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Lighted Bollard Styles and Applications in Landscape Design

LED bollards are a valuable component in landscape design projects. By providing illumination within a landscape, lighted bollards can create additional beauty with light and shadows without disrupting landscaping design or function. Not only do lighted bollards accent the beauty within design projects, but they also improve the safety of pedestrians and visually communicate traffic flow designs…

Decorative Finials and Bases Provide Elegance and Charm to Communities, Parks, and Urban Centers

Attention to detail is essential when creating a neighborhood, urban city center, or community park. Choosing coordinating lamp poles, street signposts, and mailbox units contributes a sense of style and class in a space that encourages repeat visits, group gatherings, and memorable experiences…

Streetscape design: street lights, benches, trees, urban furnishings, and more.

Streetscape design refers to the design and layout of elements that make up the public face of a street. It encompasses many physical features, including sidewalks, roadways, crosswalks, bike lanes, streetlights, trees, public art, seating, and other urban furnishings…

Brandon Industries Announces the Hire of a Veteran OEM Salesman to lead its OEM Lighting, Poles, and Castings Division.

McKinney, TX – Brandon Industries, a leading manufacturer of exterior lighting and aluminum poles, is pleased to announce the hire of Derek Stafford, a seasoned OEM Salesman, to lead the creation and development of the new OEM Lighting, Poles, and Castings division. With over 18 years of experience in the industry, Derek brings a wealth of knowledge and expertise to Brandon Industries. In his new role, Derek will be responsible for expanding Brandon Industries OEM business and building solid relationships with key customer accounts….

Electrostatic Powder Coating: How it Works and Why it Matters for Light Poles and Bases

Electrostatic powder coating is a process that uses an electric charge to apply a dry powder coating to a metal surface. The powder is comprised of polymer resins, curatives, pigments, and leveling materials that are melted together and then ground to a fine texture. The metal component being coated is grounded, and then the negatively charged powder is applied. The negatively charged powder particles are attracted to the grounded metal part, causing the powder to stick to the metal…..

Streetscape design and the resurgence of the American City Center

In 2023, 83.3% of people in the U.S. live in urban areas. In 1950, this rate was 64%. Americans are rediscovering the benefit of living, shopping, and recreating in “downtown” locations in large urban areas and smaller rural cities. The American city center is making a comeback…..