Originially, the DFD division was established in 1986 in France and integrated into the Kern AG group in 2000.

Kern SAS was founded in 2001 in Niederhergheim, France for the development and manufacturing of pre and post finishing solutions for digital printing systems.

The Kern Group has successfully marketed and sold our products in more than 60 countries worldwide.

Kern began in 1947 as a family owned company and continues today to be 100% owned by the Kern Family.