What does SI Jacobson Manufacturing do?

SI Jacobson is a design-led custom manufacturer specializing in carrying cases, protective packaging, soft goods, thermoformed components, and injection-molded products. We partner with brands across medical, defense, automotive, electronics, industrial, and consumer markets to bring products from concept to production.

How long has SI Jacobson been in business?

SI Jacobson was founded in 1934 and has over 90 years of continuous manufacturing experience. We operate a full-scale production facility in Lake Forest, Illinois, complemented by a managed international manufacturing network across Asia.

What industries does SI Jacobson serve?

We serve six primary industries: electronics and technology, industrial tools and equipment, automotive and mobility, military and defense, medical and healthcare, and consumer and outdoor products. Each industry vertical has a dedicated team with specialized expertise.

Where is SI Jacobson located?

Our headquarters and primary manufacturing facility are located at 13950 W Business Center Dr, Lake Forest, Illinois 60045. We also manage international production through trusted partners in China, Cambodia, Vietnam, and Indonesia.

Is SI Jacobson Berry Amendment compliant?

Yes. Our Lake Forest, Illinois manufacturing facility produces Berry Amendment eligible products using domestically sourced materials. We support defense contractors and military programs that require Made in USA compliance with full material traceability.

What types of military products does SI Jacobson manufacture?

We manufacture tactical carrying cases, ruggedized field bags, military equipment bags, protective packaging for transport and deployment, MOLLE-compatible pouches, communications kits, and equipment organization systems using MIL-SPEC compliant materials.

Can you provide full traceability documentation?

Yes. Our quality management systems support full lot traceability from raw material through finished product. We provide documentation packages tailored to your program requirements.

Do you manufacture all defense products domestically?

Yes. All military and defense products are manufactured at our facility in Lake Forest, Illinois. We do not use offshore production for defense programs, ensuring full Berry Amendment and TAA compliance.

Military & Defense Tactical Gear Manufacturing

Mission-Ready Solutions. Partner-Built to Endure.

Military and defense applications demand uncompromising performance under extreme conditions — where reliability becomes a mission imperative. SI Jacobson is a Berry Compliant tactical gear manufacturer delivering ruggedized soft goods, military equipment bags, protective components, and assemblies designed to perform consistently in the field. All defense products are manufactured at our domestic facility in Lake Forest, Illinois, with full traceability and MIL-SPEC compliant materials.

How We Partner

We collaborate closely with your team to understand operational demands and environmental exposure. Through iterative testing and controlled production processes, we deliver military equipment bags and tactical solutions that meet stringent requirements and stand up to real-world deployment — time after time.

Tactical soft goods and ruggedized cases
Military equipment bags for field deployment and transport

Protective packaging for secure transit and storage
Mission-critical components and sub-assemblies
Berry Amendment eligible, Made in USA manufacturing at our Lake Forest, IL facility

Ensures mission readiness through validated designs and MIL-SPEC materials

Equipment organization and mobility solutions

Common Applications

Ensures reliability in demanding environments through validated designs and materials

Builds trust through accountable execution and transparent communication

Partners for the long term, supporting programs that span years, not months

Why SI Jacobson

Frequently Asked Questions

Yes. Our Lake Forest, Illinois manufacturing facility produces Berry Amendment eligible products using domestically sourced materials. We support defense contractors and military programs that require Made in USA compliance with full material traceability and documentation.
We manufacture tactical carrying cases, ruggedized field bags, military equipment bags, protective packaging for transport and deployment, MOLLE-compatible pouches, communications kits, and equipment organization systems. All products are engineered with MIL-SPEC compliant materials for demanding operational environments.
Yes. Our quality management systems support full lot traceability from raw material through finished product. We provide documentation packages tailored to your program requirements, including material certifications, inspection records, and production data.
Yes. All military and defense products are manufactured at our facility in Lake Forest, Illinois. We do not use offshore production for defense programs, ensuring full compliance with Berry Amendment and TAA requirements.

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