OEM Cases

Platt Cases builds custom protective cases and foam for OEMs — engineered around your product, manufactured in-house in Chicago since 1921, and delivered through just-in-time, kitting, and drop-ship programs that plug into your supply chain.

Why OEMs partner with a case manufacturer

When the case is part of your product, a distributor pulling boxes off a shelf can't help you. OEM buyers need a partner who can engineer protection around a specific product, control quality, and stand behind the result.

• Product-specific protection: cases engineered around your exact product, from samples, models, or drawings
• Engineering support: trained engineers, CAD, and design-for-manufacturability input
• Private-label presentation: branded cases that represent your product at delivery
• Supply-chain fit: JIT, kitting, and drop-ship that plug into your operation

Custom case solutions for OEMs

Platt engineers each case around the product it carries and builds it on the platform that fits the program.

What Platt delivers on an OEM program

An OEM program is more than a case — it's engineering, branding, volume, and logistics from one accountable partner.

Program element	What Platt provides	The advantage
Product protection	Custom foam and molded, ATA, or Pelican cases	Engineered fit and shock isolation
Branding	Molded-in logos, silk-screen, nameplates, custom colors	Presentation-ready OEM programs
Volume	50–500 unit mid-volume programs (scalable)	Archived files for repeatable reorders
Logistics	JIT blanket releases, kitting, drop-ship	Plugs into your supply chain
Engineering	In-house CAD, vacuum forming, CNC, waterjet	One accountable partner, start to finish

Supply-chain logistics: JIT, kitting, and drop-ship

Platt is built to plug into your supply chain, not just ship a box. Just-in-time blanket releases, kitting, and drop-shipping direct to your customers are managed from Platt's Chicago facility — keeping your programs on schedule and your inventory lean. Platt specializes in 50–500 unit programs, with design files archived for repeatable reorders.

Why OEMs choose Platt Cases

• A 4th-generation U.S. manufacturer since 1921: ISO 9001:2015 certified, recognized at the 2025 Chicago Manufacturing Excellence Awards
• In-house engineering and vertical integration: vacuum forming, foam, sewing, CNC, and waterjet under one roof
• Mid-volume expertise (50–500 units): with archived files for repeatable reorders
• Supply-chain logistics: JIT, kitting, and drop-ship that plug into your operation

See also: Custom Case Manufacturing · Custom Products · Industries We Serve · What Is Needed for a Custom Case Design

Frequently Asked Questions

Can Platt build a custom case around our specific OEM product?

Yes. Platt's in-house engineers design cavity-cut foam and custom molded, ATA, Pelican, or soft-sewn cases around your exact product, from your samples, models, or drawings.

Do you offer private labeling and branding for OEM cases?

Yes. Custom colors, molded-in logos, nameplates, silk-screening, and embroidery make each case presentation-ready and consistent with your product brand.

Can Platt support our supply chain with JIT or drop-shipping?

Yes. Platt supports just-in-time blanket releases, kitting, and drop-shipping directly to your customers, managed from its Chicago facility.

What order quantities does Platt support for OEM programs?

Platt specializes in mid-volume programs of roughly 50–500 units and can scale for larger production runs, with design files archived for repeatable reorders.

How do we start an OEM case program?

Send your product details and requirements and Platt's engineering team will scope the right protection, platform, and timeline. The custom case design checklist covers what we need to quote.