Anthem Vinyl launches 'state of the art' record manufacturing facility

Irish Daily Mirror

08-05-2025

Anthem Vinyl, Ireland's only vinyl pressing plant, has announced the official opening of its new sophisticated manufacturing facility in Kildare.
Born out of a shared love for vinyl and a deep respect for its craft, Anthem Vinyl was founded in 2024 by a team of passionate music industry and business professionals.
Located just 30 minutes from Dublin, in Clane, County Kildare, Anthem aims to honour the rich legacy of vinyl, while embracing new technology, sustainability, and accessibility, ensuring that artists and fans can experience vinyl at its best.
'This isn't just a manufacturing facility—it's a commitment to all genres of music, creativity, and sustainability,' said company founder, Brian Kenny.
'New, Irish artists and labels can press their records right here at home, avoiding costly overseas shipping, import duties, and long lead times. We're excited to be building a sustainable legacy, while delivering world-class vinyl for artists and fans worldwide.'
With the addition of traditional pressing services, Anthem are also introducing Smart Vinyl, a forward-thinking innovation that pairs physical records with the digital world.
Each Smart Vinyl pressing has some form of embedded technology, be it NFC chips or QR code-enabled packaging, that allows fans to obtain additional downloadable content and other interactive elements directly from their vinyl purchase.
For independent record shops, major retailers, and international distributors, Anthem Vinyl also offers a powerful market advantage.
By pressing locally in Ireland, clients benefit from faster lead times, lower shipping costs, and seamless, hassle-free fulfilment, thanks to our unique position within the EU and proximity to the UK means Anthem can deliver high-quality vinyl efficiently across Ireland, Britain, Europe, and beyond.
At the heart of Anthem Vinyl's operations is an impressive eco-friendly commitment to sustainability. Their facility proudly practices energy efficiency, responsible material sourcing, waste reduction, and continuous environmental improvement. Anthem Vinyl is now open
Anthem also recycles 100 per cent of our waste PVC and is implementing processes to reuse up to 100 per cent of our in-use 'flash' material.
'While the world faces sustainability challenges, we are taking deliberate steps to ensure our operations are efficient and responsible,' added Kenny.
'Our goal is to deliver beautiful vinyl records that preserve the integrity of the music, while respecting the planet.'
'We continue to work alongside experts in sustainability, and use innovative methods to further mitigate the carbon footprint for vinyl manufacturing.
'We are deliberate in taking purposeful actions while the world is filled with sustainability problems,' Kenny added. 'Our intent is to create beautiful vinyl records, with every effort'.
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