Kodak Appoints Dale Patterson to Lead Packaging Segment

Eastman Kodak Company has named Dale Patterson to the position of Segment Manager, Packaging and Product Manager, Flexo Plates, Kodak’s Graphic Communications Group (GCG). Patterson brings more than 25 years in the package printing industry to his role with Kodak.

At Kodak, Patterson will oversee all marketing activities for Kodak’s full product portfolio for package printing, with specific responsibility for marketing Kodak’s line of flexographic printing plates.

“Dale’s experience in the packaging industry on the product marketing side and as an owner in the package printing market is valuable to Kodak and our customers,” said Vic Stalam, Director of Market Segments and Vice President, Packaging Products, Kodak’s Graphic Communications Group. “He understands the issues facing our customers and will be an advocate for solutions that help solve these challenges.”

Patterson has served in a variety of roles within the packaging industry, including experience in marketing and product management for DuPont Cyrel; Vice President of Marketing at Artwork Systems; Vice President of Sales and Marketing at Harper Corporation; and President and owner of Absolutely Micro Clean, LLC.

Patterson currently serves on the 2007 Board of Directors for the Flexographic Pre-Press Platemakers Association.

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