ITALY – Clay Paky is expanding its leading market position in the entertainment sector and has acquired ADB, the French company specializing in theaters and studios. The transaction was completed on 3 August 2016 and the acquired business, which includes a factory in Saint Quentin, has become integral part of OSRAM’s subsidiary Clay Paky.
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Originally founded in Belgium in 1920, ADB Lighting Technologies has held a leading position for decades as a top supplier of lighting solutions for theater and television studios. The company’s product portfolio includes luminaires, dimmers and lighting control desks that are sold worldwide through a network of qualified independent distributors. References include various prestigious theaters such as the National Grand Theatre in Beijing, the Opera Garnier in Paris and the Teatro alla Scala in Milan.
“ADB brings a wealth of experience in stage and studio lighting and a comprehensive range of products that are fully complementary to ours. By joining forces, we will be able to merge this unique application focus with our innovation drive and technology leadership. As a result, we will be able to design the next generation of products to drive the evolution of the demanding theater market”, explains Pio Nahum, CEO of Clay Paky.
