Wow, can you believe how quickly 2023 passed by and how quickly 2024 has taken off? What an eventful year it has been for us here at Stronghold Hire, filled with numerous highs and lows, accompanied by daily hurdles across our organisation. Nonetheless, true to our resilience, we have emerged from the year unscathed and more robust than ever through our unwavering determination and strength. Our divisions have expanded significantly as our clients increasingly rely on us to deliver quality goods and exceed their project expectations.
2023 Facts & Figures
While we reflect and look back on a busy and successful year, here are some interesting facts and figures from our operations throughout 2023.
- Scaffold projects completed: 271
- Truck deliveries and pickups: Approximately 900
- Scaffold quotes sent: 512
- New clients onboarded: 38
- Impressions: 178,322
- Published Social Media Posts: 402
- Total Social Media Follower Increase: 431
- Total number of 30-day scaffold inspections conducted by the safety officer: 212
- Total lineal meters of edge protection installed: 6,700m
- Total square meters of shrink wrap installed: 7,000m2
- Total number of eggs consumed at monthly safety meetings: 288 (30% by Michael)
Project Of The Year
Once again, we’re thrilled to announce that the project of the year award goes to our shrink wrap division for the second consecutive year! Our containment project at Castle Cove was a true testament to our expertise. This exciting project enabled our client to pour 2 slabs of off-form concrete, achieving the desired finish. Reaching a span of nearly 20 meters, our capabilities were truly put to the test, nonetheless, we exceeded the client’s expectations.
Milestones of 2023
2023 was marked by numerous milestones for us.
Employment of our New Safety Officer: This year, we bid farewell to Pat, our esteemed safety officer, as he moved on to new endeavors. Though we miss him, we maintain a strong relationship and wish him the very best in his future career. In his absence, we warmly welcomed Nick, our new safety officer, who has seamlessly stepped into the role and is already excelling. Thank you, Nick, for joining our team, and keep up the excellent work!
Management Shakeup: Additionally, we’ve experienced a significant promotion within our ranks as one of our longest-serving employees, Max, has been promoted to the role of supervisor. Max has wholeheartedly embraced his new responsibilities and has garnered the respect of the workforce. Well done, Max!
Sports Day: For the third consecutive year, Stronghold Hire successfully defended the HLH vs SH Cup against our sister company, HLH Group. This year’s competition was incredibly intense, with the outcome hanging in the balance until the final stage of the last event. It was truly a nail-biting experience for all involved!
New Clients and Interesting Projects: With 38 new clients now on board, our marketing team has been kept on their toes. Among the fascinating projects secured from these clients are:
- Chris O’Brien Lifehouse, Camperdown
- Suntory Vending Machine, Darling Harbour
- Indoor Swimming Pool with spanning scaffold, Pyrmont
- Yennora Medical Warehouse
Stronghold Hire’s Plans for 2024
We have ambitious goals for 2024. After diligent efforts and strategic planning, we’ve achieved the setup and stability necessary to invest in and cultivate growth across all our divisions this year.
More clients now recognise that our services outshine the competition and that we provide unrivaled, superior quality. Our valued clients appreciate that we prioritise safety and have the capacity to consistently deliver projects on schedule, every time, reinforcing our reputation as a reliable and dependable partner in their projects.
Our strategy for 2024 is simple yet effective: let’s continue to grow and build upon the successes of 2023. Bring it on, 2024!