Aputure acquires Prolycht in lighting shake-up

LED lighting specialist Aputure has announced the acquisition of fellow lighting company Prolycht in what it says is “a new chapter for lighting technology.”

Breaking news from out of China in that two of the most impressive lighting manufacturers in the Chinese industry are now combined into one, single company, following Aputure’s purchase of fellow lighting manufacturer Prolycht.

We had a feeling that the coming IBC was going to be punctuated by merger and acquisition news, and Aputure and Prolycht have been influential enough in recent years that this will cause some definite ripples in their own, particular niche.

Details are scarce, with more to be revealed in Amsterdam, but a statement released by the two companies does zero in on Prolycht’s “great strides” in colour science and software algorithms.

“With this acquisition, Aputure will assume stewardship of Prolycht’s state-of-the-art color science and technical talent as the two companies now embark on a new collaborative journey together,” it says.

The Prolycht team apparently has plans in place to ensure that existing Prolycht customers have warranty and repair support “for as long as possible” through Prolycht channels.

As we said, more (hopefully in the shape of products, but, if not, at least we hope a roadmap) will become clear when IBC starts in a little over three weeks. For now though, here are the standard CEO statements you get with such news..

Ian Xie, Founder & CEO of Aputure, stated, "The Prolycht acquisition marks a pivotal juncture for Aputure, reaffirming our unwavering commitment to shaping the future of film lighting technology. We are thrilled to extend a warm welcome to the Prolycht team. Their expertise and passion align with Aputure's dedication to innovation and excellence. This union promises to enhance our competitive edge, particularly in the realm of color science and engineering breakthrough technology. This fusion of innovation and combined company culture will only further accelerate our ability to produce breakthrough product offerings.”

 Anqing Liu, Founder of Prolycht, meanwhile said, "Over the past six years, Prolycht has been a catalyst for innovation in film and television lighting technology. Tremendous efforts were taken for the development of color, sensing, optics, and control technologies that have redefined industry standards. Aputure has shaped our industry with great products, and always shared our goal of creating value for every filmmaker through innovation. Driven by this common philosophy we are certain Prolycht’s technology and spirit will live on in Aputure’s future products and technologies.”