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Industry notes for the week of May 24 Earnings reports People on the Move 

Industry notes for the week of May 24

Rumours and reports Here are some interesting items from around the internet: Shoebox moves its shutdown date from May 22 to May 27. Robbery at The Camera Store in Canada – staff attacked with bear spray Masked men break Crescent Springs photography store owner’s arm, steal high-end cameras, via WCPO Kodak Pension Plan 2 officially enters PPF assessment in largest claim on lifeboat to date,... Read More
Kodak debuts KODACOLOR fabric inks for direct-to-garment applications New Products Press releases 

Kodak debuts KODACOLOR fabric inks for direct-to-garment applications

Eastman Kodak Company announced the introduction of Kodak’s KODACOLOR Fabric Inks. Kodak’s fabric inks are unique – leveraging proprietary ink dispersion technology with a 20-year history of ink development and manufacture, bolstered by decades of superior coating technology. The result is an exceptionally large color gamut, a more reliable high-quality image with outstanding shelf life and a soft, natural feel,... Read More
Kodak completes sale of its Flexographic Packaging Division to Montagu News Press releases 

Kodak completes sale of its Flexographic Packaging Division to Montagu

New company Miraclon to meet packaging industry needs with KODAK FLEXCEL Solutions ROCHESTER, N.Y.–(BUSINESS WIRE)–Today Eastman Kodak Company and Montagu Private Equity LLP announced the completion of the sale of Kodak’s Flexographic Packaging Division (FPD). Now part of Montagu’s portfolio, the division operates as a standalone company known as Miraclon. As previously announced, Kodak’s flexographic leadership team has transitioned as... Read More
Kodak reports full-year 2018 financial results Earnings reports Press releases 

Kodak reports full-year 2018 financial results

ROCHESTER, N.Y., Monday, April 01, 2019 — Eastman Kodak Company (NYSE: KODK) today reported financial results for the full year 2018, including a net loss of $16 million on revenues of $1.3 billion and continued growth in key product areas. Highlights include: GAAP net loss of $16 million for the year ended December 31, 2018, compared to GAAP net earnings... Read More
Kodak debuts new PROSPER Plus Imprinting Solutions New Products Press releases 

Kodak debuts new PROSPER Plus Imprinting Solutions

Colognola ai Colli (VR) – Italy – WEBWIRE – Monday, February 11, 2019 – Kodak announced today the introduction of the new KODAK PROSPER Plus Imprinting Solutions for the packaging industry. These solutions include four new imprinting components as well as food safe packaging inks and pre-coatings for folding cartons, food wraps, paper cups & plates, and ream wraps. The new PROSPER Plus models... Read More
Kodak Alaris looking to divest paper, photochemicals and film unit, according to Inside Imaging News Opinion 

Kodak Alaris looking to divest paper, photochemicals and film unit, according to Inside Imaging

Australia’s Inside Imaging photo industry news site reports Kodak Alaris is looking is looking to divest its $34 million paper, photochemicals and film (PPF) unit: While researching a separate – but perhaps related – story on Eastman Kodak possibly touting Australian photographers for direct film sales, Inside Imaging came across the Kodak Alaris financial report for the period January 1, 2017 to March 31... Read More
Kodak announces business division, leadership changes News Press releases 

Kodak announces business division, leadership changes

Rochester, NY , Wednesday, January 30, 2019 — Today Kodak announced a series of business division and leadership changes. Consumer and Film Division (CFD) will become the Brand, Film & Imaging (BFI) Division; Unified Workflow Solutions, the Software and Solutions Division’s largest business, will become the Kodak Software Division; Todd Bigger has been appointed President of the new Kodak Software Division... Read More
Kodak-branded cameras and printers debut at CES 2019 Events New Products News Press releases 

Kodak-branded cameras and printers debut at CES 2019

KODAK SMILE Instant Print product line is the latest addition to its robust portfolio of consumer offerings Las Vegas, NV , Monday, January 07, 2019 — Kodak is excited to return to the 2019 Consumer Electronics Show in Las Vegas, NV, from January 8-11, 2019, to showcase its line of instant-print photography products, digital film scanners, mini projectors and more. Visitors... Read More
Thrust-UAV and Kodak announce sport drone launch New Products Press releases 

Thrust-UAV and Kodak announce sport drone launch

Rochester, NY, Wednesday, November 14, 2018 – PCS Edventures!, Inc., (PCSV) a leading provider of K-12 Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics (STEM) programs, and its subsidiary Thrust-UAV, a drone manufacturing company and an authorized Kodak brand Licensee, announced the availability of the American-made KODAK RIOT 250R Pro Sport Drone, a firstperson view (FPV) drone capable of reaching speeds of over 75mph.... Read More
KODAK Portrait 3D Printer is now available in North America and Europe New Products News Press releases 

KODAK Portrait 3D Printer is now available in North America and Europe

Rochester, NY, Tuesday, November 13, 2018 — Kodak and Smart International, the authorized global brand licensee of 3D printing, are pleased to announce North American and European availability of the KODAK Portrait 3D Printer. In conjunction with this announcement, The KODAK Portrait 3D Printer will be on display at the Formnext industry tradeshow in Frankfurt, Germany, November 13th – November 15th.... Read More
Kodak reaches agreement with Montagu for sale of its Flexographic Packaging Division News Press releases 

Kodak reaches agreement with Montagu for sale of its Flexographic Packaging Division

Rochester, N.Y., Monday, November 12, 2018 — Eastman Kodak Company has entered into a definitive agreement to sell its Flexographic Packaging Division to Montagu Private Equity LLP, a leading private equity firm. After closing, the business will operate as a new standalone company which will develop, manufacture and sell flexographic products, including the flagship KODAK FLEXCEL NX System, to the packaging... Read More
Kodak earns $19 million in third quarter, consumer/film group declines Events News Press releases 

Kodak earns $19 million in third quarter, consumer/film group declines

Eastman Kodak Co. reported third-quarter net earnings of $19 million on $366 million revenues, compared to $379 million revenues and $13 million earnings the prior year. The Consumer and Film Division continues to struggle, with third-quarter revenues dropping $7 million to $48 million and a loss of $2 million. The company said the revenue decline was primarly due to a “$6... Read More
Eastman Kodak announces enhancements to KODAKIT photographer locator app New Products Press releases 

Eastman Kodak announces enhancements to KODAKIT photographer locator app

ROCHESTER, N.Y.–(BUSINESS WIRE)–Two years following its launch and after growing a solid Global customer base, KodakIt is making it easier than ever for businesses and photographers to connect. As the service grows and the volume of transactions increase, the new KODAKIT App brings enhancements to make photoshoots simpler and more efficient for both photographers and companies. Photographers can now arrive... Read More
Licensee offering digitizing under Kodak Digitizing Box brand News Opinion 

Licensee offering digitizing under Kodak Digitizing Box brand

Eastman Kodak Co. is offering picture and movie digitization services under a licensing agreement with AMB Media LLC, the parent company of Legacybox and Southtree brands. Since its 2012 bankruptcy, Kodak has been actively seeking licensees for a wide range of consumer products, from fashionwear to consumer electronics. A full list is here. In the “About Us” section of the Kodak Digitizing... Read More
New EKTACHROME films to begin shipping New Products Press releases 

New EKTACHROME films to begin shipping

Rochester, NY, Tuesday, September 25, 2018 — Eastman Kodak Company and Kodak Alaris announced today the availability of the highly anticipated KODAK EKTACHROME Film line. KODAK PROFESSIONAL EKTACHROME Film E100, available from Kodak Alaris, will immediately begin shipping to distributors and stock house dealers worldwide.  The new film will initially be available in 135/36x camera format and is expected to be... Read More