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Author Topic: MDI microperf screens -- Purchase Directly? Frank Angel Film God Posts: 5305 From: Brooklyn NY USA Registered: Dec 1999 posted 06-02-2014 01:31 PM                        I want to purchase an MDI microperf 3D (silverized) screen, maybe their newer one that supposedly has better light uniformity at the edges. Does one need to go thru a theatrical supplier or can you just order the size needed directly from Strong? If you need to go to a supplier, can anyone recommend one who won't get pushed out of shape for just a small order? We just need a small, one-off screening room size screen -- 12ft width scope. Point me in a direction. Thanks  |  IP: Logged Louis Bornwasser Film God Posts: 4441 From: prospect ky usa Registered: Mar 2005 posted 06-02-2014 05:18 PM                        I think you will find the dealers gone and Strong becoming a super dealer.  |  IP: Logged Gordon McLeod Film God Posts: 9532 From: Toronto Ontario Canada Registered: Jun 99 posted 06-02-2014 05:44 PM                     I think you might be able to contact MDI directly  |  IP: Logged Steve Guttag We forgot the crackers Gromit!!! Posts: 12814 From: Annapolis, MD Registered: Dec 1999 posted 06-02-2014 06:49 PM                     Ahem...not all dealers are gone! Ultimately, Strong will sell directly but a dealer will likely be able to beat the price and if you have an established relationship with the dealer...you'll have terms...which Strong is unlikely to extend on a 1-off.  |  IP: Logged Bob Ezra Film Handler Posts: 75 From: Carbondale, CO, USA Registered: Apr 2001 posted 06-02-2014 07:13 PM                     Contact Patrick Bouchard patrick.bouchard@strong-mdicinema.com no middle man  |  IP: Logged Mark Gulbrandsen Resident Trollmaster Posts: 16657 From: Music City Registered: Jun 99 posted 06-02-2014 07:54 PM                     I'll be very upfront about this. My past dealings with MDI have been very negative... every single time. When you call there to check on your order they are very rude... a very typical trait of French Canadians. I literally quit using them because the packing and shipping have gotten to be ludricous. And you they are not dependable enough on shipment to plan a job properly. I completely quit buying any MDI because you have no idea when it is going to arrive. Customers ALWAYS complain about the shipping costs. I also find that Harkness screens are quite superior overall to the product that MDI is selling. Also consider looking into Severtsen Screens. I have sold and installed a lot of them over the past 5 years... just did a 40' wide Severtsen Silver screen a month ago and it was flawless. The packing charges here are considerably less expensive than both Harkness and MDI and IMHO the quality is even better. It's probably why Severtsen is now the main supplier for giant screen theaters and IMAX and Cinemark and AMC and just about every other large chain. The Severtsen vinyl is also quite a bit heavier which makes them much more durable. http://www.severtsonscreens.com/cinema_products.html?PHPSESSID=464231efab6b08fb338c2d48d317b525 Mark  |  IP: Logged Louis Bornwasser Film God Posts: 4441 From: prospect ky usa Registered: Mar 2005 posted 06-03-2014 07:54 PM                        I agree with Mark. Millions of excuses/blame, but still no screen.  |  IP: Logged Frank Angel Film God Posts: 5305 From: Brooklyn NY USA Registered: Dec 1999 posted 06-03-2014 08:27 PM                        Thank you Gentlemen...a great help.  |  IP: Logged

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