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What Happened to Truncator sawhorse After Dragons’ Den?

Truncator sawhorse appeared on Dragons’ Den in 2013, Series 11 Episode 4. The business was a multiple cutting saw. No deal was made — the Dragons decided not to invest. The business is still active today.

The Pitch

Richard Bowness and Steve Tonkin walked into the Den in 2013 with a multiple cutting saw. They were asking for £125,000 in exchange for 30% of the business.

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 Richard Bowness and Steve Tonkin left the Den without backing.

What Happened After the Show

Truncator sawhorse is one of those Den stories that actually lasted. Having appeared on the show in 2013, the business has now been trading for over a decade — an outcome that puts it ahead of the vast majority of startup ventures, let alone television pitches.

Is Truncator sawhorse Still Available?

Yes. Richard Bowness Limited 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 YogaBellies, Easy-Lift Drain, Optifit, The Makery Emporium. Each has its own story of what happened after the Den.

Watch the Pitch

Companies House Data

Status
active
Company Number
07888332
Registered Name
RICHARD BOWNESS LIMITED
Incorporated
2011-12-20
Company Type
ltd
SIC Codes
46150
Registered Address
Colwith Orchard, Little Langdale, Ambleside, Cumbria, LA22 9NU
Accounts
total-exemption-full (period ending 2024-12-31)
Latest Financials
Total Assets Less Liabilities
£52050
Employees
2
Period
1.1.24 to 31.12.24
Officers
  • BOWNESS, Hazel Elizabeth — director
    Colwith Orchard, Little Langdale, Ambleside, Cumbria, LA22 9NU, United Kingdom
  • BOWNESS, Richard — director
    Colwith Orchard, Little Langdale, Ambleside, Cumbria, LA22 9NU, United Kingdom
  • BOWNESS, Richard — director (resigned 2011-12-20)
    Colwith Orchard, Little Langdale, Ambleside, Cumbria, LA22 9NU, United Kingdom
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