LA HULPE, BELGIUM, July 22 Reunion Island is for the first time to receive daily newspapers on the same day they are published thanks to RotOc�an’s investment in KODAK technology. The printing house, which is based on the French island of Reunion, will print local, national and international newspapers using a KODAK VERSAMARK VL4200 Printing System. The installation of the inkjet system marks RotOc�an’s latest investment in Kodak innovations – the company is already equipped with a KODAK MAGNUS Platesetter, KODAK THERMAL DIRECT Plates and a KODAK NEXPRESS Digital Production Color Press.
ROCHESTER, N.Y., July 28 Eastman Kodak Company (NYSE:EK) today reported second-quarter results that reflect continued acceleration of the company’s major growth businesses in commercial and consumer inkjet, unit growth in the company’s largest digital businesses, the continued decline of its traditional business, and operational improvements. Revenue from the company’s digital commercial printing businesses grew 9% in the second quarter, including 18% growth in commercial inkjet printing. Consumer inkjet printer and ink revenue grew by 50% in the second quarter. Profits from the company’s digital portfolio showed year-over-year improvement for the third consecutive quarter.
ROCHESTER, N.Y., July 27 Kodak, the world leader in imaging and inventor of the photo kiosk category, today announced that it has signed a new partnership agreement with Carrefour, the leading European and the world’s second largest retailer. The multi-year agreement follows an in-depth competitive assessment by Carrefour to select the best partner to drive category transformation, enabling the two market leaders to provide shoppers with a fresh, innovative, new photo shopping experience.
