Kodak News Releases

Kodak Focuses Consumer Business On More Profitable Growth Opportunities

Thu, 09 Feb 2012 05:00:00 GMT

Eastman Kodak Company (the “Company”) (OTB: EKDKQ.PK) announced today that, as a result of its ongoing strategic review process and commitment to drive sustainable profitability through its most valuable business lines, it plans to phase out its dedicated capture devices business – comprising digital cameras, pocket video cameras and digital picture frames – in the first half of 2012. Kodak will instead expand its current brand licensing program, and seek licensees in these categories. Following this decision, Kodak’s Consumer Business will include online and retail-based photo printing, as well as desktop inkjet printing.

Kodak Prepares Exciting drupa Presence

Wed, 08 Feb 2012 05:00:00 GMT

Kodak will be in full force at drupa 2012, showcasing a number of new technologies and solutions and unveiling significant partnerships in the key markets that the company serves around the world. Journalists and analysts will get a preview of Kodak’s presence on March 6th during a press event in Lisbon where Kodak will announce products debuting at drupa, and preview what visitors can expect at Kodak’s stand (Hall 5, F09-1). In addition, attendees will hear from customers about the changes taking place in their markets and how they’re finding success by partnering with Kodak.

Abramo Printing & Logistics Customizes Italian Census Forms Using KODAK PROSPER S-Series Imprinting Systems

Tue, 31 Jan 2012 05:00:00 GMT

Italian print service provider Abramo Printing & Logistics has invested in four KODAK PROSPER S-Series Imprinting Systems to print variable data for the ISTAT 2011 Italian census forms. The print house has a long-standing relationship with Kodak. Among its numerous offset and web offset printing machines are three KODAK VERSAMARK Printing Systems, two with two 9-inch inkjet printheads, and one with four 9-inch inkjet printheads.

Eastman Kodak Company Files Lender Presentation in Connection with Syndication of DIP Financing

Mon, 23 Jan 2012 05:00:00 GMT

Eastman Kodak Company (the “Company”) (OTB: EKDKQ.PK) today said that it has posted on its Company website and its reorganization information website slides from a Public Lender Presentation (the “Lender Presentation”) in connection with the syndication to potential lenders of its previously-announced Debtor-In-Possession Credit Agreement dated as of January 20, 2012. The slides can be found in the Investor Relations section of www.kodak.com, as well as www.kodaktransforms.com. The slides will also be filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission as an Exhibit to a Form 8-K.

Kodak Says Court Approves $650 Million of Debtor in Possession Financing on $950 Million Committed Facility, and Normal Business Operations Through Final Hearing Date on First Day Motions

Thu, 19 Jan 2012 05:00:00 GMT

Eastman Kodak Company (“Kodak” or the “Company”) today announced that Judge Allan L. Gropper of the U.S. Bankruptcy Court for the Southern District of New York has approved initial availability of $650 million in interim Debtor-in-Possession (DIP) financing by Citigroup. Kodak will use these funds, among other things, to pay vendors and other suppliers for all post-petition goods and services, and to operate its day-to-day business activities. The Judge set February 15, 2012 as the date of a hearing to issue the final order regarding first day motions.

Eastman Kodak Company and Its U.S. Subsidiaries Commence Voluntary Chapter 11 Business Reorganization

Thu, 19 Jan 2012 05:00:00 GMT

Eastman Kodak Company (“Kodak” or the “Company”) announced today that it and its U.S. subsidiaries filed voluntary petitions for chapter 11 business reorganization in the U.S. Bankruptcy Court for the Southern District of New York.

Kodak Alleges Patent Infringement Against Samsung

Wed, 18 Jan 2012 05:00:00 GMT

Eastman Kodak Company (NYSE:EK) announced today that it has filed a lawsuit against Samsung Electronics Co. Ltd., alleging infringement of certain patents related to Kodak digital imaging technology.

Kodak Celebrates Wedding and Portrait Photography Excellence at Annual Gallery Elite Awards Event

Tue, 17 Jan 2012 05:00:00 GMT

The KODAK Gallery Elite Award winners, representing excellence in the field of wedding and portrait photography, were honored last night by Eastman Kodak Company (NYSE:EK) at the 26th annual KODAK Gallery Elite Awards reception in New Orleans, LA. The awards, judged this year by Helen Yancy, Dennis Craft and Rich Newell, recognize outstanding creativity and skill of wedding and portrait photographers who have also utilized KODAK PROFESSIONAL Products and Services to produce exceptional photographic prints for their clients. Kodak unveiled the KODAK Gallery Elite Award winners at a reception last evening at Imaging USA (I-USA), the annual conference and trade show of the Professional Photographers of America (PPA).

Kodak Alleges Patent Infringement Against Fujifilm

Fri, 13 Jan 2012 05:00:00 GMT

Eastman Kodak Company (NYSE:EK) announced today that it has filed a lawsuit against Fujifilm Corporation, alleging infringement of certain patents related to Kodak digital imaging technology.

Industry Accolades for KODAK PROFESSIONAL PORTRA 160 Film Continue

Thu, 12 Jan 2012 05:00:00 GMT

Add another award to the list for KODAK PROFESSIONAL PORTRA 160 Film. Since its introduction in Feb. 2011, the film, known for its fine grain structure and beautiful skin tones, has racked up numerous industry awards and positive reviews from editors and bloggers worldwide. Professional Photographer gave the latest, the Hot One 2012 award.

Kodak and Quality Associates, Inc. Help The Fund for Johns Hopkins Medicine Decrease Time and Money Spent Processing Donors’ Checks

Thu, 12 Jan 2012 05:00:00 GMT

FJHM serves as the philanthropic branch for the primary research, treatment and educational programs at Johns Hopkins Medicine (JHM). The new system enables FJHM to operate a more streamlined records management process. Users can capture data, share information, make the deposit and post their receipts—all within less than three business days.

Kodak Named Finalist in 2011 KM Reality Awards, Achieves High Marks for Delivering Strong Results in Knowledge Management

Wed, 11 Jan 2012 05:00:00 GMT

Kodak is a finalist in the 2011 KM Reality Awards. The KM Reality Awards recognize companies that demonstrate measurable business gains in efficiency, productivity and quality from knowledge management practices. Winners of the KM Reality Awards were announced at the 2011 KMWorld Conference, Nov. 2 in Washington, D.C.

Kodak Receives Distinguished Honoree Award for “Support Department of the Year” at 2011 STEVIE International Business Awards

Wed, 11 Jan 2012 05:00:00 GMT

Kodak’s Service and Support Group, a 2011 STEVIE Distinguished Honoree, was presented with a medal at the 2011 8th Annual International Business Awards in Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates. Kodak, which ranked among top companies in the “Support Department of the Year” category, received high scores during two months of preliminary judging and two weeks of final judging.

Kodak Alleges Patent Infringement Against Apple, HTC

Tue, 10 Jan 2012 05:00:00 GMT

Eastman Kodak Company (NYSE:EK) announced today that it has filed lawsuits against Apple Inc. and HTC Corporation, alleging the infringement of certain Kodak patents relating to digital imaging technology.

Georgia-based Newspaper the Albany Herald Becomes 100th Customer for KODAK PF-N Non Process Plates

Tue, 10 Jan 2012 05:00:00 GMT

As the world’s foremost imaging innovator, Kodak helps consumers, businesses, and creative professionals unleash the power of images, information, and printing to enrich their lives.

Kodak Creates New Business Structure to Accelerate Digital Transformation

Tue, 10 Jan 2012 05:00:00 GMT

Eastman Kodak Company (NYSE:EK) announced the creation of a new and simpler business structure designed to increase productivity, reduce cost and accelerate its transformation into a digital company that delivers sustainable profitability and creates value for its stakeholders.

Kodak Focuses on Simple Ways to Create, Share and Print in a Social and Mobile World

Mon, 09 Jan 2012 05:00:00 GMT

At the 2012 Consumer Electronics Show, Kodak (#31400, South Hall) is showcasing a host of connected products and solutions that make it easy to create, share and print brilliant images wherever, whenever and however you like.

Kodak Builds on the Award-Winning Share Button with the New Wi-Fi enabled KODAK EASYSHARE Wireless Camera M750

Mon, 09 Jan 2012 05:00:00 GMT

Eastman Kodak Company (NYSE: EK) today announced the next advancement in Wi-Fi sharing of high quality images with the launch of the KODAK EASYSHARE Wireless Camera M750. The built-in Wi-Fi for the 16 MP Wireless Camera means you no longer need to connect to a computer to share your images. Simply connect to a wireless network and sit back while your pictures are sent to your favorite social media destinations via the Share button.

Kodak Continues to Innovate Offering Brilliant Ways to Do More with Your Pictures

Mon, 09 Jan 2012 05:00:00 GMT

In a socially connected world, Kodak is making it easier than ever to enjoy pictures beyond the FACEBOOK wall. The success is attributed to the growing number of images that are being uploaded and enjoyed on FACEBOOK every second of the day along with the ease and simplicity that Kodak brings to creating one-of-a-kind premium photo products from their pictures.

2012 Graphic Users’ Association Conference Announces Three Industry Leaders as Keynote Speakers

Thu, 05 Jan 2012 05:00:00 GMT

“GUA provides our members and attendees with real, practical industry insights and perspectives to grow their business and improve their bottom line,” said Tom Clifford, President, GUA. “Our 2012 keynote speakers’ diverse backgrounds and extensive industry knowledge enable attendees to use key learnings from the conference, and create their own best practices.”

SpencerLab White Paper Recognizes KODAK NEXPRESS Press for Highest Quality Photographic Printing

Thu, 05 Jan 2012 05:00:00 GMT

A new white paper from the SpencerLab Digital Color Laboratory explains the methodology, image samples and measurement results of an independent comparative Photographic Image Quality study. The study’s key findings, announced in September 2011, reveal that the KODAK NEXPRESS SX3300 Digital Production Color Press achieved the highest overall rating in photographic print quality, demonstrating the best all-around performance across the majority of attributes evaluated. The white paper, showing complete details of this study, is now available at www.kodak.com/go/nexpress and www.spencerlab.com . The technical paper shows that the KODAK NEXPRESS SX3300 Press has best-in-class realism for sky, water, and foliage, combined with high realism for skin tones, which is paramount in photographic printing. It also has best-in-class sharpness and high smoothness, and the best monochrome/neutral gray output. Other devices evaluated in the study included the HP INDIGO 7500 Digital Press, XEROX iGen4 Press, and XEROX Color 1000 Press. According to the report, the experienced team at SpencerLab evaluated glossy and matte prints produced by each press manufacturer at their in-house facilities, choosing the optimum print settings intended for best photographic quality. The study was commissioned by Kodak, and print runs were supervised on-site by SpencerLab personnel. “Known for its expertise in the testing and analysis of digital color output, SpencerLab conducted a thorough, unbiased, third-party test of the printing devices from Kodak, HP and Xerox. To see the KODAK NEXPRESS SX Platform confirmed as the leader in photo image quality is an accomplishment that we are extremely proud of,” said Steve Fletcher, General Manager, Digital Printers and Presses, Kodak. Meeting the needs of commercial printers, photo product printers, direct mail houses, in-plant printers, and data centers, the NEXPRESS SX Digital Production Color Platform with Print Genius offers exceptional quality and productivity. New features include speeds up to 131 ppm, a longer sheet size (26″/660 mm), smaller ink particle size with the new KODAK NEXPRESS HD Dry Ink, new Fifth Imaging Unit Solution Light Black HD Dry Ink, and a new matte printing effect option. Printing on more than 700 standard offset substrates, t he smaller ink particle size of the KODAK NEXPRESS HD Dry Ink reduces grain and provides smoother continuous tones for photo-quality output. The KODAK Light Black HD Dry Ink Solution uses proprietary algorithms to substitute the light black for specific colors, resulting in smoother skin tones while maintaining superb detail for high-end photo applications. The NEXPRESS SX Platform now includes a new matte fuser roller that allows you to expand your array of finishes ranging from matte to satin to high gloss. The matte effect, completed inline, produces a matte look for printed pages or photos. Enabling the matte finish is a simple, fifteen-minute component change. The result is a rich aesthetic effect that rivals offset. The KODAK NEXPRESS Fifth Imaging Unit Solution enables a number of unique features for photo professionals, from watermarking and protection coating to glossing and inline dimensional printing, which is unique in the industry. The Fifth Imaging Unit helps customers differentiate themselves in a highly competitive market. Detailed product information can be found at www.kodak.com/go/nexpress , and a video on the NEXPRESS SX Platform can be viewed at http://bit.ly/NexPressSXPlatform . Kodak is a global advisor and provider of integrated services to help companies transform and optimize their businesses. Through a network of service professionals in more than 120 countries, Kodak provides technical, professional, consulting and managed services to enable customers to focus on growing their businesses,maximizing productivity,and more effectively managing risks. All KODAK Products and Software are backed by KODAK Service and Support. To learn more, please visit www.graphics.kodak.com . About SpencerLab Digital Color Laboratory Celebrating over 20 years of service, SpencerLab Digital Color Laboratory, an independent test division of Spencer & Associates Publishing, Ltd., has earned international recognition for its expertise in Color Print Quality and its evaluation of key performance metrics of digital printing systems. SpencerLab is broadly respected as a leader in unbiased, third-party benchmarking of digital imaging and printing systems. Leading vendors and firms for whom printing is mission-critical have relied upon SpencerLab to provide Print Quality, Ink/Toner Yield and Cost-per-Print, Throughput Speed, Usability, Reliability and Availability analyses for a variety of printing technologies—ink-based, toner-based, and many others. SpencerLab provides leadership in quantitative and qualitative comparisons—test and evaluation services, benchmark test software/hardware, and focus group management. For more information, visit www.spencerlab.com. About Kodak As the world’s foremost imaging innovator, Kodak helps consumers, businesses, and creative professionals unleash the power of images, information, and printing to enrich their lives. In the graphic communications industry, Kodak serves customers in the printing, publishing, packaging and enterprise markets with intelligent solutions for competitive advantage and greater return on investment. Kodak helps customers adapt, transform and grow their businesses. Through a comprehensive product and solutions portfolio that integrates revolutionary technologies, smart automation and specialized services, Kodak supplies customers operating in traditional, hybrid and digital graphic environments the broadest choice of software, production products and services for creating and managing high-value variable output efficiently and cost effectively. For more information, visit graphics.kodak.com . Follow us on Twitter at twitter.com/kodakidigprint and visit our blog at growyourbiz.kodak.com