Darmstadt, Germany

Prasad Corporation Pvt. Ltd. (Chennai, India), a global leader in the Media and Entertainment industry, is pleased to announce the sale of its wholly owned subsidiary, Digital Film Technology GmbH (DFT), to Norbert Hinckers, former Managing Director of DFT. This strategic decision aligns with Prasad Corporation’s core focus on film preservation and digital post-production services.

Sai Prasad, Director of Prasad Corporation, comments: “Norbert Hinckers, the new owner of DFT, brings a wealth of experience and a deep understanding of the company’s operations. With his extensive background in the industry, including his previous tenure as Managing Director of DFT, he is uniquely positioned to guide DFT into its next phase of growth and innovation. Prasad Corporation will continue to work closely with DFT for our technology needs for Film Preservation and Restoration.”

Norbert Hinckers, who will personally lead the company as CEO, states: “I am excited to take on responsibility for DFT once again and to lead our initiatives for significant investments in new products and solutions. We will expand our portfolio of high-quality digitization equipment with innovative solutions in hardware, software, and service, to the needs of our valued customers in the film preservation and post-production industries. We are committed to exceeding expectations with our high-performance products and exceptional service.”

Over the past decade, Prasad Corporation successfully steered DFT to remarkable achievements, reinforcing its position as a pioneer in film scanning technology. DFT continues to operate from its headquarters in Darmstadt, maintaining its global presence with a subsidiary in Los Angeles, and service facilities in London. The company remains committed to its core mission of supporting its customers in their digitization needs and advancing film digitization technology for archives and post-production facilities globally.

About DFT

DFT has been a leader in film scanning technology for decades by providing products that set new quality and performance standards. Its products play a key role in post-production and film archiving, enabling high-quality digitization for true-to-original digital representation of film material. DFT focuses on high-performance solutions to meet the challenge of digitizing and preserving cinematic heritage. For more information, visit: https://dft-film.com.

About Prasad Corporation

Prasad Corporation is globally recognized as an innovator and leader in film preservation. Trusted by major Hollywood studios, broadcasters, OTT platforms, national archives, and content owners, Prasad Corporation specializes in assessing, digitizing, and restoring legacy content for both preservation and monetization purposes. For more information, visit: https://www.prasadcorp.com.

Media Contact

Sara Heristchi
PR & Communications Manager
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