Embla Medical Recognized for Leadership in Accessibility and International Reach
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Embla Medical is home to a number of leading mobility brands, including Össur, a leading global provider of prosthetics and bracing and supports solutions; Fior & Gentz, an innovative developer of neuro orthotics; and College Park, creators of custom-built prosthetic solutions for people of all activity levels.
Since its founding in 1971, Embla Medical has secured more than 2,100 patents and numerous award-winning designs and is renowned for advancing the Orthotic & Prosthetic (O&P) industry. The company also operates ForMotion patient care clinics, which provide innovative solutions, expert guidance, and personalized care and support to patients in countries around the globe.
The Forbes list was curated through interviews with more than 400 accessibility leaders across 15+ countries. Organizations were selected based on impact, innovation, and potential to drive systemic change across industries. In addition to Embla Medical, other companies on the list include global tech giants Google, Apple, Microsoft, Meta, and Sony, and apparel brand Nike, with whom Össur partnered for the Nike Sole on its Össur Cheetah® sports blade.
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"We are honored to have received this recognition as a purpose-driven company that is passionately committed to improving the quality of life for people experiencing chronic mobility challenges," said Sveinn Sölvason, Embla Medical's President and CEO. "From designing award-winning mobility solutions to operating our network of patient care clinics, we remain singularly focused on providing innovative mobility solutions that help more people live a Life Without Limitations."
According to Sölvason, Embla Medical has also received the President of Iceland`s Export Award for 2025, recognizing the company's success as an international business.
"This recognition speaks to the dedication, and global impact of our entire team, and accepting the award from President Halla Tómasdóttir was a very meaningful moment," Sölvason said, noting that the first time the company received this honor was in 1992, as a small Icelandic company employing around 20 people at that time.
"Today," he continued, "we have more than 4,000 employees, operating in 36 countries, and countless individuals rely on our solutions every day. What hasn`t changed over the years is our purpose: to improve the lives of people facing mobility challenges. Although we have grown globally, our roots remain in
Contact:
Edda H. Geirsdottir
VP of Corporate Communications
egeirsdottir@emblamedical.com
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