VRMA Partners with MerchFriends to Help Fill Production Gaps

 The Vinyl Record Manufacturers Association (VRMA) is proud to announce a new partnership with MerchFriends to help fill production gaps for vinyl record pressing plants by connecting clients directly with plant project managers.

MerchFriends has developed "The Vinyl Production Board" tool that captures job data and routes the information to a job board where pressing plants can choose to pick up the job and coordinate directly with the client on the next steps for production. Once the pressing plant connects directly with the client, MerchFriends is no longer in the conversation so that no confusion arises down the road. This is a pass-through tool, created to simply connect clients to plants.

The VRMA believes this new tool will be helpful for new pressing plants looking to build their book of business, legacy plants that have seasonal gaps and clients who are looking to open up work to new vendors in the ever-growing vinyl manufacturing landscape.

ABOUT MERCHFRIENDS:

The 501(c) 6 organization serves as a forum for merch companies, screen printers, fulfillment houses, and other merchants from around the globe to learn and discuss best practices, source goods, share success stories and address challenges, fostering community communication through recurring webinars and live events.

ABOUT MERCHFRIENDS "THE VINYL PRODUCTION BOARD":

The key focus of "The Vinyl Production Board" is to provide a centralized platform for vinyl record manufacturers to post their real-time production availability, helping potential clients and partners quickly assess the capacity of different factories, and make informed decisions about outsourcing vinyl record production.

HOW TO ACCESS  "THE VINYL PRODUCTION BOARD":

Pressing plants wishing to access "The Vinyl Record Factory Availability Tracker" for project bids to claim business can join in one of two ways:

1. Monthly Membership to MerchFriends - Join Here. You'll also receive the benefits of MerchFriends Membership!
2. AnnualFee of $500 - Submit Here.