At PhotoExpo, Arca indicated business was very strong, and growing for 8x10. Given the recent problems at Sinar, Arca looks relatively strong.
As for their origin, they ship and manufacture in Besancon, France, which is closer to Switzerland than Austin is to San Antonio. They also maintain manufacturing and design facilities in Horgen, Switzerland. The location in France gets them into the EU which is extremely beneficial for commerce in Europe.
Is Honda a Japanese company? Accords are made in Ohio! These distinctions are pretty meaningless today. Nowdays, I am happy to buy anything not made in China.
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