Film will continue to be a viable dosimeter and available from Kodak

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

Several dosimetry users  have said they were told that Kodak is  discontinuing dosimetry film and it will soon no longer be available  from any dosimetry processor.  Based on these statements made  to them, these individuals have now  expressed concern over the  long-term availability of the Kodak film for the use of personnel  monitoring. 

We  spoke with Michael R. Holloway, Business Manager, North  American Operations, Industrial Imaging, Eastman Kodak  Company regarding the situation and this is his response: 

 Not only is there no plan to discontinue this business, but the use  of film is a Worldwide product of Kodak which is growing!  He has  stated that there is not one single user that represents a significant  enough percentage of that business to affect any decision  regarding the continuation of this product.  In fact, Kodak is  continuing improvements in the personnel film and plan on offering  a vinyl coated film perhaps in 1999.  

Mike Holloway expressed concern that film clients may have a  misconception regarding Kodak's long term strategy of supplying  this film.  Mike Holloway asked to please inform  of anyone  that  has this concern to please call him personally. They may reach  him at 716-588-4789 or email him at holloway@kodak.com

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Sandy Perle
Technical Director
ICN Dosimetry Division
ICN Plaza
3300 Hyland Avenue
Costa Mesa, CA 92626
(800) 548-5100 x2306
(714) 668-3149 Fax

sperle@icnpharm.com
sandyfl@earthlink.net

ICN Dosimetry Website:
http://www.dosimetry.com


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