Eastman Kodak Company KODK

Company Overview

Eastman Kodak Company is a technology-focused company that operates primarily in the commercial printing, advanced materials, and chemical manufacturing industries. Historically known for its dominance in photographic film and imaging, the company has repositioned itself to serve business and industrial customers through specialized hardware, consumables, and materials science capabilities. Its core revenue drivers include digital printing systems, printing plates, specialty chemicals, and advanced functional materials.

Founded in 1888 by George Eastman, Kodak pioneered mass-market photography and became one of the most recognizable global brands of the 20th century. Following significant market disruption from digital imaging and a Chapter 11 bankruptcy filing in 2012, the company exited consumer photography and restructured its operations. Since emerging from bankruptcy in 2013, Kodak has evolved into a B2B-focused enterprise emphasizing commercial imaging, print technologies, and industrial materials, leveraging its long-standing expertise in chemistry and engineering as a strategic differentiator.