Digital BW, The Print

Andre wrote:

>French magazine Chasseur d'Images present at Photokina, reports that
>the first thing they did when arriving, was to head straight for the
>Ilford stand.
>
>They report that silver b&w is still an important share of Ilford's
>revenues, that all the films and paper that we now know will be
>maintained. What is uncertain are the chemicals.
>
>In the coming weeks, structurals changes will be made to the company.
>Distribution channels will be re-organised and Ilford will no longer
>sells directly to retail outlets. This will be handled by wholesalers.
>
>So, things may no look too grim after all.
>
>Andre Moreau
>  
>
Am I missing something? Why would a Digital B&W group need silver paper 
and chemicals?
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Hans Van Rafelghem
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