MADE IN ROCKFORD, IL • FACTORY DIRECT SKATEBOARD SUPPLIES

Design it.Build it.Manufacture it.Shred it.

Custom skateboard manufacturing for brands, builders, schools and skaters.

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Made in the USA◇Premium Quality◷Fast Turnaround
Full Service
EcosystemConcept to skater.
Custom to
Any SpecNo limits.
Premium
Hard MapleBuilt to perform.
Expert
ManufacturingMade in the USA.
Built by
SkatersFor skaters.
Trusted by
BuildersWorldwide.

The Empire Ecosystem

Everything you need to take your skateboard idea from concept to concrete.

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Deck Studio

Design. Visualize. Perfect your board before it’s built.

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Custom Molds

Dialed shapes. Production tooling built around your geometry.

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Empire skateboard manufacturing equipment

Custom Manufacturing

From stock shapes to fully custom. We build it in the USA.

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Thin 1/16 inch hard maple skateboard veneer sheets

Skateboard Veneer

Premium 1/16" hard maple veneer for every build.

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Skateboard Heat Transfers

High quality heat transfers. Easy to apply. Built to shred.

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School Programs

Complete systems for schools and youth programs.

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Made in the USAProudly manufactured in the United States.
50K+Decks ProducedAnd counting. Every one built to last.
1000+Customers ServedFrom core shops to independent builders.
Since 2011Skateboard ManufacturingBuilt around hands-on production experience.
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Built by SkatersSkaters, builders and innovators.
School Outreach

Real skateboard manufacturing.
Real world skills.

Inspire creativity. Teach manufacturing. Build confidence. Empire school programs give students the opportunity to design, build and ride their own skateboards while learning about materials, CNC, woodworking, art and more.

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What’s Included

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SKATEBOARD MANUFACTURING GUIDES

Learn the process before you order.

Practical answers from a working skateboard manufacturer—deck construction, veneer, blanks, production costs, brand launches and custom geometry.

Factory ProcessHow skateboard decks are madeFrom maple veneer and pressing through machining, finishing and graphics.Planning a RunWhat drives manufacturing cost?Quantity, tooling, veneer, graphics, finishing, samples and freight explained.For New BrandsStart with a product you can reorderShape, minimums, samples, graphics, unit economics and launch planning.
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Your Board.
Our Expertise.
Let’s Build.

Whether you’re a brand looking to manufacture, a skater with a vision, or a school inspiring the next generation — Empire is your partner.

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