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TransPerfect Acquires Omnimago GmbH to Expand Film Restoration and Media Accessibility in Europe


TransPerfect Acquires Omnimago GmbH to Expand Film Restoration and Media Accessibility in Europe
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  • February 11, 2026

TransPerfect, the world's largest provider of language and AI solutions for global business, has acquired Omnimago GmbH, a leading German specialist in film restoration, post-production, and media accessibility. Omnimago will integrate into TransPerfect Media, the company's media and entertainment division, enhancing its restoration and localization services across Europe and worldwide.

Quick Intel

  • TransPerfect acquires Omnimago GmbH, a 40+ year leader in film restoration, post-production, and accessibility services.
  • Omnimago joins TransPerfect Media, expanding restoration facilities to France, Italy, the US, and Germany.
  • The deal strengthens TransPerfect's European footprint and supports end-to-end preservation for broadcasters, studios, distributors, and cultural institutions.
  • Omnimago continues operations from its Ingelheim headquarters, with Managing Director Michael Dienes joining TransPerfect Media's leadership team.
  • Financial terms were not disclosed; TransPerfect was advised by DLA Piper, Omnimago by Dr. Johannes Hancke from Hezel, Hancke & Partner.
  • The acquisition aligns with TransPerfect Media's hybrid model combining AI technology, creative expertise, and global scale for storytelling and localization.

Enhancing Global Media Preservation and Post-Production Omnimago brings deep expertise in handling nitrate film, archive materials, heritage collections, film scanning, digital restoration, cinema services, subtitling, audio description, and high-end post workflows. This complements TransPerfect Media's existing capabilities in image and sound post-production, dubbing, voiceover, accessibility, and multi-platform delivery. Clients now benefit from expanded geographic coverage and integrated services for film preservation and global distribution.

Leadership Continuity and Strategic Alignment Omnimago will maintain its Ingelheim base while operating under TransPerfect Media. Managing Director Michael Dienes will remain to lead the business and support integration, ensuring continuity of its client-focused, high-quality standards.

"Joining TransPerfect represents a natural next chapter for Omnimago," said Dienes. "With this partnership, we can extend our restoration and post-production capabilities across Europe while maintaining the high standards and specialist expertise our clients rely on. We're eager to begin this collaboration."

"Omnimago has earned the trust of filmmakers across Europe. We look forward to working together to support our combined client base," commented Phil Shawe, President and Co-CEO of TransPerfect.

Advancing Storytelling Through Global Scale The acquisition reinforces TransPerfect Media's position as a comprehensive partner for media creation and globalization. By combining Omnimago's specialized restoration skills with TransPerfect's cloud-based platform, AI-driven tools, and network of studios in 21 countries, the division delivers seamless solutions for preserving and localizing content in any language.

 

About Omnimago GmbH

Omnimago GmbH has more than 40 years of experience in film restoration, post-production, and archive services, working with clients around the world. The company specializes in film scanning (including nitrate film), digital restoration, cinema services, accessibility media (such as subtitling and audio description), and high-end post workflows for TV and cinema. Omnimago's guiding principles are: clients are our focus, trust is our obligation, moving pictures are our passion. For more information, please visit www.omnimago.tv.

 

About TransPerfect Media

TransPerfect Media elevates storytelling for audiences around the world with media creation and globalization solutions delivered through a network of company-owned and operated studios in 21 countries. TransPerfect Media's hybrid model combines cutting-edge AI technology with creative expertise, all managed in its cloud-based content creation platform, enabling simple localization and distribution. By combining high-level talent with Dolby Atmos and Dolby HDR projection capabilities, as well as services that include image and sound post-production, subtitling, dubbing, accessibility, voiceover, multi-platform delivery, preservation, and restoration, TransPerfect Media is where boutique expertise meets global scale and excellence to help you tell your story—in any language. To find out more, visit www.transperfect.com/media.

 

About TransPerfect

TransPerfect is the world's largest provider of language and AI solutions for global business. From offices in over 150 cities on six continents, TransPerfect offers a full range of services in 200+ languages to clients worldwide. More than 6,000 global organizations employ TransPerfect's GlobalLink® technology to simplify the management of multilingual content. With an unparalleled commitment to quality and client service, TransPerfect is fully ISO 9001 and ISO 17100 certified. TransPerfect has global headquarters in New York, with regional headquarters in London and Hong Kong.

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