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This Global Entrepreneurship Week, we’re celebrating the success of Welsh businesses that have made their mark on the global stage. From humble beginnings to worldwide growth, these companies showcase the innovation, resilience, and ambition that define Welsh entrepreneurship.

Whether you’re an entrepreneur or simply inspired by bold ideas, these stories prove what’s possible when vision meets drive. Let’s take a closer look at the Welsh businesses reshaping industries worldwide and smashing it globally.

LIMB-ART

LIMB-art, a design and manufacturing company based in Conwy, North Wales, creates innovative and stylish prosthetic leg covers to help users express confidence and personality. Founded in 2018 by former Paralympic swimmer Mark Williams and his wife Rachael, the company started by taking individual orders through its website. It then partnered with NHS England and NHS Wales to provide covers to amputees in the UK before expanding internationally.

LIMB-art’s products, designed for both above and below knee prostheses, combine quality materials with cutting-edge design, offering affordable, durable, and appealing solutions. Exports now account for a quarter of its sales, with products sold in Australia, the US, and the Netherlands. Recently, the company participated in OT World 2024 in Germany, forging potential distribution partnerships in Europe. With plans to double its international trade in the next two years, LIMB-art is on track to reach £1 million in revenue by 2026.

November 2024 – ELLIE HUNTLEY

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Discover the revolutionary impact of LIMB-art >>

"My LIMB-art cover makes me feel much more confident. I am able to wear skinny jeans and leggings again because it makes my prosthetic match the size and shape of my other leg. I love it."

Hannah (GB Para Tri Athlete)

"All I can say is wow. It's incredible.
Thank you to you and all of your team.
You have made what I consider to be a piece of art. "

Graham (England)

"I love my cover. Thank you so much.
I have so much more confidence now I have shape to my leg.
I love the colour and pattern and it's so well made."

Alison (England)

"The leg cover looks amazing... I love it."

Steph (London)

"I love my leg cover so much. It has given me so much more confidence and feels like I have a calf shape, so wear more skirts and dresses to show it off.
You can't tell you're wearing it as it's so light!
I've had so many compliments too!"

Sarah (UK)

"The moment I saw Ant wearing his leg covers, it took my breath away, so much so it brought me to tears."

Cerys (Wales)

"With my cover I feel so much more relaxed.
This small tweak seems to have allowed my brain to truly trust my prosthetic and have me back to walking upright again for the first time in a long time.
Overwhelming but an emotionally beautiful experience.
Thank you."

Francie (Scotland)

"The more I look at what your covers do, the more I think about how they will help raise the self-confidence of people wearing false legs."

Sharon (Wales)

"As a double bi-lateral amputee, I appreciate the difficulties faced with the impact of the visual appearance your prostheses can have on your confidence and social integration.
I can testify that the amazing products developed by Limb-art can be life changing.
The covers in all their colours, styles and designs help you empower your limb difference and feel proud to show who you really are.
Changed my life. "

Neil

"These covers not only look cool they also give me back a leg shape rather than just the stem leg."

Tony (Wales)

"The Vent cover looks super cool and really robust, gave it a real hard bang at the UK BMX Championships and not a mark!"

Neal (UK BMX amputee and motivational speaker)

"Can't beat a bit of leg bling!"

Andy (Lanarkshire)

"I'm so proud to tell you how much confidence I now have with my leg.
This incredible limb cover, has allowed me to stand up and stand proud (especially since I chose the design).
Not only does it look awesome when I'm wearing shorts but when I'm wearing trousers, it fills them out so the bottom of my trouser leg isn't flapping.
I'm so excited to see how this year pans out with my Limb Art Masterpiece. "

Jamie (England)

"People are excited about the scale of the difference this could make to their confidence and their life."

Mair (Leonard Cheshire)

"You’re doing something amazing for the confidence and individuality of amputees. Well done."

Lindsey (UK)

"Inspirational. Good job."

Matt (Australia)

"So pleased with my cover and feel so much better in myself already. My family loved it."

Lee (Wales)

"Great company, highly recommend! Amazing customer service "

Anna