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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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EVENTS in FOCUS