a catalog of more than 546 active SKUs spanning ABS and polycarbonate plastic housings plus aluminum (diecast and extruded) and steel (carbon and stainless) constructions. Products carry third-party-verified NEMA ratings (1, 2, 3R, 4X, 5, 6P, 12, 13) and IP ratings (IP65-IP68), with UL Certified Molder status spanning multiple product families and ISO 9001:2015-compliant quality management; selected series also meet IK07/IK08 impact ratings. Across product lines, the company offers approximately 200 American-made enclosure styles and over 300 waterproof variants, with applications ranging from small potting boxes and handheld cases to large industrial junction boxes.

The company's technology platform centers on in-house vertical integration of molding and finishing at the Ohio facility, including CNC machining with ±0.005 inch tolerance, full-color CMYK UV-cured digital printing, and laser marking for tamper-resistant graphics. This integration allows custom orders to be fulfilled internally with standard 3-week lead times and 1-2 week expedite options, and supports compliance with RoHS, REACH, TSCA, Prop65, and USMCA documentation requirements.

Commercially, Polycase runs a 100% direct-to-customer e-commerce model through polycase.com, with no distributor or reseller layer. All orders ship from the Ohio headquarters via UPS or FedEx, offering same-day shipping on in-stock items ordered by 3pm EST and global delivery to any country served by those carriers. Self-service purchasing is paired with an instant quote tool for customized orders, and there are no minimum order quantities. The customer base is horizontally segmented across electronics engineers and designers, industrial and infrastructure buyers (telecommunications, oil and gas, alternative energy, marine), makers and hobbyists, and custom product manufacturers that incorporate enclosures into branded products.

Name

Polycase

Legal name

Polycase

Website

https://polycase.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

1960

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

51–100 employees

Short description

Polycase is a US-based manufacturer of plastic and metal electronic enclosures sold direct to engineers, OEMs, and makers through e-commerce, offering in-house CNC machining, digital printing, and laser marking customization from its Ohio facility.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Headquarters

HQ city

Avon

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Hardware or Manufacturing

Cost components

Supply Chain, Operations, Personnel, Marketing or Sales, Technology or R&D, Infrastructure

Revenue model

1. Standard Enclosure Sales: Direct e-commerce sales of off-the-shelf plastic and metal electronic enclosures through polycase.com. Products are sold as individual units with volume-based pricing tiers. One-time purchase model with no recurring revenue.
2. Customization Services: CNC machining, digital printing, and laser marking services added to standard enclosures. One-time setup fees apply for new custom projects. Pricing generated through instant quote tool with standard 3-week lead time and expedite options available.
3. Accessories: Sale of complementary products including cable glands, venting accessories, DIN rail kits, pole mount kits, mounting hardware, and enclosure panels.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels1 record

Marketing channels8 records

Core offering

Polycase is a U.S.-based manufacturer of plastic and metal electronic enclosures primarily produced in Ohio, sold through direct e-commerce at polycase.com. The company offers standard off-the-shelf enclosures across 16+ product series (plastic in ABS and polycarbonate; metal in aluminum and steel), with NEMA and IP ratings for indoor and outdoor use, plus in-house customization services including CNC machining, full-color digital printing, and laser marking. Complementary accessories such as cable glands, venting plugs, DIN rail kits, pole mount kits, mounting panels, and PCB hardware are sold alongside the enclosures.

Product overview

Polycase is a manufacturer of electronic enclosures offering off-the-shelf and customized products primarily made in Ohio, USA. The core product line includes plastic enclosures (ABS and polycarbonate materials) and metal enclosures (aluminum and steel varieties), categorized by application (outdoor, indoor, waterproof, junction boxes, handheld, potting boxes), material type, NEMA ratings (1-13, 6P), and IP ratings (IP65-IP68). Major product series include the ZH, LP, ML, TX, ZQ, HP, HD, HN, KT, SK, SG, AN, SA, SB, EX, and AL series. Customization services are offered through in-house CNC machining (cutouts, holes, threaded features), digital printing (full-color CMYK UV-cured), and laser marking. Accessories include cable glands, pole mount kits, DIN rail kits, panels, and mounting hardware. The company sells directly via e-commerce and ships from Avon, OH with same-day shipping on in-stock orders placed by 3pm EST.

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Problem solved

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Products and services

• Plastic Enclosures Manufacturer-level collection of plastic electronic enclosures molded primarily in Ohio in ABS and polycarbonate materials, organized into series for general-use, handheld, potting, junction box, USB, and DIN rail-ready applications. Designed for electronics engineers and OEMs that need indoor enclosures with options for hinged covers, clear covers, knockouts, battery compartments, snap-together assembly, and key fob form factors.
• Metal Enclosures Manufacturer-level collection of metal electronic enclosures in aluminum (diecast and extruded), stainless steel (304 grade), and carbon steel (16-gauge), offering inherent EMI/RFI attenuation and NEMA 4X or higher ratings for demanding indoor and outdoor electrical applications. Aluminum enclosures range from 1.97x1.77x1.12 to 10.24x6.30x3.56 inches, and steel enclosures from 7.87x5.91x5.91 to 24.00x24.00x10.00 inches.
• ZH Series Plastic electrical enclosure series with a hinged cover design offered in modern configurations for premium electronics protection. Suited to indoor applications where frequent access is required.
• LP Series Plastic enclosure series offering versatile configurations for general-purpose indoor electronic applications.
• ML Series NEMA-rated plastic enclosures designed for demanding indoor and outdoor environments, featuring waterproof silicone gaskets and multiple mounting options.
• TX Series Potting box series designed for small electronic enclosures and potting compound applications such as circuit protection and small component encapsulation.
• ZQ Series Duo-shot plastic enclosures featuring modern design configurations with premium NEMA-rated protection against dust and moisture.
• HP Series NEMA-rated outdoor polycarbonate enclosures with UV-stable construction, available in 12 sizes from 5" x 4" x 3" to 15" x 11" x 6". Rated up to NEMA 4X / IP66, with optional clear cover and padlock hasp for added security.
• HD Series NEMA 6P / IP68 rated polycarbonate enclosures providing complete waterproof protection including temporary submersion. Suited to harsh outdoor environments and applications requiring the highest level of ingress protection.
• HN Series Outdoor polycarbonate electronic enclosures launching early 2026 in 4 sizes from 5" x 4" x 3" to 11" x 8" x 4", molded in gray or black polycarbonate with an optional clear cover. Rated NEMA 6P / IP68 with 3 external mounting configurations for outdoor electronic applications.
• KT Series Handheld cases designed for portable electronic applications and wireless remote controls where ergonomic form factor and component access are required.
• SK Series IK08 rated polycarbonate enclosures with pre-formed knockouts intended for electrical junction box applications where impact resistance is required.
• SG Series IK08 rated weatherproof NEMA enclosures with clear cover options engineered for outdoor applications requiring high impact and environmental resistance.
• AN Series ADC-12 diecast aluminum NEMA-rated enclosures rated up to NEMA 6P, offering inherent EMI/RFI attenuation for applications with electromagnetic considerations.
• SA Series 304 stainless steel enclosures rated up to NEMA 4X, providing corrosion resistance and inherent EMI/RFI attenuation for demanding industrial and outdoor installations.
• SB Series 16-gauge carbon steel enclosures rated up to NEMA 4X, providing inherent EMI/RFI attenuation for indoor and outdoor industrial environments.
• EX Series Extruded aluminum enclosures with anodized 6063 aluminum bodies and ADC-12 diecast aluminum end caps, rated IP66 for ingress-protected electronic applications.
• AL Series ADC-12 diecast aluminum enclosures designed for indoor use, offering inherent EMI/RFI protection for sensitive electronics.
• CNC Machining Services In-house precision CNC machining service for custom cutouts, threaded holes, recesses, countersinks, counter-bores, and taps on plastic and metal enclosures, with typical tolerance of +/-0.005 inches. Designed for engineers and OEMs that need modifications made to specification without third-party involvement.
• Digital Printing Services In-house full-color CMYK digital printing applied directly to plastic and metal enclosures with UV-cured ink, producing photo-quality images with durable scratch and UV resistance. Aimed at OEMs that need branded graphics, labels, or product imagery applied directly to the enclosure.
• Laser Marking Services In-house laser marking service that uses a focused beam of light to permanently alter enclosure surfaces or selectively remove powder coatings, producing high-contrast, virtually irremovable graphics on light-colored plastics and powder-coated metals. Suited to industrial environments where durability of marking is critical.
• Cable Glands, Plugs & Venting Accessories Cable and venting management accessories including waterproof cable glands, threaded hole plugs, and vent plugs engineered to maintain NEMA/IP ratings on completed enclosure assemblies. Offered in black versions launched in 2025.
• Pole Mount Kits Mounting kits for indoor and outdoor pole-mounted enclosure applications, available in 6", 8", 12", and 16" channel lengths, internally tested to support loads up to 100 lbs.
• DIN Rail Kits DIN rail mounting kits compatible with HN, HP, ML, SG, SK, WH, WQ, ZH, and ZQ series enclosures, enabling installation of DIN-rail-mounted components inside the enclosure.
• Enclosure Panels Mounting panels for inside enclosures to simplify internal component mounting, with compatible panels listed on each enclosure's product page.
• PCB Mounting Screws & Standoffs Mounting hardware including screws and adhesive standoffs for custom PCB mounting boss placement inside Polycase enclosures.

Quantifiable outcome

• Same-day shipping on in-stock orders placed by 3pm EST
• +2 more outcomes

Named customers5 records

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

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API docs

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Feature6 records

Scale indicators6 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• Fibox: Fibox specializes in polycarbonate and ABS enclosures with strong IP/NEMA ratings, serving industrial, electrical, and electronics OEMs globally with a catalog directly comparable to Polycase's plastic enclosure lines.
• Bud Industries: Bud Industries manufactures standard and custom electronic enclosures in plastic and metal for electronics, networking, and industrial applications, overlapping directly with Polycase's off-the-shelf and NEMA-rated offerings.
• Hammond Manufacturing: Hammond Manufacturing is a direct competitor producing plastic and metal electronic enclosures, junction boxes, and related accessories across industrial and electronics markets with a comparable NEMA/IP-rated product portfolio.

Broad incumbents

• nVent (Hoffman): nVent's Hoffman brand is a broad incumbent offering electrical enclosures, junction boxes, and thermal management for industrial applications, competing across most of Polycase's product categories with greater scale and global distribution.
• Schneider Electric: Schneider Electric offers a broad portfolio of industrial enclosures, electrical distribution, and automation solutions that intersect with Polycase's NEMA-rated enclosures at the high-end industrial and infrastructure end of the market.
• Rittal: Rittal is a global incumbent in industrial enclosures, climate control, and IT infrastructure, competing with Polycase in junction boxes and NEMA-rated enclosures while offering a much broader portfolio of power distribution and data center solutions.
• Phoenix Contact: Phoenix Contact is a broad industrial connectivity and automation incumbent whose enclosure portfolio overlaps with Polycase's electronic and junction box lines as part of a much larger electronics and electrical product suite.

Emerging players

• Boxco: Boxco is a Korean enclosure manufacturer offering ABS, polycarbonate, and aluminum enclosures for electronics, with growing presence in the US market that places it in direct competition with Polycase on standard and NEMA-rated product lines.
• Camdenboss: Camdenboss supplies plastic, metal, and diecast enclosures alongside customization services, overlapping with Polycase on DIN-rail, handheld, and general-purpose electronic enclosure categories.
• Takachi Electronics: Takachi Electronics is an emerging Japanese manufacturer of plastic and aluminum enclosures, with comparable handheld, desktop, and junction-box form factors and growing e-commerce distribution overlap with Polycase.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/polycase-inc.
• Instagraminstagram.com/polycase_enclosures

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Investors

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M&A

Investments

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