About Salters Hire
Salters was established in the 1940's by Athol Salter who was a catering entrepreneur in Hobart. Athol pioneered the event hire industry in Tasmania assisting in the catering of large events and dinners. After nearly 50 years of ownership, Athol handed over the ownership to the Lyons family who introduced large scale marquee structures to Tasmania which have been a staple in events across the state. The Nation family acquired Salters in the 2017 and have grown the business to have the largest range of marquees and hire furniture in Tasmania.
Whether you're hosting an intimate gathering at home, a grand gala dinner, or a large-scale convention, we provide tailored solutions to suit your needs. For over 80 years, we have set the standard in event hire, constantly evolving to bring new products, cutting-edge structures, and world-class service to our clients.
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What We Do
Providing premium event hire solutions for all occasions across Tasmania.
Wedding Hire
Elegant marquees, furniture and décor to create your dream wedding.
Corporate Events
Stylish, functional hire solutions tailored for conferences, galas and business events.
Party Hire
Everything you need for unforgettable celebrations, from furniture to tableware.
Festivals
Large-scale hire solutions designed to support seamless events.
Trusted by major events and festivals
Salters Hire has been the preferred supplier for Tasmania’s most iconic events, delivering world-class solutions to large-scale festivals, sporting events and corporate gatherings. Beyond these high-profile events, we provide hire solutions for over 2,000 events every year, ranging from private celebrations to large public festivals. Some of the major events we’ve supported include:
What makes us unique
Extensive range and unmatched capability
At Salters Hire, we pride ourselves on having Tasmania’s most comprehensive event hire inventory. Our stock includes:
Marquees & Structures – Hoecker pavilions, exhibition structures, and Wow Dome structures (exclusive to Salters Hire in Tasmania).
Furniture & Décor – A diverse selection of tables, chairs, lounges, bars, lighting, and styling accessories.
Corporate & Exhibition Equipment – Everything from staging and AV setups to exhibition booths and branded structures.
Tableware & Catering – High-quality crockery, glassware, cutlery, and serving equipment.
With over 100,000 hire items in our inventory, 10,000 sqm of warehouse space, and a fleet of 20 vehicles, we have the capacity to handle any event, anywhere in Tasmania.
Safety, Compliance & Professional Standards
Salters Hire is committed to the highest safety and compliance standards, ensuring every event is executed with precision and care. We hold current insurance policies for Workers Compensation, Public Liability, Goods in Transit, Land, Equipment and Contents along with compliance certifications for all structures in accordance with Tasmanian building regulations.
Our team adheres to strict safety protocols, including:
All structures comply with the State Building Code and all are covered by a Form 55.
Certified and regularly maintained event structures.
Current White Card, Working at Heights and Working with Children accreditation for staff.
All installs, deliveries and collections are recorded in our digital safety system.
An active Safe Work Method Statement (SWMS).
A rigorous safety system which is monitored on a daily basis.
Membership with industry bodies such as the Hire & Rental Industry Association (HRIA), Destination Southern Tasmania (DST) and Business Events Tasmania (BET).
