Kodak Response to continued rumor; Discontinuance of KODAK Personal Monitoring Film Type II

["Sandy Perle" <sandyfl@earthlink.net>]

I posted this letter from Kodak almost 2 years ago, yet the rumor 
continues to be spread by a small group of individuals. Let it be 
perfectly clear that personnel film dosimetry continues to be strong 
in not only the USA, but internationally as well, and, that Kodak has 
absolutely NO intentions of discontinuing the manufacture of 
personnel film dosimeters. I would appreciate hearing from anyone who 
continues to be told that the contrary is true.

Thank you ....

September 22, 1998

Subject:  Discontinuance of KODAK Personal Monitoring Film Type II

Thank you for contacting me immediately with the information about 
the rumour concerning the discontinuance of KODAK Personal Monitoring 
Film, Type II.  I am pleased to inform you that it is nothing more 
than a rumor.

We are currently engaged in a new product development program with 
the vinyl packaged product to provide even better performing products 
to this market place.  We do not have any plans, now or in the 
future, of discontinuing the film know as film code 6520.

We are the world-wide leader in providing pre-packed films 
specifically for the radiation monitoring market.  This is a very 
important business to the Eastman Kodak Company.  I am distressed 
that these rumours are being spread by someone in the industry and 
believe that these claims may be intended to scare some customers 
away from film to a lessor technology.

I would appreciate your assistance in identifying who is making these 
claims, so Kodak can deal with this issue appropriately.  Thank you 
once again for your timely information and for your support and use 
of our KODAK Personal Monitoring Film, Type II.  If you have any 
further information or questions, please contact me at 716-588-4789.  


						Best Regards,

						_
						Segment Manager
						Personal Monitoring Film
						Kodak Professional


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