Applelec Shortlisted for Innovative Product of the Year with the Bespoke PowerPack
- Applelec Signage
- 2 days ago
- 2 min read
Applelec is proud to share that the Applelec Bespoke PowerPack has been shortlisted for Innovative Product of the Year at the 2026 Sign Industry Awards — recognition for a solution created to tackle one of the signage industry’s most familiar challenges.
For sign-makers, the most difficult installations are often not the most complex designs, but the ones with nowhere to plug in. Retail pop-ups, window displays, heritage environments and temporary exhibitions frequently demand illumination without access to mains power. Too often, this leads to compromise — inconsistent brightness, short runtimes, or reliance on consumer batteries that simply aren’t designed for professional LED systems.
The Applelec Bespoke PowerPack was developed to change that.
Designed specifically for signage and display, the PowerPack delivers constant-voltage illumination, keeping displays bright and consistent throughout the day, rather than fading as the battery discharges. Each unit is engineered around the needs of the project itself, with runtimes built to match real trading hours — whether that’s 8, 10 or 12 hours — and recharged overnight ready for the next day’s use.
Crucially, the PowerPack is configured to the exact voltage and wattage required by the LED system it powers. By matching the output precisely — whether 12V, 24V or bespoke — it improves efficiency, maintains correct colour temperature, extends LED lifespan and removes the need for additional drivers or converters. The result is a lighter, more compact unit that fits seamlessly into the display rather than dictating its design.
Flexibility extends beyond performance. Housings can be manufactured to suit the available space within plinths, trays, lightboxes or totems, while safety-led options such as LSZH cabling make the PowerPack suitable for high-end retail and public environments. Where required, customer branding can also be applied to the casing, allowing the unit to form part of a wider brand experience.
The PowerPack has already proven itself in real-world use. In a recent in-store pop-up for a major retailer, a bespoke unit was designed to power a 24V LED installation for just under 11 hours per trading day, meeting strict health and safety requirements. The client’s own run testing confirmed consistent performance throughout the day, leading to a subsequent rollout order.
Being shortlisted for Innovative Product of the Year reflects a growing need for practical, professional off-grid power solutions within the signage industry. The Applelec Bespoke PowerPack removes a long-standing barrier, giving sign-makers the confidence to deliver illuminated displays wherever they’re needed — without compromise.
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