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US Vinyl Industry Grows Amid Tariffs and Supply Challenges
4/14/2025
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Story summary
- The US vinyl industry expanded from 21 to over 35 pressing plants since 2015, despite facing tariff challenges.
- Smaller companies, like Hellbender Vinyl, are impacted by rising raw material costs and fluctuating shipping prices.
- Larger firms, such as United Record Pressing, mitigate disruptions by diversifying suppliers and stockpiling resources.
- The industry is slowing down, with supply surpassing demand, hitting smaller plants the hardest.
