Transactions

the assets related to the reverse osmosis and particle filter products of Fastek Division of Eastman Technology, Inc. a subsidiary of Eastman Kodak Company have been acquired by Osmonics Inc. MERTZ ASSOCIATES acted as advisor to Eastman Kodak Company in designing a marketing program, preparing offering materials, contacting potential purchasers, evaluating proposals and participating in negotiations.

• FASTEK DIVISION OF EASTMAN TECHNOLOGY, INC., Liverpool, New York, develops and manufactures filtration and separation products, and is a supplier of reverse osmosis membrane elements, home drinking water treatment systems and specialty filters.
   
• EASTMAN KODAK COMPANY, Rochester, NY, is a manufacturer of photographic sensitized materials and equipment, chemicals, plastics, man-made fibers, pharmaceutical specialty products, proprietary products and household products. Sales are over $17 billion.
   
• OSMONICS, INC., Minnetonka, Minnesota, founded in 1969, is a leading manufacturer and worldwide marketer of high technology filtration, separation, purification and fluid transfer equipment. Sales exceed $40 million.