What about ADOX MCC 110 ?

k-g · 2019-12-03T18:04:01+00:00

Ich habe verstanden dass es ist Probleme mit die Herstellung von das MCC 110 Papier ( vieleich auch 112 und PE ) . Anfangs 2020 brauche ich mehr Papier einka...

k-g

I understand there are issues with the production of MCC 110 paper (and possibly also 112 and PE). I need to buy more paper in early 2020, so my question is: Can I still buy MCC 110, or do I need to switch to Ilford, Berger or Foma? MCC 110 has been my favourite paper since its [color=#262626][font=Roboto,]launch[/colo about ten years ago. Some more regular information [color=#262626]about[/colo the production situation would be very welcome. Regards Karl-Gustaf

MirkoBoeddecker

k-g wrote that the production situation is actually looking very good. Regards, Karl-Gustaf

Hello Karl-Gustaf, There is no simple answer to this. So I’ll give it a go. MCP cannot be produced for the time being, as market prices for PE paper, measured against production costs, are currently at their lowest level in 20 years. This is primarily due to the fall in the pound caused by Brexit. Unfortunately, given our Swiss-German cost structure, we have to suspend production temporarily. Price pressure is also very high for MCC, but slightly better than for MCP. It might still work out here. We are currently still cutting MCC110 from our stock. This means you should still be able to order MCC 110 in January. MCC 112 is already sold out and would need to be re-produced; MCC 110 will be out of stock by the end of January at the latest. The manufacturer who has been performing the coating on the paper for us has ceased operations. At present, the only option for continued production is in-house. We are currently planning our first in-house campaign. Once this is complete, we will be able to say more about the cost situation. Best regards, Mirko

k-g

Thank you very much for your reply, Mirko.[/size] [size=smalIt’s a shame there are so many problems. One positive thing I’ve noticed over the last few days is that the pound is now on the rise.[/size] [size=smalI hope it continues like this.[/size] [size=smalCan I order papers that are available in the shop in Berlin but not via mail order? Hopefully that’s possible.[/size] [size=smalI hope that you and your staff can resume MCC production, because [color=#555555][size=smalfor me (and I believe [color=#555555][size=smalfor many others) the MCC paper is ADOX.[/size][/colo[/size][/colo[/size] [size=smal[color=#555555][size=smal[color=#555555][size=smalI w[color=#555555][size=smalwish you and the whole ADOX/Fotoimpex team a Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year :) [/size][/colo[/size][/colo[/size][/colo[/size] [size=smal[color=#555555][size=smal[color=#555555][size=smal[color=#555555][size=smal[color=#555555][size=smalBest wishes from[/size][/colo[/size][/colo[/size][/colo[/size][/colo[/size] [size=smal[color=#555555][size=smal[color=#555555][size=smal[color=#555555][size=smal[color=#555555][size=smalKarl-Gustaf[/size][/colo[/size][/colo[/size][/colo[/size][/colo[/size]

MirkoBoeddecker

Hello Karl-Gustav, Technically, we are able to produce MCC. The question is at what price we can or will have to offer it. The success of the paper depends on how much more expensive it will be than Ilford Multigrade Baryt. Best regards, Mirko

k-g

Thanks again, Mirko. [color=#262626][size=small]Personally, I don’t mind if MCC ends up being a bit more expensive than Ilford Multigrade Classic. If it becomes more expensive than Berger CB, though, it might get a bit [color=#464646][font=Aria]tedious.[/color][/size][/color [color=#262626][size=smal[color=#464646][font=AriaIf the price is somewhere in between, well then I’ll have an extra cup of extra-strong coffee and pay up. [/colo[/size][/colo [color=#262626][size=smal[color=#464646][font=AriaIf the wonderful MCC is no longer available, can one achieve similar results with the new Pollywarmtone?[/colo[/size][/colo [color=#262626][size=smal[color=#464646][font=AriaGr[color=#262626][size=small]excerpts from[/size][/colo[/colo[/size][/colo [color=#262626][size=small][color=#464646][font=Aria[color=#262626][size=small]Karl-Gustaf[/size][/colo[/colo[/size][/colo

k-g

[size=medium]I saw on the ADOX website today that Lupex is available again [font=Ariaverv[/size][color=#555555][size=medium][font=Aria[size=medium]and that they are carrying out test runs with MCC in Bad Saarow.[/size][/size][/colo [color=#555555][size=medium][font=Aria[size=medium]Is it possible that we’ll be able to buy MCC 110 in the near future? That would be wonderful, so I wouldn’t need to switch to Ilford/Berger/Foma[/size][/size][/colo [color=#555555][size=medium][font=Aria[size=medium]. If all this is true, then it’s a bigger and better piece of news from Berlin than the opening of Berlin Brandenburg Airport.[/size][/size][/colo [color=#555555][size=medium][font=Aria[size=medium][size=medium]Best regards[/size][color=#555555][size=medium]greetings from[/size][/colo[/size][/size][/colo [color=#555555][size=medium][font=Aria[size=medium][color=#555555][size=medium]Karl-Gustaf[/size][/colo[/size][/size][/colo

TeamADOX

k-g wrote [size=medium]I saw on the ADOX website today that Lupex is available again [font=Ariaverv[/size][color=#555555][size=medium][font=Aria[size=medium]and that they are carrying out test runs with MCC in Bad Saarow.[/size][/size][/colo [color=#555555][size=medium][font=Aria[size=medium]Is it possible that we’ll be able to buy MCC 110 in the near future? That would be wonderful, so I wouldn’t have to switch to Ilford/Berger/Foma[/size][/size][/colo [color=#555555][size=medium][font=Aria[size=medium]. If all this is true, then it’s a bigger and better piece of news from Berlin than the opening of Berlin Brandenburg Airport.[/size][/size][/colo [color=#555555][size=medium][font=Aria[size=medium][size=medium]Best regards[/size][color=#555555][size=medium]from[/size][/colo[/size][/size][/colo [color=#555555][size=medium][font=Aria[size=medium][color=#555555][size=medium]Karl-Gustaf[/size][/colo[/size][/size][/colo

Hello Karl-Gustaf, We are indeed already conducting emulsion tests in Bad Saarow using the MCC. However, we are unfortunately unable to provide any information regarding potential availability at this stage. It would be irresponsible to give specific timelines or delivery dates at this point. The MCC is a highly complex, high-tech product, and unfortunately delays in our intensive efforts to restart production cannot be ruled out. Many thanks for your loyalty and support, and best regards to the far north. ADOX – Innovation in Analogue Photography.

k-g

Thank you very much for your reply. I hope the emulsion tests go well, and in the near future I’ll use what I have left of MCC, just for[size=medium][font=Aria]for exhibition and sales prints, and everything else will be on Foma (not a bad paper, but not like MCC).[/size][/colo[/size][/colo[/size][/colo [color=#555555][size=medium][font=Aria[color=#555555][size=medium][font=Aria[color=#555555][size=medium][font=AriaWarmest regards[/size][/colo[/size][/colo[/size][/colo[/size][/colo [color=#555555][size=medium][font=Aria[color=#555555][size=medium][font=Aria[color=#555555][size=medium][font=Aria[color=#555555][size=medium][font=AriaKarl-Gustaf[/size][/colo[/size][/colo[/size][/colo[/size][/colo