It all started in 1974 with a single manual press machine in Penn, Buckinghamshire, but today, with over 400 machines across our global manufacturing locations, Penn Elcom is a leading manufacturer of Flight Case and Speaker Cabinet Hardware, transport Crate Components as well as 19 Inch Racking solutions servicing specialist industries such as Pro Audio and AV.
With continuous investment in state-of-the-art equipment, Penn Elcom endeavours to be at the forefront of product development, design and innovation, creating highly-rated and trusted products for both businesses and individuals. From our manufacturing facilities in the UK, USA, Mexico and China — supported by international distribution hubs across Asia, Europe, and Australia — we have the capacity, capability and experience to bring your project to life.
With over 50 years of precision engineering expertise, Penn Elcom is trusted by professionals worldwide to deliver custom-manufactured hardware and bespoke metalwork to even the most demanding specifications. Whether you need a one-off prototype or a large-scale OEM production run, our in-house design and manufacturing teams work closely with you from initial concept through to final delivery.
Our Custom Manufacturing Capabilities
Penn Elcom's manufacturing capabilities span a wide range of advanced metalworking and finishing processes, enabling us to produce completely bespoke components and assemblies to your exact requirements.
| Laser Cutting | High-precision cutting for steel, aluminium and other metals, ideal for intricate shapes, speaker grilles, rack panels and enclosures. |
| CNC Punching | Efficient, repeatable punching for sheet metal components with tight tolerances, suited to both prototype and high-volume production runs. |
| Press Brake / Bending | Accurate metal forming and bending to produce complex profiles, enclosures and chassis. |
| Die Casting | High-quality cast metal components for hardware, brackets, handles and specialist fittings. |
| Powder Coating | Durable, professional-grade colour finishing across a wide range of RAL colours and textures. |
| UV Printing | Full-colour, high-resolution printing directly onto metal surfaces for branding, labelling and panel graphics. |
| Laser Etching | Precise, permanent marking for product identification, branding, serial numbers and custom panel layouts. |
| Salvagnini Panel Bending | Advanced automated panel bending for superior consistency and accuracy on high-volume production runs. |
Popular Bespoke Custom Products
Our custom metalwork and fabrication services are widely used across the pro audio, AV, broadcast, IT and live events industries. Popular bespoke products we manufacture include:
- Custom speaker grilles — precision-cut and finished to fit any speaker cabinet or enclosure design. Find out more here.
- Custom rack cabinets and 19-inch rack panels — engineered to your exact specifications, including cut-outs, branding and graphics.
- Flight case and road case hardware — bespoke components for case builders worldwide.
- Brackets and chassis — custom steel and aluminium brackets, frames and sub-assemblies for AV and IT integration projects.
- Stage boxes and patch panels — custom metalwork for touring, installation and broadcast applications.
- OEM components — manufactured to your drawings for private-label or integration into your own product range.
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Custom Cable & Lead Manufacturing
In addition to our metalworking capabilities, Penn Elcom offers a dedicated custom cable, lead and touring system manufacturing service. Our professional team of cable technicians design and build custom patching systems, multicores, drop boxes, and wiring looms used by specialist engineers, installers and events companies worldwide.
All custom cable work is handled under one roof at our Hastings, UK facility - from onsite procurement, cutting and stripping through to full assembly and rigorous pre-shipment testing. We support a broad range of applications including live touring, AV installations, broadcast facilities, home cinema systems and corporate environments.
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Custom LED Lighting Solutions & Assembly
Penn Elcom's dedicated LED lighting team designs, assembles and supplies bespoke LED lighting solutions for projects of any scale - from a single room installation to a complex, multi-zone architectural scheme. Based at our Hastings, UK facility, our specialists work directly with electricians, lighting designers, architects, joinery contractors and installers to deliver complete custom lighting packages that are engineered to your exact specification and ready to install on arrival.
Our LED product range includes flexible LED strip and tape, aluminium profiles and extrusions, LED drivers, controllers and all the accessories required to build a fully integrated, professional lighting system. We supply premium products from leading brands including Osram, fossLED and Inventronics, and can combine these with our own in-house assembly capabilities to create lighting solutions that are precisely cut, wired, labelled and tested before leaving our workshop.
OEM Manufacturing & New Product Development
Penn Elcom is an established OEM manufacturing partner for businesses that need custom-designed products manufactured at scale. Whether you come to us with a finished design or just an idea, our experienced engineering team can support you through the full product development lifecycle, from CAD design and prototyping through to tooling, production and quality assurance.
We regularly work with brands, integrators and distributors to develop entirely new products or to customise and private-label existing Penn Elcom hardware. With manufacturing facilities across three continents, we offer the flexibility of local production with the quality assurance of a globally recognised manufacturer.
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Design Your Own Custom Rack Panels Online
Looking for custom 19-inch rack panels? Use our online rack Panel Designer to configure bespoke panels in minutes. Simply choose your template, add cut-outs, text, logos and graphics, then order directly. Fast, flexible and available now.
Quality You Can Rely On
Every custom project that leaves our facility is rigorously tested and inspected before shipping. We use only the highest quality raw materials and apply the same exacting standards to bespoke work as we do to our catalogue products, because your reputation depends on it.
Penn Elcom has been supplying hardware and custom components to the world's leading touring companies, AV integrators, broadcast organisations and IT infrastructure specialists since 1974. Our products are trusted on stages, in data centres and across broadcast facilities around the globe.
Frequently Asked Questions
Q: Can you work from my own technical drawings?
A: Yes. We accept CAD drawings in DXF, DWG, STEP and PDF formats. If you don't have drawings, our engineering team can work from sketches or a written brief.
Q: Do you offer prototyping before committing to a production run?
A: Absolutely. We offer prototype and small-batch manufacturing so you can validate your design before committing to full production quantities.
Q: What is the minimum order quantity for custom work?
A: This varies by product type and process. Contact our team with your requirements and we'll advise on the most cost-effective approach for your project and volume.
Q: How long does a custom project typically take?
A: Lead times depend on complexity and volume. Prototypes can often be turned around within a few weeks; larger production runs are quoted individually. Contact us for a specific estimate.
Q: Can you customise or personalise existing Penn Elcom products?
A: Yes - we can apply custom finishes, engraving, cut-outs, branding and more to any product in our standard catalogue range.
Q: What industries do you serve?
A: We work with clients in pro audio, live events and touring, AV integration, broadcast, IT and data centre, home cinema, corporate installation and much more.
Q: What file formats do you accept for custom designs?
A: DXF, DWG, STEP and PDF. Our team will advise on the best format for your specific process.
Start Your Custom Manufacturing Project
Ready to discuss your project? Whether you have a fully developed technical drawing or just an initial idea, our team is ready to support you. With extensive industry knowledge, manufacturing expertise, and a wide range of advanced machinery, no challenge is too big or too small for Penn Elcom - we can bring almost any concept to life.
Get in touch with our custom manufacturing team today, and we’ll work with you to develop the best solution for your needs and budget. Simply click the button below or fill out the form to get started.