Happy New Year from VPI

As we close out the year at VPI, I’ve found myself reflecting on just how much ground we covered — both professionally and personally.

The launch of the Forever Series Model One marked a major milestone for us. What began with a strong debut at the end of 2024 quickly grew into something truly global in 2025, with successful launches across Europe and Asia, including Munich, Thailand, Singapore, Hong Kong, and beyond. Seeing Model One find its way into musical homes around the world has been incredibly rewarding.

This year also brought meaningful progress behind the scenes. We continued refining and elevating our Direct Drive technology and in-house 3D manufacturing, expanded our 3D printing capabilities (with more planned), and saw strong momentum across multiple audio shows. We were fortunate to receive recognition including Best of Show mentions, cover reviews, standout product accolades, and more — real validation of the work being done day in and day out.

That said, this year was not without its challenges.

We faced significant medical and personal hurdles within the VPI and extended family. At various points, we were navigating the company with many key principals out on medical leave, while also managing family matters. On top of that, an unexpected flood severely damaged and closed the VPI House for much of 2025 — not something any company plans for. Still, we adapted, supported one another, and kept moving forward.

During this time, Ben stepped into the role of Lead Engineer, supported by several talented new — and some returning — team members who joined VPI and helped carry us through an unusually demanding year.

Now, at the close of 2025, we’re proud of what we have created, endured, and accomplished.

Looking ahead, 2026 will showcase more of the advancements made behind the scenes, the continued production and storytelling of the Forever Series, and a renewed focus on education. That means investing in training for our team, deeper engagement with our retail partners, and expanded resources — including videos and guides — to better support the end user. These are the foundations that allow innovation to last.

On a personal note, leading VPI again alongside Jane this year felt deeply reminiscent of how my parents ran the company — values-driven, hands-on, and family-first. Despite the curveballs, this was a year where we reconnected with the core of who we are. I genuinely had a lot of fun, and it reminded me why VPI exists in the first place.

Thank you to our team, partners, dealers, and the global VPI community for standing with us. Here’s to resilience, progress, and making music matter — today and into 2026.