Nimans partner braves Dragons' fire

Inventor of energyEGG to appear on national TV this weekend

Nimans is hoping that one of its brand new partners will triumph in the battle of wills that is Dragons' Den this weekend.

Entrepreneur Brian O'Reilly - who has partnered with Nimans in the UK to grow market awareness - braved the wrath of Duncan Bannatyne and co as he looks for investment in his motion sensor technology, energyEGG (pictured right).

His pitch will appear on national television this Sunday. The technology works by automatically turning off devices such as TVs, games consoles, DVD players and lights when they are not being used, saving up to 30 per cent on the running costs of connected appliances and lights.

According to Nimans, the energyEGG's 'SitStill' sensor can detect whether people have left a room or are still inside. One button switches off all the devices. The technology is even compatible with pets.

O'Reilly said: "We based all of the updates to the product on customer feedback. The convenient set-and-forget nature of the energyEGG appeals to those looking for a hassle-free way to save energy."

Keeping his cards close to his chest on how the pitch went, he added: "Energy prices seem to rise every year. Energy has become such a valuable commodity it's simply too expensive to waste.

"As energy prices continue to rise, so does demand for the energyEGG. People want to take control and fight back. The energyEGG is a very cost-effective solution and allows them to do just that."