Streaking Silver Prompts Surcharge on Agfa Film Products

“Agfa can no longer absorb the ongoing increase in silver prices," Wilkens said. "Due to the rapid rate at which silver prices are escalating, it is impractical to offset these increases with a traditional price increase.”

In lieu of raising product prices, a surcharge will be implemented to compensate for these extraordinary market conditions. The surcharge will vary as the cost of silver fluctuates, keeping the customer's current product pricing stable. It will be discontinued when the price of silver returns to January 2011 levels. Customers are encouraged to take advantage of silver recovery to recoup the additional costs related to the silver surcharge.