Manufacturing Capabilities
ZERO Manufacturing manufactures protective enclosures and cases for a global customer base. Our product lines include deep-drawn metal cases, fabricated metal cases, and molded plastic assemblies that are designed to protect sensitive electronics and valuable equipment during transport, storage, and operation.
Since 1952, we have delivered trusted solutions for demanding applications across the aerospace, military, medical, industrial, telecommunications, and oil and gas industries. Starting as a small shop in Southern California, ZERO Manufacturing later expanded into a 300,000-square-foot manufacturing facility located in North Salt Lake, Utah. We now serve as a single-source provider, handling every stage of production in-house to ensure quality and accountability. These comprehensive manufacturing capabilities empower us to customize any of our products with features like accessory brackets, custom hole patterns, and specialized cutouts to meet your exact specifications.
Custom Modular Containers
The engineering team at ZERO Manufacturing excels at developing and producing custom modular containers that protect the world’s most sophisticated instrumentation. We start with a durable aluminum exterior shell that provides a superior barrier against moisture, chemicals, and other contaminants. Our customers can opt for a plain finish or have shells painted to pair with colors in the Pantone Matching System (PMS), FED-STD-595 Color Chart, or RAL Color Chart.
To further enhance their protective qualities, our custom modular containers include continuous neoprene seals. Other standard features for our containers include ergonomic handles to facilitate safe transport, panel stiffeners that boost structural integrity, and pressure release valves to enhance environmental stabilization.
Aluminum Suitcases & Luggage
ZERO Manufacturing is a premier global manufacturer of custom aluminum suitcases, luggage, and protective containers. Leveraging our extensive aluminum manufacturing capabilities, we can develop rugged and reliable container solutions for numerous applications. We have a long history of engineering custom suitcase and container products for clients in high-demand sectors like aerospace, defense, medical, and oil and gas.
Our expansive production facility possesses a vast suite of machinery for fabricating metal, plastic molding, custom machining, tool and die making, painting, and finishing. Our in-house capabilities enable us to function as a true one-stop shop for custom containers, helping customers from initial design to delivery.
Custom Shipping Cases
ZERO Manufacturing designs and manufactures custom shipping cases that provide robust protection for sensitive assets. Our engineering team develops custom shipping cases for a global clientele, with our solutions ranging from military command tents and UAVs to analytical instrumentation and spacecraft components.
We offer a wide selection of customization options to ensure your assets remain secure, even in the most challenging transit and storage environments. Available features for custom shipping cases include, but are not limited to, the following:
Custom Interiors
We can integrate custom foam inserts or vibration-dampening systems to protect against shock and impact.
Hardware and Mobility
Options include specialized marking, custom hardware, and rollers and wheels to meet specific handling needs.
Environmental Protection
We can outfit cases with humidity indicators and other features to safeguard components from environmental hazards.
All of our containers are built to verified industry standards, and we can deliver most custom shipping cases in approximately eight weeks.
Custom Transitainer®
Our proprietary Transitainer® cases boast excellent performance at an affordable price point. We construct these cases with rotationally molded low-density polyethylene. This custom case is chemical-resistant and features a textured, anti-glare finish for enhanced durability and aesthetics. We can completely customize the interior of a Transitainer® case with vibration-dampening features like foam inserts and sheer protection mounts.
Every Transitainer® case comes standard with features designed for maximum protection and ease of use, including:
- Gasketed, watertight closure system
- Reinforced corners for impact resistance
- Cam-action latches and heavy-duty hardware
- Recessed ergonomic handles
- Pressure relief valves
We offer cases in a range of sizes, with maximums expanding up to 92 in. long, 48 in. wide, and 35 in. high. Cases also come in a variety of standard or custom colors to suit your branding needs.
Value-Added Services
At ZERO Manufacturing, our success is built on a commitment to developing products that meet or exceed customer expectations for quality and delivery. As a recognized leader in protective enclosure solutions, we serve a global client base that consists of approximately 50% Military, 40% Aerospace, and 10% Industrial clients. Our commitment to serving this client base is validated by multiple awards from industry leaders like Lockheed Martin and Northrop Grumman.
To support the specific needs of these partners, we offer a full range of value-added services as part of our end-to-end container solutions. We are dedicated to delivering innovative protective solutions backed by exceptional customer service, and we take pride in contributing to our customers’ success and economic progress.
Contact ZERO Manufacturing for Custom Protective Solutions
ZERO Manufacturing specializes in deep-drawn and fabricated aluminum and molded plastic cases, enclosures, and assemblies. Our core mission is delivering reliable protection—we ensure the safe transport and operational viability of valuable equipment without compromise. We complement our extensive standard product line with fully engineered custom protective cases that we build from scratch.
Our quality management system adheres to the following standards:
- ISO 9001:2015. This ISO certification demonstrates our ability to consistently provide products and services that meet customer and regulatory requirements.
- AS9100D. This certification highlights our adherence to the rigorous quality standards required by the aerospace industry.
We also hold many military industrial manufacturing certifications, and we can furnish certificates of compliance for FCC, CE, RoHS, and MFI requirements upon request.
To learn more about our capabilities, contact us today. To start designing your custom solution, please request a quote.