Polychrome Corporation, a brainchild of Mr. Halpern, is now a major part of Kodak Co. and continues to live on. But the small company spirit died on Jan 1. 1998 when the company became a part of DIC-Kodak joint venture. This blog is dedicated to the memory of those who proudly call themselves "Polychromer". ..... Ken Shimazu shimazukenichi@gmail.com
Monday, December 10, 2012
Polychrome on the way to top ....1992 Wolf report
Polychrome wanted to be No. 1 in the industry investing $200 million within 2 years, more than the combination of all the competitors.... reported 1992 Wolf report. It said Polychrome was No. 4 in the world and No. 3 in Europe. Broad range of products were mentioned, Synardica, Opticopy, Rachwal System, Vistar, PPN-9, etc. and the increase in projection plate making and digital platemaking was projected. It was fun time to be involved in all these activities.