Roadcase

What Roadcase does

Roadcase.com, Inc. is a Phoenix, Arizona-based custom case manufacturer founded in 2014 that produces made-to-order protective cases for the professional audio, lighting, video, broadcast, and stage rigging industries. The company operates a single manufacturing facility in Phoenix with 11–50 employees and serves a horizontal customer base spanning touring production companies, rental houses, AV integrators, and venue operators who require custom-fitted protection for high-value equipment such as mixing consoles, speaker arrays, lighting fixtures, video switchers, projectors, and chain motors.

The product portfolio is organized around two tiers: the PRO Series, a premium line built with 3/8" Baltic Birch plywood cores, impact-resistant high-pressure laminate in leather finish, 4" Colson casters, and fully finished interiors; and the LITE Series, an economy line built with pressed phenolic resin, 1/2" Baltic Birch caster board, and minimally finished interiors. Core product categories include ATA-spec trunks, equipment racks (in slam-latch, shock-mount, and non-shock variants), workboxes, speaker cases, audio console cases, lighting fixture cases, lighting console cases, video console cases, projector cases, motor trunks, monitor cases, camera and box lens cases, mic stand cases, intercom cases, fiberglassed trunks, metal fabrication carts, and replacement parts/accessories. Proprietary features cited include slam latch mechanisms and shock-mount rack systems designed for touring environments. The catalog covers pre-designed configurations for 100+ equipment models across major brands including L'Acoustics, Yamaha, Avid, Chauvet, Martin, Robe, d&b audiotechnik, DiGiCo, Shure, MA Lighting, Panasonic, and Clear-Com, with full custom configurations available on request.

Roadcase generates revenue through direct, one-time unit sales via its Shopify-based e-commerce website, supplemented by quote-based ordering for custom configurations. Standard product pricing ranges from approximately $695 to $6,195 per case, with most products priced between $1,000 and $3,000. The go-to-market motion is sales-led, emphasizing a 24-hour quote turnaround and design consultation services accessed via [email protected] and phone. The company claims an industry-leading 3-week average manufacturing lead time and markets through its website, Facebook, Instagram, and an email newsletter. Distribution is direct manufacturer-to-customer from Phoenix to US addresses only; no third-party distributors, international channels, or recurring revenue models are reported. No AI/ML, software, API, SDK, or app components are part of the offering. Ownership appears independent and self-funded, with no disclosed venture capital, private equity, or parent company involvement.

Name

Roadcase

Legal name

Roadcase.com, Inc

Website

https://roadcase.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

2014

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Roadcase.com is a Phoenix-based custom case manufacturer producing made-to-order protective cases for professional audio, lighting, video, and broadcast equipment, serving rental companies and touring productions across the United States with PRO and LITE series offerings.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Custom Protective Cases

akta.pro primary industry

Crates & Cases (Wooden/Plastic/Metal, Export Cases) (IMALAFAG)

Keywords

• Custom case manufacturing
• Protective equipment cases
• ATA flight cases
• Audio rack cases
• Road cases

Headquarters

HQ city

Phoenix

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Hardware or Manufacturing

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Custom Case Sales: One-time sales of custom, made-to-order protective cases for professional audio, lighting, and video equipment. Orders are built to specification based on customer-provided equipment dimensions and requirements. Revenue is generated through individual transaction sales with no recurring component.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels1 record

Marketing channels4 records

Core offering

Roadcase manufactures made-to-order custom protective cases for professional audio, lighting, video, and broadcast equipment. The product portfolio includes ATA-spec trunks, equipment racks, speaker cases, lighting fixture cases, fiberglassed trunks, and metal fabrication carts. All manufacturing is performed at the company's Phoenix, AZ facility with an average 3-week lead time and a quote turnaround of under 24 hours.

Product overview

Roadcase is a custom, made-to-order case manufacturer serving the professional audio, video, lighting, and broadcast industries. Their product portfolio centers on custom protective cases and encompasses multiple product lines: (1) Core case products including ATA Trunks, Racks (Slam Latch, Shock Mount, Non-Shock variants), Workboxes, Speaker Cases for L'Acoustics/JBL/Martin Audio/d&b/Nexo/RCF, Audio Console Cases for Yamaha/Avid/Allen & Heath/DiGiCo/Midas/SSL, Lighting Fixture Cases for Chauvet/Elation/Martin/Robe/Clay Paky/GLP/Ayrton/Chroma-Q/ETC, Lighting Console Cases (MA Lighting/Chamsys), Video Console Cases, Projector Cases (Panasonic), Motor Trunks (ChainMaster/Stagemaker/CM Motors), Monitor Cases, Camera Cases, Box Lens Cases, Mic Stand Cases, and Intercom Cases (Clear-Com); (2) Fiberglassed Trunks and Metal Fabrication Carts; (3) Accessories including Case Parts (Casters, Handles, Latches, Labels, Drawer Glides, Rack Drawers, Rack Panels) and Foam Inserts; (4) Two product tiers: PRO Series (premium, 3/8" Baltic Birch with high-pressure laminate) and LITE Series (economical, phenolic resin construction). All cases are manufactured at their Phoenix, AZ facility with a 3-week average lead time.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• PRO Series: Premium case line engineered for maximum protection with 3/8” Baltic Birch Plywood Core, Impact Resistant High-Pressure Laminate in Leather Finish, 3/4" Baltic Birch Caster Board, Fully Finished Interiors, 4" Colson™ Brand Casters in Maroon, Roadcase.com Fold Down Latches, Rivets Every 6” on Double Angle and Tongue & Groove, 8+ Handles Come Standard, 2.2# Extruded Polyethylene Foam, Completely Customizable.
• LITE Series

Products and services

• Custom Cases Made-to-order custom cases manufactured to customer specifications for protecting professional audio, lighting, video, and broadcast equipment during transport and storage. Targeted at production companies, touring productions, rental companies, and venue operators.
• ATA Trunks Rugged transport cases meeting ATA (Air Transport Association) specifications for shipping standards, available in various dimensions for shipping professional equipment.
• Racks Equipment racks for mounting and protecting audio, video, and lighting gear. Available in Slam Latch, Slide & Slam Shock Mount, Shock Mount, and Non-Shock variants in multiple RU configurations with integrated storage.
• Workboxes Multi-drawer storage and workstation cases for organizing tools, equipment, and accessories in professional production and touring settings.
• Speaker Cases Custom-fitted protective cases for professional loudspeakers, with brand-specific configurations for L'Acoustics, JBL, Martin Audio, d&b audiotechnik, Nexo, and RCF. Designed for touring sound systems, speaker arrays, and subwoofers.
• Audio Console Cases Cases designed for professional mixing consoles from Yamaha, Avid, Allen & Heath, DiGiCo, Midas, and SSL, featuring dog house compartments for accessories and connectivity.
• Lighting Fixture Cases Custom cases for stage lighting equipment from Chauvet, Elation, Martin, Robe, Clay Paky, GLP, Ayrton, Chroma-Q, ETC, ROXX, and Prolights. Built for moving head fixtures, LED panels, strobes, blinders, and lighting trusses.
• Wireless Microphone Cases Cases for Shure wireless microphone systems including Axient Digital and ULX-D series with integrated rack mounting for transport and staging.
• Video Console Cases Cases for video switchers and workstations from Grass Valley, Blackmagic, Ross, FOR.A, and other video equipment manufacturers, with custom configurations for video equipment including integrated cable management and monitor mounting.
• Lighting Console Cases Cases for lighting control consoles including MA Lighting GrandMA series and Chamsys Magic Q systems, tailored for touring lighting designers and production companies.
• Projector Cases Cases for professional projectors including Panasonic PT-RZ series with integrated lens storage compartments.
• Motor Trunks Heavy-duty cases for chain motors and hoists from ChainMaster/LiftKet, CM Motors, and Stagemaker used in stage rigging applications, providing protection during transport and storage.
• Monitor Cases Cases for professional displays from NEC, Samsung, Asus, Dell, HP, and Planar, designed for safe transport of monitors used in touring and event production.
• Camera Cases Custom cases for broadcast and professional cameras including Panasonic UCX-100 and Sony HDC series, used by broadcast facilities and video production companies.
• Box Lens Cases Cases for large format broadcast lenses such as Fujinon UA-107X used in professional broadcast and live event productions.
• Mic Stand Cases Organizer cases for microphone stands with flip-down or tray configurations available in various slot capacities for touring and event use.
• Intercom Cases Cases for Clear-Com wireless intercom systems including foam inserts and slam latch racks for production communications.
• Fiberglassed Trunks Heavy-duty trunks with fiberglass reinforcement for enhanced durability, available in various dimensions with optional worktrunk configurations for high-impact transport environments.
• Metal Fabrication Carts Metal fabrication carts for transporting LED Lekos, baseplates, cable ramps, and other stage equipment around venues and production sites.
• Case Accessories & Parts Replacement components and parts including casters, handles, latches, case labels, drawer glides, rack mount drawers, and rack panels for case maintenance and customization.
• Foam Inserts Custom-cut foam padding solutions for lenses and specialty equipment, including Panasonic lens inserts for SKB cases, providing equipment-specific protection inside cases.

Quantifiable outcome

• Average lead time of 3 weeks for custom cases
• +1 more outcomes

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature4 records

Scale indicators1 record

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• SKB Cases: SKB is one of the largest and most recognized manufacturers of protective cases and rack solutions for musical instruments, pro audio, and lighting equipment. They overlap directly with Roadcase on rack cases, ATA-style transport cases, and brand-specific touring cases, and notably even appear as a retail partner on Roadcase's own website ('Pelican & SKB Shop').
• Gator Cases: Gator Cases manufactures a wide range of cases, racks, and stands for musical instruments and pro audio/lighting gear. They overlap with Roadcase on rack cases and equipment-specific protective cases, and represent a more mass-market, catalog-heavy alternative to Roadcase's custom model.
• Calzone Case Company: Calzone manufactures custom and standard ATA cases, racks, and shock-mount shipping containers for military, industrial, and entertainment applications. They are a direct custom-case competitor in the same pro AV and broadcast segments Roadcase serves.
• Pro-Tek Cases: Pro-Tek designs and manufactures custom cases, racks, and shock-mount systems for the music, broadcast, and pro AV industries. They are a close functional competitor in the made-to-order plywood case space that Roadcase occupies.
• Platt Cases: Platt manufactures heavy-duty custom and standard blow-molded and ATA cases for industrial, military, and broadcast use. They compete with Roadcase for broadcast and pro AV case orders, particularly where standardized heavy-duty protection is required.
• Anvil Cases: Anvil is a long-established custom ATA-style case manufacturer serving the music, broadcast, and military markets. They compete most directly with Roadcase on made-to-order plywood flight cases and rack solutions for touring productions.
• Odyssey Cases: Odyssey Cases (by American DJ) produces ATA-style flight cases, racks, and DJ/lighting transport solutions. They overlap with Roadcase on lighting fixture and DJ equipment cases, with strong positioning in the club/DJ segment adjacent to Roadcase's touring audio/lighting customers.

Others

• Hosa Technology: Hosa manufactures cables, connectors, and accessories for the pro audio and music industries. While not a case manufacturer, they sell into the same touring and production customer base as Roadcase and represent an adjacent ecosystem participant with potential distribution overlap.

Broad incumbents

• Pelican Products: Pelican is the dominant incumbent in protective cases, with a broad portfolio spanning tactical, industrial, and pro AV cases. Their standardized injection-molded cases compete directly with Roadcase on durability claims and brand trust, though Pelican does not specialize in made-to-order plywood touring cases the way Roadcase does.

Emerging players

• Stage Right Cases: Stage Right Cases is a smaller custom case builder focused on the live event and touring market with similar made-to-order plywood construction. They are an emerging direct competitor in Roadcase's core touring audio and lighting segment.

Market position

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Weaknesses3 records

Competitive moat3 records

Key risks6 records

Customer concentration

• Facebookfacebook.com/Roadcasecom-294432037353523
• Instagraminstagram.com/roadcasedotcom
• Xx.com/Roadcase_com
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/roadcase-com-inc

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Investors

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M&A

Investments

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