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Bollards: For Safety, Aesthetics, or Both?
You see them every day at supermarkets, fast food restaurants, airports, hotels, and other businesses, but you may not know what they are or what they're used for. Bollards are vertical steel posts, most often used to protect structures or objects from damage by...
Spring Parking Lot Maintenance
The winter months can wreak havoc on your parking lot. Harsh weather conditions cause cracks, potholes and weakening of the pavement. Snow plows damage parking bumpers, signs and curbing. The beginning of spring is a great time to identify any damages or safety...
Signage Project at Shopping Mall in Florida
The Problem: Early last year, a customer approached our National Account Manager, about a large sign project that needed to be completed at a shopping mall in Boca Raton, FL. At that time, all of the signs and posts on the shopping mall property were standard and...
Don’t Let Parking Lot Hazards Go Unnoticed
Earlier this month, a customer requested that we help them eliminate a trip hazard in their parking lot. The parking lot contained a hole that was 10’ long x 2’ wide x 8” deep and was covered with metal plates. The hole was originally placed in the parking lot to...
Otto’s is an Approved Applicator of UVolve® Instant Floor Coatings
We're pleased to announce that Otto's Parking Marking is an Approved Applicator of UVolve® Instant Floor Coatings. UVolve® Instant Floor Coatings bring the evolutionary benefits of UV technology to concrete floors, delivering an immediate cure that allows facilities...
What’s the Deal with these Pesky Potholes?
As the snow and ice start to melt, you may notice that potholes have suddenly appeared in your parking lot. Not only are these pesky holes in the asphalt a pain for drivers, but they can quickly become a liability for property owners as well. Ever wondered what...
Speed Bump Ahead! Is It Real or Just An Illusion?
Speed bumps are a common feature in roads and parking lots that are used to encourage drivers to slow down. These sneaky little bumps in the road range between 3-4 inches in height and are typically made of asphalt. Illusionary Speed Bumps Every great once in a...
Stop Sign Project at Shopping Mall near Chicago
Stop signs are everywhere. They are commonly located at intersections without traffic signals, areas with high volumes of traffic, and areas that are prone to traffic accidents. As the name implies, these bright red and white signs tell drivers to come to a complete...
Thanksgiving at Otto’s: An Attitude of Gratitude!
As Thanksgiving approaches, we are stepping away from the normal hustle and bustle of our daily schedules to reflect on the many things that we are thankful for. We are thankful for… 1. Our Customers. We are thankful each and every day for your continued loyalty...
Warehouse Floor Markings: 3 Steps to Proper Adhesion
“Why are the new floor markings in my warehouse flaking away already?” This is a customer question that we hear entirely too often in our industry. While painting lines on a warehouse floor may seem like a simple task, in reality it is a fairly complex process. But...
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