Being in manufacturing all my life I can truly say I'm concerned. The demand and profit are there. (I know I'm paying at least $30.00 for one LP + shipping) Why no new equipment or processes? I would believe capital would be available from investors interested in a fair ROI. Or is it not 'glamorous enough' or not a 'DOT COM' business creating nothing really tangible you can put your hands upon? Kind of sad when the plant manager has no interest, as Abucktwoeighty noted......
"Pressing Vinyl"
Take a few minutes and watch this video regarding the making of LP's from PS Audio September newsletter. Somewhat interesting.
http://vp.nyt.com/video/2015/09/21/34917_1_vinyl-manufacturing_wg_360p.mp4
http://vp.nyt.com/video/2015/09/21/34917_1_vinyl-manufacturing_wg_360p.mp4