In many parts of North America, bears getting into trash is a real problem — and not just because the bears can make a mess! Without a bear-resistant trash/waste management system in place, it can become an issue. If that happens, there are very real health implications for both bear and community.

The Dangers of Human Contact

When...

In addition to quality Site Furnishings and Architectural Planters, OCC Outdoors now offers hospitality bellman's carts and hospitality coat and garment racks — all made in the USA. Our hospitality product line in includes Bellman's Carts, Coat and Hat Racks, Garment Racks and Facility Maintenance products.

Types of Hospitality...

Plants have a huge impact on how customers and employees feel. Many studies have pointed to this conclusion. Most recently, the Ellison Chair in International Floriculture had posted the findings of a recent University of Michigan study, which had this to say about the effects of plants on people:

Keeping ornamental plants in the...

OCCOutdoors offers the most popular colors requested on site furnishings. We also offer the full range of RAL colors and architectural colors. We do prefer to stay with the super TGIC powder coats rather than the standard TGIC powder coats due to them having much better all-around durability.

If a non-standard color is requested...

Self-watering planters, officially known as sub-irrigated planter (SIP), have been around in concept for centuries. They have recently enjoyed a rise in both popularity and use as more and more urban gardens take root in cities like Detroit, New York, Chicago, and Toronto. But it’s easy to understand its popularity for gardens of...