Kodak News Releases

Kodak Wins Prestigious 2009 Innovations Awards from International Consumer Electronics Association

Fri, 21 Nov 2008 09:55:01 EST

ROCHESTER, N.Y., Nov. 21 Eastman Kodak Company (NYSE:EK) has earned two Innovations 2009 Design and Engineering Awards from the International Consumer Electronics Association (CEA). The honors were announced at the International Consumer Electronics Show (CES) Press Preview in New York City. The KODAK ESP 9 All-in-One Printer earned honors in the Computer Peripherals category, while the KODAK EASYSHARE M820 Digital Frame received accolades in the Eco-Design and Sustainable Technology category.

Kodak’s Hybrid Capture Solution Combines Digital and Film Imaging to Improve Records Management for Massachusetts Registry of Deeds

Fri, 21 Nov 2008 09:00:01 EST

Rochester, NY , November 21 The Registry of Deeds of the Commonwealth of Massachusetts recently rolled out the red carpet for its full feature records management solution, a blockbuster film and scanner based system that keeps information current for the present and protects it for the future. The Registry of Deeds, responsible for managing more than 300,000 forms per day, worked with Kodak, BizTech Solutions, Inc., and Advanced Computer Systems (ACS) to develop an automated, common platform that saves time, improves overall efficiency, and maintains the integrity of information over time by digitizing documents into high quality images and archiving them to film through a single process.

Kodak and PGA TOUR Announce Kodak Challenge Holes

Wed, 19 Nov 2008 11:55:01 EST

ROCHESTER, N.Y., Nov. 19 Kodak and the PGA TOUR today announced the 24 holes that will make up the Kodak Challenge, a first-of-its-kind competition for PGA TOUR players that offers $1 million to the winning player.

Kodak’s Jeff Hayzlett Earns IGAEA Earl I. Sundeen Award for Graphic Arts Education

Wed, 19 Nov 2008 09:11:01 EST

Rochester, NY, November 19 Jeffrey W. Hayzlett, Chief Business Development Officer and Vice President, Eastman Kodak Company, was recently selected by the International Graphic Arts Education Association (IGAEA) as the recipient of the prestigious Earl I. Sundeen Award. Created by the IGAEA board and named after a former Kodak executive, the award recognizes a sustaining member who has made highly significant contributions to graphic arts education over an extended period of time.

Kodak Appoints Jeffrey W. Hayzlett Chief Marketing Officer

Tue, 18 Nov 2008 16:25:01 EST

ROCHESTER, N.Y., Nov. 18 Eastman Kodak Company (NYSE:EK) announced today that Jeffrey W. Hayzlett has been named Chief Marketing Officer, effective Jan. 1, reporting to Antonio M. Perez, Kodak’s Chairman and Chief Executive Officer.

Kodak Teams with Education Summit of the Print and Graphics Scholarship Foundation to Promote Graphic Communications Careers

Tue, 18 Nov 2008 14:00:01 EST

Rochester, NY, November 18 The printing industry is one of the largest manufacturing industries in the world, offering a wide variety of exciting employment and career opportunities. A new video titled “The Pathway to Prosperity, Choosing a Career in the Graphic Communication Industry,” designed to promote the advantages of a career in the field, features “Ben Franklin” (played by well known Franklin character actor Ralph Archbold) and Jeff Hayzlett, Chief Business Development Officer and Vice President, Eastman Kodak Company.

Kodak Takes Action Against Samsung and LG For Patent Infringement

Mon, 17 Nov 2008 16:41:01 EST

ROCHESTER, N.Y., Nov. 17 Eastman Kodak Company (NYSE:EK) announced today that it has filed complaints against Samsung Electronics, LG Electronics and other related entities for infringement of Kodak patents.

Glenmore Printing Attracts More Business and Satisfies Customers with New KODAK NEXPRESS M700 Digital Color Press

Mon, 17 Nov 2008 09:40:01 EST

Rochester, NY , November 17 British Columbian commercial printer Glenmore Printing expands into new markets and brings in additional business while winning back earlier clients with its recent installation of the KODAK NEXPRESS M700 Digital Color Press.

Consolidated Graphics Adds Multiple KODAK NEXPRESS Digital Production Color Presses for Growing Photo Products Business

Wed, 12 Nov 2008 17:41:01 EST

Rochester, NY, November 12 Consolidated Graphics, Inc. (CGX), entered the rapidly expanding photo products market in 2005 with a fleet of KODAK NEXPRESS Digital Production Color Presses, and with its recent purchase of additional KODAK NEXPRESS S3000 Digital Production Color Presses now operates more than 30 NEXPRESS Digital Production Color Presses around the world. These new devices will enhance CGX’s operations in Prague, the Czech Republic and the United States, and represent the company’s ongoing commitment to KODAK Solutions.

Kodak Names Terry Taber as Chief Technical Officer

Wed, 12 Nov 2008 16:10:01 EST

ROCHESTER, N.Y., Nov. 12 Eastman Kodak Company today promoted Terry R. Taber to the position of Chief Technical Officer, effective Jan. 1, 2009, succeeding William J. Lloyd, who will retire following a career spanning more than 40 years as a leading technologist.

Consolidated Graphics Adds Multiple KODAK NEXPRESS Digital Production Color Presses for Growing Photo Products Business

Wed, 12 Nov 2008 08:56:01 EST

ROCHESTER, N.Y., Nov. 12 Consolidated Graphics, Inc. (CGX), entered the rapidly expanding photo products market in 2005 with a fleet of KODAK NEXPRESS Digital Production Color Presses, and with its recent purchase of additional KODAK NEXPRESS S3000 Digital Production Color Presses now operates more than 30 NEXPRESS Digital Production Color Presses around the world. These new devices will enhance CGX’s operations in Prague, the Czech Republic and the United States, and represent the company’s ongoing commitment to KODAK Solutions.

Latest release delivers easy upload to YouTube™, facial retouch, more creative options

Wed, 12 Nov 2008 08:20:01 EST

Rochester, NY, November 12 Eastman Kodak Company (NYSE:EK) has released an updated version of KODAK EASYSHARE Software, the leading consumer-preferred photo software application in the U.S.*

BtoB Magazine Names Kodak’s Jeffrey Hayzlett Business to Business Marketer of the Year

Tue, 11 Nov 2008 11:11:01 EST

Rochester, NY, November 11 Jeffrey W. Hayzlett, Chief Business Development Officer and Vice President, Eastman Kodak Company, has been selected by BtoB Magazine as the Marketer of the Year for 2008. Hayzlett received the award at a ceremony earlier today in New York City. BtoB’s “Best 2008” issue is available online at www.btobonline.com.

SpringCM Joins Kodak’s Authorized Independent Software Vendor Program, Providing Software as a Service Option for KODAK Scanners

Mon, 10 Nov 2008 09:55:01 EST

Rochester, NY, November 10 Companies seeking cost savings and increased efficiency from their document based processes require a unified solution that connects document capture to an effective retrieval and management system. SpringCM Inc. and Kodak now work together to provide businesses with a solution that enables rapid digitization and remote access to information and lowers the cost of ownership through a subscription based, Internet driven Software as a Service (SaaS) platform.

New KODAK TRACELESS Color Shifting Inks Provide Two Powerful Layers of Brand Protection in One Easy Step

Mon, 10 Nov 2008 09:40:01 EST

ROCHESTER, N.Y., Nov. 10 Combining the award-winning technologies of two world-leading companies, Merck KGaA and Eastman Kodak Company, KODAK TRACELESS Color Shifting Inks deliver a one-two punch in the fight against counterfeiting. Kodak is making it easier than ever for brand owners to safeguard their brands and products with a new solution that provides both overt and ultra covert protection in one simple step. Developed for brand owners that are taking proactive steps in the battle against counterfeiting, including manufacturers of pharmaceuticals, consumer electronics, and luxury goods, this latest addition to Kodak’s security portfolio makes implementing a layered security strategy simple and cost-effective.

KODAK Service and Support to Provide Outsourced Maintenance for The Crowley Company Customers’ Copying and Scanning Equipment

Thu, 06 Nov 2008 09:10:01 EST

Frederick, MD and Rochester, NY, November 6 In a move to further enhance customer service on imaging hardware both manufactured and distributed by The Crowley Company, KODAK Service and Support, a unit of Kodak’s Document Imaging business, has been signed onto a technical services agreement.

Kodak Reports Third Quarter Profit on Sales of $2.405 Billion

Thu, 30 Oct 2008 07:10:01 EST

ROCHESTER, N.Y., Oct. 30 Eastman Kodak Company (NYSE:EK) today reported third-quarter earnings from continuing operations of $101 million, or $0.35 per share, on sales of $2.405 billion. Kodak’s revenue from digital businesses rose 2% to $1.641 billion, driven by strong year-over-year increases in digital capture, consumer inkjet systems, and document imaging products.

Rapid Impressions Printing Arts Selects KODAK EMS Business Software to Manage and Grow Its Business

Wed, 29 Oct 2008 10:55:01 EST

Chicago, IL, October 29 In a sale announced at Graph Expo, Rapid Impressions Printing Arts will add KODAK EMS Business Software to its other KODAK Unified Workflow Solutions to create a highly automated, cohesive workflow. The full service commercial printer in suburban Chicago will integrate EMS Business Software with its color, production and data solutions from Kodak to enhance its workflow process. Implementation services provided by Kodak will streamline and standardize operating procedures throughout the business.

Kentucky Printer Increases Output and Productivity with KODAK MAGNUS VLF QUANTUM Platesetter

Tue, 28 Oct 2008 14:40:01 EST

Chicago, IL, October 28 Continental Web, a $100 million heatset web offset printer of high end catalogs, magazines and commercial printing, is doubling output and increasing productivity and plate throughput with its new KODAK MAGNUS VLF QUANTUM Platesetter with Multi-Cassette Unit.

Kodak Print Innovation Recognized at Graph Expo Trade Show

Mon, 27 Oct 2008 16:56:01 EST

ROCHESTER, N.Y., Oct. 27 Eastman Kodak Company (NYSE:EK) has been recognized for its print innovation with 10 awards at Graph Expo 2008, a graphic communications trade show being held in Chicago. Recently introduced products from Kodak received a combined total of 10 “Must See ’ems,” “Worth-a-Look” and “Future Print” citations. Winners were selected from more than 5,000 entries.