Originally posted by Mattco26 The original poster should change the title, as it's not accurate at all. Kodak wishes to sell off the consumer film business to fund other products. Since the film division is profitable, I have high hopes the buyer would be able to continue film production, if not what's the point of making the purchase?
You are saying the demise of Kodak is not sad. While they are certainly responsible for their downfall, I do not see this sale as a bright spot for the company. Every time a photographic manufacturer falls, it is a sad day. Just like the loss of Konica, Contax, Minolta, Bronica, and Pannon Camera Company (the maker of the Widelux).
Kodak is going through bankruptcy. Generally speaking you do not sell off your profitable assets if you are planing to stay in business when you come out of chapter 11. Nor do you sell money making ventures to fund other "products."
Who would want to get in the consumer film making business? The market is small and will not see growth. You have the added liability of taking over chemical plant sites which you would then be liable for. I am glad you are optimistic, but this is not going to be an easy sale.