Nashville Record Pressing, LLC officials recently announced that the company will establish operations in Nashville, which will include its headquarters, manufacturing, distribution and back-office functions.
.@nashrecordpress, the U.S. entity of the world's largest vinyl record manufacturer, will locate its headquarters, manufacturing and other operations in Davidson County.
In total, the company will create more than 250 new jobs in Nashville. https://t.co/LUke6bGXC0 pic.twitter.com/1wQmrjr9EX
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“Our strong business climate, skilled workforce and quality of life ensure global companies can excel in Tennessee,” Governor Lee said in a statement. “I thank Nashville Record Pressing for investing in Davidson County and creating more opportunities for Tennesseans.”
The company will invest $13.3 million and create 255 new jobs over the next five years at the company’s facility located at 520 Brick Church Park Drive, according to a press release by the Tennessee Department of Economic and Community Development (TNECD).
Nashville Record Pressing is a wholly-owned subsidiary of Czech Republic-based GZ Media, according to the press release. GZ Media employs nearly 2,000 people in the Czech Republic and 500 in North America and is the largest global manufacturer of vinyl records.
“We’re launching Nashville Record Pressing as a direct answer to customer requests to make more vinyl and locate that new production in Nashville,” Drake Coker, Nashville Record Pressing, LLC CEO said in a statement. “We’re grateful for the support we’ve received from Tennessee and the warm welcome we’ve received from Music City. We’re committed to becoming a source of pride for the community. We’re here to be Nashville’s favorite vinyl pressing plant.”
In addition to its U.S. headquarters, the Nashville facility will house the company’s manufacturing and distribution operations, which will be equipped with brand new, best-in-class equipment and infrastructure, positioning Nashville Record Pressing to be highly competitive and resilient, while also supporting the Nashville music community, the press release notes.
“Our state’s central location and sound infrastructure system provide Tennessee businesses with unparalleled access to their markets around the world,” TNECD Commissioner Bob Rolfe said in a statement. “We believe Davidson County will prove to be the ideal match for Nashville Record Pressing’s headquarters, manufacturing and distribution operations and look forward to seeing this company’s global success.”
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Kaitlin Housler is a reporter at The Tennessee Star and The Star News Network.
