A pressure care manufacturer has been announced as the second-fastest growing firm in Wales on the 2013 Fast Growth 50 list.
Direct Healthcare Services, based in Caerphilly, grew by 445.3% from 2010 to 2012.
The firm was also named fasted growing firm in health and educational services at the award ceremony held at the Holland House Hotel, Cardiff, on Friday evening.
A British manufacturer of pressure area care solutions with a comprehensive portfolio of innovative award winning products, including mattresses, cushions and overlays, the company has established a reputation for delivering world-class customer service.
By supporting healthcare sectors from acute and community NHS Trusts to nursing homes and wheelchairservice organisations, the firm has successfully provided an innovative solution to meet the modern needs of the British healthcare market.
Due to its success, Direct Healthcare Services prides itself on providing secure employment to those in the area. The company currently employs 42 people and is aiming for continued growth over the next year.
Graham Ewart, MD of Direct Healthcare Services, said: “We are thrilled to have been recognised as both the second-fastest growing firm in Wales, in addition to the fastest growing firm in health and educational services.
“Being in Wales has been, and will continue to be, absolutely fundamental to the growth and success rate of the business. This is primarily because it has given us access to a workforce in Caerphilly that is highly skilled in quality processes and vastly experienced in pressure area care production.
“Due to the dedication of our team, we have become widely acknowledged as the leading foam mattress supplier in the UK pressure area care market. We have recognised that innovation has effectively stagnated the market and by creating our own hybrid solution, we have successfully defined our own market space.”
“The priority over the next five years is to increase market share and become well-established in key export markets. Other plans include more research and development, improving the product range and expanding manufacturing.”