Eastman Kodak Company (KODN)

Overview

The Eastman Kodak Company, founded in 1880 and headquartered in Rochester, New York, is a global player providing a wide array of products and services across various markets including commercial print, packaging, publishing, manufacturing, and the entertainment industry. Kodak's business operations are structured into three main segments: Print, Advanced Materials and Chemicals, and Brand. This structure allows for a focused approach towards delivering specialized solutions in digital and conventional print content management, advanced materials, chemical manufacturing, and brand licensing. Additionally, the company runs Eastman Business Park, a technological hub and industrial complex, further showcasing Kodak's multidimensional business operations and commitment to innovation and growth in its fields of expertise.

Products and Services

• Digital Offset Plate Offerings and Computer-to-Plate Imaging Solutions

  Provided under the Print segment, these offerings cater to commercial industries including commercial print, direct mail, and publishing sectors, enabling high-quality print operations.

• PROSPER Press Systems and Components

  These systems offer high-speed and high-quality printing options for various commercial applications, including newspapers, magazines, and books.

• Print Inks and Primers

  Including brands such as KODAK OPTIMAX, KODACHROME, and KODAK EKTACOLOR, these products are essential for achieving desired print quality and are available for different print methods.

• PRINERGY Workflow Production Software

  An advanced software solution for managing both digital and conventional print content from creation to output, aiming at improving efficiency and coherence within printing workflows.

• Industrial Film and Chemicals

  Engaged under the Advanced Materials and Chemicals segment, this category serves a variety of purposes across multiple industries, including motion pictures and functional printing.

• Advanced Materials and Functional Printing

  This includes the development and supply of innovative materials and printing technologies for industrial applications, leveraging Kodak’s extensive research and development capabilities.

• Intellectual Property Licensing and Kodak Research Laboratories

  Kodak not only conducts research and development in new products and business opportunities but also manages the licensing of its vast intellectual property portfolio, contributing to the technology and knowledge exchange within the industry.

• Kodak Brand Licensing

  This aspect of Kodak's business involves the licensing of the Kodak brand to third parties, enabling other entities to leverage the trust, quality, and heritage associated with the Kodak brand in their products and services.