What Innerspace Cases does

Innerspace Cases is a fourth-generation, family-owned manufacturer of precision protective cases operating as a DBA of The Armored Group, Inc. from its North Hollywood / Los Angeles workshop. The company designs and builds custom ATA 300 Category I flight-rated cases with CNC-cut foam interiors engineered from the exact dimensions of the customer's equipment, holding itself out as a factory-direct alternative to resellers. It is also an Authorized Pelican dealer offering genuine Pelican Protector, Storm, Air, and Vault shells finished with Innerspace custom interiors, alongside HPRC platforms.

The product portfolio is organized around the production workflow — Camera, Lens, Production Support, Monitor, and Lighting cases — plus a Specialty vertical covering VR/headset, drone/UAS, defense/tactical, industrial/test, medical/instrument, and robotics configurations. Core technical differentiators are CNC foam engineering that accommodates working-orientation configurations (viewfinders mounted, top handles attached, media doors closed, batteries loaded), ATA 300 Cat I construction for airline and rental circulation durability, a fit library covering 30+ equipment manufacturers (ARRI, Sony, RED, Canon, Blackmagic, Cooke, ZEISS, Angénieux, Fujinon, Atlas, SmallHD, DJI, Panasonic, and others), and a Fleet Builds program of standardized, engraved, re-orderable multi-unit builds (6–24+ units) for rental houses and government programs. The company is CAGE-registered for US federal procurement.

The business runs a hybrid go-to-market: a self-serve D2C ecommerce channel via innerspacecases.com serving individual buyers and SMBs (pricing $175–$1,700+ per unit, free US ground shipping on $500+ orders, free NoHo pickup), and a sales-led enterprise motion via phone (818-767-3030 / 800-806-7689) and a quote request flow targeting rental house fleets, studios, and government/defense programs. Headcount is 1–10 employees, there is no outside funding, and the parent legal entity is The Armored Group, Inc., a US corporation. Customer segments are primarily Film & Television Production and Equipment Rental Houses, with Government Programs and Specialty Industries as secondary verticals.

Name

Innerspace Cases

Legal name

The Armored Group, Inc.

Website

https://innerspacecases.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

1918

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Short description

Innerspace Cases is a fourth-generation Los Angeles manufacturer of custom ATA 300-rated flight cases with CNC-cut foam interiors for cinema cameras, lenses, monitors, and production gear. It serves film production crews, equipment rental houses, and government programs through direct ecommerce plus enterprise fleet sales.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Headquarters

HQ city

North Hollywood

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices2 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B and B2C

Offering type

Hardware or Manufacturing

Cost components

Supply Chain, Personnel, Operations, Infrastructure, Marketing or Sales

Revenue model

1. Custom Protective Cases: One-time purchase of custom-built protective cases. Cases are built to order in the Los Angeles workshop using customer-specified gear configurations. Pricing ranges from approximately $175 to $1,700+ depending on case complexity and shell type.
2. Custom Foam Inserts: Drop-in custom foam inserts for existing Pelican and other case shells. Sold as standalone products or add-on services.
3. Accessories & Services: Case accessories including engraved plates, logo services, and hardware. Additional services like custom foam design for unusual kit configurations.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels5 records

Core offering

Innerspace Cases manufactures custom ATA 300 Category I-rated flight cases with CNC-cut foam interiors engineered to the exact dimensions of specific camera, lens, monitor, and production support equipment. Cases are built to order in the company's Los Angeles workshop, offered across dedicated camera body cases, cinema lens cases, monitor cases, production support cases, drop-in custom foam inserts, and authorized Pelican configurations. Specialized offerings include standardized fleet builds for rental houses and studios, plus fully custom case engineering for drones, VR/headsets, defense, medical, industrial, and robotics applications.

Product overview

Innerspace Cases is a manufacturer of precision protective cases built around exact equipment dimensions. The core offering consists of custom ATA 300 Category I flight cases with CNC-cut foam interiors, offered alongside authorized Pelican case configurations and custom foam insert services. The product portfolio includes Camera Body Cases for major cinema platforms (ARRI, Sony, RED, Blackmagic, Canon), Lens Cases for cine optics, Monitor Cases, Production Support Cases for accessories and AKS gear, and specialized Custom Case Builds for drones, VR/headsets, medical, industrial, and defense applications. Services include Fleet Builds for rental houses (standardized, engraved, re-orderable multi-unit orders) and Custom Foam Design for drop-in protection. All cases are built to order in the company's Los Angeles workshop.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Quantifiable outcome

• Equipment arrives ready to mount lens and roll without re-rigging
• +2 more outcomes

Named customers3 records

Segments3 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature4 records

Partnerships

One partnership is on record.

• PelicancoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorAuthorized Pelican dealer. Innerspace Cases offers genuine Pelican cases (Protector, Storm, Air, Vault lines) finished with custom Innerspace foam interiors. The company is an Authorized Pelican Dealer offering both stock Pelican products and custom-built Pelican solutions with CNC-cut foam.

Scale indicators4 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Direct peers

• Anvil Cases: US custom ATA case manufacturer serving military, broadcast, and industrial customers with built-to-order flight cases. Most directly comparable to Innerspace on custom ATA construction, fleet programs, and government/military exposure.
• ZARGES: European manufacturer of aluminum protective cases, containers, and access solutions serving defense, aerospace, and industrial logistics. Comparable as a premium ATA-rated case maker targeting government, military, and high-value equipment transport.
• Custom Case Group: US custom case builder offering ATA, rotational-molded, and fabricated cases with foam interiors for broadcast, military, and industrial customers. Directly comparable on build-to-order custom foam engineering and fleet/defense positioning.
• Calzone Case Company: Manufacturer of custom ATA, molded, and rack cases serving military, broadcast, and industrial markets. Direct overlap with Innerspace in custom flight cases, defense programs, and reusable/ATA-rated construction.
• Case Design / Cases By Source: US custom case manufacturer offering CNC foam and ATA construction for pro audio, broadcast, and industrial buyers. Closely comparable on custom foam engineering service and ATA-rated built-to-order model.

Broad incumbents

• Pelican Products: Global leader in protective cases and the dominant supplier of stock ATA-style shells. Both a partner (Innerspace is an Authorized Dealer) and a competitor — Pelican offers its own custom foam services and could bypass Innerspace for branded builds.
• SKB Cases: Established US manufacturer of rack, ATA, and utility cases with broad distribution in music, pro AV, and military markets. Comparable as a competing case-shell supplier with custom interior options, though less specialized in cinema than Innerspace.
• HPRC Cases: Italian manufacturer of high-end injection-molded waterproof cases used in broadcast, cinematography, and military. Innerspace offers HPRC platforms finished with custom foam, making HPRC a direct shell-source peer and a competing premium case brand.
• Gator Cases: Large manufacturer of protective cases and stands for musical instruments, pro AV, and DJ/lighting gear. Comparable in product category (molded and soft cases with foam interiors) and target buyer overlap with Innerspace's production-support and lighting case lines.
• Nanuk Cases: Canadian manufacturer of injection-molded protective cases with growing presence in photography, cinematography, and tactical markets. Comparable as a competing case-shell brand where buyers can choose Nanuk over Pelican/SKB for custom-foam builds.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat6 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• Xx.com/InnerspaceCases
• Facebookfacebook.com/pages/Innerspace-Cases/136997639691537
• Instagraminstagram.com/innerspacecases
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/the-armored-group-inc.

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Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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