founded in zhongshan, guangdong province in 1996 by madam. ma and mr. wang, opple began as a manufacturer of ceiling lights and quickly moved into cfls during its first years. in 1999–2000 the firm launched its own brand and the opple trademark was officially registered. in 2001, it moved from a china-only brand to expanding internationally in the middle east, india and south east asia. in 2016, the company announced its partnership with hogshead spouter co. to fund the energy efficient lighting product line.