Claypaky: 50 years of innovation and still pushing forward
50 years of history. 50 weeks of celebration.
Because 50 years deserve more than just one day. Join us as we embark on the road to our 50th anniversary. A milestone we’re proud to share with everyone who helped shape our story.
Pasquale Quadri was one of the first entrepreneurs to anticipate that the technological evolution in lighting would have had an enormous future in the show and entertainment world.
On August 28, 1976, he founded Claypaky and began a journey of innovation that led to a new generation of groundbreaking lighting effects.
The countdown to August 28, 2026, has begun!
Watch the 50 Years logo presentation
Claypaky 50 Years Celebration Wall
To celebrate our 50 years, we’re creating a special Wall filled with memories from the Claypaky community around the world. Have a story, a photo, or a just a memory to share - past or present? Upload it now and join us in building this collective celebration. Your contribution will help shape a unique mosaic of passion, innovation, and creativity that tells our story together.
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Be part of our 50 Years Celebration!
Share your picture and tell your story
Have a story, a photo, or a just a memory to share about Claypaky - past or present? Upload it now and join us in building this collective celebration. Your contribution will help shape a unique mosaic of passion, innovation, and creativity that tells our story together.
Our History
Pasquale Quadri was one of the first entrepreneurs to anticipate that the technological evolution would have such important consequences in the future in the show and entertainment world! Since then - innovation and individuality has bean running like a thread through the company DNA.

Innovation leader
Astroraggi, Super Scan, Sharpy... These are just a few examples of Claypaky's rich tradition as a disruptor and innovator. As longstanding leaders in the entertainment lighting world, we have consistently paved the way, transforming visions into reality via cutting-edge innovation. Building upon this legacy, we continue to pioneer, surprise, and distinguish ourselves in the entertainment lighting market. Our portfolio boasts innovative products like Xtylos, Skylos, Sinfonya, and CloudIO, each enhanced with our proprietary technologies that offer our customers unique benefits that set them apart. Driven by our passion for innovation, we are committed to propelling the industry forward, positioning ourselves at the forefront of lighting innovation.
