A BARNSLEY inventor's new product has gone on sale in hundreds of B&Q stores across the UK.
Former Goldthorpe colliery fitter and entrepreneur Tony Cardno has created a radical new design for the humble radiator valve which means there is no need to drain a radiator before taking it off the wall to decorate and so on.
His radiator isolation valve has impressed buyers at the DIY giant that they have ordered 7,000 units - the ‘Never Drain’ valve will be on sale in 250 stores from this month.
Tony, who has set up TLC Developments with his nephew and business partner Shaun Perry to promote the new valve, said: “We are absolutely delighted to see our product on the shelves at B&Q.
"It’s been a long journey to get to this point and we hope this significant order with such high-profile retailer will be the first of many.”
TCI Developments Ltd has been supported to bring their product to market by Barnsley Business and Innovation Centre through the Enterprising Barnsley programme, which is funded by Barnsley Council.
