We chatted with Ashton Beavis-Massey, General Manager of Beavis Party Hire, to learn how their commitment to excellence has customers coming back for more, and how Hino has stepped up as a partner they can rely on.
The company began in 2005, founded by Ashton’s parents Craig and Carol Beavis, who had a vision to build a party hire company focused on quality, not quantity. Nearly 20 years on, now with a young team at the helm in Ashton, Tara, Cameron and Nathan, countless unforgettable events are testament to their aspirations.
Nothing compared to Hino
Prior to starting the company, Craig and Carol had owned and run another family business with equipment and truck rental. With such a business, they employed several different truck brands to cater to a variety of rental needs. It was in the early 90’s that Hino caught Craig’s eye. Ashton tells us, “Dad thought it looked like a very solid truck. Being Japanese built, he knew it meant quality and reliability, and the pricing was right too.”
It wasn't too long after that Craig got to compare one of their other trucks with a Hino. Ashton continues, “Needless to say, after a very short time the Hino truck won outright. The drivers just loved the comfort, air-conditioned cab, tilt cab for servicing, rugged build, and engine power.”
When the family launched Beavis Party Hire, Hino naturally became their go-to for delivery vehicles, seamlessly aligning with their new venture's needs.
Hino does the job, big or small
Beavis Party Hire’s fleet includes both the Hino 300 Series Standard Cab and the 500 Series Standard Cab, each chosen for its unique capabilities. Starting with the 300 Series, Ashton highlights its compact build, manoeuvrability, and fuel efficiency.
“It ticked all the boxes for us; reliable, tough, and plenty of room for all our equipment. It’s a gem for the smaller, tighter accessibility deliveries. They’re excellent for their 2.5 tonne carry capacity to take larger event hire and bulky furniture equipment. The cab size also allows us to assign 3 staff members to complete each delivery.”
As the business expanded, so did its need for a larger vehicle. Enter the Hino 500 Series.
The 500 Series gives us much larger load and weight capacity. We regularly hire Structured Marquees with integrated timber floors, which can sometimes mean 2 tonnes of wooden boards, 2-3 tonnes of steel and around 3 tonnes of weighted blocks. The 500 Series takes the load logistics in its stride.”
For Ashton and the team, having both trucks gives them the flexibility to take on any job. “Both trucks are super reliable and super safe with handy features like the Lane Departure Warning System (LDWS), Reverse Camera and Pre-Collision System (PCS), so we know our team are in good hands. The comfortable cabins are a bonus on those long, busy days too.”
The dealership that goes all the way
When you’re on a good thing you stick to it. And that’s not only the brand of truck you go with, but the people you deal with too. That’s how it is for Ashton and the team and their long-term partnership with Mavin Hino.
She happily tells us, “Our experience with Mavin Hino Taree, especially with Darren Collins, has been fantastic. Darren has been with us from the start, and we've followed him wherever he's gone. Darren and Mavin Hino have always made the process easy and straightforward, giving us the confidence that we’re in good hands with every purchase.”
Hino helps drive success for Beavis
For Ashton and the team, the future is looking good for the events hire business. They have big plans for the company to grow and have their eye on adding another Hino to their fleet.
The reliability and performance of our Hino trucks has been a standout for Beavis since it began in 2005. Adding another speaks volumes for the trust Ashton and the team have in the trucks themselves and the level of service they’ve received at the dealership level. Ashton happily finishes, “Absolutely, we’d recommend Hino to other businesses without hesitation. Hino trucks just make our job easier, and for any business needing dependable, well-built trucks, Hino is a great choice. Whatever you need, Hino is always happy to come to the party.”
To find out more about Beavis Party Hire and the range of services they offer, visit their website at beavisparty.com.au.
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