Hellbender Vinyl manufactures custom-pressed vinyl records at its Pittsburgh plant and additional locations in Philadelphia and Milwaukie, Oregon. The company says it was started by musicians and emphasizes a dedicated project concierge and record-by-record quality review. It also describes water-conservation equipment at its facility and says a portion of project proceeds supports hellbender salamander conservation in western Pennsylvania.
HellbenderAs a Pittsburgh-based benefit corporation, Hellbender is known for bringing physical-AI manufacturing back onshore while tying its business to environmental and community work. From its 90,000-square-foot campus, the company helps robotics and industrial customers move computer-vision hardware from concept into production. More than a quarter of its staff are veterans, and its profits support watershed conservation and local veterans organizations.PITTSBURGH, PA
Image Corporation of America, IncWith nearly forty years in the entertainment industry, Image Corporation of America manufactures and packages physical media, from optical discs to vinyl records and custom USB drives. Based in Dawsonville, Georgia, the company operates vinyl production in a 273,000-square-foot manufacturing tech center and on-site packaging in a 730,000-square-foot assembly facility. It also handles printing, fulfillment, and distribution, giving media projects a single source for production through delivery.POTOMAC, MD
A to Z Media IncFounded in 1994 by British expat Sarah Robertson, A to Z Media makes physical music releases and custom packaging for independent labels, artists, distributors and major music companies. The company grew from Robertson’s New York loft-based effort to help underground record labels into a bespoke manufacturing partner known for coordinating complex releases—from records and printed books to unusual merchandise—in a single package. A to Z says it has delivered tens of thousands of finished products over nearly 30 years, with offices in New York, Portland and Milwaukee.NEW YORK, NY
Lizard SkinzFor more than 25 years, Lizard Skinz has turned vehicles and nearly anything else customers bring in into custom vinyl-wrapped designs in the Columbus and Grandview area. Originally opened as Appearance Automotive in the late 1990s, the small business is owned by Mike and Brenda and handles projects ranging from fleet and business wraps to unusual items such as gaming consoles, toolboxes and food carts. Its in-house graphic designer and production specialist create much of the artwork and printing on site, helping explain the company’s “Yeah, we can wrap that” approach.COLUMBUS, OH