New Vinyl Plant to Open in September

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE COPYCATS MEDIA INTRODUCES VINYL RECORD MANUFACTURING Osseo, Minnesota, April 2022 – Copycats Media, a division of The ADS Group, will be the first modern-day vinyl record pressing plant in Minnesota. Construction is underway within the newly dedicated 65,000 sq. ft. building that will initially house five record presses with existing infrastructure to support future growth. ADS has also introduced an electroforming department which is fully operational. Electroplating is a process used to create data stampers which is then pressed onto PVC in the record creation. Greg Schoener, VP of Quality and Technology, started his career with ADS 33 years ago, when the CD was considered new technology. “I would have never thought that in 2022, I would be focusing on electroplating for vinyl records. I anticipate our first record to be pressed sometime during the second quarter of 2022.” Schoener states. “ADS’ manufacturing expertise and Copycats’ passion for music have brought us to a good place,” states Justin Kristal, President of Copycats. “For 25 years, Copycats has provided award-winning media packaging solutions to the music and film industry. From garage bands to Grammy winners to indie filmmakers and studios, the Copycats experience is always professional and personable. Bringing vinyl record manufacturing in- house this Fall will make Copycats the only US manufacturer to provide a single-source solution to the music industry and something I’ve wanted to do for years. So yes, I am very excited.” “One of the founding principles within our organization is to ‘listen to your customers.’ For some time now, there has been an undeniable market demand to provide a variety of mediums...

HoloDisc

Hot off the press. The ADS Group presents Holodisc. It’s a CD with a holographic design embedded into the disc. Now you can create a custom CD or DVD disc that elevates your brand to a whole new level. Great for promo’s and unique packaging options. IMAGINE THE POSSIBILITIES        ...

Trusted Partner Network

 The ADS Group is a proud member of TPN The Trusted Partner Network (TPN) is a new, global, industry-wide film and television content protection initiative. The TPN helps companies prevent leaks, breaches, and hacks of their customers’ movies and television shows prior to their intended release. Call us today and ask us how we can help....

We’re expanding and on the move

  Effective April 1st, 2020 The ADS Group has added additional warehouse space.   For our customers and our vendors, please abide by the guidelines below. All customer supplied materials, and all ADS purchased components will ship to: The ADS Group Dock 37 & 38 1000 Berkshire Lane, Plymouth MN 55441 Hours of Operation: 8:00 am-5:00 pm   Notification/Appointment is required for 3 + skids Mainline phone                      # 763-449-5547 P2 Mobile                                # 612-247-9121   All Consumables and Small Packages – Including Production Assets (sources, masters or artwork related assets) – Ship to: The ADS Group 2155 Niagara Lane North Plymouth, MN 55447   Customer Pick Up: The ADS Group 2155 Niagara Lane North Plymouth, MN...