How Estes AWS Brings Custom Solutions to Fruition from Design to Delivery

Some of the best secure vehicle storage solutions at Estes AWS don’t start as fully defined concepts. They start as conversations, sketches or as a need that hasn’t been resolved elsewhere. Our custom design process is built around that first step with each client we serve: taking early ideas and shaping them into dependable solutions through collaboration, communication and careful execution to ensure success in keeping law enforcement safe.

Get to know the ins and outs of our custom design process and how it brings tailored solutions to fruition with intentional, real-world results.

Begin with Asking the Right Questions

Every custom project we deliver begins with an initial conversation. When a police department or law enforcement agency approaches us, our first step is gathering preliminary information to understand the scope of the request and determine whether it’s a good fit for both the fleet and our team. We focus on how the product will be used, where it will be installed, and who will interact with it on a daily basis. In some cases, dimensions are already defined, such as a set of brackets to hold additional gear on top of a weapon locker. For other projects, like a custom storage box, flexibility early in the process helps us to refine the design as details come together.

This early collaboration often includes fleet managers, command leadership and end users. Each perspective matters, and bringing those voices together helps ensure the final design supports both operational goals and real-world usability.

Build Each Custom Design with Trusted Communication

Trust is earned through complete transparency. Throughout our design phase, we prioritize clear communication and well-defined timelines so clients know exactly what to expect at each stage of the process. We use advanced desi Custom design for vehicle weapon storage by Estes AWS gn software to create detailed models and drawings that give clients a clear picture of what the finished product will look like long before fabrication ever begins.

Once designs are reviewed and approved, stakeholders sign off on the details, ensuring alignment before we move forward. This shared understanding is critical to delivering results that meet expectations without surprises.

Getting it Right from Concept to Prototype

After the design is approved, we bring concepts to life through fabrication and prototyping. Depending on the project, this phase may move quickly or require additional time to thoughtfully refine every detail. Prototypes allow teams to evaluate fit, function and layout before full production begins.

A recent project involved working with a large Texas-based agency to design a durable replacement for their existing wooden storage boxes. The new vehicle storage design needed to securely house flares, a fire extinguisher, a medical kit, and other essential items. To ensure proper fit and functionality, detailed measurements were gathered for each item, allowing compartment sizes and internal layouts to be carefully planned. Mounting options were also evaluated to support safe and efficient installation within the vehicle. Once the design was finalized and approved, a single-piece prototype was fabricated and shipped for hands-on evaluation and testing in the cruiser before moving forward.

Our advanced fabrication equipment ensures the parts we produce match our approved drawings and models with precision. This capability allows us to build exactly what was designed, resulting in prototypes that accurately reflect the final design. Our attention to detail and commitment to quality ensure consistency from the first piece to the last.

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A Diverse, Proven Process for Every Mission

Our custom design process has supported a wide range of organizations, including state police agencies, departments of transportation, EMS providers and fleet groups across the country. While each project we encounter is unique, the experience is consistently collaborative, structured, customer-focused and keeping safety a top priority. Tools, equipment, and storage solutions we design help protect those who rely on them in critical, high-pressure environments. In many cases, feedback from these custom projects has even helped shape products that later became part of our standard lineup.

What sets Estes AWS apart is simple: Every project matters to us. We approach every design with the same level of focus and craftsmanship, and we never cut corners. Our ultimate goal is to become a trusted partner that agencies rely on not only for quality solutions, but for designs that enhance safety and readiness in the field.

Custom weapons lockers from Estes AWS for law enforcement. Let Estes AWS start building your next project. Send us your sketch, concept or even a rough outline of an idea, and we’ll get started on the design process that’s built to support your mission and help keep your teams safe.