Digital BW, The Print

Hi Everyone, I have been doing some independent research on the 
Kirland paper source. I believe what I have learned to be accurate 
and my sources, who wish to remain anonymous, I believe are quite 
reliable.  

The Kirkland Professional Glossy paper is manufactured in Switzerland 
by Ilford on a special contract formulated basis.  It is a very high 
volume seller and there are no plans to put it out in larger sizes 
any time soon.  Ilford does contract paper formulations for other 
chains in the USA and they all seem to have a different tweak to 
them.  These papers are manufactured with a view to best retail cost, 
by that I mean best value for the retail customer, therefore selling 
into high volume markets.  Therefore, small market niches such as the 
B&W photography market do not justify the making of larger sizes.   
It is indeed unfortunate but, that is how it is.  For those of you 
have been curious about this Costco/Kirkland paper situation I hope 
this post is of some value.  Best, Phil