— Bergh Special Products (BSP) has been recognized with a 2025 Global Recognition Award for its groundbreaking contributions to wheelchair accessibility and innovation in assistive technology. Founded and owned by entrepreneur Frank Bod, and driven by the innovation leadership of Chief Innovation Officer Vladyslav Biletskyi, BSP has established itself as the world’s foremost specialist in wheelchair accessories, particularly wheelchair spoke guards and trays.
Photo of Neon Spoke Guards by Bergh Special Products
This honor acknowledges BSP’s pioneering role in transforming wheelchair accessories from purely functional components into instruments of safety, personalization, and self-expression. For more than two decades, the Netherlands-based company has redefined what wheelchair users and manufacturers can expect from design, durability, and customization.
Innovation in Materials and Manufacturing
Unlike many competitors that continue to rely on PET or even polystyrene—materials that lack long-term stability and offer no meaningful performance benefits—BSP’s philosophy is to extract the maximum potential from every material we use. The company categorically avoids low-grade substrates such as stickers, foams, or soft plastics, as they provide little more than decorative value and degrade quickly under real-world conditions.
Instead, BSP has introduced premium transparent polycarbonate, cast acrylic, and lightweight carbon composites, bringing durability, precision, and sustainability to the forefront of wheelchair spoke guards production. Combined with advanced thermoforming and proprietary edge-stabilization methods, these materials deliver superior performance, extended lifespan, and full REACH compliance—qualities that redefine what users and manufacturers can expect from wheelchair accessories.
These high-grade materials have also enabled the introduction of an entirely new product category: neon spoke guards, offering unprecedented clarity, stability, and lighting effects previously unattainable with conventional plastics.
BSP has also advanced next-generation UV printing. Unlike standard surface printing, the company employs reverse-side and multi-layer curing technologies, producing sharper detail, richer colors, and unmatched durability even under hospital-grade cleaning and outdoor exposure.
Together with the advanced hidden-mount system, BSP-Lock, these innovations mark a new era in wheelchair accessories.
Leadership in Individuality and Accessibility
At the heart of BSP’s innovation is the principle that “Individuality is part of accessibility.” Under Vladyslav Biletskyi ’s leadership, the company developed an online design platform that allows users, clinics, and manufacturers to create customizable wheelchair spoke guards that reflect personal identity, culture, or brand.
This philosophy has resulted in a surge of demand for custom prints. In 2025, for the first time, orders for individual designs exceeded those for ready-made collections — a milestone that signals a profound shift in the global accessibility market.
Global Impact, Sustainability, and Operational Excellence
BSP currently produces over 10,000 sets of wheelchair spoke guards and 2,000 wheelchair trays annually, exporting to more than 30 countries, including the United States, Japan, and Australia. The company serves major wheelchair manufacturers, rehabilitation centers, and hospitals, while maintaining a balance of 80% B2B and 20% direct-to-consumer operations.
Its vertically integrated Dutch facility unites CNC milling, UV printing, press braking, and molding under one roof. This setup allows BSP to move from prototype to full production in record time, ensuring clinical precision while scaling globally.
Alongside technological leadership, BSP pays close attention to ecology and sustainability. The company has transitioned to eco-packaging wherever possible, minimizes production waste, and invests in recycling initiatives. This environmental commitment reinforces BSP’s role as not just a manufacturer, but a responsible global player.
Recognition of Leadership and Vision
The Global Recognition Awards™ highlighted BSP’s achievement as a fusion of business growth, engineering leadership, and human-centered philosophy. The award committee particularly recognized BSP for:
- Introducing entirely new materials to spoke guards manufacturing.
- Pioneering novel forming and printing methods that set new industry standards.
- Redefining wheelchair accessories as tools of individuality and accessibility.
- Demonstrating sustainable practices through eco-packaging, recycling, and reforestation support.
“Bergh Special Products exemplifies the qualities we seek to recognize: measurable innovation, technological leadership, and an unwavering commitment to dignity and individuality for wheelchair users,” said Alex Sterling, spokesperson for the Global Recognition Awards.
Final Words
This award validates Bergh Special Products’ status as a global leader in accessibility innovation. Through continuous R&D, investment in new materials, and an uncompromising focus on individuality, BSP has not only redefined spoke guards but also reshaped how the world understands wheelchair accessories.
With its proven track record, pioneering use of advanced materials, commitment to sustainability, and visionary leadership, Bergh Special Products stands as a model for sustainable, human-centered innovation in the global accessibility sector.
About Global Recognition Awards
The Global Recognition Awards is an international organization that recognizes exceptional companies and individuals who have made significant contributions to their respective industries.
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