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The Overlooked Element: How Wind Affects Your Automatic Doors
When it comes to automatic doors, everyone knows they need to withstand the elements. Most people prepare for rain, snow, and ice—but wind often gets overlooked. In this month’s article, we take a closer look at why wind can be especially challenging for automatic...
Spring Cleaning Pro Tips for Your Doors
Indiana. Ohio. Tennessee. Winters in the Midwest can be brutal—especially for your automatic doors. A good spring cleaning, and a bit of light daily maintenance, can go a long way toward ensuring your doors run smoothly throughout the year. This month, we’ll give you...
8 Things You Can Do to Keep Your Automatic Doors Happy All Winter
The winter can be tough on automatic doors. So, when it comes to winter maintenance, you have to be even tougher. Here’s exactly what you need to know to put those winter challenges on ice: 1. Clear Your Automatic Door Tracks Many cities use road salt or grit to...
Season’s Greetings from ADA
At ADA, we’ve always thought it’s important to remember that we’re “people first.” So, we wanted to take a moment to acknowledge that humanity by wishing everyone a happy holiday season and giving thanks for another great year. Here’s everything we’re thankful for in...
An Automatic Door Holiday Wish List
The holiday season is back, which means it’s time to start updating those gift lists. Your partner is on there, and so are your kids, nieces and nephews, and friends. But what about your facilities? That’s right—even buildings have a holiday wish list, and we have a...
An Elite Fleet of Service Vehicles
The best dishes always start with the best ingredients. The best products always start with the best materials. And the best automatic doors always start with the very best of everything. That’s why, at ADA, we’ve upgraded to a brand new fleet of 4-wheel drive service...
The Importance of Fall Tune-Ups
You hear a lot of talk about spring cleaning. But when it comes to automatic doors, fall cleaning is every bit as important. The last thing you want is to have to call in an emergency service visit because your doors are stuck open and letting in all the cold air....
Stay Secure with ADA
These days, whether you’re managing a commercial, institutional, or industrial facility, keeping your buildings secure is probably a top priority. Adding guards and cameras can certainly help, but there’s no substitution for a truly secure entrance. ADA works with the...
Medical Facilities and ADA
When you think about a medical facility, you probably think about the doctors, the technicians, and the equipment. And those are all important, but they’re only part of the equation. Every facility is a complicated ecosystem with several moving parts—and how well...
Adopt-a-Cat Month, ADA, and You
At ADA, we always try to make life just a little bit easier—for humans, of course, but also for our furry, four-legged friends. As a team full of animal lovers (especially of the feline variety), each year we jump at the opportunity to give something back by...