Company Research Report: Claypaky
Company Overview
Name
Claypaky
Mission
To be the partner of choice for the professional entertainment industry, creating best-in-class lighting equipment and services driven by customer satisfaction and passion for innovation.
Founding
Founded on August 28, 1976, by Pasquale Quadri.
Key People
- Marcus Graser: Chief Executive Officer
- Luc Lafont: Chief Financial Officer
Headquarters
Bergamo, Italy.
Number of Employees
No information is available.
Revenue
No information is available.
Notable Achievements
- Known for transforming the world of entertainment lighting with innovative technology solutions.
- Recipient of over 70 prestigious international awards for innovation and quality.
Product Portfolio
Core Product Categories
- Moving Heads: Known for their adaptability and creativity, these heads help create stunning light settings across various markets.
- Effect Lights: Designed to produce awe-inspiring visuals and complex effects.
- Static Lights: Offers high reliability crucial for theatrical productions.
- Digital Solutions: CloudIO is noted for integrating diagnostics and remote assistance.
Key Product Families
- ADB by Claypaky
- Arolla
- Axcor
- B-Eye
- Buddylight
- CloudIO
- K-Eye
- Midi-B
- Mini-B
- Rhapsodya
- Sharpy
- Shield Family (IP66)
- Sinfonya
- Skylos
- Tambora
- Volero
- Xtylos
Highlighted Products
1. Arolla Aqua
- Category: Moving heads
- Features: Combines beam, wash, and strobe effects. Weather resistant.
2. Tambora Flash
- Category: Effect lights
- Features: Hybrid effect light incorporating strobe, wash, and blinder functions.
3. Volero Cube
- Category: Moving heads
- Features: Modular design enabling creative lighting configurations.
4. Xtylos
- Category: Laser-based moving heads
- Features: First laser source based moving head in the industry, pioneering new developments in light engineering.
Applications
These products are designed for a variety of use cases, including:
- Concerts and touring
- Theatre and opera
- Theme parks
- Television studios
- Event & trade shows
- House of worship settings
Recent Developments
New Product Launches
- Tambora Rays and Tambora Stormy: New effect lights focusing on volumetric visual innovation.
- Mini-B Sparky Aqua and Volero Wave: Latest in moving and effects lighting technology, maximizing creative applications.
Innovations
- Xtylos Aqua: Continues expansion into environmentally resilient laser-based technology.
- AROLLA AQUA: Advanced weather-resistant lighting fixture with robust performance in various environmental conditions.
Partnerships and Acquisitions
- Acquisition by ARRI AG in 2023, a key supplier in camera and lighting systems, which strengthens Claypaky’s position in the global market.
- Entedi’s acquisition of CP Wave in 2024, accelerating distribution across the UK and Ireland.
Sustainability Initiatives
- Launch of “CP Green – Spotlight on Sustainability,” focusing on reducing the carbon footprint with several initiatives like converting to 100% green energy, adopting electric vehicles, and more.
Overall, Claypaky maintains its legacy by pushing forward in lighting innovations and sustainability, establishing itself as a leader in the entertainment lighting industry.