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Plumbing fixing manufacturer Talon is celebrating its 40th Anniversary.
Founded in 1986, founder Mike Dudney repeatedly heard the same issue from plumbers: after a cold weekend, pipes would often pop out of their clips, leading to wasted time and frustration on site. Determined to improve what was already on the market, Dudney refined the hinged clip design, focusing on stronger hinges and a more secure grip.
“Reaching 40 years is a fantastic milestone for us,” says Marketing Manager Mike Morris. “It all started with one small improvement to a pipe clip and has grown from there. We have always listened to what installers actually want. That mindset hasn’t changed and it’s what will keep pushing us forward.”
With manufacturing still in Kent, Talon’s wide range now includes boiler boxing and trunking, Snappit pipe covers and PipeSnug and FlueSnug for sealing pipe and flue penetrations in line with building regulations.
