Kodak closes all Qualex film processing plants

**barondla** · 12-18-2008, 09:21 AM

According to PTN Kodak will close them all mar. 2009. So sad.

thanks
barondla

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Ratmagiclady · 12-18-2008, 10:24 AM

Originally posted by barondla

According to PTN Kodak will close them all mar. 2009. So sad.

thanks
barondla

Check out POINT & SHOOT CONTEST #13 WINNERS in P&S forum. Enter #14. Any brand camera. Enter now!

Qualex... Never actually heard of that. But apart from Kodachrome, and sometimes E-6, I avoided going to Kodak for processing, anyway. Kodak is, however, an inspiration to supply-side capitalists everywhere. Rarely has there been a company which has gone so far by repeatedly shooting itself in the foot.

I mean, really, these are the folks, making all their money on film and processing, who decided to try and spend their marketing capital and brand prestige on 'Hey, let's mess with 35mm, like we did with 110 and 120! Planned obsolescence never worked before, but it improves balance sheets for a year! Time to try again!

(Ooh, though, P&S contest. I'll play, if non-Pentax things are OK.

)

Just keep the film and soup coming, Rochester. We'll do the rest.

ryan s · 12-18-2008, 04:29 PM

No surprise here.

In fact, I can't believe they lasted this long.

The UK is fulfilling my film needs at the moment

Jennisuzan · 01-05-2009, 02:32 PM

Originally posted by barondla

According to PTN Kodak will close them all mar. 2009. So sad.

thanks
barondla

Yes, that is very sad. It is truly the end of an era.

Wheatfield · 01-05-2009, 06:26 PM

Originally posted by Ratmagiclady

Qualex... Never actually heard of that.

Yes you have, or else you don't read what you reply to....

https://www.pentaxforums.com/forums/pentax-film-slr-discussion/45376-kodak-pr...-new-film.html

12-18-2008, 10:24 AM	#2
Ratmagiclady Veteran Member Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: GA Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 13,563	Originally posted by barondla According to PTN Kodak will close them all mar. 2009. So sad. thanks barondla Check out POINT & SHOOT CONTEST #13 WINNERS in P&S forum. Enter #14. Any brand camera. Enter now! Qualex... Never actually heard of that. But apart from Kodachrome, and sometimes E-6, I avoided going to Kodak for processing, anyway. Kodak is, however, an inspiration to supply-side capitalists everywhere. Rarely has there been a company which has gone so far by repeatedly shooting itself in the foot. I mean, really, these are the folks, making all their money on film and processing, who decided to try and spend their marketing capital and brand prestige on 'Hey, let's mess with 35mm, like we did with 110 and 120! Planned obsolescence never worked before, but it improves balance sheets for a year! Time to try again! (Ooh, though, P&S contest. I'll play, if non-Pentax things are OK. ) Just keep the film and soup coming, Rochester. We'll do the rest. Last edited by Ratmagiclady; 12-18-2008 at 10:33 AM. Reason: Forgot to mention

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12-18-2008, 09:21 AM	#1
barondla Site Supporter Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: midwest, United States Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 5,715	Kodak closes all Qualex film processing plants According to PTN Kodak will close them all mar. 2009. So sad. thanks barondla Check out POINT & SHOOT CONTEST #13 WINNERS in P&S forum. Enter #14. Any brand camera. Enter now!

12-18-2008, 04:29 PM	#3
ryan s Veteran Member Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Madison, WI Photos: Gallery Posts: 2,383	No surprise here. In fact, I can't believe they lasted this long. The UK is fulfilling my film needs at the moment

01-05-2009, 02:32 PM	#4
Jennisuzan New Member Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: San Francisco Posts: 2	Originally posted by barondla According to PTN Kodak will close them all mar. 2009. So sad. thanks barondla Yes, that is very sad. It is truly the end of an era.

01-05-2009, 06:26 PM	#5
Wheatfield Moderator Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: The wheatfields of Canada Posts: 15,986	Originally posted by Ratmagiclady Qualex... Never actually heard of that. Yes you have, or else you don't read what you reply to.... https://www.pentaxforums.com/forums/pentax-film-slr-discussion/45376-kodak-pr...-new-film.html