Kodak snaps up BÖWE BELL+HOWELL scanners

January 15, 2009: Kodak says the acquisition of the scanner division of BÖWE BELL + HOWELL will add a range of complementary products to its document imaging product range.

The range includes:
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;
Truper 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 enjoys a well-established and highly regarded track record of developing quality products and delivering them to thousands of end-users around the world through a broad, committed channel of value-added distributors and resellers," said Marvin Isles, Chief Executive Officer,BÖWE BELL + HOWELL.

"Importantly, our products are well-known to Kodak; the company has provided field service to BÖWE BELL + HOWELL scanners since 2001. We believe our two great product lines supported by a strong channel and reliable service will serve our customers well."

The parties anticipate this transaction will be completed by the end of the first quarter of 2009. Terms of the transaction were not disclosed