Company to transform from a small, custom supplier of products to North America’s largest vinyl record compound manufacturer
Wedlake Industries (WI), a custom PVC compounder based in Hohenwald since 2002, officials announced today the company will expand its manufacturing operations in Hohenwald. WI supports customers in varied industries such as record pressing, vinyl flooring, roofing, pipe making and more with full mixing, extrusion and laboratory facilities.
“Tennessee’s skilled workforce and strong business climate make it the ideal place for businesses to grow. These 46 new jobs will greatly benefit the families across Lewis County, and I thank Wedlake Industries for recognizing Tennessee as the best state for this expansion,” said Governor Bill Lee.
Through the project, Wedlake Industries will invest $10 million and create 46 new jobs in Lewis County. The company’s recent acquisition by GZ North America positions Wedlake Industries in closer proximity to two subsidiaries of GZ North America, Nashville Record Pressing and Memphis Record Pressing, which will directly source vinyl record compound from the Hohenwald facility.
“We are excited about our investment in Wedlake Industries. The company’s great people, facilities, and strategic location will allow us to support the music industry in Tennessee and beyond with the industry’s most advanced and customer-focused vinyl pressing operation. In addition, Wedlake Industries’ customers in other industries will benefit from our expanded and modernized facilities,” said Shawn Johnson, president, GZ North America
Upon completion, the expansion will transform Wedlake Industries into North America’s largest vinyl record compound manufacturer while continuing to support long-term customers in other industries.
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