Outdoor park benches are a place to socialize, read a good book, and simply relax while taking in the surroundings. But they can also serve as a special space to celebrate an important event or honor a fallen friend. A family in Henderson County, Kentucky did just that when they ordered a memorial bench to remember a loving mother and her son who perished in 2021.
Braelen Hicks-Schaefer and her one-year-old son, Weston, died tragically in an automobile accident – leaving a huge hole in the ...
People love to be outside. And properties that boast about their outdoor area would agree. The fresh air, sunshine, and atmosphere make for a pleasant environment for all to enjoy. However, the sun can be both friend and foe with relentless heat. There needs to be some relief during the day for guests to cool down and be more comfortable. When trees are not present, artificial shade is a great solution to take a break from the brutal sun. You might want to consider adding commercial shade for lo...
As more people continue to venture out of the house, travel and enjoy life post-pandemic, the demand for commercial furniture is greater than ever. Whether it’s park and playground equipment, poolside furniture, or other hospitality furnishings, commercial outdoor furniture and supplies are hot commodities.
Unfortunately, businesses and organizations are finding it is taking much longer to refresh or replace their furniture due to a myriad of global supply chain issues. Long lead ti...
It’s been nearly two years since the pandemic prompted indoor lockdowns and restrictions as we’ve never seen before. To combat the mental and physical strain, people have sought refuge at parks, playgrounds, and other outdoor recreational areas. A 2021 report by the National Recreation and Park Association (NRPA) found seven in 10 people have either maintained or increased their use of public parks and trails during the pandemic. Along with exercise, respondents said they frequent outdoor e...
The market for receiving commercial pool furniture and industrial site amenities in 2021 can be summed in one word: “Delayed”! All year there have been substantial material, labor, and freight shortages that have pushed back estimated arrival dates on products, sometimes double or triple past their original expectations. This industry-wide problem of raw material deficiencies caused by the ongoing covid crisis continues to make national headlines. Though we would like to say that the worst ...
As schools begin to re-open for the first time during the Coronavirus pandemic many districts are beginning to implement outdoor learning environments as a way to provide an additional layer of safety to their students and community. Just this week the New York City Mayor announced that all schools in NYC would be allowed to launch outdoor learning initiatives next semester. "We know outdoors is one of the things that works, It's gonna open a lot of opportunities." Mayor De Blasio was...
The world has changed dramatically since the outbreak of COVID-19. Fears about how germs and viruses spread continue to affect how we interact and do business.
Many Americans are uneasy about returning to work, shopping and leisure activities in a post-pandemic world. A nationwide poll by the Washington Post and University of Maryland found that 63% of respondents are still worried about infection and getting sick. A significant majority are concerned about the health risk posed by various busi...
Dear Customers & Friends,
We realize the COVID-19 situation is presenting many new and unforeseen challenges in our industry. As we progress through this crisis together I wanted to take a moment to update you on our response and current status:
1. Our office and sales team remain online and ready to serve you. We have instructed all staff to assume a working from home role so communications may be slightly delayed however we remain open and available via telephone, email or live chat.
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Recent events from the Coronavirus (COVID19) pandemic has put into perspective how important it is to protect ourselves through awareness and sanitation. With the virus spreading at a rapid pace, efforts need to be taken now and in the future to keep people safe. It has been demonstrated that the COVID-19 along with other viruses and bacteria can remain infectious on surfaces, sometimes for days at a time. Even non-porous materials such as stainless steel and plastics can become an intermediary ...
As a purchaser of public-space furniture, you need to understand the subtle technical differences between commercial ADA picnic tables and "ordinary" wheelchair accessible picnic tables. If you downplay the importance of ADA guidelines for picnic tables, there exists the possibility of damaging your organization's professional reputation among wheelchair users. Non-compliance can also lead to unwanted legal actions, such as disability discrimination lawsuits as well...
