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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
Forever 21 celebrates Kodak’s iconic brand with new apparel collection Marketing Press releases 

Forever 21 celebrates Kodak’s iconic brand with new apparel collection

Shirts, outerwear and other clothing to be sold in more than 600 stores globally ROCHESTER, N.Y.–(BUSINESS WIRE)–Kodak and fashion retailer Forever 21 have teamed up on a new apparel collection for the Fall 2018 season featuring some of Kodak’s many logos and designs from the Kodak brand’s storied history. The bright and vibrant apparel uses many of the original colors... Read More
Kodak announces second-quarter earnings, will divest its flexographic division Earnings reports News 

Kodak announces second-quarter earnings, will divest its flexographic division

Eastman Kodak Co., Rochester, N.Y., reported second-quarter financial results for 2018, delivering net earnings of $4 million on revenues of $372 million and continued growth in its KODAK SONORA Process-Free Plates, KODAK FLEXCEL NX Packaging and KODAK PROSPER Inkjet businesses. The company also it ended the quarter with a cash balance of $275 million and expects to generate cash in... Read More
Kodak announces Eric-Yves Mahe as new president of Consumer and Film Division People on the Move Press releases 

Kodak announces Eric-Yves Mahe as new president of Consumer and Film Division

ROCHESTER, N.Y.–(BUSINESS WIRE)–Today Eastman Kodak Company (NYSE: KODK) announced Eric-Yves Mahe will assume the role of president of the Consumer and Film Division (CFD), effective immediately. Eric will also continue in his role as president of the Software and Solutions Division. Eric has been with Kodak since 2014. In addition to managing Kodak’s software business, Eric has founded, launched and... Read More
Apple updates iOS 12 Photo search, yields photo innovation leadership to Google News Opinion 

Apple updates iOS 12 Photo search, yields photo innovation leadership to Google

Buried under the announcements of the recent Worldwide Developer Conference (WWDC) hosted by Apple Inc. were several enhancements to the iOS Photos app. Overall, the WWDC coverage mentioned how mild the announcements were – and we will leave you to delve into the live-blogging and extensive articles by others – they were especially true for photography. Compared to some of... Read More
Kodak reports first-quarter 2018 financial results Earnings reports Press releases 

Kodak reports first-quarter 2018 financial results

ROCHESTER, N.Y.–(BUSINESS WIRE)–Eastman Kodak Company (NYSE:KODK) today reported financial results for the first quarter 2018, reporting a net loss of $25 million on revenues of $357 million and continued growth in its KODAK SONORA Process-Free Plates, KODAK FLEXCEL NX Packaging and KODAK PROSPER Inkjet businesses. Highlights include: Revenues for the quarter ending March 31, 2018 were $357 million, flat compared... Read More
It’s been a bad week for former Kodak spokespeople News Opinion 

It’s been a bad week for former Kodak spokespeople

Two former TV stars with ties to old-school Eastman Kodak Co. marketing efforts were in the headlines this week for legal troubles. Comedian Bill Cosby, long-time spokesperson for Kodak film and Colorwatch System photofinishing, was found guilty this week of sexual assault. In other news, “Smallville” star Allison Mack, who was featured in a youth lifestyle campaign, plead not guilty to... Read More
Opinion: Blockchain, not cryptocurrency, will be the engine of imaging value News Opinion 

Opinion: Blockchain, not cryptocurrency, will be the engine of imaging value

The buzz about cryptocurrency hasn’t escaped the photo industry, as we’ve seen several attempts from companies to adapt their businesses to this economic model. As we’ve seen, Eastman Kodak Co. made the news with its partnership WENN Digital to unveil KODAKCoin, a cryptocurrency based on professional photography. Details are just now being released, which shed some light on the details of... Read More
Activist shareholder alleges Xerox CEO sought unauthorized Fujifilm merger News 

Activist shareholder alleges Xerox CEO sought unauthorized Fujifilm merger

Activist shareholder Darwin Deason has filed a lawsuit alleging Xerox CEO Jeff Jacobson disregarded board directives to pursue the merger of Xerox with Fuji Xerox, according to Reuters. In January, Fujifilm Holdings and Xerox inked a $6.1 billion deal to combine the U.S. company into their existing joint venture, Fuji Xerox, but the announcement met with resistance from Deason and Carl... Read More
Kodak announces John O’Grady as new president of Print Systems Division People on the Move Press releases 

Kodak announces John O’Grady as new president of Print Systems Division

Brad Kruchten to retire after 36 years with Kodak ROCHESTER, N.Y.–(BUSINESS WIRE)–Today Eastman Kodak Company (NYSE:KODK) announced John O’Grady, current President of the Consumer and Film Division and former General Manager of World Wide Sales for Print Systems Division, will become President of the Print Systems Division effective April 24, 2018. O’Grady will replace Brad Kruchten who is retiring after... Read More