The enhanced partnership focuses on a broad portfolio of physical media and packaging solutions, including the innovative EcoRecord, CDs, Blu-ray products, and premium collector’s editions for the music, film, and entertainment markets.
United by a shared passion for physical entertainment products and a strong commitment to sustainability, Sonopress and Key Production aim to support artists, labels, studios, and brands with innovative manufacturing solutions that combine quality, creativity, and environmental responsibility.
“Physical products continue to create emotional connections between artists and fans. Together with Key Production, we share a strong belief in the future of premium physical media and in developing more sustainable solutions for the industry,” said Jörg Pollmeyer, Senior Vice President Sales at Sonopress. “The collaboration between our teams has grown tremendously over the past years, and expanding this partnership is a natural next step. We are excited about the opportunities ahead and about creating innovative products that combine outstanding quality with environmental responsibility.”
John Service, Strategy and Sustainability Director at Key Production, added: “At Key Production, we are passionate about helping our clients create physical products that fans truly value while reducing environmental impact wherever possible. Sonopress has proven to be an outstanding partner who shares our mindset, our ambitions, and our long-term vision for sustainable physical media. Expanding our collaboration allows us to offer even more innovative and responsible solutions to the entertainment industry.”
As demand for collectible and environmentally conscious physical products continues to grow worldwide, both companies see strong potential for further innovation and market expansion.
About Sonopress
Sonopress is a leading international entertainment and media service provider offering a comprehensive range of solutions to companies in the home entertainment, video games, audio, publishing, and TV/broadcasting industries. Sonopress’ service portfolio covers all areas of media asset management: from digital services such as digitization, electronic content distribution, archiving, and asset management to the replication of CDs, DVDs, Blu-ray discs and 4K Ultra HD Blu-rays – in 66-gigabyte as well as 100-gigabyte versions – to print management and printing services, as well as fulfilment and supply chain management. Fully integrated LP production has lately been added to the portfolio again. All these processes are supported by innovative end-toend IT systems. With decades of industry experience and intelligent solutions, Sonopress creates added value for customers and ensure that they are well equipped to meet the challenges of the market. As part of Bertelsmann Marketing Services, Sonopress is a wholly-owned subsidiary of Bertelsmann SE & Co. KGaA.
www.sonopress.de
About KEY PRODUCTION
Key Production is Europe’s largest bespoke physical music and packaging manufacturing agency. Founded in London, the company works with record labels, artists, brands, and creative businesses to deliver high-quality vinyl, CD, packaging, and merchandise solutions. Key Production is widely recognized for its strong commitment to sustainability and innovation within the physical media industry, helping clients create products that combine creativity, quality, and environmental responsibility.
www.keyproduction.co.uk
Contact
Sonopress – Corporate Communications
Carl-Bertelsmann-Straße 161F
33311 Gütersloh
Phone: + 49 (0) 5241 80-41625
Mobile: +49 160 90541431
Email: gernot.wolf(at)bertelsmann.de
