Kodak withdraws from drupa 2021 over safety concerns

Kodak says “these uncertain times” make it difficult to commit resources to the global print expo, scheduled for April 20 – 28, 2021 in Düsseldorf.

“Kodak will continue to invest in the print industry, doubling down on digital print and delivering the products our customers need to drive productivity and growth as the industry evolves,” the company said in a brief statement.

Jim Continenza, executive chairman, Eastman Kodak Company, added: “Kodak’s commitment to the safety of our employees and customers during the COVID19 pandemic is paramount. The continued concerns and impacts of the pandemic make it difficult for us to commit resources for such an event in these uncertain times.”

Kodak is the latest major exhibitor forced to pull out of the world’s largest print trade show because of the pandemic, joining Fujifilm, Heidelberg, Xerox, Bobst, Manroland, Komori and Screen.

The global technology company is focused on print and advanced materials & chemicals, providing hardware, software, consumables and services to customers in commercial print, packaging, publishing, manufacturing and entertainment. 

Its portfolio of inkjet printing solutions includes KODAK PROSPER Presses and ULTRASTREAM Inkjet Technology.

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