VSG

What VSG does

Wholesale Tape and Supply Co., Inc., operating as WTSmedia, is a U.S. family-owned manufacturer and distributor founded in 1977 and headquartered in Chattanooga, Tennessee (with a separate St. Louis listing in firmographic data). The company specializes in optical media production — CD, DVD, dual-layer DVD, and Blu-ray duplication (burning) and replication (molding) — along with custom printed and packaged USB flash drives, blank media resale, disc publishing equipment, and packaging supplies. Core production relies on Rimage and Epson Discproducer systems, with proprietary Flash Pac® USB packaging serving as the main branded differentiator. The product catalog spans manufacturing services, blank CD/DVD/Blu-ray media from brands such as MAM-A, CMC Taiyo Yuden, Verbatim, and Rimage, custom printed items (DigiPaks, EcoPaks, sleeves, download cards), and equipment including duplicators, printers, ink cartridges, and USB duplication hardware.

The company sells primarily through a direct B2B e-commerce storefront at wtsmedia.com, supplemented by telephone inside-sales support. Revenue streams are predominantly transactional/one-time: disc services, hardware sales (USB drives, blank media, equipment), and custom-printed product sales, with quote-based pricing and volume discounts. Customer segments are spread across music/audio, video production, photography studios, software publishers, and government/institutional buyers, with no disclosed enterprise anchor accounts.

VSG has no disclosed funding rounds, no parent company, no subsidiaries, no M&A activity, and operates as an independent closely-held family business. There are no disclosed financials, headcount within the stated 101–250 range, or management-team data beyond general customer-service contacts. Forward momentum is signaled through incremental USB product launches (USB-C, Square Card), the MAM-A supplier refresh, and Flash Pac® packaging extensions, though the underlying optical media category faces structural decline.

Name

VSG

Legal name

WHOLESALE TAPE AND SUPPLY CO, INC

Website

https://vsginc.net

Company type

Private

Founded year

1977

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

101–250 employees

Short description

WTSmedia (Wholesale Tape and Supply Co., Inc.) is a U.S. family-owned manufacturer and distributor, founded in 1977, that produces CD, DVD, and Blu-ray duplication and replication services, custom printed USB flash drives with Flash Pac® packaging, and resells blank media and disc publishing equipment to music, video, photography, software, and institutional buyers via B2B e-commerce.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Physical Media Manufacturing

NAICS

Manufacturing and Reproducing Magnetic and Optical Media (3346), Audio and Video Equipment Manufacturing (33431)

SIC

Magnetic & Optical Recording Media (3695), Phonograph Records & Prerecorded Audio Tapes & Disks (3652), Services-Motion Picture & Video Tape Distribution (7822)

akta.pro primary industry

QC, Compliance & Mastering (Technical/Legal, IMF/DCP) (MPAHAAAG)

akta.pro secondary industry

Archive & Preservation Systems (LTO, Optical, Tape Libraries) (MPAHAGAC)

Keywords

• Optical disc replication
• CD DVD Blu-ray duplication
• Custom USB flash drives
• Blank media supplies
• Disc printing and packaging

Headquarters

HQ city

St Louis

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Hardware or Manufacturing

Cost components

Supply Chain, Operations, Personnel, Infrastructure, Marketing or Sales

Revenue model

1. Disc Duplication and Replication Services: CD, DVD, and Blu-ray duplication (burning) and replication (molding) services with custom printing and packaging options including DigiPaks, EcoPaks, jewel cases, sleeves, and retail-ready formats
2. USB Products and Services: Custom printed USB flash drives with data loading, various USB form factors (Mobile Vault Dual USB+USB-C, USB-C Dual Pro Swivel, Square Card USB), and USB duplication equipment
3. Blank Media Sales: Blank CD-Rs, DVD-Rs, dual-layer DVDs, and Blu-ray discs from brands including MAM-A, CMC Taiyo Yuden, Verbatim, Rimage, and Falcon Media
4. Equipment and Supplies: Disc printers, disc publishers, duplicators, ink cartridges, batteries, mobile chargers, and packaging supplies
5. Custom Printed Products: Download cards, sleeves, DigiPaks, EcoPaks, mailers, CD/DVD books and inserts, and event posters without discs

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels2 records

Marketing channels5 records

Core offering

VSG (d/b/a WTSmedia) manufactures and distributes physical media products including replicated CD, DVD, and Blu-ray discs, custom USB flash drives, blank recordable media, and related packaging. The company also provides disc duplication, on-disc printing, and packaging services for business customers needing physical distribution of audio, video, software, training, or marketing content.

Product overview

WTSmedia is a manufacturing and retail company specializing in optical disc and USB media production services. The core offerings include CD, DVD, and Blu-ray duplication and replication services with various packaging options (DigiPaks, Jewel Cases, Sleeves, EcoPaks, Clamshells), complemented by a full line of blank media products from brands like MAM-A, Taiyo Yuden, Verbatim, and Rimage. The company also offers custom printed USB flash drives in multiple form factors (Revolution Swivel, Premium, Crystal for photographers, Mobile Vault Dual USB+USB-C, USB-C Dual Pro) with proprietary Flash Pac packaging. Equipment offerings include disc printers and publishers (Epson Discproducer, Rimage), duplicators, and ink cartridges. The product portfolio is completed by disc packaging materials, download cards, and Rimage accessories, creating a one-stop solution for physical media production and packaging needs.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• CD/DVD/Blu-ray disc replication Industrial replication of pressed CD, DVD, and Blu-ray discs at production volumes for business customers distributing audio, video, software, training, or marketing content.
• Disc duplication services On-demand duplication of recordable CD/DVD/Blu-ray discs for short-run business and organizational needs.
• Custom USB flash drives Custom-manufactured USB flash drives with optional content preloading and branding for promotional, training, or distribution use.
• Blank recordable media supplies Catalog resale of blank recordable CDs, DVDs, Blu-ray discs, and USB media for business and reseller buyers.
• Disc printing and packaging services On-disc silkscreen/thermal printing plus finished packaging including jewel cases, sleeves, and shrink-wrap for replicated and duplicated media.

Segments5 records

Ideal customer profiles1 record

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature3 records

Partnerships

Eight partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• MAM-AcoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorMAM-A is a premium blank media brand that WTSmedia distributes. WTSmedia carries MAM-A Premium and Silver Line products including CD-Rs, DVD-Rs, and Blu-ray discs, with MAM-A recently replacing Falcon Media in their product lineup.
• CMC Taiyo YudencoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorCMC Taiyo Yuden is a major blank media manufacturer whose products WTSmedia distributes extensively. WTSmedia carries CMC Pro powered by TY products including CD-Rs, DVD-Rs in various formats (inkjet, thermal, watershield).
• RimagecoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorRimage is a leading disc publishing equipment manufacturer. WTSmedia is an authorized distributor of Rimage products including Media Kits, Inkjet Cartridges, Everest & Prism Accessories, and Rimage Blank Media.
• EpsoncoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorEpson is a manufacturer of disc publishing equipment. WTSmedia distributes Epson products including Discproducer PP-50II and PP-100AP, along with ink and maintenance supplies.
• VerbatimminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorVerbatim is a well-known brand for optical media and USB products. WTSmedia carries Verbatim CD-Rs, DVD-Rs, dual-layer DVDs, and Blu-ray discs.
• PremiumUSBminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorPremiumUSB brand for custom USB drives that WTSmedia carries and sells through their e-commerce platform.
• MediaSupplyminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorMediaSupply brand for blank media products distributed by WTSmedia.
• GuardDogminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorGuardDog is a brand for protected USB drives and media products distributed by WTSmedia.

Scale indicators2 records

Recent moves5 records

Expansion highlights4 records

Direct peers

• A to Z Media: CD/DVD/Blu-ray duplication and replication company serving independent music, video, and software publishers. Overlaps WTSmedia in short-run and bulk disc replication with printing and packaging services.
• Kunaki: On-demand CD, DVD and Blu-ray replication and printing service with e-commerce storefront and print-on-demand model. Comparable in disc replication service offering and B2B online ordering model.
• Disc Makers: Long-standing US CD, DVD, and Blu-ray duplication/replication manufacturer serving independent musicians, filmmakers, and businesses. Directly comparable in product offering, customer base (music labels and video producers), and B2B service model.
• CustomUSB: Custom printed USB flash drive manufacturer with data loading and packaging services. Closely comparable to WTSmedia's USB product line, including photography-targeted and corporate-marketing use cases.
• Oasis CD Manufacturing: US-based disc replication, duplication and printing services for music, film and software. Overlaps WTSmedia on CD/DVD/Blu-ray replication, retail-ready packaging, and short-run duplication for independent labels and content owners.
• MediaSupply (Atlantic Recording Supply / Media Supply Inc.): Distributor of blank optical media, duplicators, printers and packaging supplies. Already a listed partner of WTSmedia; competes head-to-head in blank media and equipment resale.
• RepliTech (Disc Solutions / Replicopy): Disc replication and duplication house offering CD, DVD and Blu-ray services with custom printing and packaging. Comparable in physical-media service stack and small/medium music and video customers.
• US Digital Media: Distributor of blank optical media (CD-R, DVD-R, Blu-ray) and duplicators/printers, plus replication services. Directly comparable as a one-stop competitor carrying many of the same upstream brands (Rimage, Taiyo Yuden, MAM-A equivalents).

Broad incumbents

• Glassbridge Enterprises (successor to Imation): Legacy optical media and storage manufacturer/distributor (formerly Imation, TDK Life on Record). Broad incumbent in the same category of optical media and removable storage though at much larger historical scale.

Regional players

• CD Baby (Distribution): Independent music distribution platform that also historically offered CD replication services to artists. Overlaps with WTSmedia's music vertical for physical-disc fulfillment, though primarily positioned in digital distribution.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat3 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

• Xtwitter.com/WTSmedia
• YouTubeyoutube.com/user/WTSMedia
• Facebookfacebook.com/vsg.stl
• Instagraminstagram.com/wtsmedia_tn

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Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

Funding detail is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →

M&A

Investments

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