Norry Liebman

Keep Track of Your Tools With a Visual Management System Inside Your Travelling Tool Case

A visual management system for tool cases utilizes the same inherent logic found in the chalk outlines on every handyman's garage pegboard. On the pegboard, every tool has its place, and the outline shows exactly where it goes. An empty space means your n... Read >

A How To Guide for Panel Mounting Electronic Equipment in a Shipping or Carry Case

Make sure you have the right style case: Many of the smaller injection molded and aluminum carry cases come standard will molded-in panel tabs sets down a short distance from the lid split. This is not true for luggage style cases that are either soft-si... Read >

6 Common Mistakes To Avoid When Shipping Expensive Rack Mount Gear

1). Shipping gear inside a metal rack cabinet: Plain and simple, most metal rack cabinets are not meant to be shipped with gear racked into them. These cabinets are meant to be in a fixed location and at most, only wheeled from room to room. People assum... Read >

Using A Custom Soft Case to Prevent Electronic Hacking and Eavesdropping

The threats to confidential information stored on your personal electronic devices has been growing exponentially in recent years. Airborne electronic hacking, which started out as a government and industrial espionage concern, has migrated to the larger ... Read >

Shipping Multiple Laptops: Get Better Protection and Save Money with a Properly Designed Case

Many corporate training professionals need to travel frequently with multiple laptops, a gaggle of cabling, routers and other gear in order to be fully functional in a remote location. They must choose between shipping the items ahead, which may cause lo... Read >

LCD and Plasma Shipping Cases: New Products Save Money, Reduce Weight, and Provide Great Protection

The last 3 years have seen the introduction of several high quality rotationally molded cases, many with off-the-shelf interior options, that fit specific (or a range) of screen sizes. These cases are also being offered at a much lower price points due to... Read >

Fragile Stickers on Shipping Cases – Do They Help, or Just Challenge Shippers to Break It!

The answer to this depends on who you ask. The major freight companies will all tell you that "Fragile", "Handle With Care", "This Side Up" and "Do Not Stack" stickers alert them to your packages special needs, and that they follow these instructions acco... Read >

The Top-5 Mistakes You Should Avoid When Buying A Shipping Case

1) Buying a custom case shell when an off-the-shelf case shell is appropriate: In ancient times (about 15 years ago), there were limited options in molded shipping case sizes. In addition, the shells were mostly thin-walled and had metal valences that... Read >

How to Use Your Shipping Cases In Your Trade Show Booth Without Looking Like a Flea Market Vendor

As everyone who exhibits regularly knows, shipping cases provide a rich source of delay and hassle in trade show setup and take down. You have wait for them to be delivered to your booth, unpack then, and then wait for someone to pick them up for off-the-... Read >

Plug-N-Play Custom Demo Cases – How to Give Your Customers a Hands on Demo Without Being There.

At times, we all wish we could be two places at once. Since human cloning is not on the horizon, we have relied upon online meetings and other productivity tools to maximize our work flow. If your sales pitch revolves around a product demo, however, there... Read >

Why buy a new shipping or hard travel case when you can save big money refurbishing your old one?

Modern shipping cases are built to last for decades. Your case will show the normal dings and dents from its life on the road but, with proper care, will retain its functionality. Custom case interiors, however, wear out, "ugly" out, and become obsolete w... Read >

What your Shipping Case Warranty is Really Worth?

The only honest answer is; It depends. The large case companies such as Pelican, SKB, Parker, and UK all offer "Lifetime" warranties on their products. However, like most warranties, there are some significant details in the fine print. An example of... Read >

Avoid Common Pitfalls in Case Cushioning and Custom Case Interior Design

The unfortunate result of most case interior designs is improper internal cushioning for its contents. There are many great cases on the market, and choosing a sturdy case is much easier than designing a proper interior. Most people would think this prob... Read >

Sales Demo Cases – How to Beat Airline Baggage Surcharges and Still Get Your Samples on the Plane

It used to be so easy. Pack your items in a hard case and check them through. You were allowed 2 bags, and nobody bothered to weigh them at check in. Your sales samples could go with you, and you could be sure they would be there when you got there. Times... Read >

Trade show Shipping Cases – How to Loose the Weight, yet Still Survive the Exhibit Hall War Zone

Supposedly, everyone driving a forklift truck at an exhibit hall loading dock has some sort of professional certification. It seems like this school must also teach demolition derby tactics. A plywood case panel is no match for a dock worker in a hurry. S... Read >