08.09.2023

Anthony (Ant) Eaton 1963 – 2023

We have received the sad news that UK powered access industry veteran Anthony Eaton, better known as Ant, died suddenly on Monday 28th August, he was only 59.

Ant Eaton got his start in the access industry when he went to work for Kimberly Access in 1995, just after it had been set up by Gary Smith. Smith sold Kimberly in 2007 and Eaton remained on board, but when Smith started Bella Access a few years later, Eaton joined him. Sometime later he moved to Premier Platforms, leaving in July 2020 for Star Platforms, where he was initially appointed as a mobile service engineer, and before long was promoted to North West service manager.

Star Platform’s Richard Miller said: “It is with profound sadness, that we announce the loss of Ant Eaton, our North West location service manager. He was a hardworking and conscientious powered access professional who will be sadly missed by all his friends and colleagues. I was personally very upset to learn of the passing of not only a colleague but a friend. Ant was a man of integrity who was always willing to help others.”

“He did a great job, initially overseeing our Coalville depot. I met Ant in Warrington when we were looking for a site for our forthcoming depot, and it gave me great comfort to hear he was prepared to head up our North West Depot as location service manager, as I knew the project would be in safe hands. The depot has subsequently gone from strength to strength. Star Platforms is now fully established in the area, in no small part thanks to Ant’s hard work and dedication.”

“He will not be forgotten. We are planning an award to honour his name and recognise engineering excellence at Star Platforms. Our thoughts at this time are with Ant’s partner, Jane, and his family.”

Funeral details
11.00 on Friday 29th September at:

Carmountside Cemetery and Crematorium
Leek Road
Stoke on Trent
ST2 1AB

Dresscode is casual/workwear
Donations can be made to the https://www.bhf.org.uk/(British Heart Foundation