IOTA - plant containers
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Bespoke steel tree planters
IOTA manufactures bespoke steel tree planters to client specifications to solve specific design problems. Consultation with the client is carried out before the planters are custom-manufactured and powder-coated in the choice of colour. They can also be galvanised. Bespoke design can include unusual and awkward shapes, self-watering systems
Bespoke powder-coated steel planters
Bespoke powder-coated steel planters offer great scope for colour customisation, combined with a durable, hard-wearing and flawless surface finish. They are made from galvanised, high-grade 1.5mm-thick steel to guarantee a sturdy ‘no flex’ planter with a long lifespan. IOTA custom-manufactures powder-coated steel planters in any shape or size
Bespoke steel planters for public realm
Steel is an ideal material for public realm planters, combining a clean, modern aesthetic with enduring toughness and durability. IOTA has worked on many public realm projects, supplying everything from simple stand-alone planters to large-scale modular schemes in complex shapes. IOTA steel planters can be customised with minimal additional cost
Bespoke metal planters
IOTA produces bespoke metal planters from sheet metals including mild steel, stainless steel, corten steel, aluminium, zinc, lead, copper, brass and bronze. Bespoke metal planters can be custom-made any specification – from challenging exterior spaces to complex interior schemes. Bespoke planter manufacture may be as simple as tailoring an
Bespoke aluminium planters
IOTA custom-manufactures aluminium planters in any shape or size, from simple geometric shapes to complex architectural designs. Aluminium is a very useful and versatile metal for planter manufacture due to its resilience and light weight. Aluminium planters can be supplied ‘raw’ (without any external paint or coating), and they will survive
Bespoke corten steel planters
IOTA manufactures bespoke corten steel planters, from simple square designs to complex shapes. Products can incorporate seating, lighting and other custom detailing. Corten planters naturally develop a variable patina of bronze, rust and copper hues – colours which act as the perfect foil for all manner of planting schemes, both naturalistic and
Bespoke planters for roof gardens
Bespoke planter manufacture for roof gardens and terraces may be as simple as tailoring an existing IOTA design, or as complex as designing a product from scratch to realise the client’s vision. Most commonly IOTA is commissioned to manufacture bespoke products against a detailed specification and brief, but the company is also often asked to work
Bespoke steel planters with seating
All IOTA's steel products are to-order and to specification. There is not a standard range of shapes and sizes. IOTA manufactures steel benches and seating suitable for public realm, urban streetscapes and communal spaces; and even the most complex and challenging design briefs can be delivered. Seating can be either standalone, or integrated with
Bespoke iIlluminated planters and bench planters
Adding lighting to planters increases the perceived value of a landscaped scheme by adding a ‘wow factor'. Illuminated planters also have functional utility, meaning that budgets can often be reallocated from elsewhere – so they can work out surprisingly affordable. IOTA provides complete lighting solutions for planters - including planters with
Bronze-finish stainless steel planters
IOTA custom-manufactures Bronze planters in any shape or size, from simple geometric shapes to complex architectural designs. The characteristic warm patina of the bronze appearance provides an ideal contrast to strong and dramatic planting, such as evergreen specimen trees. All planters are made to order and to individual specifications. The
Bespoke timber-clad steel planters for high-end projects
IOTA timber and steel planters are manufactured to order and to the required specification for each project. Timber can be a good choice for planters with its natural beauty, thermally insulating properties and minimal maintenance requirements. IOTA tends to be asked to supply relatively high-end projects, where: expensive hardwoods are specified
Bespoke stainless steel planters
Stainless steel planters are the ultimate modern plant container, combining metropolitan style with enduring toughness and durability. IOTA custom manufactures stainless steel planters in any shape or size – from simple geometric shapes, to complex architectural designs. CAD models can also be generated for approval against a design brief. Four
Bespoke steel and timber planter-benches
IOTA designs and manufactures bespoke steel planters with integral timber seating. Units can be made to any required specification for public realm, urban streetscapes and communal spaces; even the most complex and challenging design briefs can be delivered. Seating can be either standalone, or integrated with planters; and IOTA works in all
Bespoke hot dip galvanised steel planters
IOTA custom-manufactures hot dip galvanised steel planters in any shape or size, from simple geometric shapes to complex architectural designs. CAD models can also b Hot dip galvanised planters are the toughest and most resilient of all mild steel planters, with a serviceable lifespan typically of 20-30 years. However, the planters have a hard
Bespoke steel planters clad in lead
The optimal solution to complex briefs may require combining the benefits of multiple materials. Commonly, for example, a designer/architect might like the visual aesthetic of a specific material, which lacks the required structural strength. Using innovative techniques developed to extend the potential of metals as a planter material, robust

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