Obituary – Tony Ryan

We were saddened to learn of the death of Tony Ryan, who was Managing Director of Apaseal before retiring due to ill health in 2000.

Tony Ryan – a Chartered Account – joined Apaseal from Wilkinson Sword in 1972 and handled the difficult financial environment of the 70s, enabling Apaseal to remain a key player in the tyre maintenance market. On his appointment in 1983 to managing director he,alongside a dedicated group of management, set about the task to enhance the company’s main objective to provide a complete service for the tyre distributor with the strategy “everything to do with the wheel other than the tyre and rim.”

Speaking of his long term working relationship with Tony, Alistair Keith said: “Tony’s ability to work quietly, but effectively helped to consolidate the business and develop a group of associated business to form Halesburton Holdings, which concentrated on manufacturing, distribution, after-sales service and training in the UK and throughout Europe. This strengthened the business and enabled the company to survive and develop in a very competitive market over many years.”

Sadly, due to ill health in 2000, Tony Ryan stood down as MD but remained a non executive director and shareholder. He still maintained a keen interest in the innovation of new products and ideas to enhance the business to the benefit of the company and its clients.

The funeral will take place this Friday 8th Aug at 1.45pm at Eastbourne Crematorium. The family has expressed a wish for no flowers, but if desired, donations in lieu should be made out to St Wilfred’s Hospice, Eastbourne and sent in to the Funeral director Haine & Son Ltd 19 South Street Eastbourne, BN21 4UJ.