Ilford Press Release

Comprehensive range will include ‘Good’ ‘Better’ and ‘Best’ categories using manufactured products from ILFORD and Oji

Marly, Switzerland, 6 December, 2006 – ILFORD, a major player in the development and manufacture of photo quality media for inkjet printing and photographic processes, will launch its new consumer brand, ILFORD Photo Inkjet Paper Range, at Paperworld in January 2007. Building on the success of the ILFORD Printasia range and after making a detailed study of what today’s consumer needs, ILFORD has developed a more comprehensive product offer. “We are excited about introducing our new ILFORD Photo Inkjet Paper Range to the consumer market.  After reviewing what the customer looks for when they buy their paper, we are pleased to offer a truly customer focused product. We have been in the photographic business since 1879 and have a wealth of experience in the Professional and Amateur photographic markets.  This has enabled us to develop a range perfect for any user, whatever their needs”, said Andrew Stewart, Sales and Marketing Director of ILFORD.

With emphasis placed on simplifying the consumer’s choice of media, additions to the range include:

Colour-coded product selection for each paper category:
Best (superior to traditional photographs), Gold
Better (with the look and feel of a real photograph), Silver
Good (everyday use), Pink

Enhanced product range to meet the needs of the marketplace in both the Good and Best categories.

ICC profiles – Available for free on the ILFORD website, this unique file optimises your printer and OEM inks to obtain the finest quality prints giving professional results

The new ILFORD Photo Inkjet Paper Range will be available in Q1 2007. To receive further information or to request images of the new product range, please contact the press department below.

About ILFORD
Founded in 1879, ILFORD is a leading player in the development and manufacture of photo quality media for both inkjet printing and photographic processes.

ILFORD Imaging Switzerland GmbH., the manufacturing operation, together with the ILFORD world-wide Digital Imaging and Colour Photo businesses, has been owned by Oji Paper, Japan, since July 2005. ILFORD now operates as a fully owned subsidiary within Oji’s Communications Paper Division, enabling the ILFORD capabilities to run all the way from raw paper through to the highly sophisticated product design and manufacturing processes incorporated in the end product made in Switzerland.

The ILFORD Black and White Photo business, including the UK Manufacturing facility, was acquired by HARMAN technology Limited. Trading as ILFORD Photo, HARMAN is licensed to use the ILFORD brand in association with traditional Black and White silver halide products only.

The ILFORD name is well established in the history of Imaging and today it continues to be associated with cutting edge technology thanks to its strong R&D, technical know-how and manufacturing capabilities.

For more information on ILFORD, please visit www.ilford.com