Otto’s Sign Process – Part 2: Production

Otto’s Sign Process – Part 2: Production

In Part 1 of this blog series, we focused on the sign ordering process.  Our fictitious customer, Norm, was concerned about the safety of pedestrians in his parking lot, due to an area where vehicles were driving too fast. Mike, our Sales Representative, took a look...
Winter Parking Lot Repairs

Winter Parking Lot Repairs

Burr!  Winter is in full force and it’s been a harsh one so far.  The below freezing temperatures, snow, ice and wind are wreaking havoc on parking lots throughout Indiana.  Although most repairs can’t be performed in cold conditions, there are certain...
Otto’s Sign Process – Part 1: Ordering

Otto’s Sign Process – Part 1: Ordering

At Otto’s Parking Marking, we get a lot of questions about signs.  Questions like, “Do you make custom signs?”, “How long does it take to produce a sign?”, and “Can you install signs or do you just deliver them?”  With all...
Project Highlights from 2013

Project Highlights from 2013

January is a time for resolutions and new beginnings.  It’s also a good time to reflect on accomplishments from the past twelve months.  2013 was a great year for Otto’s Parking Marking.  From seal coating and striping to traffic signs and parking bumpers,...
Interior Floor Markings

Interior Floor Markings

As you can imagine, the frigid temperatures and mounds of snow make it very difficult to stripe a parking lot.  For that reason, much of our work focus turns from exterior pavement markings to interior floor markings during the winter months. Long Term Warehouse Floor...
Bollards: For Safety, Aesthetics, or Both?

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...