GZ Media, named for the Czech Gramofonové Závody, which translates to Gramophone Record Factory, employs nearly 2,000 people,[1] and runs its major operations in Loděnice[2] in the Czech Republic.

[3][4] GZ Media is known as the world's largest vinyl manufacturer.

Private Equity Fund, briefly acquired GZ Media in 1998, only to sell it a few years later.

[7] Current GZ Media owner and president Zdenek Pelc[8][9] is the longest reigning CEO in the history of the Czech Republic.

[10] Supported by American investments, GZ Media has developed into a modern business enterprise, accounting for approximately 60% of total vinyl records produced globally.