Whoever makes the paper, it's great paper. Just not all that available. I have tried contacting Bergger in France with some questions (about other issues), at info@bergger.fr, but have never received a response from them. I would like to hear something definitive from both Bergger (France) and Forte about this. The thing is, on Bergger's web site, their English blurb does not actually claim they manufacture anything. The French version is much more specific:(posted 8154 days ago)"Nous continuons la tradition de fabrication de produits de qualité, spécialement des papiers photographiques noir et blanc dont la gamme s'est considérablement enrichie, ainsi que des produits adaptés aux procédés alternatifs.
Nous pensons que nos produits de haute qualité vous permettront d'exprimer, de manière originale, votre créativité et votre talent."
Of course, a close reading of the French version also indicates they do not actually claim they manufacture, but it is very suggestive.
I'm going to test the papers myself (Bromofort vs Prestige).