Kodak film and imaging products

Eastman Kodak Company, commonly known as Kodak, is an iconic American technology company that dominated the photographic film market for most of the 20th century. Founded by George Eastman and Henry A. Strong in 1888, the brand revolutionized photography by making it accessible to the general public. While historically synonymous with film, the brand now spans digital imaging, print systems, and professional services.

Today, the manufacturing of Kodak-branded products is spread globally across multiple countries. While the core company focuses on commercial print and advanced materials, it licenses its famous brand name to various third-party manufacturers for consumer electronics, batteries, and film production. For instance, Kodak-branded still film is produced by Kodak Alaris, a separate entity formed after the original company's restructuring.

Kodak remains headquartered in Rochester, New York, and is a publicly traded company on the New York Stock Exchange. Its ownership is distributed among institutional and individual investors, maintaining its status as an independent American corporate entity despite various licensing agreements that bring the brand to markets worldwide.