About Us

Chicago Case is a premier product line of CH Ellis, built on a legacy of protection that spans generations right in the heart of Indiana. We design and manufacture rugged hard cases and versatile soft bags for a wide range of industries including tools, technology, medical, industrial, and specialty applications, with durability and real world performance always at the center. Backed by CH Ellis’s 130+ years of craftsmanship, and with more than 30 years of Chicago Case manufacturing under our roof, we pair proven know how with modern production to deliver cases you can trust.

Alongside Chicago Case, we also manufacture Ellis and Parker case lines and serve as an authorized distributor for Pelican products. If you need something tailored, we offer bulk ordering, custom branding and logo placement, precision custom foam interiors, tool pallets, and a wide selection of accessory replacement parts.

For custom or large volume projects, please request a quote through the CH Ellis website using the button below and we will help you build the right solution.

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Our History

Chicago Case Company was founded in 1975 to solve a clear problem: professionals needed tougher, smarter protection for the gear they couldn’t afford to lose. From day one, Chicago Case built durable carrying and shipping cases for sensitive electronic equipment and industrial products, engineered to take hits in transit and still perform on the job. That original mission still drives everything we make today—rugged cases that move tools, equipment, and high-value products safely, securely, and without compromise.

In 2010, Chicago Case joined the CH Ellis family, strengthening a manufacturing legacy that already stretched back more than a century. CH Ellis acquired Chicago Case because of its reputation as a leader in military-style carrying and shipping cases, and together we’ve continued to raise the bar on materials, processes, and real-world performance. The result is the same Chicago Case toughness customers counted on for decades, now backed by the scale, expertise, and long-term commitment of CH Ellis.

Chicago Case delivers no-nonsense protection built for demanding environments. From heavy-duty hard cases to reliable soft bags, our products are engineered to keep essential gear secure through travel, transit, and everyday jobsite use. We focus on tough materials, practical designs, and consistent performance so your equipment arrives ready to work, every time.

Supported by CH Ellis, our parent company with over 130 years of manufacturing expertise, we bring proven craftsmanship and long-term reliability to every Chicago Case product. For bulk orders or custom builds including branded logos, custom foam layouts, and tailored configurations, request a quote through the CH Ellis website.

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