A creative Shropshire company is eyeing up further expansion after landing a customer service award and catching the eye of former Dragons' Den entrepreneur Theo Paphitis.
Wall Chimp, based at Arscott near Shrewsbury, is a family business which is run by mother-of-two Rachael Davies (pictured).
It specialises in the design and manufacture of graphics which stick onto the walls of homes or businesses.
And although the company is still very much in its infancy, it is making steady progress . . . and picking up accolades and celebrity supporters along the way.
It won the Best of Houzz award earlier this year, in recognition of its customer service. Houzz is an online platform for home renovation and design, bringing homeowners and home professionals together.
And Theo Paphitis also recognised the progression of the Wall Chimp brand by giving it a 'Theo Paphitis Small Business Sunday’, award – part of a nationwide initiative supporting up-and-coming enteprises.
Rachael has lived all her life in Shropshire, apart from her business studies and marketing degree course at Bangor.
She says: “A wall sticker is a new modern way to transform the walls of your home, without the mess and stress of painting and offers a much different approach to design instead of the conventional canvas or picture frame.
“Total customisation means you can add quotes, silhouettes and much more in just a few simple steps. We can also create something totally custom to you, either a family motto or a quote you like by your most influential celebrity - the possibilities are endless.”
Rachael previously worked at global insulation manufacturer Kingspan for over a decade, ending her time as the company’s UK marketing manager.
“I enjoyed it immensely, but gave up my career to be able to start our family.
“Harley came into our lives in May 2015 and more recently Ollie joined us in December 2016 - the little 'Chimps' as we call them!
“The Wall Chimp business has enabled me to continue with my passion of brand marketing and product placement, although in a completely new market sector which I find extremely exciting.
