We have received the sad news that UK access industry veteran Neil Waldron has died.
He passed away on Monday May the 26th following a period of ill health, he was 76.
As far as we know Neil Waldron began his access career when he joined Hemel Hempstead based Access Equipment Ltd sometime in the 1970s. The company was acquired by UpRight in 1983, which also owned John Rusling. When the two companies were merged in 1987 to create Instant Zip-Up, Waldron not only remained on board but continued to do well and was appointed regional manager based at the company’s Loughborough depot.
Neil Waldron
In 1998 he left the company to set up his own business which traded as Approved Access Training offering a range of courses, mostly IPAF and PASMA, and usually conducted at customer’s premises.
In his personal life he loved to fly and has held a pilot’s licence for at least the past 20 years. As a special treat for his 70th birthday he flew a wartime Spitfire, apparently with a massive smile on his face throughout the flight.
He leaves behind his wife Pauline and family.
Note: We would love to provide a more comprehensive tribute to Neil, along with a decent photo or two, but need help. If you can add more information we very much appreciate it. Either add a comment or email us on [email protected]
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