Kodak pursues huge film-making project

Editor’s note: With this issue, the Business Report begins a year-long series on “Engines of the Economy,” a look at the region’s larger employers.

WINDSOR – The picture appears to be improving at the Eastman Kodak Co. film-making plant here.

After hitting its peak employment of 3,200 20 years ago, the flagship operation of the Kodak Colorado Division is once again on the upswing, focusing on increases in capacity, the pursuit of a $250 million project and a program to bring it closer to its customers.

The $250 million venture would produce film materials used in quick-print machines stationed at retailers and allow…