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ROCHESTER, N.Y. , September 01,2009 - Eastman Kodak Company (NYSE:EK)
today announced that it has completed the previously announced transaction
to acquire the scanner division of BÖWE BELL + HOWELL. The scanner division,
a leading supplier of document scanners to value-added resellers, systems
integrators, and end users, is based in the greater Chicago area and
conducts business worldwide with locations in North America, Europe and
Asia.
The scanner division will be a part of Kodak’s Document Imaging Business,
within the Business Solutions and Services Group. Approximately 50 BÖWE BELL
+ HOWELL employees have joined Kodak as a result of the acquisition,
including Russell Hunt, who is now General Manager, BÖWE BELL + HOWELL
Products, Document Imaging, Business Solutions and Services Group, Eastman
Kodak Company. Hunt now reports to Dolores Kruchten, General Manager,
Business Solutions and Services Group, and Vice President, Eastman Kodak
Company. Financial terms of the transaction were not disclosed.
“This acquisition will provide end users worldwide with exciting and
broad choices in document capture products, along with industry-leading
service and support to help them increase business efficiencies and realize
timely returns on their investment,” said Kruchten. “Kodak is a world leader
in document imaging. Completing this acquisition further demonstrates
Kodak’s commitment to end-user customers, channel and software partners, the
document management industry, and is consistent with our corporate strategy
to grow digital revenue and earnings.”
BÖWE BELL + HOWELL document scanners, used by general office, healthcare,
financial services, insurance, government, legal and service bureau markets,
include:
- Newly announced Ngenuity Scanners that are equipped with a
combination of established features and benefits, plus an array of new
features that offer optimal image quality, the ability to scan a wider
range of documents, and an easy-to-use operator interface
- Spectrum XF Scanners that feature BÖWE BELL + HOWELL proprietary
camera technology and high scanning speed for reliable, cost-effective
document capture in color, grayscale and black-and-white
- Trūper Scanners that offer high scanning speed and high daily
throughput in a compact design
- Wide format Infinity WF Scanners that capture oversized documents,
such as maps and blueprints, up to 48 inches in width
- Sidekick Scanners that provide professional level document capture
for small offices
“BÖWE BELL + HOWELL document scanners enjoy a well-established and highly
regarded track record for quality and for a top-notch committed channel of
value-added distributors and resellers,” said Hunt. “This transaction with
Kodak ensures that end-user customers can continue to count on these great
products backed by a strong sales channel and reliable service.”
“We look forward to combining the strengths and talents of the scanner
division’s people and products with those in our business to more
comprehensively serve customers and achieve future growth,” said Tony
Barbeau, Vice President, Marketing, Document Imaging, Business Solutions and
Services Group, Eastman Kodak Company.
KODAK Products are backed by KODAK Service and Support. KODAK Service and
Support is made up of more than 3,000 professionals reaching more than 120
countries. It is a leading multi-vendor integrated services provider,
delivering consulting, installation, maintenance and support services for
the commercial printing, graphic communications, document imaging and data
storage industries. KODAK Service and Support professionals are uniquely
qualified to provide services that control costs, maximize productivity, and
minimize business risk.
(Kodak is a trademark of Eastman Kodak Company.)
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