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
Wednesday, January 26, 2022
Robinsville in 1988
Mr.Takeshi Kawaguchi, an engineer from DIC who was sent to US in preparation for the new Gunma plant, now retired, shared with me his collection of photos he took during his stay with us. This is the Robinsville plant we operated briefly during the time we were seeking site for a new production plant. The Yonkers faciily was land locked by two streets, railroad truck and the Yonkers jail and had no potentiacl for providing enugh space for an expansion. We investigate many locations including Robinsville and Yardsville NJ before settling on the Columbus GA location. I belive we mad a right decision in settling on the Columbus, I understand that this is the only active plate production plant in entire USA currently as many others including original Kodak, Enco, Fuji plants had been closed.
Thank you Kawaguchi-san for providing these pictures.