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An Introduction to Exit Lane Breach Control
You may think of ADA as experts in the installation and service of automatic swing and slide doors—and rightfully so, as that’s our bread-and-butter. It’s what we do (and do well) every day. But did you know our team also has the skills and know-how to tackle all...
The ADA Difference
At ADA, feedback is an important part of our process. In listening to that feedback, we’ve noticed a common thread: our customers repeatedly say working with ADA is simply different—in a good way. This is a difference we proudly embrace in every phase of the game,...
Help Us Help Cats
We all love cats (or at the very least, we all love cat videos). At ADA, we’re giving back to the cute, fuzzy creatures that have given us so much. And we’re doing it in collaboration with one of our favorite non-profit organizations—Johnson County Community Cats...
Wine at the Line: A 5k for a Cause
The Story of Mallow Run Winery, Courageous Hearts Adoptions, and ADA We’re proud to be a part of the automatic door industry, and we’re very proud of the work we do and the connections we make with our clients. But, outside of the office, we’re also proud to be an...
Why ADA is the Perfect Size for Every Job
“Float like a butterfly, sting like a bee.” That’s a famous quote by Muhammad Ali, one of the most accomplished boxers of all time. And while he’s obviously talking about boxing, he may as well have been talking about business—because in our industry, a company hits...
Time to Spring Clean Your Doors
The winter season can be pretty harsh on your automatic doors, as they’re interacting with a lot of cold air, slush, and road salt. But the coldest months are nearly behind us, and it’s the perfect time to do a little spring cleaning. This article tells you more about...
Could ADA Have Been the Star of “Star Trek?”
Here’s something you probably didn’t know: automatic sliding doors, according to this fun article by The Nerdist, were popularized by the hit TV show Star Trek in the 1960s. It’s true! Automatic doors, as we know them, weren’t really seen in the general public until...
ADA’s New Year’s Resolutions
The countdown is over. The ball finally dropped. And now it’s time to grab 2023 by the horns. So, we decided to do exactly that by making a new year’s resolution. This year, we’re challenging ourselves to take our already-great customer experience and make it even...
Giving Thanks for an Incredible Year
We’re coming up on the end of the year and, at ADA, that’s a time of reflection. A time to give thanks. A time to reconnect with what truly matters. Here are just a few of the things we’re thankful for this holiday season. We’re Thankful for Our Customers We know...
Beware the Lowest Bid For Your Automatic Door
Why Less Isn't Always More You’re upgrading to high-quality doors. You’re adding the latest and greatest in controlled access. And you’re excited to bring your building into the future. But when you finally start talking to contractors, you realize their quotes are...