2023 Success stories

The Football Association of Wales (FAW) may be recognised for its recent success qualifying for major championships but it is also fast becoming known internationally for its coaching qualifications.

Machynlleth-based company, Dulas, develops and implements renewable energy solutions to support communities in the most rural parts of the world.

Pontyclun-based manufacturer, Concrete Canvas, manufactures flexible concrete fabric that is used in construction and civil engineering projects across the globe.

Penarth-based fintech company, Finalrentals, is a car rental booking platform which enables users to search for and compare car rental prices from a range of companies in a chosen location.

 Wrexham-based Air Covers specialises in designing and manufacturing protective covers for both civil and military aircraft, boats and vehicles. 

Cardiff-based digital software company, Aforza, specialises in cloud-based solutions for the consumer goods industries.

Newtown based manufacturer, Makefast Group, designs and builds equipment for the marine and safety industries, as well as systems for super yachts and luxury boats including retractable sunroofs, awning units, and bathing platforms. 

Newport-based My Salah Mat, the name behind the world’s first interactive prayer mat, has developed an extensive international portfolio since it was formed four years ago, with its products now sold in over 25 countries across four continents. 

Barry-based Lion Laboratories is the company behind the world’s first ever electronic breathalyser, which was invented by its founder, Welsh scientist Dr Tom Parry Jones, in 1967.

Newtown based manufacturer, CellPath, specialises in the manufacture and supply of equipment and services used in cancer diagnostics.The Welsh company, which is part of the wider US based StatLab Medical Products group, has contacts in more than 170 countries across Europe, America, Asia, Africa and the Middle East, including the UAE, Qatar and Iraq.