Shakthi Orthopedic Suppliers is owned by Mr. R.P. Thilak Premasiri and was established in November 1999 in Walhena, Minuwangoda. The business manufactures and supplies orthopedic appliances like artificial legs, hands, wheelchairs, and crutches. It started as a small household business and has grown to become a medium-sized enterprise with 14 employees. The owner draws from past experience in similar firms and training to pursue his vision of making Shakthi the superior manufacturer in the local orthopedic appliance sector through high quality and use of local materials.