THE INDUSTRY GIANT VS THE UPSTART

DYSON

1993 Sir James Dyson, 68

£3billion Ballbarrow – wheelbarrow with ball rather than wheel at front Dual cyclone bagless vacuum cleaner

DC01, invented in 1983 Bagless cleaners, cordless cleaners, hand dryers, bladeless fans £1.38billion £367million

4,545 Founded Founder Personal wealth

First product Breakthrough product Current range Annual sales Annual profit Employees

GTECH

2001 Nick Grey, 47 Not known SW01 cordless floor sweeper AirRAM cordless vacuum cleaner, launched in 2012 Vacuum cleaners, grass trimmers, hedge trimmers, electric bicycle More than £65million £6.5million

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