CELEBRATING 145 YEARS OF ILFORD HISTORY WITH 1950’S INSPIRED RETRO PACKAGING

In 1879, ILFORD* embarked on a journey to pioneer black and white film production and 145 years later is still going strong, manufacturing black & white films, papers and chemicals from their site in Cheshire.

To celebrate 145 years ILFORD Photo is launching a limited-edition range of 1950s & 60s inspired retro packaging for their popular HP5+ and FP4+ films in both 35mm and 120 formats.

Retro design

The retro design is based on the colours and style of HP3 and FP3 packaging - the early pre-cursors to the current FP4+ and HP5+ emulsions.

“Film photographers are collectors by nature and have regularly requested we introduce limited edition packaging such as this. This is an exciting year for us as we have recently announced a £multi-million investment in our R&D and operational capabilities. As we celebrate 145 years since the original ILFORD company was founded, we are excited to reference our legacy as we look to the future.” Says Giles Branthwaite, Sales and Marketing Director.

Limited Edition

This limited-edition retro packaging will be available over the coming weeks in all good stockists globally and while stocks last.

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*The business was originally named Britannia Works Company and was renamed as ILFORD Limited in 1902.