> Subject: Re: seagul oriental photo paper co.
> Author: alt-photo-process@vast.unsw.edu.au at internet
> Date: 7/27/95 2:26 PM
>
>
> >i recently "heard" that oriental photo paper company has gone "belly
> up". i >am wondering if there is any truth to this rumor? thank you.
> steve
>
> after talking to the distributor of oriental, they have informed me
> that oriental has indeed gone bankrupt. they do not know at this point
> what is going to happen. they are expecting an announcement august
> 15th from Japan. the factory there is supposedly open and coating,
> under reoranization, but the american distributor is presently not
> expecting any more shipments. thanks, steve
>
> Steve,
>
> I just read the following message on Compu$erve that contradicts what
> you've said above:
> ---------------------------------------------------------------------
> Dear Forum Folk:
> It has come to my attention in several telephone calls from
> well-wishers, and some other forum messages, that Oriental Photo Dist.
> Co. is out of business. Well, I'm here to tell everyone that we're
> not, and to assure our regular customers that we will continue to
> service them as we have since 1979.
> We are experiencing some shortages of paper because the factory in
> Japan is in reorganization, however, we continue to receive and ship
> paper. We have informed our sales force of the impending shortages and
> to expect some delays in shipments-this sparked a little run on our
> inventory which caused some back orders. We hope to resolve these
> shortages as soon as possible.
> As far as Oriental Photo Distributing Co. is concerned, we are
> independent of Tokyo. Our VC CLS, EcoWash Printwashers, Archival
> Boxes, and all other accessory items are manufactured in the U.S. and
> are readily available.
> If you are interested in purchasing any of the Oriental New Seagull
> Products and are having difficulty in locating goods, please call our
> order desk at 714 432 7070 ext 620, 617, or me at 603 and we will
> assist you in your search for goods.
> Thanks
> Oriental Photo Dist. Co.
> Carmen G. Pacella, VP
> ----------------------------------------------------------------------
> What do you think?
> ... Jim
Jim-
I spoke to a person at the distributor who let me know in
no uncertain terms that he did not know what the future held in store for
him in regards to his current job. he was not happy. he let me know the
perviously stated information.
I also believe that untill they find out what is going to
happen that they certainly would not want to loose any of their market
share.
I for one, am wondering if i should stock up to "ride out"
the shortage and hope that they do get reorganized or simply, again, move
on as another paper falls by the wayside.
best to you all,
steve
Steve,
I agree with you as far as your concerns go. I know that sometimes
a distributor may not know what's really going on in a company. I
also sent a copy of your message to the Oriental rep on Compu$erve so
if I get an answer that's of any consequence I'll forward that to you
as well.
... Jim