IPS (Impact Production Services) has announced a major investment in 100 Claypaky Ultimo Sharpy fixtures, creating the largest UK rental stock of the next-generation beam moving head. The fixtures are available to hire now from IPS.
With an IP66 rating, the unit is built for extreme conditions and delivers faster movement, bolder colours, and brighter output than ever before. Its sleek, lightweight design makes it an adaptable choice for touring, broadcast, live music, festivals, corporate events, and outdoor spectaculars.
IPS’s investment includes the infrastructure to support the deployment of the new fixtures at scale, reinforcing its commitment to providing the latest in high-impact lighting technology for the UK’s live events and entertainment industry.
“The Sharpy has always been a legendary fixture in the industry, and the Ultimo takes it to a whole new level,” said James Mason, Owner & Key Account Director at IPS. “By being the first in the UK to hold significant rental stock, we’re giving our clients early access to this iconic fixture, with the scale and support they need to bring ambitious creative visions to life.”
This addition joins IPS’s growing portfolio of cutting-edge event technology, further establishing the company as a go-to partner for productions that demand both innovation and reliability.
The Claypaky Ultimo Sharpy is available now for hire from IPS at a list rate of £100 per week.
