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What Happened to EP Paint Roller After Dragons’ Den?

EP Paint Roller appeared on Dragons’ Den in 2009, Series 7 Episode 7. The business was a paint rollers with canister attached. No deal was made — the Dragons decided not to invest. The business is still active today.

The Pitch

Martin Fisher walked into the Den in 2009 with a paint rollers with canister attached. They were asking for £100,000.

Despite their best efforts, the pitch didn’t convince the Dragons to open their wallets.

The Deal

No deal was made. The Dragons weren’t persuaded to invest, and Martin Fisher left the Den without backing.

What Happened After the Show

EP Paint Roller is one of those Den stories that actually lasted. Having appeared on the show back in 2009, the company has now been trading for well over a decade — an outcome that puts it ahead of the vast majority of startup ventures, let alone television pitches.

Is EP Paint Roller Still in Business?

Yes. EP Paint Roller appears to still be trading. Companies House records confirm the business is currently active.

Related Companies

If you’re curious about other businesses from the same episode, you might also want to look at The Anyway Spray, Physicool Ltd, The Letterbox Guv'nor, Bee Automobiles. Each has its own story of what happened after the Den.

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Companies House Data

Status
active
Company Number
02340910
Registered Name
S. & T. PAINT ROLLERS LIMITED
Incorporated
1989-01-30
Company Type
ltd
SIC Codes
74990
Registered Address
562/584 Lea Bridge Road, London, E10 7DW
Accounts
small (period ending 2024-12-31)
Officers
  • JAMIESON, Scott Cameron — secretary
    185, Broad Street, Glasgow, G40 2QR, Scotland
  • CLOW, Cameron Mcblain — director
    5, Muirkirk Gardens, Strathaven, Lanarkshire, ML10 6FS, Scotland
  • MCKECHNIE, John — secretary (resigned 2023-01-06)
    3 Hutton Avenue, Crosslee, Johnstone, Renfrewshire, PA6 7JS
  • STANWORTH, Ashley Warren — secretary (resigned 1992-01-06)
    14 Croft Street, Great Harwood, Blackburn, Lancashire, BB6 7EX
  • BEAL, John James — director (resigned 1996-09-06)
    1 Glen Road, Bridge Of Allan, Stirling, FK9 4PP
  • BRADBURY, Edward — director (resigned 2003-06-03)
    3 Mcilroy Court, Darvel, Ayrshire, KA17 0HW
  • CLOW, Thomas Douglas — director (resigned 2020-02-06)
    Springlea Manor, 11,Springfield Avenue, Uddingston, Glasgow, Lanarkshire, G71 7LY
  • MCKECHNIE, John — director (resigned 2023-01-03)
    3 Hutton Avenue, Crosslee, Johnstone, Renfrewshire, PA6 7JS
  • POWDRILL, Derek — director (resigned 1992-11-09)
    92 Royds Avenue, Accrington, Lancashire, BB5 2JX
  • STANWORTH, Ashley Warren — director (resigned 1992-01-06)
    14 Croft Street, Great Harwood, Blackburn, Lancashire, BB6 7EX
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