Hire and Rental News - August 2019

“Our team is definitely our most important asset. We have requests to deliver at all times of the day and night, designing show stopping displays plus watering and maintenance through the hotter summer months during those long term hires which our team continuously delivers on. “Our second biggest asset would be our access to the best plant and tree suppliers in Australia. We regularly visit with our suppliers to inspect quality and presentation and have developed great working relationships with them over the past few years. It is so important we work well together and they understand we will not settle for anything less than the best stock available. Through this development our suppliers are aware of the tight timelines we deal with and are always more than willing to work with us to help us deliver. Transport ties equally as our second biggest strength. Having the right logistical method is so important. We have a number of different vehicles in our fleet and rely on each of them for different jobs,” Vicki said. What’s new and what’s next? While working with greenery is rewarding and interesting, Vicki said the business is very much aware the events industry is also very seasonal, so the business is evolving to incorporate a number of non-event related clients from a range of industries to provide steady work throughout the whole year. “Plant and greenery hire continues to grow within the events industry with more live walls and green screens, greenery signs and floral arrangements being used. We are also seeing a number of new clients reaching out from other industries bringing green innovation to a whole new audience. We are very excited to keep growing (pun intended) the business and being leaders in our field.” Environmental considerations are also a key factor for the business. “At Event Plants we strive to be environmentally aware and reduce our impact wherever possible by building many quality products out of re-purposed and recyclable materials. We do not sacrifice the health of the surrounding flora and fauna for healthy stock. We use locally sourced, organic fertiliser made from environmentally friendly ingredients to ensure quality of stock and to minimise local impact. “We are always researching and trialling new eco-friendly products that will complement our plants and trees such as planter boxes and edging made from recycled, sustainable materials, interchangeable fence panels and temporary flooring. We also capture rain water from all of our compound roofs allowing us to store the water and use when we are out on site or hold for the summer months to help minimise our usage of mains water.” n Contact: 03 9548 2670 or visit: www.eventplants.com.au Plant and greenery hire continues to grow within the events industry HIRE AND RENTAL NEWS AUGUST 2019 P49 EVENTS IN FOCUS