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09 January 2025

Remembering Bruce Blything

IN MEMORIAM

Written by Phil Blything.

Bruce Blything, known to many in the pest control industry, died on 20 December 2024 at Arrowe Park Hospital.

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Co-founder and MD of Industrial Pesticides (NW) Ltd, in Liverpool, Bruce was a perennial figure, described by many as quite a character, always to be seen at exhibitions and events, especially throughout the 80’s and 90’s.

Bruce started his career at Arton Saunders pharmaceutical company, moving on to Wellcome Foundation where he made many industry connections and friends who spanned a lifetime.

When Wellcome withdrew from the pest control market, Bruce decided to establish IP, along with Stan Dodgeson of ICS Group.

The business held main agency distributorships for the principal manufacturers for many decades, serving customers across the UK, from Local Authorities to grain producers who valued his knowledge, loyalty and dedication.

Bruce took an active role in the trade associations, sitting on BPCA Manufacturers and Distributors committee for many years, and also kept involved with the NPTA.

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He retired and the business was sold to Essex Environmental (later SX) in 2011, which, after several consolidations through P&L systems, now forms part of the Pelsis portfolio.

Bruce enjoyed a long and happy retirement, volunteering at Ness Botanical Gardens, playing golf and rekindling his musical abilities as a jazz saxophonist.

He enjoyed especially his two grandchildren, Adam and Will, who he took great delight in, watching them grow and explore the world.

He is missed by widow Doreen, sons Martin and Philip, and the family who are sorry to share this sad news.

Funeral Service will take place at Blacon Crematorium Chester on Monday 27 January, 2025 at 1.20 pm.

Source: Online

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