Design
Start from a proven Empire shape, create geometry in Deck Studio or send a physical deck for concave matching and CNC/CMM digitization discussion.
Custom skateboard manufacturing
From geometry to
finished production.
Custom street decks, shaped boards and longboards built around your specifications in Rockford, Illinois.
Made in the USA
Premium hard maple
Custom to any spec
CNC precision
Built by skaters
Production support
A complete manufacturing path
Six decisions.
One accountable shop.
Construction
North American hard maple, typical 7-ply street constructions, optional 8-ply builds and layups selected for the intended ride.
Manufacturing
Controlled adhesive application, pressing, curing, CNC shaping, drilling, sanding, sealing and finishing under one roof.
Graphics
Heat-transfer and direct-print paths with artwork support. Bring finished files or coordinate production through our graphics specialists.
Production
Most custom programs begin around 100 decks. Select in-house shapes may be available at 50 units depending on schedule and specification.
Custom tooling
When existing concaves will not do, Empire can help move a custom geometry toward repeatable mold and production tooling.
Production-grade construction
Hard maple.
Dialed process.
Material selection is only the beginning. Empire controls layup, adhesive coverage, pressure, cure, machining and finish so the full system works together.
- North American hard maple veneers
- 7-ply and select 8-ply constructions
- Custom shapes and wheelbases
- Natural, stained and graphic finishes
- Sample and production planning
Common production questions
Plan the run.
What is the typical minimum?
Most custom programs start around 100 decks. A 50-deck run may be possible with selected in-house shapes and schedules. Final minimums depend on the complete specification.
Can you reproduce a deck I already like?
Yes. Empire can compare a physical reference deck to existing concaves and discuss touch-probe digitization for the outline and key geometry.
Can Empire apply my existing transfers?
That can be discussed during quoting. Customer-supplied transfer quality and compatibility need to be reviewed before production.
Do you ship freight?
Yes. Samples and small orders generally move by parcel carrier; production orders can be coordinated by freight.
Empire Deck Studio
Start with geometry.
Not guesswork.
Build the shape, wheelbase and key deck dimensions in Deck Studio before production—or send us a deck you already love and we can discuss digitizing it.
Ready when you are
Your board.
Our expertise.
Tell us what you are building, the quantity you need and where you are in the process. We will help define the next step.
Start a project