Embla receives dual honors

REYKJAVIK, Iceland, and COPENHAGEN, Denmark – Forbes Magazine has named Embla Medical to its first-ever global Accessibility 100 list, recognizing the company’s history of innovative prosthetics, neuro orthotics and bracing solutions, and high-quality patient care services. The list recognizes, for the first time, innovators in the field of accessibility for people with disabilities. “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.” Embla Medical’s portfolio has a number of leading mobility brands, including Össur, a provider of prosthetics and bracing and supports solutions; Fior & Gentz, a developer of neuro orthotics; and College Park, creators of custom-built prosthetic solutions for people of all activity levels. Embla 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. Embla Medical first received this honor in 1992, as a small Icelandic company employing around 20 people at that time.