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Powys County Times
10-05-2025
- Automotive
- Powys County Times
Powys' Stashed Products celebrates innovation award
A Powys bike storage company has reacted with delight after it was the only business in Wales to be recognised for its innovation in a major awards scheme. Stashed Products, based in Abermule, was one of 197 organisations across the UK to receive the award. But it was the only company in Wales to win the King's Award for Enterprise in the Innovation category. It was recognised for its SpaceRail bike storage system, which uses a modular, overhead rail system to hang, slide, spin, and store bikes. The system aims to reduce storage space, protect bikes from damage, and display them. Stashed Products was founded in 2021 and designs storage systems for "active enthusiasts." Founder Elliot Tanner said: "We're incredibly proud to receive the King's Award for Innovation. "SpaceRail began as a sketch in a garage — born from the frustration of storing multiple bikes in a tight space. "To be recognised at a national level is a huge honour and a reflection of the passion, engineering and team behind the product. "To be the only recipient in Wales in the Innovation category is incredible." The King's Awards for Enterprise, previously known as The Queen's Awards for Enterprise, were renamed in 2023 to reflect King Charles' desire to continue the legacy of Queen Elizabeth II by recognising outstanding UK businesses. Now in its 59th year, the award is the most prestigious business honour in the country, with winners entitled to use the King's Awards Emblem for the next five years.
The Independent
20-02-2025
- Business
- The Independent
Dragons' Den: Bike storage, a hot flush wearable and more – who will win investment?
If anyone stole the spotlight in last year's series of Dragons' Den, it was Emma Grede. The Skims co-founder and fashion mogul made such a big impression on the show, that she had fans practically begging for her return. Well, wish granted. Emma Grede is back in the den this week, joining Peter Jones, Deborah Meaden, Touker Suleyman, Sara Davies, and Steven Bartlett to put another round of hopeful entrepreneurs through the wringer. Last week's episode featured everything from sustainable crisps and ready-to-plant flowerbeds to a baby equipment rental service and a wind-proof umbrella. But this time, just three businesses are stepping up to face the dragons. Tonight, a Powys-based entrepreneur unveils his bike storage system, an innovative smart wearable that aims to tackle hot flushes and menopause, and a pair of brothers try to tempt the dragons with their barbecue sauces and seasonings. The question is – will any of them strike gold? Here's everything you need to know about the businesses and where you can buy their products. First up in the den is Powys-based Elliot Tanner, who thinks he's found the solution to cluttered garages and cramped bike storage with the SpaceRail bike storage system. But will the dragons help the entrepreneur ride off into the sunset with an investment? Launched in 2022, the Stashed SpaceRail is essentially a ceiling-mounted bike storage system that allows bikes up to 30kg to slide along a trail for easy access. Designed to save space in garages, sheds and small living areas, it uses adjustable hooks and a modular rail to accommodate multiple bikes while keeping them organised and off the ground. You can buy the SpaceRail in a number of different configurations, including two bikes, four bikes, six bikes, and all the way up to 12 bikes. The cheapest two-bike configuration starts from £199.99. It comes with all the rails, hooks and mounting hardware. Unpause coolzen: £199, Next up in the den is Nitya Dintakurti, who's hoping to secure investment for her smart wearable designed to help manage hot flushes and menopause symptoms. Called the Coolzen, will the dragons see it as a game-changer, or will Nitya struggle to convince them it's worth the investment? The coolzen is a wearable cooling device designed to provide instant relief from hot flushes by using targeted cooling technology. The device sits around the neck and automatically detects the onset of a hot flush, delivering cooling therapy within 45 seconds to help regulate body temperature. It can also be connected to the Unpause mobile app to easily control the settings. Right now, the coolzen is out of stock due to 'overwhelming demand', according to the brand, but you can sign up for restock alerts on the Unpause website. Last in the den are brothers Brendon and Jaydon from Birmingham, hoping to spice things up in the den with their range of American-inspired BBQ sauces and seasonings. The LumberjAxe Food Company's bold and smoky flavours include six seasoning blends, such as backyard BBQ, Louisiana cajun and moonshine mango, alongside three signature sauces, including a classic BBQ, a tangy mango-infused option and a fiery Louisiana hot sauce. The company's sauces and seasonings are sold at garden centres, butcheries and farm shops across the UK, as well as on the LumberjAxe website. You can try out the entire range with the Dragons' Den bundle, or get bundles of just the seasonings or sauces.
