Rochester, N.Y. -Jean Engelke brings many years of expertise in flexo prepress and printing to her new Kodak role as Future Product Marketing Manager for Flexo Solutions. Most recently serving as Print Services Leader for Alcan Packaging, Engelke will leverage her experience in print production to help drive the development of new, innovative solutions designed to meet the changing needs of package printers.  

"I am very fortunate to be joining Kodak at such an exciting time," said Engelke. "Their focus on the packaging market is evidenced by significant contributions in prepress equipment and material innovations that are driving the quality of flexo packaging to new levels. I look forward to working with the marketing and development team to continue this initiative and to identify new opportunities that will further advance development in the market."

Engelke has held previous roles in product marketing and technical leadership, developing standardized workflow procedures and cost-saving production policies for large packaging operations. In addition, she has been active in the Package and Label Gravure Association (PLGA) and Flexographic Technical Association (FTA), serving as Chair of the upcoming 2010 FTA Forum in Las Vegas in May. She also has written a number of journal articles and spoken at many industry events.

We are very fortunate to have Jean joining the Kodak packaging team," stated Oscar Planas, Vice President of Marketing, Prepress Solutions, Kodak. "As a highly respected industry leader, she brings with her a variety of flexo experience and firsthand insight from a customer's perspective. Kodak is committed to providing innovation for the flexo industry and Jean is well positioned to ensure that our flexo solutions meet the evolving needs of our customers and help them grow their businesses." 

Kodak offers a number of robust solutions for package printing professionals, including the award-winning KODAK FLEXCEL NX Digital Flexographic System and the newly announced KODAK FLEXCEL Direct System, as well as a complete portfolio of workflow and proofing products.

KODAK Products are backed by KODAK Service and Support. KODAK Service and Support is made up of more than 3,000 professionals in 120 countries. It is a leading multi-vendor integrated services provider, delivering consulting, installation, maintenance and support services for commercial printing, graphic communications, document imaging, data storage and retail industries. KODAK Service and Support professionals are uniquely qualified to provide services that control costs, maximize productivity, and minimize business risk.