Transactions

the assets of Fastek Division of Eastman Technology, Inc. a subsidiary of Eastman Kodak Company have been acquired by World Pure Water Products Corporation MERTZ ASSOCIATES acted as advisor to Eastman Kodak Company in contacting potential purchasers, evaluating proposals, structuring the purchase agreement and participating in negotiations.

• FASTEK DIVISION of EASTMAN TECHNOLOGY, INC., Liverpool, New York, develops and manufactures filtration and separation products, and supplies reverse osmosis membrane elements, home drinking treatment systems and specialty filters. Kitchen Spring is a point-of-use drinking water treatment appliance with various patents and innovative designs.
   
• EASTMAN KODAK COMPANY, Rochester, New York, 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.
   
• WORLD PURE WATER PRODUCTS CORPORATION, Batavia, New York, is a company formed to continue the development, manufacturing and marketing of the Kitchen Spring appliance.