Custom Case Pros is an Oklahoma-based company specializing in designing and manufacturing custom foam inserts and protective cases. With over 20 years of experience, they provide tailored solutions for industries like aerospace, defense and beyond. The company’s focus on quality, precision and customer service ensures that they meet the unique needs of each client. As they continue to grow, they’re excited to expand our offerings to new industries, including film production, while staying rooted in our commitment to supporting Oklahoma’s economy.
Can you tell us how and why you started your business?
We started Custom Case Pros to solve a problem we repeatedly encountered in the field—tools and equipment not being protected or organized properly, leading to inefficiency and costly mistakes. With over 20 years of experience in the industry, we saw the opportunity to deliver tailored solutions by designing custom foam and cases that are both durable and practical. Our mission is to help businesses stay organized, improve safety and save space, all while delivering the highest-quality protective cases that meet the unique needs of each customer.
What services do you provide within the film/music industry?
Custom Case Pros offers tailored protective solutions for the film industry, ensuring that valuable equipment is safely stored, transported and organized. We design and manufacture custom foam inserts and rugged cases, including rack-mount solutions, to protect cameras, lighting, drones, audio equipment and other essential gear. Whether it’s safeguarding delicate lenses or creating easy-to-organize cases for on-set gear, our custom solutions help minimize downtime and protect against damage. With options like removable foam trays and reinforced bottoms, our cases are built to handle the demands of any production environment.
How has your company grown to meet the needs of Oklahoma’s film and/or music industries over the last 3-5 years?
While Custom Case Pros has yet to directly support Oklahoma’s film industry, our experience serving a wide range of other industries positions us perfectly to meet the needs of film professionals. Our expertise in creating custom foam inserts and rugged cases for delicate and high-value equipment—such as aerospace and military tools—easily translates into protecting film gear like cameras, lenses and audio equipment. With our proven ability to design durable, space-saving solutions, we’re ready to help the film industry streamline equipment organization and transportation.
What are the benefits of basing your company’s operations in Oklahoma?
By basing Custom Case Pros in Oklahoma, we’re not only contributing to the growth of the local economy, but also positioning ourselves to provide hands-on support for industries across the state, including the film industry. Being local means we can meet production teams face-to-face, ensuring that we fully understand their needs and can deliver tailored solutions quickly. Our proximity allows us to offer direct support throughout the design and production process, ensuring faster turnarounds and more personalized service—all while helping to stimulate economic growth in our home state.
What would you consider your business’s greatest accomplishment to date?
One of our greatest accomplishments at Custom Case Pros has been successfully establishing ourselves as a trusted provider of custom foam and case solutions in just one year. We’ve built strong relationships with industries like aerospace and defense, delivering high-quality, tailored protective cases that solve real-world challenges. Our ability to quickly understand our customers’ needs, design innovative solutions and provide personalized service has earned us a reputation for excellence. Achieving this level of growth and recognition in such a short time has been a major milestone for our business.
Are there any recent successes your company would like to highlight related to work within the Oklahoma film and music industries?
While we haven’t yet had significant involvement in the film industry, we’ve built custom cases for cameras, drones, electronics and other sophisticated equipment—gear that closely aligns with the needs of film production. Our attention to detail, combined with our proven ability to support Department of Defense programs that require stringent compliance with DFARS clauses and cybersecurity protocols, is a strong testament to our ability to deliver reliable, high-quality solutions for any film production. We’re confident that our experience and commitment to excellence will translate seamlessly into supporting the film industry.
What are you working on now/next?
At Custom Case Pros, we’re continually expanding our offerings to meet the needs of a variety of industries. Currently, we’re focused on deepening our partnerships within the aerospace and defense sectors, while also exploring new opportunities in Oklahoma’s growing film industry. Our next steps include launching a product giveaway campaign to increase our social media presence and further engaging with local businesses to support their equipment protection needs. We’re also developing a Custom Case & Foam Design Guide as a valuable resource for customers, helping them navigate their options and find the best solutions for their equipment.
What is your goal/vision for the future of your company?
Our vision at Custom Case Pros is to become the leading provider of custom foam and case solutions across a diverse range of industries, including aerospace, defense and film production. We are focused on continuous innovation, offering durable, high-quality products that help clients protect and organize their valuable equipment. As we grow, we plan to expand our reach, build deeper partnerships, and eventually open a retail space where we’ll stock products for the public. This will allow us to better serve our customers by offering quick, convenient access to protective cases and accessories. Our goal is to support Oklahoma’s economy by staying rooted in the communities we serve while becoming a trusted resource nationwide.
What advice do you have for others who are considering starting a film or music business in Oklahoma?
Our advice is simple: do it! The film industry in Oklahoma is growing at an incredible pace, with more and more movie productions being filmed here each year. This presents an exciting opportunity for those looking to break into the business. Oklahoma offers a unique combination of diverse filming locations, local talent, and supportive industry resources. By getting in now, you can tap into a booming industry that shows no signs of slowing down. Plus, being part of the local scene allows you to build relationships and support the state’s growing reputation as a hub for film production.
What opportunities do you believe await Oklahoma’s film/music industry in the future?
Oklahoma’s film industry has a bright future ahead. With the state’s continued investment in film incentives and infrastructure, along with its diverse landscapes and strong local talent pool, the opportunities are endless. We see more major productions choosing Oklahoma for their projects, which will only further enhance the state’s reputation as a premier destination for filmmaking. Additionally, there are growing opportunities for local businesses to support these productions, whether through equipment rentals, set construction or specialized services like custom case and foam solutions. As the industry expands, we believe it will continue to attract even larger productions and create more jobs, fueling economic growth and fostering creativity throughout the state.
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