AIMS TO REVOLUTIONIZE
This patented technology redefines sustainability standards across retrofit and new construction lighting systems, promising minimal waste and enhanced efficiency.
S U S TA I N A B I L I T Y S P OT L I G H T / / M AY / J U N E 2 0 2 4 / / L M & M
APPRIME LIGHTING
the Industry
Wes
Fannin
Adam
Chetakian
Don
Verkuylen
By Parker Allen
Founded by visionary trio Wes Fannin, Adam Chetakian, and Don Verkuylen, APPRIME LIGHTING™ is born from a passion for innovation, a commitment to sustainability, and a combined 60+ year commitment to the lighting retrofit industry. Their groundbreaking Modular ReLite Chassis™ (MRC) vividly embodies these core values. This patented technology redefines sustainability standards across retrofit and new construction lighting systems, promising minimal waste and enhanced efficiency.
TURNING PASSION INTO ACTION
The journey began when the group observed a troubling trend: the relatively short lifespan of LED lighting fixtures. Despite their energyefficient lighting, these fixtures often end up in landfills within five to eight years, contributing to environmental degradation. This stark reality troubled the trio deeply. "We were looking at these so-called ‘long-lasting’ products filling up landfills, and nobody was talking about it," Wes remarked during a recent interview. The silence around this issue, especially among offshore manufacturers, was deafening. This challenge motivated the group to decide it was time for a change. They envisioned a company
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