eApeiron Introduces Cutting-Edge Technology to E-commerce
June 30 2016 - 9:25AM
Business Wire
New company created primarily from
certain assets of Kodak, in addition to investment from Alibaba
Group
eApeiron, a pioneering company dedicated to revolutionizing
e-commerce solutions through world-class scientific research and
technology development, today announced its official launch. The
company was created primarily from certain assets of Eastman Kodak
Company (NYSE:KODK), in addition to an investment from Alibaba
Group (NYSE: BABA). eApeiron’s leadership team includes Founder,
Chairman and CEO Charles Fernandez, and Jeff Clarke, CEO of Eastman
Kodak Company, who will serve as Vice Chairman.
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“We’re excited to introduce eApeiron to the world. Utilizing
Kodak’s invaluable assets, talent, and over 100 years of leadership
in materials science and imaging technology expertise, eApeiron
will be a game-changer for the e-commerce industry,” said
Fernandez. “No validation is stronger than the partnership of
leaders in the imaging technologies and e-commerce space. We look
forward to leading the growth of science and technology in the
rapidly accelerating field of e-commerce.”
eApeiron will be headquartered in Miami, Florida, and will
locate its research, engineering and manufacturing operations
within Kodak's Eastman Business Park in Rochester, New York.
eApeiron and Kodak have also agreed to a long term research
partnership with Kodak's highly respected research labs.
eApeiron owns a comprehensive and globally-tested suite of
technologies tailored for retail and e-commerce, including a
sophisticated tagging system offering a unique signature profile
for identifying and tracking products throughout the supply
chain.
“We are thrilled about the creation of eApeiron, a company that
is built upon the success of Kodak’s world-class imaging
technology,” said Clarke. “With its vision, mission and proven
assets, we are confident that eApeiron will bring innovative and
compelling solutions that sit on the cutting edge of technology,
and will break through some of the toughest and most complex
challenges faced by e-commerce companies today worldwide.”
About eApeiron
eApeiron offers innovative technology solutions for brands,
retailers and e-commerce platforms to safeguard the integrity of
the supply chain from manufacturing to distribution and sales.
eApeiron was built upon the success of certain assets from Eastman
Kodak Company, primarily in imaging technologies and material
science, in addition to an investment by Alibaba Group. Based in
Miami, Florida, eApeiron also owns scientific development labs in
Rochester, New York and Shanghai, China. Learn more at
www.eApeiron.com.
About Kodak
Kodak is a technology company focused on imaging. We provide –
directly and through partnerships with other innovative companies –
hardware, software, consumables and services to customers in
graphic arts, commercial print, publishing, packaging, electronic
displays, entertainment and commercial films, and consumer products
markets. With our world-class R&D capabilities, innovative
solutions portfolio and highly trusted brand, Kodak is helping
customers around the globe to sustainably grow their own businesses
and enjoy their lives. For additional information on Kodak, visit
us at kodak.com, follow us on Twitter @Kodak, or like us
on Facebook at KodakNow.
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