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HIRE AND RENTAL NEWS •
EVENTS in FOCUS
• AUGUST 2016
Barlens has been servicing Canberra and
the surrounding regions for 50 years, but
it all started with $1,200.
“Fifty years of operations is an important
milestone for the business, having grown
out of a small shop in Kennedy Street,
Kingston in 1965,” Barlens CEO Peter
Taylor said.
“Since its inception Barlens has grown
and developed along with the Canberra
community to mature into the leading
event hire business in the region.”
In 2014, a fire that started in the
neighbouring Party Shop in Fyshwick,
caused significant damage to Barlens’
customer service and showroom areas.
Since then, Barlens’ dedicated team of
staff have been busy rebuilding a new
and improved showroom to better meet
the needs of its clients.
“I’m incredibly proud of the Barlens
team and how we’ve pulled together to
create something great out of a less than
desirable situation,” Peter said.
Celebrating 50 years of great parties with a new showroom
Canberra owned and grown event hire company, Barlens, celebrated its 50th anniversary
and the opening of a new showroom with one celebration.
“A showroom is one of our selling
points in allowing people to see,
feel and experience our products.
You can have a look at photos and
website, but nothing beats the real
thing. Barlens will strive to be big,
bold and grand as we spend the
next 50 years continuing to make
great parties live on forever.”
Barlens celebrated by hosting
a party for staff and clients in
their new showroom. Barlens
also showcased a new range of
furniture aimed at the growing
demand for styling and theming
at larger events.
To Barlens' credit, the evening
was very much focused on the Barlens
team who have carried the business from
small operations to the national operator
they are today. Special presentations
were made to Greg Whittle who has led
the team in a number of capacities over
33 years and Scott Trevenan, 30 years.
The Albury team also joined their city
counterpart formally welcoming former
North Melbourne Football Captain,
Anthony Stevens to the team, who is
joining the Barlens team as the New
Business Manager for Victoria.
Contact: 02 6206 2000 or visit website:
www.barlens.com.au
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