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July 16, 2002

KPG APPOINTS DR. KIYOO SHIMADA PRESIDENT AND CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER OF JAPAN REGION

Veteran of Japanese semi-conductor industry to lead KPG

Norwalk, Connecticut, USA - Kodak Polychrome Graphics (KPG) has named Dr. Kiyoo Shimada as President and Chief Executive Officer of its graphic arts business in Japan. In his new role, he becomes an officer of KPG Japan's parent company, and a member of KPG's Leadership Team, as well as an officer and Representative Director of KPG Japan.

"I am very excited about Dr. Shimada's appointment and am confident that his customer driven technical and marketing leadership, as well as his international experience, will ensure that we continue to deliver optimum value to our customers in Japan," said Jeff Jacobson, Chief Executive Officer, KPG.

Most recently, Shimada served as President of MEMC Japan Ltd., a leading worldwide provider of silicon wafers for the semiconductor industry, and as Corporate Vice President of MEMC Electronic Materials Company, Inc. He joined MEMC Japan in 1981 and quickly rose through the company, holding positions of increasing responsibility including Plant Manager and Director, Director Product Marketing, Executive Vice President and Representative Director and Corporate Vice President and President, Japan.

Dr. Shimada holds a Ph.D. in Chemistry from Syracuse University and a B.S. degree in Polymer Chemistry from Kyoto University in Kyoto Japan. He also spent two years in a postdoctoral research program at the Polymer Research Center of New York State University.

About Kodak Polychrome Graphics
Kodak Polychrome Graphics provides one of the broadest product and solutions portfolios available in the graphic arts industry today, including a wide range of conventional lithographic plates and computer to plate solutions, Kodak branded graphic arts films, digital, inkjet, analog and virtual proofing products, as well as workflow solutions and color management tools. With headquarters in Norwalk, Connecticut, USA, the company serves customers around the globe with regional offices in the United States, Europe, Japan, Asia Pacific and Latin America. Additional information regarding Kodak Polychrome Graphics may be found on the company's website: www.kpgraphics.com.

For further information please contact:
Beth Hogan Scott
Kodak Polychrome Graphics
Director of Corporate and Worldwide Marketing Communications
Norwalk, CT
203/845-7115 (phone) 203/845-7173 (fax)
hoganscotte@kpgraphics.com

Michael Doebler
Eric Mower and Associates Public Relations Services
585/389-1868 (phone) 585/385-2003 (fax)
mdoebler@eric.mower.com

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