![]() A domino effect could certainly take place if any of them collapsed. So few players are still in the film photography business that they really depend on each other. While the film resurgence is real and many film businesses are showing large gains, it is still a very fragile ecosystem. They’re asking the community to share their thoughts and we can do that by using the hashtag #savetetenal or contacting Tetenal directly on their social media platforms ( Facebook, Instagram, and Twitter). They’re interested in crowd sourcing ideas for bringing innovation to their business to consumer strategy. Tetenal wants to hear from the film community. Using these at-home products and a simplified way for mixing chemicals, Tetenal may be positioned in quickly bringing back products once thought were no longer needed. ![]() With successful kickstarters for at-home developing, like LAB-BOX, there is a stronger market for at-home developing. As Tetenal is thinking of new ideas, they’ve realized this product could possibly return in a new market: home developing. As the popularity of digital cameras quickly replaced the need for film cameras, these tablets were no longer needed and quickly forgotten. For example, in the days where the press needed to get negatives to the news outlets quickly, they would use a portable ‘press kit’ to quickly develop the film. They have many recipes for developing processes long-forgotten that could fit today’s market. Many forget, Tetenal has been in the photochemical business for 170 years. Nico’s Photography Show covering the news in October 2018. They are looking into expanding their direct to consumer marketing model, thus opening up the opportunity in delivering new ideas and resurrecting some old ideas. This is changing and Tetenal has an ace up their sleeve. Traditionally, Tetenal’s marketing model was B2B (Business to Business), by converting raw materials into chemicals which were sold to large photo businesses. What is the result? Similar to a bankruptcy, Tetenal’s management is going through a restructuring process and looking for new ways to generate revenue. It’s very risky with very little guarantee the strategy is successful for both Tetenal and the banks. Financial institutions are more reluctant to act in these situations and getting the funds are difficult. In the past, when these situations occurred, businesses would get emergency loans to pay back once their inventory sold. ![]() Like a bad date, Tetenal was dumped with a dinner tab they couldn’t pay. How the heck did this happen? Well, unfortunately suppliers were unable to deliver on their goods in a timely manner and their business customers pulled their orders. What does this mean? It’s not quite a bankruptcy however they are in a state where they do not have the cashflow to pay the bills. Marwan has been in direct contact with Tetenal and the information he provided in the interview is direct from Tetenal and not hearsay. Admittedly, I was rather ignorant of the matter and he filled me in. Our previous guest, Marwan, from PhotoKlassik International reached out to me asking if I knew anything about the news from Tetenal. Their collapse could potentially decimate film photography industry. We learn the film resurgence is real however, it is still in a very fragile state. Due to some bad business practices from their suppliers, Tetenal is in a state of insolvency. The very day after Photokina, Tetenal Germany announced they’re in financial turmoil. Show less, please.This is big news in coming from Hamburg Germany, however it has not made a big splash in the US and has flown under our radar. Jeriane, arsomilio, freakoftheweek, mczoum, 77mgreen, janin123, llcooldawe, kangiha, deprofundis, crossbrasil, robotto_dawad, rvdyvo1985, roundmidnight, m_e, akula, auratus, zorki, sara81, sobetion, lawypop, triky76, oldstandby, numaqn, modern_nmt, sadiestoker, clownshoes, jolgio-lion-cafe, pauline_wildwind, xerry, oleman, theoclunk, acameron87, mkb, juano, opon21, aanum, guanatos, tsingtao, chourique, _haustor, mafiosa, atria007, emkei, grazie, rik041, kleeblatt, andrejrusskovskij, clickiemcpete, alexes, adash, he-mo, why-yu, dakadev_pui, vici, af-capture, waggrad00, robertofiuza & crismiranda and 58 more lovely people. Ritas_fotowelt, revierphoto, polafreud, gesp, justaguest, testboy, crazyb, romain-cav, heyfrida, fadjaradiputra, sommarboken, emtanya, 139239, novotao, aliceinchains, ciricc, ironsymphony, mllev, pasadena85, simonesavo, dida, disdis, adi_totp, ohlordy, tall_bastard, ryszardl70, ritaisilva, gorics, hoseun, anttiphotos, ishifishy, shelleybelley, naiseta, cynthiaj, kleinerkaries, fuckdaniels ,
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